Contemporary styling with advanced technological features, the Seiko Kinetic watch is the world’s first quartz watch powered by human movement. By the simple movement of your wrist, the rechargable battery charges itself. Once fully charged, it captures and stores energy up to six months. Kinetic- the most advanced electronic watch technology. Features include- two tone stainless steel case and bracelet, blue dial with date display and screwdown see thru caseback. 100 meters water resistant.
Kinetic: A powerhouse in technological innovation
Like mechanical and quartz, Kinetic is a platform. Over the past 20 years, SEIKO has created on this platform a suite of Kinetic movements, each bringing unique features to the consumer.
It was at the 1986 Basel Fair that SEIKO unveiled its first Kinetic prototype. Introduced under the trial name of ‘AGM’, it was the first watch in the world to convert kinetic movement into electrical energy. It was the first step in a development that, 20 years later, has made Kinetic synonymous with environmental friendliness, high performance and long-lasting convenience to a generation of users worldwide. From the launch in 1988 of the first commercially available watch (then under the new name AGS) until today, over eight million Kinetic watches have been sold (as of 2007).
In 1998, Kinetic Auto Relay was released, extending the ‘at-rest’ operating period of the watch to a remarkable 4 years. 1999 saw the launch of the Ultimate Kinetic Chronograph, a masterpiece which fused the very best of SEIKO’s mechanical and electronic watch making skills, and in 2003 another Kinetic Chronograph was launched. At Baselworld 2005, the Kinetic Perpetual made its first appearance, combining Kinetic convenience and longevity with a perpetual calendar, correct to the year 2100. In 2007, SEIKO’s emotional technology Kinetic Direct Drive is introduced.
Product Features
- Stainless steel watch with gold-tone contrasts on bracelet and dial, date window, and exhibition case backing
- Japanese quartz movement with analog display
- Kinetic movement functions without a battery and powers kinetically with the movement of your arm
- Features protective Hardlex crystal dial window and fold-over push-button clasp with safety
- Water resistant to 330 feet (100 M): suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving
Great looking, good build, But……….. I had an original Seiko Kinetic that I bought in Hong Kong in the early 90’s. It worked very well for almost 12 years, and then the capacitor crapped out. They then upgraded to these new Kinetic’s with the L-ion rechargeable batteries. Problem is, if you purchase one these and the battery has run completely down, the battery will be unable to fully charge again. So when you purchase one, and it’s not already running, beware! These watches in all likely hood have been sitting in storage or a…
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great watch I had seen this watch in a local store and it was advertised for $475.00 plus tax. I really liked the looks of it so I checked another name brand store and it was also $475.00.Finally, I looked for it on Amazon and found it for an outstandingly low price(less than 1/2 the retail store’s price). It looks even better in person than on the site. It is a great looking watch and is also a kinetic watch so you don’t need to wind it or replace batteries. I have a…