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The actual Japanese name is perhaps Tōyō Seikō (東洋精光), meaning "Oriental Precision Optics". One source says the company is the same as [[Tōyō Seiki Kōgaku]] but this is unconfirmed and is perhaps a wrong guess.<REF> [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/NAZO_ROLEX35.htm This page at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> | The actual Japanese name is perhaps Tōyō Seikō (東洋精光), meaning "Oriental Precision Optics". One source says the company is the same as [[Tōyō Seiki Kōgaku]] but this is unconfirmed and is perhaps a wrong guess.<REF> [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/NAZO_ROLEX35.htm This page at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> | ||
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| + | Two companies currently (2007) exist with a similar name. Tōyō Seikō K.K. (東洋精工{{kabu}}), founded in 1958, only took that name in 1993.<REF> [http://www.toyo-seiko.co.jp/history/index.html Company history of Tōyō Seikō]. </REF> Tōyō Seikō K.K. (東洋精鋼{{kabu}}) was founded in 1975.<REF> [http://www.toyoseiko.co.jp/profile/index.html Company profile of Tōyō Seikō]. </REF> | ||
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Toyo Seiko was perhaps a Japanese company. The engraving TOYO SEIKO Co. is found on the top housing of the Rolex 35 III, a 35mm viewfinder camera.
The actual Japanese name is perhaps Tōyō Seikō (東洋精光), meaning "Oriental Precision Optics". One source says the company is the same as Tōyō Seiki Kōgaku but this is unconfirmed and is perhaps a wrong guess.[1]
Two companies currently (2007) exist with a similar name. Tōyō Seikō K.K. (東洋精工㈱), founded in 1958, only took that name in 1993.[2] Tōyō Seikō K.K. (東洋精鋼㈱) was founded in 1975.[3]
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Bibliography
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover).
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5.
