Seiko

Seiko Men's SKA060 Kinetic Watch

• Quality Japanese Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Hardlex crystal
• Two-tone-stainless-steel case; Black dial; Date function
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Stylish and technologically advanced, the kinetic Seiko SKA060 two-tone stainless steel men's watch contains its own internal electrical generator--operated by natural wrist movements--making it independent of conventional storage batteries. The step-motion second hand will move in 2-second intervals when energy is reaching a level of less than 3 hours. It features a large, round watch case that measures 1.7 inches in diameter and a unidirectional, coin-edged bezel with gold-tone accents and engraved black markings.

The black dial background is accented by large gold-tone, luminous hands (with second hand) and dial markers. The skeleton caseback lets you see the watch's inner mechanics. The silver stainless steel bracelet band features a rounded, skeletal design with gold-tone accents, and it's joined by a double-locking clasp. Other features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, date function at 6 o'clock, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet).

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 Description

Stainless steel case,

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007N54A6
• Item model number: SKA060
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,942 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a great watch. Stylish and Accurate, but may not be for everyone., November 28, 2005

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T. Hassler - See all my reviews
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I bought this watch several years ago for quite a bit more than it costs now (about 133% of current price), but then, the drive was brand new at that time. The kinetic drive has become more common now, so you benefit from the price improvement.

The watch is very stylish and looks sharp with any work/dress outfit. It may not be a Tag or Breitling, but then, it doesn't cost as much either - yet it still stands out. When charged, the watch is very accurate and hasn't ever had any problems. The crystal hasn't ever scratched and the same glass covers the backside - which means you can see the kinetic charging mechanism. The little colored semi-circle markings are to show you how much charge it has remaining. The hands and times show up fairly well in the dark.


The watch is on the heavy side, and it's not thin by any stretch. It also loses it's charge fairly quickly, so unless you have a stand that rotates the watch while you aren't wearing it, you'll have to charge it by hand. I'd say 1 week is about what it holds, but that is supposed to be 2, so the battery may be losing its strength over the years. Thankfully it charges pretty quickly with normal use. It doesn't have a light.

It is built very well and feels solid on your arm. I think it's attractive and I've used it without any issues for 5+ years.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Watch!, March 30, 2006

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L. Buchter (St. Clair, MI) - See all my reviews
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I've had the ladies version of this watch for the last several years. The crystal has never scratched, even while I've put it through home restoration or other dirty, impact-prone jobs. It still keeps impeccably good time and looks appropriate with almost any outfit, business or casual. I'd highly recommend this product -- if you're like me and hard on watches, this one is worth every penny.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Experience, October 27, 2007

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G. F. Scheiderlein - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seiko Men's SKA060 Kinetic Watch (Watch)

IT WAS A GOOD EXPERIENCE, WATCH IS VERY NICE AND ARRIVED PROMPTLY. I HAD NO PROBLEMS