*****************RIP 07/2014 *****************************************
It lasted another six months, but finally stopped. Sent it to Seiko for a repair estimate ( number 3 ). They wanted $111. I said no thanks.

This will be my one and only kinetic watch.

**************12/07/13 **probably final update********************
Charge level is dropping rapidly again in spite of regular wearing. Now out of warrantee. I have sent it back to Seiko twice in 3 1/2 years for repair/recharge. It's a goner.

***************02/2013*********UPDATE*************

Sent the watch back to Seiko again in December . They fixed it. It is holding a full charge, but the warrantee expires soon so I will be on my own.

I never had this kind of trouble with a Seiko watch before. I recommend against buying the kinectic system.

***********04/2012****UPDATE****************

watch is slowly losing its battery reserve even when worn regularly. Now down to two hash marks.

*************12/2011************update********

watch with new rechargeable battery has been running well all year. Holds a charge up to the 4th mark ( 6 is maximum). I wear it about once per week. I have raised my rating to 3 stars.

I bought a Seiko kinetic watch similar to this one at a Seiko outlet store in Florida. I paid $270. It was first quality and came with a three year warranty. That's the good part.

The store fully charged the watch, however, it gradually lost charge even with frequent wearing and stopped after eight months. It is now at the Seiko repair facility.

I have four other Seiko quartz watches which run flawlessly. One is 33 years old.

Needless to say, I am very disappointed in this Kinetic concept.

02/11 The watch is back from Seiko. They replaced the battery and it is now running well and holding charge. let's see how it does over the next year or so.