SEIKO SUN028P1 Men's Kinetic Sportura GMT,Sapphire Crystal,100m WR,SUN028

The first thing you think, when you open the package, is: this thing is huge! Size-wise, I mean.The dial measures almost 2" across, including the knob, and it is about .5" thick. I like big watches.But that's not all - the technology inside is huge too.As far as I know Seiko is the only watch-maker offering "kinetic" technology - meaning your arm movements charge a battery, and that battery powers the watch. This is distinctly different from other "automatic" (self-winding while you move) mechanical watches I have owned. The battery here supplies constant, even, amounts of power - unlike a wound-up spring - which means the watch keeps very accurate time, just like other battery-powered watches.This model also has a 24-hour hand (the red one), which can be used to keep track of a second time zone. That feature, an important one to me, is hard to find in automatic watches, or extremely pricey.

Only drawback: poor lume.

I was looking for a simple watch without multiple dials embedded within the face. This watch achieves that with the addition of not needing new batteries and a non scratch sapphire crystal face. Would probably have preferred a Brown/brown combination to the Black but it is fine as it is.Having a leather strap makes it a lot lighter - I typically go Titanium for this reason.My first Seiko in a long time and I think it lives up to my expectations (Not that I had been particularly avoiding Seiko).The lume isn't particularly bright but I don't use it in dark environments much.

Great alternative and $28,000 cheaper than rolex GMT. Would be even better if bezel rotated.

Beautiful!!!