Seiko Kinetic SMY143P
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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, 30 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.

The watch that we are reviewing today is the Seiko Kinetic SMY143P, powered by the Caliber 5M83 movement. The watch measures 41mm and 10mm in thickness only. Housed in a stainless steel case, the dial is very legible with 6, 9 and 12 numerals. It has a very clean look and the applied hour markers give it a 3D effect casting shadow beneath it. The hour markers, hour hand and minute hands are using Seiko’s long lasting lume. It also has a day and date window at the 3 o’clock position. The watch has a nice satin appearance (like titanium) and comes with drilled lugs.

 

Pusher on the side is used to check the remaining power reserve of the watch. If the battery is running low, the second hand warns by progressing in two second intervals. User guide can be found here.

Watch has a decent water resistance of 100m and comes with flat hardlex crystal. Paired with a black nylon canvas strap, it is the perfect rugged military style watch.

 

Specifications

Brand	Seiko
Series	Kinetic
Model	SMY143
Movement	Auto-Quartz Caliber 5M83
Power Reserve	6 months
Case Size	41 mm
Case Thickness	10 mm
Case Material	Stainless Steel
Case Shape	Round
Case Back	Skeleton
Dial Type	Analog
Dial Color	Black
Crystal	Scratch Resistant Hardlex
Hands	Luminous Silver-tone
Dial Markers	Minute Markers around the outer rim Arabic Numerals mark the 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions
Luminiscence	Hands and Markers
Bezel	Fixed Stainless Steel
Bezel Color	Silver-tone
Bezel Material	Stainless Steel
Water Resistance	100 meters / 330 feet
Calendar	Day of the Week and Date display at the 3 o’clock position
Functions	Date, Day, Hour, Minute, Second
Features	Calendar, Stainless Steel
Band Type	Strap
Band Material	Canvas
Band Color	Black
Band Width	20 mm
Clasp	Tang