Seiko

Watch, Second time zone, AM/PM indication, Day, Date, 1/20th second Chronograph, solar charging & GPS satellite receiver / automatic adjustment world-wide (a few exceptions require manual adjustment, such as leaping off a long flight). 

All this in 43 x 13mm case, with titanium & ceramic bezel. There are 4 versions to choose from.

The limited edition’s all-black case and part-ceramic bracelet, sunray-patterned dial, and yellow-gold-colored accents evoke a view of the earth at night as seen from an orbiting satellite, an image that perfectly channels the groundbreaking technology behind Astron GPS Solar. The two-part bezel consists of a multi-faceted ceramic upper portion and a yellow-gold-colored titanium frame to create a brilliance that further evokes this shimmering night view. Ceramic is also used for the bracelet’s center links and the tip of the crown. 

The new watches feature a sub-dial at 12 o’clock that measures elapsed time in increments of 1/20th of a second. This is the first Seiko Astron to have a sub-dial at the 12 o’clock position. A sub-dial at the six o’clock position displays the time in a second time zone and becomes a 12-hour counter when the stopwatch function is used. 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 Caliber 5X83 than with Caliber 5X53. 

The chronograph’s use is indicated on the sub-dial at the nine o’clock position, which also displays the charging status, day of the week, and in-flight mode.

The new Caliber 5X83 automatically connects up to twice a day to the GPS network, and connects manually with the simple push of a button, to maintain its precision anywhere in the world.  

In addition, Seiko has worked out a new process for the solar charging system, in a way that allows for different dial colors to be offered in the normal production models.

In addition to the commemorative watch, three creations that are also powered by the new Caliber 5X83 join the main Seiko Astron collection. 

Just like the limited edition, the watches feature a two-part bezel that includes an upper part in ceramic and a titanium frame.  

Thanks to the low center of gravity of the titanium case and the dual-curved sapphire glass with super-clear coating, the watches ensure high levels of comfort and legibility.

The watches will be available in June/July timeframe.

Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary Seiko Astron GPS Solar Kintaro Hattori Black/Gold Limited Edition with extra strap: SSH156

Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph 5X83: SSH151, SSH153, SSH155

 Caliber 5X83

• GPS-controlled time and time zone adjustment
• Dual-Time with AM/PM indication
• Chronograph with 1/20th second counter at 12 o’clock
• 12-hour counter (hours and minutes) at six o’clock during chronograph operation
• Perpetual calendar correct to the year 2100
• Automatic DST adjustment function
• High-speed time zone adjustment
• Time transfer function
• Signal reception result indication
• World time function (38 time zones)
• Power save function
• Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C)

Specifications

• Titanium case and bracelet with super-hard coating (SSH151, SSH153) and black super-hard coating (SSH155, SSH156)
• Two-part ceramic and titanium bezel
• Dual-curved sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
• Water resistance: 10 bar
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
• Diameter: 43.3mm, Thickness: 13.4mm (SSH151, SSH153, SSH155)
• Diameter: 43.4mm, Thickness: 14.1mm (SSH156)
• Easy-adjust three-fold clasp with push button release
• Additional extra-strength silicone strap included (SSH156)

• Recommended retail prices in Europe: €2,600 (SSH151, SSH153), €2,800 (SSH155), €4,000 (SSH156)
• Limited edition of 1,000 (SSH156)