I have one seiko solar chronograph. Since I live in the northern hemisphere, I keep it on a window sill of a southern facing window. It has run continuously for over five years.
Mine has been in the original box for around 8 months I checked it 3 months ago it was still full and running but got it out today the power indicator is empty and nothing running. Currently in direct sunlight for a few hours.
Thanks so much for this video. I just got my panda 2 days ago and I tend to keep watches stored in original boxes. I think for this it's best to leave it out next to my Gshock solar.
this is correct. Or that is what it's supposed to do :D my SBDL103 does this for sure. Funny is I thought it was defect the first time because it happened over night from full to half full. I reset the watch and it went back to full. but then it was 6 minutes ahead in chronograph mode. When I re-align the minute hand, it was back to half full charged. Keeping it in sunlight fixed it but it was never in between half full and full. Guess the real bs is it charges in artificial light. It really doesn't or not as much as it states. And you can only reset the watch when its fully charged or it will miss align the hand.
Big help, I was extremely confused. I just bought one the other day and it was working out of the box with the indicator at F, then i woke up the next day and it was dead. The second watch was fully stopped with NO 2 second ticking and the chronograph was working. I figured it was a faulty unit based on that... Had to leave the watch in the sun for a full day before I got any movement, which is odd for a solar watch...
It happens a lot actually. My friend had a G-SHOCK, a high end one , and it stopped working after being like 3-4 months in a drawer. He then leave it under the sunlight for a day. No luck. He thought it was broken so just left it on the counter and totally forgot about it. Guess what he found a working g shock at the same spot after a week and it never stopped working ever since.
So, why does Seiko said in thier manual that it takes 2 minutes to revive a dead battery? I have it in direct sunlight for the past 3 days, and watch is still dead.
This is odd, shouldn’t you send them back ? Or do you think it’s a gimmick ? It’s true that I didn’t notice a single dial with the indicator anywhere else then at f … this is lame
This was not the first time it happened to me. The previous encounter was on my G-SHOCK. I don’t think it is worth the hassle sending it for service. Just remember to charge it for SEVERAL days before sending it to any service places. Your watch really needs service if it still doesn’t tick after at lease a week of charging.
@@williamtan9483 I think mine was at 40-45 range. But either way you should leave it under a reliable light source for sometime to charge. Don’t panic if you don’t see any movement after a day or two. Like I mentioned, sometimes it takes 5 minutes and sometimes it takes 7 days. Mine took several days to get back to working order and then never stopped ever since.
My Chrono second hand stopped working even though everything else works fine 😭 even the Chrono minute hand still functions when I initiate the timer. My Chrono second hand randomly stopped at 29 seconds.
This is a JDM and you will need to send it back to Japan and ask the seller to do the warranty thing. Not worth it. I got a $100 partial refund from the seller instead.
@@AliMuzzahir Dawah, I rather not. I have purchased several times from this seller and never had a problem. This time they actually refunded me 100 making it a 550 deal. I shouldn’t complain about the seller.
I was going to buy this watch because i really like it but now that i learned about this battery issue i'm not so sure anymore. I'm afraid the watch will "die" on me too many times and i will not like the experience..
If you wear it a lot , I wouldn’t really worry about the battery dying on you. If, however, you tend to put it in your drawer most of the time, it will definitely have some battery issue for you
not sure what chronograph you are referring to but i would say most of the chronograph watches on the market don't have the "PERFECT" line up for the chrono hand and the midpoint of the 60 mark. Especially those watches at or below this price range
I have one seiko solar chronograph. Since I live in the northern hemisphere, I keep it on a window sill of a southern facing window. It has run continuously for over five years.
It should run for another 15 years at least.
LOL thanks for letting us know about the BS indicator. Really appreciate the honesty!!!
Haha, keep in mind it is not true to every piece. But pretty close
Mine has been in the original box for around 8 months I checked it 3 months ago it was still full and running but got it out today the power indicator is empty and nothing running. Currently in direct sunlight for a few hours.
Thank you so much!!! This saved me a warranty claim .
glad i helped. I was not even able to open up a claim since i bought it from japan and live in the US LOL
Great information on the battery. Thank you!
Pleasure
It's called you purchased a faulty watch. It can happen like any other product available on the market today.
Actually it happens to a lot of seiko polar watches. Once your battery is out, it might take 10 minutes to several days to let it run again.
Thanks so much for this video. I just got my panda 2 days ago and I tend to keep watches stored in original boxes. I think for this it's best to leave it out next to my Gshock solar.
Nice. I think now you can get it for a discounted price.
Please stop smacking before every sentence..
LMAO. I habitually smack every single time. Couldn’t help. Been doing that ever since my first presentation in high school.
Great video, very useful.
The power indicator only has 3 positions. Full, halfway and low, it doesn't go in between those positions.
you will see
this is correct. Or that is what it's supposed to do :D my SBDL103 does this for sure. Funny is I thought it was defect the first time because it happened over night from full to half full. I reset the watch and it went back to full. but then it was 6 minutes ahead in chronograph mode. When I re-align the minute hand, it was back to half full charged. Keeping it in sunlight fixed it but it was never in between half full and full. Guess the real bs is it charges in artificial light. It really doesn't or not as much as it states. And you can only reset the watch when its fully charged or it will miss align the hand.
