Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph Novak Djokovic Limited Edition

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Seiko honours its brand ambassador Novak Djokovic by introducing a special edition Astron GPS Solar Chronograph timepiece.

The new Novak Djokovic Limited Edition (reference SSE022J1/ SBXB022*) is the latest addition to the Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph collection introduced at Baselworld 2014. It houses the newly developed the 8X82 solar-powered GPS chronograph movement.  Like all watches in the Astron collection, it adjusts to every time zone on earth at the touch of a button.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph Novak Djokovic Limited Edition, Reference SSE022J1

The 8X82 caliber offers two new functions – a six-hour chronograph and an electronic function in the crown for even easier adjustment of the secondary functions. Furthermore, the new watch is 30% smaller in size than the existing 7X caliber. This size has been achieved by a new advance in Astron’s energy-saving technology which allows the watch to connect to the GPS network with a smaller antenna.

The Novak Djokovic Limited Edition has a 44.6mm diameter rose-gold toned case, black ceramic bezel, and an extra-strength silicone strap. The case-back carries Novak’s name and signature with each watch’s own serial number engraved beneath.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph Novak Djokovic Limited Edition, Reference SSE022J1

The Seiko Novak Djokovic Astron GPS Solar Chronograph is a limited edition of 2,500 pieces. Each one comes in its own presentation box with a personal message from Novak Djokovic.

It will be released in November 2014, and will be presented at leading Seiko retail outlets worldwide.

Technical details

Model: Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph Novak Djokovic Limited Edition, Reference SSE022J1
*JDM reference number: SBXB022

Movement
Caliber 8X82, GPS Solar Chronograph
GPS controlled time and time zone adjustment
Chronograph up to 6 hours in 1/5 second increments
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℃ and 35℃)

Case
Stainless steel with rose-gold color coating, ceramic bezel
Diameter: 44.6mm
Thickness: 13.3mm
Water resistance: 10 Bar/ 100m
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Glass: Sapphire crystal with super-clear coating

Strap
Extra-strength silicon with three-fold clasp with push button release

Price
Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: Euro 1,900

Edition
Limited edition of 2,500 pieces