Seiko energy storage time

How do you charge a Seiko Kinetic watch?

To charge a Seiko Kinetic watch, swing the watch from side to side. It takes about 200 swings to get the watch charged enough to run normally. Kinetic energy is transferred from the rotor and stored in the capacitor.

Does a Seiko Kinetic need a battery change?

Probably most Seiko Kinetic owners out there are one-watch folks who were attracted to the idea of a watch that needs no battery changing. I've met a few guys (and strangers) who wear a Kinetic and I actually asked them why they chose the watch in the first place.

How long does a Seiko Kinetic auto relay hold a charge?

Seiko claims that their Auto Relay Kinetics can hold a charge for up to 4 years and I wonder if any Auto Relay owner has actually put this claim to the test. Two Seiko Kinetic Auto Relays: A recent Arctura SNG043P (left) and an earlier SMA113P (right)

What type of capacitor does Seiko use?

It can store energy when it is charged and will release energy when discharged. Seiko used two types of capacitors for its early Kinetics and A.G.S/Auto Quartz (pre-Kinetic) models. The earlier type was outsourced from the established Japanese electronics giant, Matsushita Electric, which is now known as Panasonic.

What is a Seiko Kinetic watch?

One of the most popular watches worldwide is the Seiko Kinetic Watch, meaning that they are self winding watch, kept going by nothing other than the movement of your wrist. Seiko Arctura Analog watches encases various kinetic movements.

How does a Seiko Watch work?

The date window is placed between the indexes so that the exact time can always be seen with ease. All three watches are powered by Seiko’s solar Caliber V192 which features a 60-minute chronograph, a 24-hour subdial and, a six-month power reserve once fully charged. so that the time of day can be read even in low light conditions.