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The kinetic ones seem to have problems ...

A few years ago, I bought a Seiko kinetic. Nice looking and the kenetic system appealed to me. The price was then in the 450-500 US dollars range.
I was very disappointed when the kinetic system failed after about 3-4 years.
It has been repaired, but I don't know how long it will keep working.

My previous Seiko, much cheaper - coin cell operated - is still working, after some 25 or 30 years. At least the analog part is OK ; but I no longer can set the digital time and date ! I haven't tried to get it fixed.
Anyway, it worked correctly for a looong time and is well paid off...
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Alain