Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Sport Titanium
Seiko presents new versions of its Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time watch.
In 2012, Seiko introduced Astron, a world-premier timepiece powered with the state-of-the-art GPS Solar technology. Today, the Astron GPS Solar collection includes a wide range of styles, designs and calibers, all of which offer atomic-clock precision and exceptional ease of use.
In 2018, the brand welcomed the Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time watch with a new design and paid homage to the original 1969 Quartz Astron with its curved silhouette case, wide case lugs and thin bezel. It houses Seiko’s most advanced and slimmest GPS Solar caliber, 5X53 Dual-Time.
New Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Sport Titanium Models
In 2020, the 5X53 collection welcomes a new series of four watches with cases and bracelets in titanium, the first of which has an exquisite green dial and is offered as a limited edition.
It will be available from June 2020 at Seiko Boutiques and selected retailers worldwide while the other three will join the permanent Astron collection a month later.
Thanks to the light, robust and scratch resistant nature of titanium which delivers enhanced comfort on the wrist and the watches’ 20 bar water resistance, the new series is perfect for every type of lifestyle and situation.
When time zone adjustment is required, all it takes is a simple push of a single button and the hands move faster than ever to the exact local time including Daylight Saving Time, thanks to the system that moves each hand independently.
The wearer is also able to change the main time display instantly from home to local time and vice versa. In addition, it connects up to twice a day to the GPS network to maintain its precision anywhere in the world.
The creation with the black case utilizes a matte-finished dial with a unique pattern, giving this creation a unique sports appeal. The wide, black hour markers hold sufficient LumiBrite to maintain high legibility even in darkness.
The green dial version features also has a green ceramic bezel. The gold accent of the design adds a special elegance to the watch’s overall sport character. It is a limited edition of 2,000 pieces.
The grooves on the push buttons ensure precise operation. An easily adjustable clasp allows for minor adjustments without the need for any link to be added or removed.
Model: Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Sport Titanium
References
- SSH063/ SSH063J1 (JDM SBXC063): White Dial
- SSH065/ SSH065J1 (JDM SBXC065): Blue Dial
- SSH067/ SSH067J1 (JDM SBXC067): Black Dial
- SSH069/ SSH069J1 (JDM SBXC069): Black Titanium Case and Black Dial
- SSH071/ SSH071J1 (JDM SBXC071): Green Dial
Movement
Caliber 5X53
GPS controlled time and time zone adjustment
Dual-Time with AM/PM indication
Perpetual calendar correct to February 2100
Automatic DST adjustment function
High speed time zone adjustment
Time transfer function
Signal reception result indication
World time function (39 time zones)
Power save function
Accuracy: +/–15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C)
Case and bracelet
Titanium case and bracelet with super-hard coating (SSH063, 067, 071)
Titanium case and bracelet with super-hard black coating (SSH069)
Easy adjust three-fold clasp with push button release
Ceramic bezel (SSH071)
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
Water resistance: 20 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 42.8mm
Thickness: 14.7mm (SSH063, 067, 069), 14.9mm (SSH071)
Edition
Limited edition of 2,000 (SSH071)
Price
Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: €2,600 (SSH063, 067), €2,800 (SSH069, 071)
