It keeps perfect time, looks great on your wrist and since I never take it off my wrist except for the shower it stays at 100% power and has never failed me. For the price and the looks alone it is well worth the price and Seiko watches are the best around.
What is the Seiko Kinetic movement?
The Kinetic watch movement was created by Seiko back in 1986. And in many ways, it is similar to an automatic watch. A kinetic watch works through movement. The swinging or moving of your arm moves an oscillating weight within the watch. This turns a number of gears which then produce electricity in a small generator.
How long will a Seiko Kinetic watch last?
Seiko developed the first Kinetic watch back in 1988. The movement does have an internal rotor inside that swings, but it's connected to a piece of quartz and a capacitor. The energy stored inside the capacitor powers the watch. The power stored on the watch can last up to 4 years or longer.
What is a Kinetic watch movement?
A kinetic watch uses the everyday motion of the wearer to operate the watch engine, also known as the movement. It stores energy that is produced by simple, everyday movements, such as shaking someone's hand, gesturing, swinging your arms while walking, or turning the steering wheel while driving.
How long do Seiko kinetic watches last?
When the watch is fully charged, the watch will keep operating for a maximum of 3 months.
Is Seiko kinetic discontinued?
Not surprisingly this watch was not popular and was discontinued after only about one year of production, making it very scarce now. This combined with its unique world first mechanism sees it fetch prices over US$2000 today, over ten times its original retail price.Oct 3, 2021
Do Seiko kinetic watches need servicing?
Kinetic watches usually require maintenance every seven years or so. The battery doesn't need to be replaced, but the watch might need a new main capacitor to store energy and keep time.
Are kinetic watches better?
A kinetic watch will keep time for far longer than an automatic when not worn and this can be for many months an automatic's power reserve will last a few days at best. (The Panerai Luminor 1950 10-Days Automatic Ceramica, has a ten-day reserve and this is considered exceptional.)
What Seiko watches are collectible?
- Seiko 6105-8110 “Willard” The Seiko 6105-8110 dive watch is now affectionately known as the “Willard” thanks to its appearance in the classic film Apocalypse Now.
- Seiko 6139 “Pogue”
- Seiko 6159-7010 “Grandfather Tuna”
- Seiko 7A28-7000 “Ripley”
- Seiko H558-5009 “Arnie”
Is Seiko a high end watch?
Seiko is not a luxury watch brand, as Seiko outsources part of its manufacturing process and offers affordable watches. Seiko does have a sister company, Grand Seiko, which does make luxury watches.
How long does a Seiko Kinetic capacitor last?
Seiko calls it a capacitor rather than a battery. My first Kinetic was purchased in 2001 and lasted eight years with daily wear. But Seiko capacitors have since been upgraded to lithium ion and are now said to last from 10 to 15 years. For longer life, the capacitor shouldn't be allowed to completely discharge.