Seiko Kinetic Owner Review : Consistent, sporty and original

Here is my opinion on Seiko Sportura Kinetic Chronograph, reference 7L22-0AE0. I wanted to buy this model because I loved this design that I find atypical, especially the ovoid-shaped glass, we could call it cyclops. The dial has several variations, including the hour sub-dial, which exists with Roman numerals, stick indexes or even numbers. I preferred the Roman numerals, because this version was in my opinion more harmonious and balanced. In addition to the design of the sub-dials, the movement is a real plus, it uses kinetic technology, that is to say a hybrid quartz movement powered by the movement of the wrist thanks to an oscillating weight. The case back is open, so as to leave the movement visible. This will please or not, but undeniably it adds to its futuristic side. It should be noted that the oscillating weight is quite noisy (which does not bother me, we at least know that it acts). I am rather vintage in the contained format, it must be said that this watch of 42 mm wide, 14.5 mm wide and 47 mm between the lugs is contained on my 16 cm wrist, it is not so huge. It nevertheless weighs its weight. As for the chronograph, it is limited to 45 min. My big negative point remains the bracelet which can be changed but with a specific Seiko bracelet, leather (findable) or metal difficult to find.