Powered by Precision: Why We Chose the Seiko VK64Mechaquartz

Every Kalā watch tells a story and while the dial gets all the attention, the real magic is ticking quietly inside. For our debut model, we chose the Seiko VK64 movement. Why? Because it’s reliable, efficient, and just a little bit mechanical at heart.

Mechaquartz

It sounds fancy. But here’s the simple breakdown:

The VK64 is a mechaquartz movement, a hybrid of quartz accuracy and mechanical feel. It’s powered by a battery (hello, low maintenance) but when you use the chronograph function, you’ll feel a satisfying mechanical snap and see a smooth sweeping seconds hand.

It’s like having a mechanical watch that doesn’t need winding and won’t complain if you don’t wear it for a few days.

Key Features

1. Chronograph Timer: Press the top pusher to start the stopwatch. Times up to 60 minutes. Great for workouts or timing how long you’ve been staring at your screen.
2. 24-Hour Sub-Dial: Helps you keep track of am/pm. Especially helpful if you’ve just woken up and are unsure what year it is.
3. No Running Seconds: The main time display doesn’t tick. It stays smooth and still, keeping the dial clean and distraction-free.

Why We Love It

1. Reliable: Built by TMI (part of Seiko Group), the VK64 is used by brands around the world. It’s dependable. Like that one friend who’s never late.
2. Low Maintenance: No winding. No fuss. Just a battery change every couple of years.
3. Mechaquartz: You get the joy of a mechanical chronograph without the cost or stress of a mechanical movement. The pushers are tactile, the chronograph resets sharply, and the sweeping hand is just…satisfying.