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It's been done and it works quite well from what I've read! I am not sure that Seiko still makes them, but you can still find some new ones for sale. Always wan
by JohnBooty 2y ago
It's been done and it works quite well from what I've read! I am not sure that Seiko still makes them, but you can still find some new ones for sale. Always wanted to get one of these since they're quite unique.
https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/customerservice/knowledge/kinetic-knowledge https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/customerservice/knowledge...
https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-kinetic-watch-ska791.html https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-kinetic-watch-ska791.html
Unfortunately, Seiko's "Kinetic" movements don't seem to have ever been a big hit, so I don't know if it's something people actually wanted.
Ultimately I think the "problem" is that regular solar watches work so damn well, and that most quartz buyers have no interest in "unique" movements. I mean, I do, but I'm the minority. And I still never bought one...
- lttlrck 1y agoI have had a Kinetic since 1999; a millennium birthday present to myself. It's a bit of an oddity. The lithium-ion power cell needs to be replaced every 5-10 years, and it's relatively expensive part. It has more mechanical complexity than a quartz plus the same maintenance. But it works really well. It's a hybrid. I love it despite this, it's unusual looking and the quirkiness makes it fun to talk about.
- JohnBooty 1y agoIs it easily user-replaceable? How expensive is it? I really appreciate your reply.