It’s no mystery why solar-powered watches are some of the most sought after timepieces. Of course the mystique of a mechanical watch will always be there, but the convenience and reliability of a solar-powered watch can’t be beaten.
But what if we combine your solar-powered watch with bleeding edge technology? You get the Seiko Astron.
The Best Of Watch Technology: Now In One Watch
Let’s put things out of the way. The Seiko Astron is a watch that has a pedigree. The Seiko Astron name was given to the historically significant first quartz wristwatch. It sparked the quartz revolution, singlehandedly dethroning the Swiss giants from the horological pedestal. Decades later it’s still making waves.
Aside from being a solar-powered watch, the Seiko Astron hosts a variety of features. The first is syncing with GPS to get accurate time in 38 timezones. With the Seiko Astron, you have a luxury gps watch that is perfect for traveling the world. It’s a luxury travel watch for the modern jetsetter.
Depending on the Seiko Astron you get, you can have more features on a watch that you can count. It’s a lot of watch for you.
Solar-Powered Watches Ready For Your Wrist
The new lineup of Seiko Astron has come to the shores of the Philippines. Let’s take a look at some great solar-powered timepieces for you.
The Seiko Astron SSH151J1
Our first solar-powered Seiko Astron is the very capable SSH151J1. With a Caliber 5X83 GPS Solar movement, you get the vaunted Seiko Astron precision at ±15 seconds per month without receiving a GPS Signal.
It has a very industrial design with a dark grey vertical patterned dial. The subdials perform various functions, like a day complication at the 9 o’clock, a dual time function at the 6 o’clock, and the 1/20-second chronograph counter at the 12 o’clock. This is all ensconced in a 43.3mm titanium case with the super clear sapphire crystal over the dial.
The Seiko Astron SSJ015J1
Here is a good piece to showcase the amazing Seiko Astron comfort. Because all Astron timepieces are in titanium, you get a really light timepiece. A heavy watch can weigh on you as the day goes by but this 41.2mm will be a pleasant experience. Plus, it’s hypoallergenic so no worries in getting rashes out of nowhere because you were allergic to some metal.
It has that super accurate 3X62 GPS solar movement so like all Seiko Astron, this solar-powered watch is your most reliable partner on the road. You’ll get a lot of style points too with its gray dial and octagonal bezel combo. With the perpetual calendar and power reserve subdial, it makes for a more refined minimalist experience.
The Seiko Astron SSJ013J1
Like its brother, this solar-powered watch is powered by the 3X62 Solar GPS movement. This provides for a thinner case so you can actually wear it to more formal occasions as you tuck in under your dress sleeves.
The blue tiled dial is also more versatile, adding an option for high-powered office meetings or intimate dinners at a posh Michelin-starred restaurant. You’ll also notice the beautiful Seiko Astron finish with a polished titanium case that has the right kind of glint that speaks refined and not tacky.
The Seiko Astron SSH119J1
Like the previous timepiece, this exhibits the same solar-powered watch features. With world time, dual time switching and a perpetual calendar, you get a lot of watch in this timepiece. It’s also an immensely luxurious watch with the same 43.1mm titanium case and sapphire crystal.
The main difference? The SSH119J1 reverses the color scheme of the SSH121J1 with the gray sunray dial and the blue subdials. It creates a more tech-savvy look, as if the sub-dials serve as portholes to a stunning nighttime view.
There’s A Seiko Astron For You
Now is the time to get your own solar-powered watch in the Seiko Astron. Replete with more features than you can count, you have horological superiority in a luxurious and stylish package.
Get your Seiko Astron at your nearest Seiko Philippines Boutique. You’ll get excellent deals and a pick of the best of the best of the collections that Seiko has to offer.
Solar-powered watches are the future. Take hold of tomorrow with the Seiko Astron.
