Japanese firm, Seiko to release two hybrid watches that use solar power

Japan is coming up with hybrids faster than rabbits multiplying. This time, yet another Japanese firm came up with a hybrid, not on wheels though. This hybrid, by Seiko shows the time, hybrid clocks to be released later this month. The clocks will use both, batteries as well as energy from the sun to power up. So you don’t need to keep sticking in new batteries into these timepieces. When the sun shows up and the room is well lit, the clock soaks in the sun. And during dark hours, it switches on to battery use. The clock lasts longer than other solar powered time pieces though and can keep ticking for 4 years with 8 hours of sunshine per day. Two versions of the clock will be released, the SQ245S (measuring 6.6 x 9.7 x 1.1 inches) and the smaller SQ751W (4.7 x 5.5 x 2.6 inches), both using an LCD display.

You can pick up the SQ425S and SQ751W for approximately $86 and $61 respectively. Though a slight pinch in the pocket, these clocks will last longer than ever at least, and will help you save up on batteries!
[Gizmag]