Oceanus Watch: Seiko Men's SNP009 Arctura Kinetic Perpetual Watch Review

Average Reviews:
4.6 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I decided to purchase this model after my last Seiko which was a battery operated perpetual: I found out the cost to replace the battery and have the perpetual calendar "re-calibrated" was 70$ after 5 years.

I am hoping this Arctura kinetic perpetual technology will be maintenance free for the next 10-14 years at least. The watch is slightly bigger than I expected and certainly has a solid feel (aka can feel heavy at times...may be the stainless steel bracelet).

However, its looks highly elegant, and most importantly, the technology inside is unbeatable.

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Product Description:

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.