Suggestions please - Seiko Kinetic

[Wombat]

I am thinking that I would like to add to my collection a watch that I didn't have to wind and set before wearing and so was thinking of a quartz. But I was struck with the thought that a Seiko Kinetic would also fit the bill. If I am correct, once fully charged they will run for years without further charging, yes?

So I am after suggestions. This is to be a watch I can wear to work and "good casual" kinds of things. I like divers but probably have enough. I like a complication or two on watches but don't want it to be too busy. Maybe a chrono, maybe a power reserve indicator, maybe GMT. Oh, and not too expensive or hard to get a hold of.

So, any suggestions?

And please, lots of pics!!

[mikerph]

Most regular kinetic Seikos will probably run for about 6 months on a full charge if they are not worn. They run continously till they are depleted. Seiko makes another slightly more expensive Kinetic--the Auto Relay. This watch shuts down if there is no movement for about 3 days. When the watch is shaken or moved it will set itself to the proper time and continue. The date will not generally advance and will have to be set---unless the watch is a perpetual calender model, then the date will advance even if the watch is dormant. The auto relay models will hold a charge for about 4 years if not worn and are fully charged. Citizen makes light powered watches called eco-drive. They will run approximately 6 months in the dark. Generally regular room light and a little bright sun light will keep them running almost perpetually. Citizen also makes a perpetual calendar eco-drive that stops the second hand in the dark to conserve energy--it will run somewhat longer than a regular one.

[Wombat]

Thanks mikerph. Maybe I should look at the Citizen's as well. I kind of a Seiko guy, but this could be a good excuse to try out a nice Citizen model!

[the black duck 87]

Wombat,
Have you had a look at Orient?
I never gave them much thought then I saw this and grabbed it. wait..nevermind.... anyway here it is.

[steele]

Here's a couple of Seiko Kinetics (not best quality, just quick wrist shots) ...



The Auto Relay version:

[Angelis]

Here's a couple of Seiko Kinetics (not best quality, just quick wrist shots) ...



The Auto Relay version:

Thanks to Steele for the great pics!

I would choose the Auto Relay; pure bliss...


Angelis

[Wombat]

Thanks for the suggestions!