New Dual Time with Dual Time subdial at 6
In 2012, Astron GPS Solar was launched with caliber 7X
In 2014, Caliber 8X arrived, featuring a chronograph and reduction in size
In 2015, Caliber 8X53 appears, featuring dual-time and greater efficiency.
Time travel made easy
With the Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time, global travel could not be easier. Astron connects to the GPS network and tells time with atomic clock precision, adjusting at the touch of a button to your time zone. With the new Dual-Time caliber, you can read not only the time where you are, but also the time in your home time zone on a simple 12 hour sub-dial with a separate AM/PM indicator.
The day of the week is displayed in a retrograde display at the 2 o’clock position,with the date at the 4 o’clock position. The date is correct every day until February 28, 2100, thanks to Astron’s Perpetual Calendar and the operation of the watch is made simple by the electronic setting function in the crown.
Travel the world in style and comfort
The Dual-Time caliber is offered in a collection of eight designs. The dials are clear and easy to read. The cases are polished by hand, using Seiko’s unique Zaratsu technique so that there is sharpness in every light reflection. The wide range of dial colors is made possible by Seiko’s mastery of energy management and its own specially designed GPS module that is so energy efficient many different colors are possible.
The bracelets are composed of individually designed links and are therefore tapered perfectly to the wrist for maximum comfort.
There are five designs in titanium cases and three in steel.
SSE039 Titanium, Ceramic Bezel and Case Sides, Mother-of-Pearl Dial, Limited Edition of 3000 diameter of 48mm while all others are 45mm
The distinctive limited edition, has a dial made of mother of pearl. Not only does this natural dial material lend the dial a unique look, but it bears powerful witness to the remarkable quality of Seiko’s GPS solar technology; the GPS module uses so little power that it obtains all the energy it needs from light absorbed through the dial, even though it is made from mother of pearl. The bracelet, also in titanium, uses a series of individually sized links to ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist and has ceramic inserts that complement the unique ceramic-rimmed case. 3,000 examples of this watch will be produced, and each one has its serial number engraved on the case back.
SSE041 Titanium, Ceramic Bezel and Black Ceramic Center Links with Black Dial
SSE043 Titanium, Ceramic Bezel and Blue Ceramic Center Links with Blue Dial
another shot of my favorite combination of colors. I just wish I could get this dial without the raised accents (compare to the mother-of-pearl dial at the top)
SSE047 Titanium, Ceramic Bezel White Dial
SSE049 Titanium, Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Black Coating on Case and Bracelet
Caliber Specifications:
8X53, GPS Solar Dual-Time
GPS controlled time and time zone adjustment
Dual-Time with AM/PM indication
Perpetual calendar correct to the year 2100, Signal reception result indication
World time function (40 Time Zones), Daylight Saving Time function, Power save function
Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (without receiving a time signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C)
Watch Specifications:
Model: SSE039
Case Ceramic and titanium with super-hard coating and Ceramic bezel
Sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
Mother of pearl dial
Water resistance 10 Bar. Magnetic resistance 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 48.7mm, Thickness: 13.2mm
Band Ceramic and titanium with super-hard coating
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Limited Edition: 3,000 pcs
Models: SSE041, 043, 045, 047, 049
Case Titanium with super-hard coating (SSE041, 043, 045, 047) Titanium with black hard coating (SSE049)
Ceramic bezel
Sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
Water resistance 10 Bar. Magnetic resistance 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 45.0mm,
Thickness: 13.3mm
Band Ceramic and titanium with super-hard coating (SSE041, 043) Titanium with super-hard coating (SSE045, 047) Titanium with black hard coating (SSE049)
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Models: SSE051, 053, 055
Case Stainless steel with super-hard coating (SSE051, 053) Stainless steel with rose gold-color coating (SSE055)
Ceramic bezel
Sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
Water resistance 10 Bar. Magnetic resistance 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 45.0mm, Thickness: 13.3mm ?Band
Stainless steel with super-hard coating (SSE051, 053) Extra-strength silicone (SSE055) Three-fold clasp with push button release
SSE051 Steel, Ceramic Bezel Black Dial with Red Accents Steel Case and Bracelet
SSE053 Steel, Ceramic Bezel Blue Dial with Red Accents Steel Case and Bracelet
SSE055 Steel, Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Gold Hands and Coating on Case with Silicone Strap and deployant buckle
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2015-03-24 14:39:58 
