Seiko

Seiko Men's SKA233 Le Grand Sport Kinetic Watch

• Quality Japanese Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Hardlex crystal
• Stainless-steel case; White dial; Date function
• Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

Product Description

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Powerfully styled and technologically advanced, the Seiko SKA233 silver stainless steel men's watch feature's Seiko's kinetic quartz movement, which 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 shimmery silver-white dial background with a Guilloche-textured center that's accented by blue hands (with a thin silver second hand). The dial markers mix triangle shapes and Roman numerals, and it also features small minute indexes that surround the outer dial. The silver stainless steel bracelet band mixes polished and textured pieces, and it's joined by a push-button butterfly clasp. The skeleton caseback lets you see the watch's inner mechanics. It's capped by a highly polished silver crown that's tipped with a black center. Other features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, date function at 3 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

A dynamic sense of time for today's man from the Seiko Le Grand Sport collection... classic contemporary men's Kinetic watch is sophisticated and urbane in burshed and polished steel. High-tech Kinetic quartz movement never needs batteries. Outstanding polished steel case is accented with distinctive coin edge detail. Skeleton crystal caseback reveals the intricate movement inside. Case is presented on the handsome vertical link bracelet in satin finished steel with fluted, polished steel accent links. Raised polished steel bezel frames with the silver colored dial with sapphire blue hands and silver colored hour markers. A window at the 3 o'clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 50 meters (166 feet). Bracelet has a push-button clasp for added convenience. Case is 38.5mm in diameter and 11mm thick.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007N54AG
• Item model number: SKA233
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,416 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seiko dress watch, September 1, 2007

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This is a nice dressier watch. a little heavier and thicker than I am used to but I like the feel. The dark hands make it very easy to read. For the price I am very pleased.