Update #2 August 2018;
The watch came back from the repair center on Thursday, and Tuesday was the first day my Mom wore it and it has stopped working again by 4pm on the very first day! My Mom doesnt think they did anything at all to the watch. Will update again when we figure out if theyll replace this...

Update #1 May 2018;
First, I bought this late September 2017 for my Mom who was used to buying cheap $10 watches from walmart every couple of years when the old one died. I personally have a Citizen solar watch (that I love and highly recommend!!! Five years strong and no mechanical issues!) but figured I wouldnt be able to sell her on the price tag, so I figured the lower price of a Seiko solar in the two-tone band, blue face that she loves would be just as good for her.

Fast forward to March 2018 and after 6 months of continuous wear, it stopped working. She tapped it and it started again. A week later, same issue.

Were currently working together to get it sent to the authorized repair center for the U.S., so well see what they say. Ill update again after.