Quartzimodo's Time Journal

The SKJ Kinetic divers: gone but not forgotten

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:08:12 +0000

Not too long ago, Seiko made a series of classic Kinetic divers with strong design influences from the world famous Rolex Submariner diver’s watch. These were fondly remembered as the “SKJ” Kinetic Sports divers and they remain the only homage copies of the Submariner with the Kinetic movement. There were also only three generations [...]

The little known Seiko 7s55 caliber

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:08:11 +0000

When it comes to Seiko’s entry level automatic movements, most people will readily think of the well-liked and reliable 7s-caliber automatics that are found in the garden variety SKX and limited edition SKZ divers and of course, the popular Seiko 5 family of affordable watches. The 7s26 is perhaps the most widely known movement [...]

The Seiko Kinetic: Boon or Bane?

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:08:11 +0000

The Seiko Kinetic. Now that's a watch technology that had initially discouraged and mystified me for some time. When I first inquired about Seiko Kinetics at a small watch dealer, I was advised to stay away from Kinetics as far as possible. He mentioned about frequent customer complaints and warranty claims from his fellow watch [...]

Seiko SKX031K “Submariner” review

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:08:10 +0000

Watch History Date acquired: July 23rd 2004 Production Date: Nov 2003 Source: Chun Cheong Watch & Pen Store, Sungei Wang Plaza Price paid: MYR400 (approximately USD115) Status: Discontinued Background Pop quiz folks – what resembles a Rolex Submariner watch, says “SEIKO” on the dial, has a screw-in crown and costs a fraction [...]

Seiko Kinetic SKA013P diver review

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:08:09 +0000

Watch History Date acquired: December 20th 2004 Production Date: July 2002 Source: Emotus Time Culture, Suria KLCC Price paid: MYR700 (USD212) Status: Discontinued in some markets Background This watch happens to be my first Seiko Kinetic and it took me over a year to decide whether I wanted to try one for curiosity's [...]