One of the most annoying things that could happen to someone is for his or her watch to stop working. We rely on our watches to help us manage our time. Most people have cell phones and PDAs, but there is no way to replace the convenience of having a watch on your wrist. Solar Seiko watches, as the name implies, draw power from any light source to power the movement. Like everything else, solar Seiko watches have advantages and disadvantages, so being educated about both before purchasing is a good idea.

Advantages of Solar Seiko Watches

Let's start with the advantages. Solar Seiko watches have many advantages. The main advantage is that they do not require battery changes. Because there is no need to replace the battery, solar Seiko watches are practically maintenance free. The lack of need for replacement batteries also eliminates the risk of environmental pollution from discarded batteries. This makes them more environmentally friendly than the battery-powered competition. Furthermore, because of Seiko's advanced solar technology, solar Seiko watches do not need to have transparent dials like many other solar watches. This means that they are as stunning as their battery-powered counterparts are. 

Other watch movements use technologies that do not need battery replacements. Many watch manufacturers, including Seiko, make automatic or other movements that use wrist movements to power them. The advantage of solar Seiko watches over these is that you do not have to wear it to keep it powered. Simply store it somewhere lighted. Keep in mind that although sunlight charges solar Seiko watches fastest, any light source will charge them.

Another advantage is that solar Seiko watches charge very quickly. It takes three hours of direct sunlight to fully charge most solar Seiko watches, and even in complete darkness, a full charge lasts about six or twelve months depending on the model. 

Disadvantages of Solar Seiko Watches

Although solar Seiko watches have many advantages, they do have disadvantages. The main disadvantage of solar Seiko watches is that when stored in darkness for longer than the charge will last, they will stop working. Next time you use it you will have to reset the time. However, as stated before, you can avoid this by storing them somewhere lighted.

Another disadvantage is that solar Seiko watches tend to be minimalistic. They are very nice, but if you want one with a chronograph or an alarm, you will have a hard time finding a one.

Conclusion

In the end, everyone has his or her own opinion. The decision to buy a solar Seiko watch is yours, but if you read this far, at least you are better informed about the advantages and disadvantages of owning one.

About the Author:

Roberto Mejia, a Seiko fan and owner of SeikoWatchesUSA.com, can provide additional information on Seiko watches. Go to SeikoWatchesUSA.com for more information. SeikoWatchesUSA.com is an online store focusing on authentic Seiko watches at discounts of up to 70%.
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