Looking for that perfect addition!

[dryan_e]

I am going to bump this once to see if anyone knows about the quality of this kenetic watch I found. Can anyone tell me how seiko watches grade out. Like this:

1. Grand seiko
2. Seiko Perpetual
3. Seiko 5
4. Seiko Kenetic

Am I on the right track.

[tribe125]

The button moves the seconds hand to indicate the power reserve.

Your list is slightly on the wrong track, because 'Perpetual' and 'Kinetic' refer to technology rather than grade. Grand Seiko is correctly placed in the number one position. Seiko 5 should be at the bottom. 'Perpetual' and 'Kinetic' will describe the technology of models of all grades, but most of them will fall between Grand Seiko and Seiko 5.

The watch you have chosen is very nice, and could be described as a mid-tier Seiko - i.e. good quality.

[ckot]

I am going to bump this once to see if anyone knows about the quality of this kenetic watch I found. Can anyone tell me how seiko watches grade out. Like this:

1. Grand seiko
2. Seiko Perpetual
3. Seiko 5
4. Seiko Kenetic

Am I on the right track.

As Tribe125 points out, there aren't comparable. For autos, Grand Seiko is at the top and Seiko 5 is the bottom, but still good quality - just with less features and lower finishes. The Seiko 5 Sports models confuse things somewhat, as they feature things like solid bracelets and cost about the same as standard Seiko dive watches.

For quartz, Spring Drive is their top level. Kinetic can be found in watches at various finish levels, ranging from mid-tier and up. Perpetual means it has a calendar that doesn't need to be reset. You can get watches with both, but Seiko has decided that is a combo that you should pay a a lot for, and put up with very cluttered dials.


For me, Citizen's Eco-Drive is a better system, as it doesn't have moving parts that charge the battery. However, the difference probably isn't enough to be more important than finding a design that you like. Seiko also does some solar watches, but I have no idea how they perform in relation to eco-drives.

[dryan_e]

Thanks for everyones help looking at the Seiko SGG713P1.

[dryan_e]

Well after the information from the kind people from this site and doing a little reasearch I pulled the so called trigger a couple days back. I ended up with this Seiko



The best thing about this in my opinion is the price was under 200.00 and for that I got a Perpetual Calendar and Saphire glass. To me this is a good start, so what do you all think of the purchase.

[sirgilbert357]

Well after the information from the kind people from this site and doing a little reasearch I pulled the so called trigger a couple days back. I ended up with this Seiko



The best thing about this in my opinion is the price was under 200.00 and for that I got a Perpetual Calendar and Saphire glass. To me this is a good start, so what do you all think of the purchase.

I think you did fine, but its what you think that matters. Whats the solitary pusher for?

[ckot]

I think you did fine, but it is what you think that matters.

Couldn't agree more; there are many great options (including most Seikos) and then it comes down to finding the style that you like best.

I will say that getting sapphire and a perpetual calendar for under $200 is a very good deal.

[dryan_e]

The button is for changing date/year settings for the calendar.

[The Naf]

Whoa... I was just about to suggest a seiko premier with a perpetual calendar and than bam! You got it! And a bargain price too I might add. Lovely watch. Enjoy :)

[The Naf]

Whoops sorry it's a coutura. Still a good choice :)