Marine sports are a tough thing. So everything you use for it must be built tough. If it’s built specifically for the sports, all

the better. That brings us to the conclusion: Velatura is the last word in keeping up with several types of water games, few

of them quite extreme. The choicest watch for a large chunk among larger water sports – especially sailing – communities,

the incredibly tough Velatura also made way into the 49er Class!

Some of the leading athletes in the Olympic class contributed their mind works to inspire the creation of Seiko Velatura.

This is also another point that answers Velatura’s high popularity in general; it’s wearing a concept in the form of a watch.

There are many forms to choose from and very slim chances you’ll not like any.

Every Velatura is built to take the rigors of extreme 49er racing, but if you want the first one to address the needs of the

sport, it is the Kinetic Direct Drive Moon Phase; the cold blue and warm silver tones inspired by the night sky while in the

ocean. Built to run reliably and with precision, it is one of the highest forms of desirable timekeeping too.

Another reason for its high popularity is the challenge it won against a challenging sport. It meets the demands of the

International 49er Class, its incredible velocity already a legend. Yet, the fastest boat in the

Olympic regatta needs the correct split-second decisions and responses to perform fully; no

other than the Velatura (among analogs) could do that. Seiko Velatura Kinetic Direct Drive

overcame the hurdles smiling. The first-hand experiences of some of the finest sailors (all

worldwide) made it the sailing watch of the highest level.

How the Velatura looks? They have different faces but some features are common: a multi-

level display imparting a sense of depth; separate, regular seconds-hand, a bright glow in the dark, highly visible hands

due to sharp distinguishable shapes and carbon fiber! Many of them have it for their dial and the bezel, the last one

embraced by prominent, trapezoidal claws. Recessed-head screws are also a common feature.

Overall, get a Velatura if you want to be a part of a concept; if you are looking for something incredibly precise and tough

and with a hair-trigger response when you want it real bad. Buy a Velatura if you like a comfortable fit, buy a Velatura

even for a narrow wrist! It’s unbelievably flexible despite its massive appearance. It will not tip forward; it’s that

balanced. Seiko’s manufacturing credentials are again proved with the Seiko sportura kinetic, its wild sea background

flocking in watch-lovers by hordes. If you ever wanted a dominant-looking chronograph (either mechanical or auto-

Quartz) – chances are, you fancied the Velatura!