Rhythm Clock Company History

Over 50 Years of making incredible time keeping Watches & Clocks Superb Japanese Quality! 

A company you can trust! Since 1950

RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was established in 1950. Over the years, we have developed into a world leader in the manufacturing of time keeping products with the production of approximately 20,000,000 clocks and movements sold throughout the world.

RHYTHM is set apart from the rest of the industry by its investment in the development of state-of-the-art features. Keeping in mind the needs of you, the retailer, RHYTHM has developed features and designs that meet the needs of today's lifestyle with motion and sound that attracts the consumer.

Since RHYTHM is a vertically integrated manufacturing company, we make what we sell. Total quality control is enforced from design concept right through the entire manufacturing process. This assures you and your customers of a quality time piece from RHYTHM.

RHYTHM is a worldwide company that has a reputation for quality and design. We look forward to developing a strong business relationship with your company.

HISTORY

1950 - RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was established with one factory. Head office located in Tokyo. Manufactured alarm, table, and music box clocks.

1952 - RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was awarded the M.I.T.I., the highest timepiece quality award by the Government of Japan.

1958 - Company was awarded the M.I.T.I. again.

1963 - Developed first plastic parts to be used in quartz movements in Japan. Was registered in the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

1965 - Developed and marketed automobile clock.

1972 - RHYTHM took the number one position in the world for clock production.

1976 - Developed the first Quartz Alarm clock movement in the world powered with a small battery. Alarm clock design selected best in Japan.

1982 - Awarded the Deming Prize for company-wide quality control. This is a world wide competition. Only 61 Japanese companies have won this honor since its establishment.

1989 - RHYTHM U.S.A., INC. was incorporated.

1990 - RHYWACO (H. K.) CO., LTD. was incorporated.

1991 - RHYTHM INDUSTRIAL (H. K.) CO., LTD. was incorporated.

1996 - KOREA RHYTHM was incorporated.

2003 - The home office of RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was moved to Saitama, Japan.