Seiko - Kinetic movement
Kinetic. A powerhouse of 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 watchmaking 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.
Kinetic Direct Drive
SEIKO Kinetic Direct Drive is an embodiment of the SEIKO's'emotional technology
Kinetic Chronograph
Unlike conventional watches, the time display dials are arranged in a position outside the center. The center hand is the chronograph second hand that can measure in 1/5-second increments.
Kinetic Auto Relay
Kinetic Auto Relay is equipped with Sleep Function and Wake-Up Function.
Ultimate Kinetic Chronograph
The SEIKO Ultimate Kinetic Chronograph 9T82 combines the reliability and high accuracy of Kinetic technology with the traditional attributes of the mechanical chronograph.
Kinetic Perpetual
Kinetic Perpetual combines the beauty of a classic mechanical perpetual calendar, correct until February 28, 2100, with the advantage of Kinetic.
Kinetic GMT
The marriage of Kinetic with a GMT function makes the perfect travelers'watch.