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| | Features | Precise Japan Quartz MovementTitanium Case and Band, Push Button Release ClaspHandlex Mineral Crystal, Date Display with Spanish Option, Luminous Hands and MarkersCase Size: 40mm Diameter, 8mm ThicknessWater Resistant - 50M
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| | Description | About Seiko: In 1877, at the age of 18, Kintaro Hattori set up business repairing the Western-style clocks that were becoming increasingly popular in Japan. By 1892, Hattori was manufacturing his own clocks in a factory he called Seikosha, from the words "seiko" meaning "exquisite," "success," or "miniature," and "sha" meaning "house." The company grew and prospered, producing its first wristwatch in 1913 and launching the Seiko brand in 1924. Technological innovation has always been a driving force in the company's history. Key milestones include Seiko's introduction of the world's first quartz watch in 1969, and its successful launch, in 1988, of the Kinetic, the world's first battery-free watch with quartz accuracy. Recognized for its technological excellence, Seiko has provided timekeeping services for the Olympic Games and the World Cup Soccer Championships. Today, the Seiko brand continues to stand for state-of-the-art technology, as well as superior quality and refined design. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 0.0 inches | | Product Width: | 0.0 inches | | Product Height: | 0.0 inches | | Package Length: | 5.0 inches | | Package Width: | 3.9 inches | | Package Height: | 2.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 13 reviews |
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| | Watch Information | | Crystal Material: | hardlex | | Clasp: | fold-over-clasp-with-safety | | Case Diameter: | 37 unknown-units | | Case Thickness: | 8 unknown-units | | Case Material: | Titanium | | Band Material: | Titanium | | Bezel Material: | Titanium | | Dial Color: | white | | Movement: | japanese-quartz | | Calendar: | day-and-date | | Water Resistance Depth: | 165 feet |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 13 customer reviews )
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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Lightweight, durable, versatile Nov 24, 2010
By Griffin Klema
I have owned this watch for nearly five years. I purchased this timepiece for everyday use and versatility in occasion. That said, I tend more towards a simple, classy watch rather than the (supposedly) more masculine monstrosities with all manner of dials, buttons, and attendant bulk. To me, this is unnecessary and destroys the timeless elegance of the simple wristwatch. So, the following review is written from that perspective.
Initially, and most importantly, the Japanese movement is very accurate, and I have never have to adjust the time. When the battery was nearly dead (lasted about 3.5 years) the watch quickly stopped, and did not have a prolonged death which I have experienced with other watches where the movement slows gradually and renders the time frustratingly inaccurate. The replacement battery was cheap: $7 at my local watch repair place. I have medium length arm hair and was concerned about wearing a watch with a metal band, but the construction of the band is such that no hair gets caught. I prefer that only the hands and hour spots illuminate in the dark rather than the entire watch face, as this makes for a more classy and understated look. Oddly, however, Seiko opted not to use a different luminescent indicator at 12 position, so identifying the top of the hour in the dark is not intuitive. The non-luminescent hour indicators are each a single polished bar of metal except for the 12 spot, which has a double bar. Also, I wish more dress watches used tritium illumination. Compared to the regular glow in the dark illumination, tritium does not require light to illuminate, and remains luminescent at all times, whereas with regular illumination the brightness fades rather quickly after exposure to light. See [...]I have worn this watch daily, for work and recreation, though I wouldn't recommend it for serious outdoors activities. The white face provides a neutral color, allowing it to be worn with anything, and goes especially well with business or other formal attire, particularly due to its thin profile which permits its use with cuffed dress shirts.
Finally, many of the following pros/cons are quite dependent on personal taste, as stated earlier. This being my first metal-banded watch, my goal was to purchase a durable timepiece that could be worn at any occasion, from formal to casual. The Seiko SGG705 fits those preferences perfectly.
Pros:
- Lightweight, significantly so compared to steel or gold
- Clean, simple design renders the watch more classy without the "rugged" bulky look, including non-numerical hour indicators
- Thin bezel and band, makes it easy to wear with buttoned cuffs on dress shirts
- Day and date indicator, including color for weekend days (blue-sat, red-sun)
- Durable sapphire watch face provides a very hard, scratch-resistant surface (though it can scratch if you really punish it)
- White neutral background color makes the watch versatile, wearable with any color clothing, and provides excellent contrast, permitting quick determination of the time at a glance
- Band does not catch arm hair
- Water resistant (I have swam with this watch many times, including hot tubs)
- Only the hour spots and hands illuminate in the dark (as compared to other watches where the entire face illuminates)
- Good battery life (~3.5 years)
- Clasp still holds tightly after five years of use, though on rare occasion a hard jolt of the hand will force it open
Cons:
- Unlike 12 position does not have double dot, and is also the same color as the other hour positions, making determination of the time in the dark more difficult
- No perpetual date, must adjust date at end of non-31 day months
- Watch hands' illumination is the same color, rendering hour versus minute determination more difficult (though the length and width of each is different, which helps)
- Night illumination uses traditional photoluminescence, rather than perpetual tritium illumination
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Classy and super-light! Sep 17, 2006
By clinician
This Seiko Titanium watch is simple, classy, elegant and the lightest watch I have ever tried out. The titanium casing and titanium bracelet make for a deceptively and amazing light watch. Sometimes I forget I have it on!
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
WEAR IT ALL THE TIME Jun 18, 2008
By Joe H
"Watch Happy"
It has been the perfect watch for me. I liked the Skagen which is a bit thinner but their quality has dropped and I had one of the unexplained bezel cracks.
The Seiko looks good It is easy to read even in low light. I have swam and showered with it.
I am happy to have spent a little more (than my old Skagen)
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
As described Jun 04, 2008
By Nancy G.
"Nancy G."
My husband was looking for a dependable titanium everyday watch. This watch was perfect. He also wanted it to be lightweight. It is light weight and comfortable to wear. He is very happy with this purchase.
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Very Nice Watch, Poor Watchband Design Feb 23, 2010
By RimasP
I purchased oone of these titanium watches at full price a couple of years ago and have had nothing but trouble with the watchband. There is a small hinge of the locking clasp that has failed 3 times on this watch due to poor design. The seller replaced the part once, Seiko replaced in once (with the expressed written understanding that they would only replace it one time) and finally the third time this high quality watch sits on the shelf broken while my cheap Relic watch goes on and on.
Lesson learned: Check the quality/robustness of the watchband before buying!
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