I'm not sure if it's just this model or if the higher-end Kinetic watches are like this.  But this Kinetic system doesn't feel as refined when compared to an older (10 years old) Kinetic watch in our family.  The noise and movement of the pendulum of the older Kinetic watch is almost imperceptible, even though I was listening/feeling for the noise/movement.  But this new watch's system is a lot more audible, and you can really feel the movement of the pendulum.  The sound is kind of like a Seiko automatic watch, except the notchiness in the sound is more high pitched.  The system works fine though.

Having said that, it still doesn't detract from what is a really nice and clean looking watch.  It's also quite a bit thinner and lighter than the old Kinetic.  And I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to test if it still keeps the time after one month of no movement. But I can say it doesn't run out of "charge" like my Seiko 5 automatic.