Seiko Men's Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch #SNP007

Seiko Men\'s Coutura Kinetic Perpetual Watch #SNP007
Binding: Watch
Manufacturer: Seiko
Amazon.com Product Description:
Dress to impress with Seiko's Kinetic Coutura watch. This chic, masculine timepiece features a stainless steel case, stainless steel bezel with subtle gear detailing, and a stainless steel link bracelet that secures to the wrist with a fold-over pushbutton clasp. A strong sapphire crystal protects the black watch dial, which features stainless steel hour indexes, subtle minute indexes, and green-and-silver-tone hands. A stylish month sub-dial rests at six o'clock, an eye-catching date calendar sits below 12 o'clock, and another sub-dial between three and four o'clock marks the 24-hour clock. This impressive timepiece is powered by kinetic movement, and is water resistant to 330 feet.

Kinetic: A powerhouse in 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 watch making 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.

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List Price: USD 750.00
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Average Rating:
Brand: Seiko
Model: SNP007


Customer Reviews


Luxury watch but no luxury price
I purchased the watch and am quite pleased with it. It is solidly made and comfortable to wear. The accuracy is the usual dead-on Seiko quality. The only reason that I didn't give it five stars is the fact that it doesn't have a "day of the week" indicator. Otherwise, it is worth every penny.


A very good watch
If you are looking for a practical watch, not a "status" one, this is the one. The new generation Kinetic will keep the watch running for many years. The pertetual feature will keep accurate calandar date for 100 years. The quality of this watch, comparing to my other watches from Omega and Tag Heuer, is identical. You should be very happy about this watch.



A fantastic choice all around
I haven't actually worn a wristwatch in over twenty something years, using my pager, cell phone, and other clocks to mark time. Recently a good friend of mine purchased a Rolex. The expense of the watch is obviously meant to impress and it was one of his life goals to own one. I realized that it does irritate me to have to pull out the cell phone or pager to check the time and at this stage of life, I deserved a very nice watch worthy of the success I have achieved. I looked at Rolex, Omega, and others before considering Seiko, the brand of watch my father still wears after 40 plus years. After scrolling through ALL available Seiko choices THIS watch was the only one that had the features I would not compromise on (self powered kenetic, date display, waterproof to 300 feet, and striking masculine appearance). NONE of the Rolex, Omega, etc. had the kenetic powering of this Seiko watch (they were all battery powered) which is stunning given the price of these expensive watches. I read over 200 reviews on this watch and found very few negative ones. Is this watch big? No. I bought it because it appears to be the smallest of this style that has kenetic powering. It fits my wrist perfectly and is as comfortable as any metal band can be. This watch is sexy- when I showed a girlfriend (who is very picky) the watch I was planning on buying she remarked how manly looking it was and that the band was very attractive. All that combined and over a week of research, I made the purchase through Amazon and it arrived exactly when it was supposed to. The watch appears flawlessly finished and is not huge at all when you consider all the watches that are over 38mm in size. When I took the watch in to have the band sized, the jeweler commented on its appearance and asked me where I got it. He was surprised at the low price I had paid. The only feature this watch is missing is a day of the week indicator and if they made one that looked like this one I would buy it. So far, I love this watch, and this from someone who hasn't worn one for decades. If I have any issues I will post further.

P.S. I also could not ignore the fact that this watch is numbered "007" which did catch my eye but is NOT the reason I ordered it. If Bond wore a Seiko, it's a safe bet it would be this one.

UPDATE 11-10-09: Recently noticed a very very small speck that appeared to be on the crystal next to the date. Wiping did not remove it and with the help of a magnifying glass I was able to determine it was actually a piece of white dust or lint actually stuck to the inside surface of the crystal. Checking further, I spotted two more (even smaller pieces) in the left lower area, also stuck to the inside surface of the crystal. The first speck is almost impossible to see with the naked eye (I have 20/15 vision) and does not distract from the beauty of this watch. The other two specks are essentially invisible. Still a strong recommend.


Great time piece for the money
Pros: I have owned this watch for two years now and I love it. I wear it almost every day and it has worked very well. The sapphire crystal is extremely durable. I can't count how many times I have accidentally smacked it against a door knob and still it looks as perfect as the day I purchased it. I have owned watches in the past with a mineral crystal face and they will show scratches over time. This one has absolutely no scratches or imperfections in the crystal whatsoever. I get compliments on this watch frequently.

Cons: Twice in the two years I have owned this watch it has failed to reset to the correct time when coming out of sleep mode. Why that is I'm not sure. Every other time it has worked perfectly. Just last week I was walking in a dark parking lot at night and one of the small pins holding the links together fell out and the watch fell from my arm. I took it to a local jewler and had it fixed for a mere ten dollars.

Summary: Overall if you like this style (I love it!)I doubt you can find a better watch for the price. This piece is classy, accurate and the crystal is extremely durable. Buy with confidence.

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