Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-time 10th Anniversary titanium purple dial titanium bracelet 43,1 mm

Always one step ahead of the others

On December 25, 1969, Seiko released the world's first quartz wristwatch: the Seiko Astron Quartz 35SQ. This watch was a real disruption that changed the history of the global watch industry. In 2012, Seiko launched another revolutionary watch, marking a second phase of profound transformation. A world first once again: the Seiko Astron GPS Solar. This watch too is an expression of the forward-thinking spirit of Seiko founder Kintaro Hattori's motto to "Always be one step ahead." This new Astron sets new standards in high-precision innovation by succeeding, like its 1969 predecessor, in appropriating existing technology in a different form and adapting it to be worn on the wrist, in a watch that is the smallest, lightest and thinnest watch ever conceived. Now, ten years later, the Astron GPS Solaire takes on a new dimension.

Inspired by the power of a Supernova

Since its launch in 2012, the Astron collection has always been the pinnacle of precision and performance. For its tenth anniversary, Astron has been redesigned for its new generation. A clean, angular new design for the ultimate traveler's watch!

This Astron GPS Solar 5X53 has a contemporary look thanks to its clean lines, slim profile and, above all, its compact, angular design that flows seamlessly from the case to the bracelet, including the lugs.
The titanium of the 42.7 mm-diameter case and bracelet is covered with a scratch-resistant black hard coating. The lightness of this material and the case's low center of gravity make these watches comfortable to wear. The sapphire crystal bezel is narrow, so the eye is drawn to the exceptional dial: a supernova-inspired violet, with a delicate lamé and sequined background! The indexes rise proudly above the dial and are precision-cut. They and the hour and minute hands are coated with blue Lumibrite to enhance legibility in low-light conditions. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating that allows the time to be read at a glance from any angle.

The bracelet has also been reworked, with an "H"-shaped link design, making it much more comfortable and falling perfectly on the wrist.

A Solar GPS gauge

This Astron is powered by Seiko's most technological and finest solar GPS movement, the 5X53 Dual-Time. When time zone adjustment is required, a simple push of a button is all it takes for the hands to automatically and independently move to indicate local time, including daylight saving time. The wearer can also choose to instantly switch between the reference time and local time zone display and vice versa by simply pressing both push buttons simultaneously. In addition, the 5X53 caliber connects up to twice a day to the GPS network to maintain its accuracy around the world (1 second difference every 100,000 years if it remains connected to the network.) Moreover, there is no need to set the date, it is set automatically thanks to its perpetual calendar function, set to always have the right date until February 28, 2100.

The autonomy of the watch is six months on full charge, and two years if the GPS function is deactivated.

In bref

• An ultra-light watch made entirely of titanium
  An automatic time and date setting according to its geographical position
  A new design to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Astron range