Seiko Kinetic - Ref. Ska381

Overview
This Vintage Seiko Kinetic Represents An Important Chapter In Watchmaking Innovation. The Kinetic Movement, Introduced By Seiko In The 1980S, Combines Automatic Winding With Quartz Accuracy—A Hybrid Technology Ahead Of Its Time. This Example From The 1990S Presents As A Functional Daily Wearer With Authentic Patina Befitting Its Age.

Specification
Reference: Ska381
Serial: 108380 (Circa 1990S)
Movement: Seiko Kinetic, Hybrid Automatic-Quartz
Case: Stainless Steel, 38Mm
Crystal: Mineral
Dial: White With Applied Gold-Tone Indices, Mercedes Hands, Day-Date Window At 3 Oclock
Bezel: Fixed Stainless Steel With Gold-Tone Accents
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Three-Link Bracelet
Clasp: Fold-Over
Water Resistance: 100M

Condition: Good
Case Exhibits Moderate Wear Consistent With Vintage Daily Wear, With Visible Patina On The Stainless Steel Surfaces And Gold-Tone Bezel Accents Showing Age-Appropriate Fading. Crystal Is Clear With No Significant Scratches. Dial Remains Clean With No Moisture Or Corrosion Visible. Bracelet Shows Normal Stretch And Wear Marks From Use. Day-Date Window Functions Correctly. Movement Operates As A Kinetic Should—Responding To Wrist Motion For Power Generation.

Included With This Lot
Watch Only. No Original Box Or Papers Present.

Authenticity
Case Back Engraving Present And Legible. Dial Printing Consistent With Factory Seiko Examples. Serial Number Visible On Case Back. Kinetic Movement Mechanism Confirmed Functional.

Market Context
Vintage Seiko Kinetic Watches From The 1990S Represent An Increasingly Collectible Segment As Interest In Alternative Movement Technologies Grows. This Example Offers Genuine Vintage Character And Functional Kinetic Technology At An Accessible Entry Point For Collectors Exploring This Innovative Era Of Japanese Watchmaking.

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