About Seiko Men's SMA205 Kinetic Auto Relay Watch
Kinetic movement, Analog date display, Screw-in caseback, Gold-tone hands and roman numerals/stick markers, Gold-tone crown, 100 meters/330 feet water-resistant
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Stylish and technologically advanced, the kinetic Seiko SMA205 two-tone 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 large, round watch case measures 1.65 inches in diameter and has a distinctly designed sectioned bezel with studded accents. The bracelet band flows seamlessly from the watch case and is composed of a mix of brushed, textured, and polished pieces. The dark gray dial includes gold stick dial markers, Roman numerals at 6 and 12 o'clock, and gold baton hands (with second hand). Other features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, date function at 4 o'clock, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 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.
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