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Nixon vs Seiko:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Seiko had more branded searches than Nixon among watch brands in Australia. Seiko had about 49,500 branded searches, while Nixon had 4,400. Seiko made up 16% of all watch brand searches we track, and Nixon accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watch brands, Seiko appeared in all five answers and Nixon in none.

Among watch brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Seiko, about 11 searches for every 1 for Nixon

Seiko 49.5K searchesNixon 4.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Seiko, mentioned in every answer we collected

Seiko in 5 of 5Nixon in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Seiko, the only one of the two named

Seiko first in 5Nixon never named

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Top watch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Seiko appeared in all five answers. Nixon did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Seiko1st
  2. Citizen2nd
  3. Casio3rd
  4. Tissot4th
  5. Fossil5th
  6. Longines6th
  7. TAG Heuer7th
  8. Rolex8th
  9. Omega–
  10. +1 more
  11. Nixon–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Seiko5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Casio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Citizen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Longines3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tissot3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fossil2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Rolex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • TAG Heuer1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Omega0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nixon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Is Nixon or Seiko more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Nixon and Seiko by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 watch brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Nixon and Seiko among watch brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Seiko, Nixon. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRolexSeikoCasioTAG HeuerOmegaLonginesTissotCitizenFossilDaniel WellingtonNixon
Oct 202529.8%13.4%10.9%13.4%7.3%4.9%7.3%4.9%4%2.7%1.5%
Nov 202525.6%14%11.5%11.5%6.3%5.1%7.7%5.1%5.1%6.3%1.9%
Dec 202525.1%13.7%13.7%11.2%7.5%5%7.5%6.2%4.1%4.1%1.8%
Jan 202629.7%13.3%10.9%13.3%7.3%4.9%7.3%5.9%3.3%2.7%1.4%
Feb 202628%15.3%12.5%12.5%6.8%4.6%6.8%5.6%3.7%2.5%1.7%
Mar 202627%14.8%12.1%12.1%6.6%6.6%8.1%5.4%3%3%1.3%
Apr 202631.3%14%11.5%11.5%6.3%6.3%7.7%5.1%2.8%2.3%1.2%
May 202627.8%15.2%10.2%12.4%6.8%6.8%8.3%5.6%3.7%2%1.1%
Jun 202625.3%16.9%11.3%11.3%7.6%6.2%7.6%6.2%4.1%2.3%1.2%
Jul 202625.5%17%11.4%11.4%7.6%6.2%7.6%6.2%3.4%2.3%1.2%
Aug 202626.8%17.9%12%9.8%8%6.6%6.6%5.4%3.6%2%1.3%
Sep 202624%16%13.1%10.7%8.8%7.2%7.2%5.9%3.9%1.7%1.4%

How has the Nixon and Seiko comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Seiko was ahead of Nixon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nixon’s share of searches among watch brands in Australia moved from 1.5% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seiko’s share of searches among watch brands in Australia moved from 13.4% to 16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 49.5K.

How did search popularity change for Australia watch brands in September 2026?

1 change
  1. In September 2026, Seiko lost share of searches among watch brands in Australia, from 17.9% to 16%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nixon’s and Seiko’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Nixon

1 branded search term

  • nixon watch

Seiko

1 branded search term

  • seiko watch

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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