Seiko Kinetic 9T82-0AE0

Seiko Kinetic SBCG003 9T82-0AE0 Kinetic Chronograph (Serviced with Box & Papers)

Basic Info Listing code : MCAPE6 Brand : Seiko Model : Kinetic Reference number : 9T82-0AE0 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 2004 Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Japan, kanazawa-ishikawa Price : 3,100 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : 9T82 Base caliber : 9T82 Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 45 mm Dial : Champagne Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel I offer Free Shipping for all of my watches. Please contact me if you have any questions about Duties or Taxes as I'm sure I can help. Model: SBCG003 / 9T82-0AE0 Kinetic Released: 2004 Features: The History. The SBCG003 was released in 2004 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first Japanese Chronograph. When Tokyo hosted the Olympics in 1964, Seiko was given the honour of being the “Official Timer” for the event. Seiko saw this as a prime opportunity to promote their brand on the global stage and quickly got to work designing various watches for the games. One notable creation was Seiko’s (and Japan’s) first chronograph watch: The Crown Chronograph. The Design. Built with the same design philosophy as the 1964 Crown Chronograph—focusing on usability and readability—the SBCG003 looks busy yet sharp. With sapphire crystals on both the front and back, and a scratch-proof ceramic bezel, it’s clear that Seiko spared no expense. This was reflected in its original price, as it cost several thousand dollars in 2004, not accounting for inflation. However, the real highlight lies within the watch... The Movement. Seiko’s legendary 9T82 Kinetic 38-jewel movement is a marvel of innovation. Power is generated by the motion of your wrist, spinning a rotor like an automatic watch. However, instead of storing energy in a wound spring, this energy is stored in a rechargeable capacitor. This design provides the reliability of a quartz-driven movement with the longevity of an automatic. And the capacitor only needs replacement approximately every 15 years, compared to the 1-2 year lifespan of a typical quartz watch battery! The Craftsmanship. The connection between the 9T82 Kinetic and the modern Spring Drive is undeniable. The 9T82 was introduced a few years before the Spring Drive’s commercial debut, with both aiming to create a self-powered movement that offers quartz reliability. The future of the 9T82 movement is also closely tied to the Spring Drive, as the movement is serviced by the skilled Grand Seiko repairmen in the Shinshu Watch Studio, which is the same artisan studio that hand-assembles every Spring Drive. The Functionality. 1/10 second chronograph, alongside a 60 second chronograph and a 12-hour/30-minute chronograph. A lot going on, but that explains the four dials at least. The Condition. It's hugely important to primarily consider the inside of this watch rather than the outside. The capacitor is notoriously difficult to replace, as the entire watch needs to be taken apart to access it. However, the watch was just fully serviced and given a fresh 15-year capacitor by Seiko’s aforementioned Shinshu Watch Studio (2024). In great shape, with very few markings anywhere on the case. The only obvious marks are on the caseback and the tiny non-ceramic part of the bezel. The rest of the watch feels unworn. The original inner and outer boxes are showing signs of aging.