Big help, I was extremely confused. I just bought one the other day and it was working out of the box with the indicator at F, then i woke up the next day and it was dead. The second watch was fully stopped with NO 2 second ticking and the chronograph was working. I figured it was a faulty unit based on that... Had to leave the watch in the sun for a full day before I got any movement, which is odd for a solar watch...
It happens a lot actually. My friend had a G-SHOCK, a high end one , and it stopped working after being like 3-4 months in a drawer. He then leave it under the sunlight for a day. No luck. He thought it was broken so just left it on the counter and totally forgot about it. Guess what he found a working g shock at the same spot after a week and it never stopped working ever since.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your support. Hah
I wonder if you keep the chronograph on, and don't charge it, would the battery indicator would run to E?
I have never tried it. I doubt it will
So, why does Seiko said in thier manual that it takes 2 minutes to revive a dead battery? I have it in direct sunlight for the past 3 days, and watch is still dead.
Be patient. And try indoor lighting for a few days if sunlights don’t work. But I think you are okay. Just give it a few more days.
@@taniame and the indicator will go up to full, eventually?
@@rychartz yup
This is odd, shouldn’t you send them back ? Or do you think it’s a gimmick ? It’s true that I didn’t notice a single dial with the indicator anywhere else then at f … this is lame
This was not the first time it happened to me. The previous encounter was on my G-SHOCK. I don’t think it is worth the hassle sending it for service. Just remember to charge it for SEVERAL days before sending it to any service places. Your watch really needs service if it still doesn’t tick after at lease a week of charging.
@@taniame I checked the user manual and they advise you to reset the watch if you have any problem with the reserve indicator. Worth a try :)
@@ulyssepinon9177 I did. Nothing happened.
Just got my golden panda couple days ago and today the small second hand stopped, and the time stopped too but the works.
I mean the chrono works.
@@williamtan9483 let it charge a little and see if it will run again
Thanks, do you remember where your second hand stop? Mine at 20 no movement at all.
@@williamtan9483 I think mine was at 40-45 range. But either way you should leave it under a reliable light source for sometime to charge. Don’t panic if you don’t see any movement after a day or two. Like I mentioned, sometimes it takes 5 minutes and sometimes it takes 7 days. Mine took several days to get back to working order and then never stopped ever since.
Thanks 😊
My Chrono second hand stopped working even though everything else works fine 😭 even the Chrono minute hand still functions when I initiate the timer. My Chrono second hand randomly stopped at 29 seconds.
Ouch
Why not sending it back and claiming the warranty? The indicator is meant to be working.
This is a JDM and you will need to send it back to Japan and ask the seller to do the warranty thing. Not worth it. I got a $100 partial refund from the seller instead.
@@taniame Can you share the name of the seller to be aware? Bcs. I am seriously planning to purchase this watch once it is available again.
@@AliMuzzahir Dawah, I rather not. I have purchased several times from this seller and never had a problem. This time they actually refunded me 100 making it a 550 deal. I shouldn’t complain about the seller.
Hello sir how long is the lifespan of this watch? With proper maintenance how many years it will last? Newbie question
A solar watch should last 20+ years.
I bought seiko ssc911 model and never had an issues
good for you
I was going to buy this watch because i really like it but now that i learned about this battery issue i'm not so sure anymore. I'm afraid the watch will "die" on me too many times and i will not like the experience..
If you wear it a lot , I wouldn’t really worry about the battery dying on you. If, however, you tend to put it in your drawer most of the time, it will definitely have some battery issue for you
It does not look like the corona graph had lines up properly
not sure what chronograph you are referring to but i would say most of the chronograph watches on the market don't have the "PERFECT" line up for the chrono hand and the midpoint of the 60 mark. Especially those watches at or below this price range
your crown is out dude. isnt it stops everything?
lol I m not that stupid. The crown has been pulled out and pushed in frequently during the fix.
Did you have any issue on the Golden dial with yhe battery meter. What's the update on the white dial is still always on full
Never had a problem with the gold one. The panda has been working properly ever since.
@@taniame does it always stay of full power for both watches
@@NYCQ50 no, because I don't keep them under any source of bright light
@@taniame so Whats the battery level
@@NYCQ50 it is always in the middle
High price does not mean high quality!!!!!😂😂😂😂
The price was okay. I’m sure it will be lower later. It is not even a limited edition model.
How to check or reset the battery indicator
www.seikowatches.com/instructions/html/SEIKO_V192_EN/AGFISYnxikojet
For the unboxing and a brief review, please refer to this link ruclips.net/video/-wG00q1uxKk/видео.html
Solar technology…
Buy a real daytona is the solution for this issue.
Nah man, too pricy. No money
you really had to prove something, didnt you?
🤔 If you want solar..buy Citizen.
Actually they are pretty much the same. My citizen and Casio had the same issue before. Lol
Modern Seikos are very unreliable and overpriced. It is best to avoid the brand.
In any case, my Seiko Speetimer runs way more accurate than my Omega Speedmaster.