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Seiko Men's SLQ019 Sportura Limited Edition Kinetic Chronograph Watch

• Quality Japanese Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Sapphire crystal
• Titanium case; Black dial; Date function; Chronograph functions
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

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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.

The Seiko Story

From Humble beginnings, Kintaro Hattori’s Vision for Seiko has become reality. A consuming passion for excellence - imprinted in our Corporate DNA passed from generation to generation. Seiko, for 125 years committed to the art and science of time.

A culture of innovation connects a 19th century Tokyo clock shop with 20th century advances in timekeeping to an extraordinary 21st century "quiet revolution." Continually driven by dedication and passion, established a multitude of world’s first technologies… transforming the principles of timekeeping.

The first quartz wristwatch – changed the history of time.

The first Kinetic – marked a new era in quartz watch technology.

In 1969, Seiko Astron, the first quartz wristwatch - was introduced.

In an instant, Seiko exponentially improved the accuracy of wristwatches –And Seiko technology firmly established today’s standard in Olympic and sports timing.

1984, another celebrated first – Kinetic Technology – powered by body movement.

Kinetic – a quartz mechanism with unparalleled accuracy –the driving force behind more world’s firsts.

Kinetic Chronograph – the next generation of high performance timekeeping.

Kinetic Auto Relay – automatically resets to the correct time.

Kinetic Perpetual - combining the date perfect technology of perpetual calendar with the genius of Kinetic Auto Relay.

And now Kinetic Direct Drive – move, and the watch is powered automatically. Or hand wind it and see the power you are generating in real time.

In the realm of fine watches, time is measured by Seiko innovation – A heritage of dedication to the art and science of time.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BDG7G2
• Item model number: SLQ019
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,582 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seikos SLQ019 - The Darth Vader of Watches, January 14, 2006

By 

J. Saleem "WizOz" (Sweden) - See all my reviews
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I was not sure how to approach this review, so I will make it simple. Seiko have (in my opinion) designed one of the most aesthetic timepieces of the modern age. I owned the great and mighty Tag S/El Chronograph, another fantastically designed watch in a sea of humdrum looking pieces. Yes there are more expensive Breitlings and Rolexes, and from a technical perspective these and some elite other marques are more advanced and complex in their mechanisms be they mechanical or otherwise if compared to the Seiko.

Anyway it comes with a leather case in the form of a cylinder with rooom for three watches - included also is a precision tool for resizing your carbonized titanium strap OR taking it off and putting the alternative sumptious leather strap with orange stitching (bear in mind this is a watch designed for Motorsport - I believe). My humble Motorsporting is taking my M5 out for a thrashing now and again at the nearby race track in Karlskoga - so I did not purchase this watch to time my laps in the F1 car (I wish!).

Also cool is there are only 2005 of these watches and on the back you can see which number of the 2005 your watch is.

Anyway I bought the watch and put it on straight away - I had to shake it 200 times to charge it for use, but once worn full time - you dont have to worry about this again as the Kinetic movement charges the capacitor/battery for continous timekeeping - if fully charged it will run for a month if not used.

Ok cost wise its not for everyone - but for those who have an interest in watches - and I don't just mean the elite mechanical masterpieces with a million jewels and umpteen thousand moving parts, but in design and function - this is a superb watch, with very low maintenace attached.

There is no watch on this planet in terms of looks that makes me go WOW! Other than the SLQ019 - nicely done Seiko!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars great when it works, May 28, 2010

By 

bert merced (manila) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seiko Men's SLQ019 Sportura Limited Edition Kinetic Chronograph Watch (Watch)

i have the same watch and also the first that came out a titanium model. same model different materials.

the titanium watch did not keep the charge meaning it would stop at night and would give the wrong time in the morning. send it to seiko service center and they said it has to be sent to japan. they are NOT allowed to fix it. cost usd600 incl fedex. my watch is 6yrs old and nor worth that much anymore. i dont know if its worth to fix. just to give all of you a heads up.