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Seiko Men's SNL053 Mechanitech Kinetic Chronograph Watch

• Kinetic movement; functions without a battery; powers Kinetically with the movement of your arm
• Solid stainless case and bracelet
• Black and Silver dial
• Water resistant up to 330 feet (100 M)

Product Description

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The heavy-duty Seiko Men's Mechanitech Kinetic Chronograph Watch includes three chronograph subdials the minutes, seconds, and hours as they pass, as well as a speed-calculating tachymeter encircling the dial. This high-performance watch is constructed with a stainless steel case, a stationary stainless steel bezel with tachymeter, and a stainless steel link bracelet with a push-button-deployment clasp. A durable hardlex window shields the black-and-gray dial face, which features the three chronograph subdials, silver and red watch hands, and a discrete date calendar at the six o'clock position. Powered by kinetic movement, the watch is water resistant to 330 feet. It is presented in a luxuriously padded Seiko case.

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: 10.4 ounces
• 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: B001E4FR0O
• Item model number: SNL053
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,213 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars A new classic from Seiko, November 1, 2011

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William I. Levy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seiko Men's SNL053 Mechanitech Kinetic Chronograph Watch (Watch)

What a great value this watch is.
It takes up real estate on your wrist, so be prepared.
I have a medium wrist and this Seiko looks great on it.
Build quality is typical Seiko - excellent.
Detailing is amazing - in low light the ribbing on the face takes on a whole new wow appearance.
It is second only to my age of discovery 6m13 as an attention getter.
The timekeeping is excellent.
The only quibble I have is the micro size markers on the stop watch- but I bought this watch for looks, not Olympic timekeeping.
The box is heavy and there is a reason for that.
The watch is solid as a brick, heavy and like the watch, the band is thick and heavy.
It is nice for a change that a watch band is not thin and wimpy.
I Highly recommend this watch on value and for the board room (or impressing snobby friends with their fake Rolexes and Paneris).