{"product_id":"seiko-thermic-sbet001-6c12-0010","title":"Seiko “Thermic” SBET001 \/ 6C12-0010","description":"\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seiko “Thermic” SBET001 \/ 6C12-0010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power.\u003c\/strong\u003e First, there was manual winding. Then someone realised you could slap a rotor onto a movement and harness kinetic energy. Quartz and batteries would completely reinvent the wheel - and even that arrangement eventually received an “automatic” upgrade via solar charging. But there is a seldom-explored alternative. \u003cem\u003eBody heat\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complications. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Thermic’s impressive functionality isn't just dictated by the unique way in which it harnesses energy. It has a perpetual calendar up its sleeve, as well as automatic power conservation - \u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003ea mode selector that allows you to adjust the hours without hacking the second hand. Perfect while travelling - a feature Seiko didn’t reintroduce until the 9F Grand Seiko. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe How.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s the Seebeck Effect in action. When two different electrical conductors are joined together but maintain a temperature difference, an electromotive force is produced. In short, the Thermic uses the temperature difference between your body heat and the ambient air to generate electricity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sadly, the Thermic didn’t stick around for long. Only 500 were made before Seiko decided to shut the door on thermally powered watches for good. At the time of its release in 1998, it cost $2,800 - a prohibitively expensive amount even by today’s standards. Convincing consumers to adopt new tech is never easy, but you have to assume the cost played the largest role in the sub-brand’s demise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Charger.\u003c\/strong\u003e While it is viable to solely rely on the heat produced by your body, Seiko also provided a charging station that can only be described as a cryogenic chamber for watches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e In very good condition overall. Just serviced. Small marks and hairlines across the case. Original thermal charger. Original buckle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eScope\u003c\/strong\u003e: No box or papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seiko Thermally Charged 6C12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Width: 42.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug to lug: 50.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Thickness: 14.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55350843801934,"sku":null,"price":2130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8977\/9534\/files\/Seiko_Thermic_SBET001_6C12-0010_Watch.jpg?v=1771593045","url":"https:\/\/provenancewatches.com\/products\/seiko-thermic-sbet001-6c12-0010","provider":"Provenance Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}