Today we are introducing two newly arrived
Seiko Astron. Both watches are limited edition (1,200 pieces worldwide)
and are black titanium, fitted on a bracelet. Although they share the
same concept—a purple star dial with gold hands and indices—they are
essentially two different watches.
The first one, SSH145J, is made for a nerd. A buyer who wants to squeeze
the last feature out of the 5X53 calibre movement. And the list of
features is simply astonishing: Overcharge prevention function, power
save function, perpetual calendar to February 28, 2100, world time
function (39 time zones), dual-time function, day display, power reserve
indicator, time transfer function (switching between the main-dial and
sub-dial), GPS signal reception function (time zone adjustment,
automatic time adjustment, manual time adjustment), satellite
acquisition status display function, reception result display function,
DST (Daylight Saving Time), function to prevent the GPS signal reception
(in-flight mode), automatic hand position alignment function.
On the other hand, SSJ021J is a Japanese businessman’s watch. Austerity,
simplicity, and elegance. A minimalist dial that focuses the wearer’s
attention on the most important reason why a watch is worn, the time
itself.
Having the two sitting on my bench next to each other, I am hard-pressed
to make a final call. Would I want an Astron with all the bells and
whistles that only an Astron can offer? Or an Astron that simply tells
the time within 1 second over 100,000 years?
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