Seiko

Seiko Men's SKA099 Kinetic Watch

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

Product Description

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This bold and contemporary-looking kinetic watch is powered by the natural movements of your wrist, meaning you’ll never need to change a battery. It has a six-month power reserve capacitor, so that even if you leave it on the shelf for six months, it will continue to keep accurate time. A power reserve indicator shows how much reserve power is left. When the reserve drops to less than 24 hours, the second hand will warn you by shifting to two-second increments. This particular watch has a deep blue dial set in a bezel of brushed stainless steel. It features three-hand function with Lumibrite hands and markers, and a date window at the three o’clock position. It also has a scratch-resistant Hardlex crystal and a screw-down caseback. The watch is set on a brushed stainless steel link bracelet that fastens with a push-button release clasp. Water-tested to 100 meters, this watch is suitable for both swimming and snorkeling.

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: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00068TJKS
• Item model number: SKA099
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,484 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Working as should, January 17, 2007

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John D. Richards - See all my reviews
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This was a gift for my husband and he really loves it. After having purchased the watch, we were told of some individuals kinetics not working properly, but so far, we have seen no evidence of this. I am very pleased with this purchase, also knowing I got a great deal on it.

~Ginny~

~a very satisfied customer~

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent watch--Amazon has the best price around, August 10, 2007

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This review is from: Seiko Men's SKA099 Kinetic Watch (Watch)

This Seiko Kinetic watch comes at an excellent price point. It keeps honest time and is VERY well built. Just use a needle to add/remove links by pusihing out the pins--it's very easy, so don't waste money taking it to a jeweler!

The Kinetic technology is seamless. After your initial charging of the watch through shaking it lightly repeatedly for a while, you will not have to worry about the watch's power. Wearing the watch a few days a week is more than enough to keep it happily charge. Also, it will retain its charge and accurate time for up to 6 months with no movement. Very impressive technology.

Never worry about replacing a battery, ever--there are none to replace in these Kinetic watches. Cost of ownership is effectively $0, unless you break yours!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best watch for the price., August 25, 2006

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R. M. Thompson - See all my reviews
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This was my favorite watch ever. Its durable enough to wear to work but handsome enough to wear with semi-formal attire. The watch will maintain its kinetic charge for weeks if left idle. Very accurate time piece, never once needed adjusting except travelling through time zones.