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Seiko 7D46-0AE0 “Big Date” Kinetic Perpetual

Seiko 7D46-0AE0 “Big Date” Kinetic Perpetual

£325.00 GBP
£325.00 GBP
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Model: Seiko 7D46-0AE0 “Big Date” Kinetic Perpetual

Year: October 2008

Features:

The Hybrid. A 7D46 “Kinetic” movement. Kinetic movements originally served as a hybrid pre-cursor to the Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive movement. Just like in an automatic mechanical watch, your arm/wrist movements spin a rotor that powers the watch. However, unlike a standard automatic movement, energy is stored in a capacitor.

The Complication. The main complication is a leap year Perpetual Calendar with Big Date. The primary concern with an automatic perpetual calendar is the inconvenience of having to regularly reset it when it runs out of power. However, thanks to the “relay mode” you won’t have to worry about that as your watch will enter a hibernation state if you don’t wear it for a day. While hibernating the watch stops ticking, but a tiny IC stays powered and keeps track of the time and date. As soon as you pick the watch up the hands spring to life and the calendar and time set themselves accurately. It can stay in a state of hibernation for up to four years!

The Advantages. Being a hybrid between mechanical and quartz has several distinct advantages. Thanks to the quartz crystal the watch is accurate to +/- 15 seconds per month. However, unlike a quartz watch you don’t need to replace the battery every 1 or 2 years as the battery isn’t generating the power; your movement is. The recommended replacement for a Kinetic Capacitor is every 10-20 years! When fully powered, the watch has a huge 10-day power reserve.  

The Materials. The lightweight case and bracelet are made of solid titanium, ensuring exceptional comfort for everyday wear.

Condition: In very good condition overall. There are small scratches on the case and bezel. The photos represent the condition well. 

Scope: No original box or papers. 

Movement: 7D46 Kinetic Perpetual Calendar. 10-day power reserve, and a 4-year hibernation state if the watch is unworn.

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 40.0mm
  • Case Thickness: 12.3mm
  • Bracelet Size: Fits up to 7.2 inch wrist
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  • 4-9 business days to reach North America
  • 4-12 business days to reach Europe
  • 4-12 business days to reach Asia and Oceania.

All of our packages are securely shipped, fully insured, and trackable door-to-door.

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Are your watches water resistant?

All of our watch mods are tested by our own pressure depth testing equipment, and are guaranteed to resistant water up to 50m of depth. Seiko Originals have varied levels of depth resistance, which will be stated in the description of each watch.

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We welcome all ideas! Get in touch via the Contact Us page and we can let you know the possibility and cost of any potential alterations.

What is your returns policy?

Due to the hand-made nature of the Seiko Mods, we offer a 7 day returns period after the watch has been received. The returner must bear the cost of the returns, and the watch must be returned in the same condition as it arrived. We do not offer returns on any bespoke or custom-made watches.

Due to the vintage nature of the Seiko Originals, returns are considered on a case-by-case basis, as vintage items typically have a no returns policy.

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