{"product_id":"seiko-kinetic-titanium-scuba-200-m-ref-5m63-0b40-kaliber-5m63-titan-taucherlunette-juni-2006","title":"Seiko Kinetic Titanium Scuba 200 m – Ref. 5M63-0B40 – Caliber 5M63, titanium, diver's bezel – June 2006","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA titanium diver’s watch that charges itself and never needs a battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Kinetic works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside this watch sits a rotor—the same semicircular piece of metal that winds the mainspring in an automatic watch. Here, however, it powers a tiny generator. The electricity generated is stored in a rechargeable capacitor and powers a quartz movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe result combines the best of both worlds: the accuracy of a quartz watch with the power source of an automatic. No battery changes, no manual winding routine—you wear the watch, and it charges itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSeiko introduced this technology in 1986 and continued to develop it over decades. The \u003cstrong\u003ecaliber 5M63\u003c\/strong\u003e installed here belongs to the mature generation with a power reserve of several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe power reserve can be checked.\u003c\/strong\u003e A press of the button at two o'clock causes the second hand to jump to the scale between “RESERVE” and “FULL” to display the charge level. It then returns to normal timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTitanium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case, bezel, and bracelet are made of \u003cstrong\u003etitanium\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means three things: significantly lower weight than stainless steel for the same size, no nickel release—relevant for those with sensitivities to stainless steel—and a matte, grey finish that looks different from polished steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe entire watch, including the bracelet, weighs \u003cstrong\u003e92 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e with a diameter of 40.1 mm and a height of 13.1 mm. A comparable steel watch would be significantly heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiver’s watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back bears the \u003cstrong\u003eAIR DIVER'S 200m\u003c\/strong\u003e engraving as well as the wave motif Seiko uses to identify its diver’s watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt includes the standard features: a \u003cstrong\u003eunidirectional rotating bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a luminous dot at zero, which can only be adjusted counter-clockwise—ensuring that accidental movement never shortens the measured dive time—a \u003cstrong\u003escrew-down crown\u003c\/strong\u003e at four o'clock, and indices and hands generously coated with luminous material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial is deep black with a fine grain; the hour markers are designed as round and rectangular luminous dots. The calendar window at three o'clock shows the day of the week and date, and the \u003cstrong\u003eday wheel is bilingual\u003c\/strong\u003e in Kanji and English—a sign that the watch was built for the Japanese market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFunctional; time display, calendar, power reserve indicator, and rotating bezel work perfectly. The watch was checked by a watchmaker in Japan in the spring\/summer of 2026. [Please add: Capacitor replaced yes\/no, measured power reserve, seals.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA word on the energy storage, as it is the most important point with Kinetic watches: the capacitor loses capacity over the years. This should be taken into account for a 2006 watch—a replacement is possible at any time, costs little, and restores the full power reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial is clean, the lettering is complete and sharp, and the luminous material on the indices and hands is even and intact. The crystal is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case, bezel, and bracelet show normal signs of use; titanium picks up fine scratches more easily than stainless steel, but it also masks them better visually. All engravings on the case back are complete and clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Seiko titanium bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e is mounted—which is difficult to source individually for this model today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko, Kinetic Titanium Scuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5M63-0B40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6600559\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko caliber 5M63, Kinetic (quartz movement with generator and capacitor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, day and date (day wheel bilingual Japanese\/English), power reserve indicator at the push of a button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium, unidirectional rotating diver's bezel, screw-down crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory water resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 m (Air Diver's)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (without crown):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (incl. bracelet):\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e original Seiko titanium bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardlex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor those looking for a watch you don’t have to worry about. No battery changes, no daily winding, quartz accuracy—you put it on and it runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor sensitive wrists: titanium is nickel-free and light. 92 grams for a 200-meter diver's watch including the bracelet is a figure rarely matched by any steel watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor vacations, sports, and workshop use—anywhere you would rather leave a mechanical vintage watch at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd for collectors of Japanese watches who want to add a piece of recent Seiko history to their vintage collection. Kinetic was Seiko's unique answer to the question of how to run a quartz watch without a battery—and no other brand has pursued this path with such consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe factory-stated water resistance of 200 m refers to when the watch was new. Since seals age and a pressure test has not been performed, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54784310051154,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/233BFF79-BB79-4B38-A5BA-D416421086B5.jpg?v=1789923961","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-kinetic-titanium-scuba-200-m-ref-5m63-0b40-kaliber-5m63-titan-taucherlunette-juni-2006","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}