The Watch: Seiko Solar Black Gold Men\'s Watch SNE252P1 This Seiko Solar Black Gold Men’s Watch (SNE252P1) pairs bold styling with superb watchmaking technology, as a black ion-plated steel case is contrasted by a gold tone bezel and dial details, with this all being underpinned by Seiko’s revolutionary and highly energy-efficient solar technology.   Key Features: Powered by natural and artificial light 10-month power reserve with an energy depletion warning Black ion-plated steel case Gold tone bezel Black dial with gold tone hands and markers Date window at the 3 o’clock position Fold-over clasp with push button release Scratch-resistant Hardlex glass Water resistant to 100m   The Family: Seiko Solar Not just content with revolutionizing precision time management through the introduction of quartz technology, Seiko then sought to extend the duration of that precision over as long a period as possible through the introduction of the pioneering Solar family in 1977. Eliminating the need for battery change in this way resulted in cleaner and greener watches, allowing Seiko to become the world leader in energy efficient watchmaking.   The Brand: Seiko Seiko’s 135-year history has been marked by a ceaseless determination to innovate in every aspect of the watchmaker’s art. By embracing this mantra, Seiko has been responsible for a string of industry-leading advances in the technology of time, such as the world’s first quartz watch, the world’s first TV watch, and the Seiko Kinetic, the first watch ever to generate its own electricity from the movement of the wearer. Seiko are unique in that they manufacture every aspect of every watch in-house, with this ruthless pursuit of perfection even including growing their own quartz crystals and sapphires.