Seiko Arctura - a watch that speaks volumes and unbeatable...take its strength, desirability or simply the build-quality! SEIKO - when class; refinement and subtle, modernistic-expression inspired forms all meet at a single point. Seiko has mastered creating breathtaking depths by sculpting intricately detailed classical features into their creations – blending to that, is the Jap giant’s own thoughts on modern flair. Arctura’s rigid yet aerodynamic designs borrow a lot from natural curvatures – the kind in the Rainbow or in the horizon. This shape is considered an eternal beauty.

So it’s no surprise the outcome is a venerable boldness, reserved in its approach yet an immediate attention-grabber when you want it to be.

The first Arctura-s (it was in 1997) were introduced as a cutting-edge design to house (and complement) the Kinetic movement, the world's first auto-quartz. Today, the Seiko Arctura embodies a bold and unique personality that compares only to its own. Very clear lines, perfect rotundity and immensely strong, the architectural feel of the Arctura rests equally on the deep set and two-layered, textured dials.

The new Seiko watches is the older qualities taken several notches high to cater consumers that are hard to please as far as excellence is concerned. They are also finicky about the time and effort they put behind its maintenance – the lesser, the better. Lastly, designs that will never go out of fashion.

So, there was the Arctura Kinetic chronograph: A higher innovation and refinement is now housed together, with an all-new movement, a never-before and easy-to-read, elegant dial layout.

Those not wanting another chronograph shall find the Arctura Kinetic Auto Relay a better pick. It runs all the Kinetic functions but the Auto Relay function makes it unique. This is an automatic sleep mode that kicks in after 72 hours of complete inactivity. Any time you wake it up later (up to 4 years), it will adjust itself to the correct time according to its internal clock.

There are 4 models of the Arctura Kinetic – all solid stainless steel construction nesting the 5M Kinetic calibre. Stores 6-month worth charge at a time, upon full charging. But you want to move a step higher, go for the Seiko world time Kinetic Perpetual.

This masterpiece of an understated intelligence has a sleek exterior portraying a calm and refined look that enhances its restrained elegance, not minimalism. Its perpetual calendar is built to keep accurate count of days, dates and leap years till it’s February 28, 2100. This one too features the Kinetic Auto Relay technology and a gracious, signature bracelet.

The Seiko Arctura is not what you expect; it is always ahead of your expectations. And of all those brands stuck with just one marvel they created ages ago. It’s a lesson where you see modernity coming alive with styles and functions.