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Seiko Astron

SSE003J1

MRP
₹ 2,15,000

*Inclusive of all taxes

EMI from ₹ 19204

*Currently out of stock

Full Specification

  • Brand Seiko
    CollectionAstron
    SeriesN/A
    Model NoSSE003J1
  • Movement
    Features Chronograph, Date, GPS Controlled Time, Perpetual Calendar
    Movement Quartz
    Case
    Case Size 44 mm
    Case Shape Round
    Case Material Steel
    Glass Material Sapphire Crystal
    Dial
    Dial Colour Black
    Strap
    Strap Material Steel
    Other
    EAN 4954628181213
    Gender Men
    Water Resistance (M) 100
    Warranty Period 2 years
    Country of Origin Japan

About the Seiko Astron Collection

History

Seiko has been in the business of innovative watchmaking since 1881. With years of experience under its belt, Seiko has managed to build watches that are both futuristic and retain the traditionality of watchmaking. It was on Christmas Eve of 1969 that Seiko decided to reshape the watchmaking world by releasing the world’s first quartz watch, the Seiko Quartz Astron. Since the launch of the first quartz watch, the Seiko Astron collection has developed itself into a much more robust and innovative collection.

Features

Timekeeping is an art that is best tasted when accurate. This goes well with the Seiko Astron, a timepiece that is fitted with a GPS module. The GPS module inside these watches provides the timepieces under the collection with accurate time and can adjust itself according to the location of the wearer with just a push of a button. Apart from the GPS module, the timepieces are powered by solar power. Also dubbed as the world’s first GPS Solar watch, the Seiko Astron is a very different approach towards being a world timer. The Astron is also fitted with three sub-dials featuring either chronographs or various functions such as day/date, power reserve, and second-time zone.

Limited Editions

In the world of unique timepieces, Seiko is in a habit of launching limited edition timepieces. Inside the Astron collection, there are timepieces that celebrate the legacy of both the brand and the watch. Such as the Seiko Astron Kintaro Hattori 160th Limited Edition watch is a brilliant tribute to the founder of the company. Another timepiece celebrating the launch of the first Astron is the Seiko Quartz Astron 50th Limited Edition.

Seiko Astron SSE003J1

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    This awesome watch just need Light and you can have most advanced technology from Seiko running on you wrist.

    The first modern Astrons were the 7X series, released in 2012. This particular model is one of several second generation Astrons, released in late 2014, which are called the 8X series. 7X and 8X are the first two digits of the respective caliber numbers, 7X52 and 8X82. Model numbers for the 7X series begin with SAST (e.g., SAST003). The 8X series begins with SSE; the model under review is the SSE300, the black-faced, titanium version.

    The 8X line improves on the (still in production) 7X line with addition of chronograph function, reduction in size (volume) by 30 percent (although still large at 44.6 mm not including crown or buttons), improved solar charging efficiency, and simplified access to setting functions.

    If you’ve owned titanium watches, you know how easily they scratch. Seiko has applied a coating that is actually supposed to be twice as hard as stainless steel. The finish on the body and band of the watch is gorgeous; I hope the coating will make it last. Seiko calls it Bright Titanium, which is a proprietary substance (probably a titanium alloy) and finish. Meanwhile, I can appreciate that titanium weighs 40 percent of the weight of stainless steel.

    This watch only uses its sweep second hand for the chronograph function. For normal time keeping, you have to look at the small dial at upper right, which is not as easy to see.
    There is no alarm function. That doesn’t bother me; my cellphone takes care of that.