Tuesday, July 16, 2024

A first for the Seiko Astron

 

Seiko presents the first Astron GPS Solar watch to combine dual-time technology with a chronograph function - calibre 5X83. And here are the key new features: 

1. A 1/20-second chronograph function
The new watch features a sub-dial at 12 o'clock that measures elapsed time in increments of 1/20th of a second.

2. A faster time transfer function
The time of day displayed on the main dial can be switched with the one on the six o'clock sub-dial by holding down two buttons for three seconds. The main dial and sub-dial hands move simultaneously, making the time required for the transfer significantly shorter with the new Calibre 5X83 than with Calibre 5X53.

3. Further improvement of the dial texture
The new movement's enhanced energy-charging efficiency allows the main dial and sub-dials to have contrasting colours and textures.

On today's offer we have four models to choose from. Two featuring the latest and greatest 5X83 movement and two limited edition models, only 1,500 pieces made worldwide of each. This Starry Sky dial of these limited models feature a stamped star-shaped pattern – a process difficult to achieve on a dial with a solar cell. 
SSH151J

43.3mm case size. Titanium case and bracelet with ceramic bezel. Sapphire crystal. GPS solar movement - calibre 5X83. Water resistance 10 bar. 

Boutique price: $3,950
SSH153J

43.3mm case size. Titanium case and bracelet with ceramic bezel. Sapphire crystal. GPS solar movement - calibre 5X83. Water resistance 10 bar. 

Boutique price: $3,950
*** The 'Starfull Sky'
Dual Time/Chronograph Limited Edition Starry Sky SSH157J

43.3mm case size. Titanium (super-hard coating) case and bracelet with ceramic bezel. Sapphire crystal. GPS solar movement - calibre 5X83. Water resistance 10 bar. 1,500 pieces worldwide.

Our price: $3,950
Limited Edition Starry Sky SSJ027J

41.2mm case size. Titanium (super-hard coating) case and bracelet. Sapphire crystal. Power reserve indicator. Date function. GPS solar movement - calibre 3X62. Water resistance 10 bar. 1,500 pieces worldwide.

Our price: $3,500

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