Seiko

Astron GPS Solar

42mm
Low $1,005
Median $1,258
High $1,606
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The Seiko Astron GPS Solar puts satellite-set accuracy on the wrist without asking you to give up an analogue dial or keep a phone nearby. Its particular pleasure is watching the hands find local time after a successful GPS reception—a useful bit of theatre for anyone who crosses time zones regularly.

Seiko launched the GPS Solar Astron in 2012, reviving the name of its pioneering 1969 quartz watch for a different approach to accuracy. For a cleaner dial, look toward the 3X62 generation, including SSJ013; if tracking home time matters, the 5X53-powered SSH045 adds a second time display. Those are meaningfully different watches to live with, not merely different faces. Before choosing, understand the reception routine: GPS works best outdoors with a clear view of the sky, and daylight-saving time requires your input. A successful reception and a healthy charge indicator are useful checks on an example’s solar-and-satellite system.

MovementSolar
Case Size42mm

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