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Originally posted by: zerocool1
what's the difference between a seiko kinetic and an automatic?
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a kinetic is a quartz watch. it has a small dynamo inside that stores potential in a capacitor. that potential drives the microcontroller responsible for the watch.

an automatic has a spring inside that gets wound by a weight moving back and forth with the motion of your hand. the spring stores the potential that drives the watch mechanism.
 
Originally posted by: zerocool1
what's the difference between a seiko kinetic and an automatic?
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the price 😛

and what's the difference between a regular watch and a chronograph? 😕
 
Considering your edit to the original post, go look at Chronograph.com, which is the best online store for midrange Japanese automatic watches IMO.

If you find a watch you like, don't worry about the strap - they are easily changed. I like leather straps and bracelets in cool weather, but in summer I mostly wear NATO nylon straps, which I find stay the coolest and most comfortable.
 
check out the skagen line - they make some good stuff that is pretty light and thin

personally, i love my seiko kinetic, but its really heavy (not ti) so it wouldn't fit your wants
 
Given your increased budget, I strongly recommend you take a look at the Hamilton Khaki series. They are very handsome IMO, have high-quality ETA Swiss auto movements, and the newer ones have sapphire crystals. I think they're a killer deal.
 
Originally posted by: DonVito
Given your increased budget, I strongly recommend you take a look at the Hamilton Khaki series. They are very handsome IMO, have high-quality ETA Swiss auto movements, and the newer ones have sapphire crystals. I think they're a killer deal.
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Damnit.. I was just about to settle on one of this and now I have a new dilemma..again :|

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Does mechanical means that I have to manually wind it every time it dies?

Originally posted by: axelfox
http://www.icedoutgear.com/MW04.php
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LOL.. that's go well with spinners on my wheels 😀
... my MTB wheels! :Q😀

Originally posted by: phreakah
got this for about $300... you can probablyg et it cheaper though

great watch :thumbsup:
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I can see how that watch might appeal to someone.. but I have simpler taste..see the Seiko Military watch above for example 🙂
 
Given otherwise identical quality standards, a 23 Jewel movement will be superior to a 21 Jewel movement. However, with any decent watch, the difference will not be noticed in everyday use. And a very high quality 17 Jewel movement will still be better than a low-quality 23 Jewel movement.

ZV
 
Originally posted by: screw3d
Originally posted by: DonVito
Given your increased budget, I strongly recommend you take a look at the Hamilton Khaki series. They are very handsome IMO, have high-quality ETA Swiss auto movements, and the newer ones have sapphire crystals. I think they're a killer deal.
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Damnit.. I was just about to settle on one of this and now I have a new dilemma..again :|

😛
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You can't go wrong with that Seiko, and you can probably find it even cheaper on the 'Bay. The Khaki is a slightly higher-end watch that may not suit your needs any better. That said, it will hold its value well, and I really like this handsome face. If you keep your eyes peeled on eBay you can find a good deal on one. Here was one that sold for $195 shipped.
 
Who'd know shopping a watch can be so difficult :roll:

Now I'm having second thoughts about getting an automatic.. I didn't know they lose accuracy by the seconds everyday, or that the spring can only hold just 1-2 days of power 😱

I might get the Skagen later as dress watch.. but for now I'll just get an everyday beater watch
 
Originally posted by: screw3d
Originally posted by: Jeff7181
OMGGETTHISNOW!!!
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I used to get wet dreams about getting these kinda watches when I was like 8 😱
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I HAD one... I had so much fun changing the channel on the TV in class when we were supposed to be watching a video... but I busted up laughing one time and got caught and the watch was in my teacher's drawr for the rest of the year, and when I got it back at the end of the year the battery was dead. 🙁
 
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