Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Sport Titanium

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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Sport Titanium: Since 2012, Seiko Astron has led the world in GPS Solar technology. The Astron GPS Solar collection offer atomic-clock precision and exceptional ease of use. By connecting to the GPS network, every Astron watch adjusts at the touch of a button to your time zone and, by taking all the energy it needs from light alone, never needs a battery change.

Seiko SSH069
Seiko SSH069

In 2019, a new design was released which paid homage to the original 1969 Quartz Astron with its curved silhouette case, wide case lugs and thin bezel. It was powered by Seiko’s most advanced and slimmest GPS Solar calibre, 5X53 Dual-Time.

Seiko SSH071
Seiko SSH071

Today, this 5X53 collection is expanded with 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.

Seiko SSH063 and Seiko SSH067
Seiko SSH063 and Seiko SSH067

Features

5X53 Dual-Time Sport Titanium enhance specification to fit every type of lifestyle and situation.

Photo of SSH067

  • Robust water resistant up to 20 ATM
  • Large shape of push button which leads high operability
  • Compact form enhances the watch’s comfort and allows a perfect fit on any wrist.

Photo of SSH063

  • The light, robust and scratch resistant nature of titanium
  • Beautiful combination of surface of both satin finish and mirror finish
  • Sapphire glass with super-clear coating

Photo of SSH067

  • Plain and smart design of the bezel
  • Indicator of time zone difference on the dial ring

Photo of SSH069

  • The wide hour markers hold sufficient LumiBrite to maintain high legibility even in darkness.

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. So, in terms of both design and function, this new titanium series is easy to wear and to enjoy, day or night, at home or abroad, in the office or on the beach.

easy adjust clasp
Easy-adjust clasp

* If the time zone adjustment is successful, the watch will display local Daylight Saving Time wherever this is in operation. (This does not apply when a time zone is selected manually)
** When the dial detects sunlight, the watch connects to the GPS satellite network and adjusts automatically to the correct time. If the watch is hidden from light, it remembers the time of its last successful manual connection and attempts to receive the GPS signal again at that same time.

The creation with the black case utilizes a matte-finished dial with a unique pattern, giving this creation a unique sports feel. 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 offered as a limited edition of 2,000.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Sport Titanium Technical Specifications

Calibre 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)

Specifications

  • 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)
  • Limited edition of 2,000 (SSH071)
  • Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: €2,600 (SSH063, 067), €2,800 (SSH069, 071)

3 Comments

  1. When will these hit the street? MSRP? That polar/silver SSH063. Oh my. I wish the case was a bit smaller though. But am willing to try it. A watch that never needs a battery. A watch that never needs to be wound or worn. Grab and go. GPS/quartz accuracy. Titanium. Waterproof (at least enough for pool and surf. Color me impressed.

    1. Author

      Dear Stu,

      Glad you like them. Official release time was July so I think you can already hit the stores to make wrist trial.
      The watches look absolutely great and I am sure you can enjoy them 100%. But always make a wrist test to be sure you are happy with it.

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