Timepiece advice: Who buys a Seiko kinetic watch?
A Seiko kinetic watch is an ideal gift for yourself or friends and family as it is one of the most highly regarded timepieces in the world today. It is just one of a long line of innovative wristwatches released by the ubiquitous Japanese manufacturer but is particularly sought after by watch enthusiasts valuing functionality as well as good looks.
In layman’s terms Seiko Kinetic watches work by powering themselves. This is done by harnessing the kinetic energy dispersed by moving your wrist (which you create without really noticing) and using a complex system to create electricity. The first Seiko Kinetic was released in 1988 and was the world’s first automated power generating quartz watch. This employed a self-winding rotor system to generate electricity through use in conjunction with a piezoelectric quartz crystal (a material which accumulates electricity when it is put under stress) as its timing element. At the time the pioneering system, which was dubbed AGS (Automatic Generating System), provided 75 hours of continuous power when fully charged. There had been self-winding mechanical watches as well as quartz watches before but until then no-one had combined the two to create a watch which combined the accuracy of a quartz system with the convenience of not needing a battery. Ever since its release the Seiko Kinetic has been a staple of the industry, with more than eight million units sold overall.
As you can imagine all sorts of people buy the Seiko Kinetic as it comes in a variety of models to suit all tastes. Demand is high as it is a very low maintenance watch. There are no battery changes required so the vacuum seal remains intact and consequently anyone who values longevity in their timepieces will be pleased with their investment.
I want a Seiko Kinetic. Where can I get one from?
If you are in the UK and want to get hold of a Seiko Kinetic it is best to find a reputable firm which is registered as an importer of Seiko products. Express Watches is one name you can trust. The firm sells a wide range of high quality watches at competitive prices through its website, which can be found at Expresswatches.co.uk.
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