Seiko adds four new watches to Astron, a cutting edge watch collection utilizing the state-of-the-art GPS Solar technology. The cases are all in titanium and have a sharp, angular construction that is contemporary and refined.

This new series includes three watches with dials in silver, blue-gray and black and a limited edition watch with a unique striped dial. The three watches will join the main Astron collection and will be available at the Seiko Boutiques and selected retail stores worldwide from July 2022. The limited edition watch will be available from May.

This new series has a contemporary feel thanks to the sleek lines, the slim profile and, most of all, the compact, angular design which flows seamlessly from the case through the lugs to the bracelet. The titanium of the case and bracelet has a scratch-resistant hard-coating, and thanks to the light weight of this material and the low center of gravity of the case, the watches sit comfortably on the wrist. The sapphire crystal bezel is narrow so that the eye is drawn to the dial.

The indexes stand proud above the dial and are sharply cut. They, and the hour and minute hands feature Lumibrite to enhance legibility in low light conditions. The sapphire glass has an anti-reflective coating to ensure that time can be read at a glance from any angle.

Seiko GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Movement

All four watches house Seiko’s most advanced and slimmest GPS Solar movement, 5X53 Dual-Time. 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 a system that moves each hand independently.

The wearer can also change the main time display instantly from home to local time and vice versa. In addition, Caliber 5X53 connects up to twice a day to the GPS network to maintain its precision anywhere in the world.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 10th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ref. SSH113J1

The limited edition watch (Seiko SSH113J1) shares all the same design characteristics as the other three versions but has a dial graced with horizontal stripes of different, alternating shades of gray.

The bezel in sapphire crystal is also in a dark gray against which the UTC time zone markings stand out clearly. This model is a limited edition of 1,500 pieces.

Technical details

Models
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time: SSH107, SSH109, SSH111
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 10th Anniversary Limited Edition: SSH113

Movement
Caliber 5X53
GPS controlled time and time zone adjustment
Dual-Time with AM/PM indication
Perpetual calendar correct to Feb 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
Easy adjust three-fold clasp with push button release
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Diameter: 42.7mm, Thickness: 12.2mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Price
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €2,600