Seiko

Seiko Men's SNG043 Arctura Kinetic Auto Relay Watch

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

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Futuristically styled and technologically advanced, the kinetic Seiko SNG043 stainless steel men's watch contains its own internal electrical generator--operated by natural wrist movements--making it independent of conventional storage batteries. It also features Seiko's unique Kinetic Auto Relay, which automatically resets the watch to the correct time--even if the watch hasn't been worn for up to 4 years. If the watch senses inactivity for more than three days, it automatically stops the hands to conserve energy, then continues to compute the time internally.

The brushed silver watch case flows seamlessly into the stainless steel bracelet band, which features polished accents at the center. The navy blue dial background has a mix of silver Arabic numerals and thin stick markers and silver-tone baton hands (with second hand). Other features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, date function at 3 o'clock, and water resistance to 30 meters (99 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, Hour, minute and second hands, Automatic power generator, 4-year energy storage, Energy depletion forewarning function, Automatic energy saving function, Time Relay function, Stainless Steel Bracelet

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007N54CY
• Item model number: SNG043
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,053 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Durable, stylish watch, December 5, 2005

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B. Faler - See all my reviews
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I've had this watch for a year now, and overall, I am satisfied with its performance. First, it is very durable. There are some scratches on the case and band from what I consider normal wear-and-tear, but the saphire face is flawless. There have been times when I've accidentally smacked the watch face against something while walking and thought for certain that it would leave a mark. Nope, nothing. Second, it is very accurate. I've compared it with the atomic clock a couple of times when I reset the date and found that it lost a second or two at the most over a month's time. Finally, it has, in my opinion, a good balance of style and technology. Now for the cons. If you have hairy arms, be prepared for a couple of weeks of constant hair pulling whenever the watch slides on your arm. This will eventually subside as the watch plucks out the longer hairs on the side of your wrist. Finally, I would prefer that the watch had a perpetual calender so that I did not have to correct it at the end of the months with less than 31 days.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding purchase, July 25, 2005

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J. Hopkinson (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seiko Men's SNG043 Arctura Kinetic Auto Relay Watch (Watch)

You know guys, you get to the point in your life when it's time to invest in a really good watch. Sure you have a casual watch and a Timex with velcro for the gym. But you've also had just-above-cheesy department store watches by Fossil or something in the $50-$100 range that are just "OK".

Well, I decided I wanted to take the next step. I wasn't about to drop $1000 or more. For me, that's just a waste of money. But the step up in quality you get when going from the $70-on-sale-for-$55 range to the $500-on-sale-for-$289 range is amazing. First of all, you can FEEL it. From the moment you pick it up, this watch has a little heft to it. It's not gawdy huge or heavy, but it's SOLID. Secondly, you can SEE it. Go to a business meeting, on a date, or to a wedding, and people KNOW that you've got a decent watch. It's not flashy, but timeless.

In the year or more that I've had it, it has performed flawlessly. It fits well, it's clean and easy to read, it's classy and simple so hopefully won't go out of style for several years (if ever). Plus, for the gadget guy in me, it's got the auto relay function, where it 'catches up to itself' once it's been put down for a certain amount of time.

Go ahead. Buy it. You won't regret it. I didn't.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic watch, July 23, 2005

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D. Ralston (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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I had originally gone to the department store to look at watches and picked this one from all the others. It was on sale for 25% off of $525. I thought I would check the internet to see if that was a good price. When I found it here for 289 (no tax or shipping fees) I ordred it. I never used to wear a watch, but now I wear this one everyday. It looks and feels great, and the fact that it will never need a battery is a big bonus. I highly recommend this watch.