Success has many faces and the Seiko Astron is one of them.
Think about it. If you’re a winner, you need a watch that matches that energy. And the Seiko Astron is supercharged with the DNA of a winner.
It all starts on Christmas Day, 1969. In the chill of the deep Japanese winter, Seiko announces the launch of one of the most groundbreaking innovations in timekeeping: the quartz movement. More accurate than mechanical and powered by electricity, the Seiko Astron shook the foundations of the horological world, causing a crisis in Europe. The Seiko Astron became one of the most dominant timepieces in the world – a smashing success.
The Evolution of the Seiko Astron
When the Seiko Astron was reintroduced in September 2012, it became a showcase for Seiko’s pursuit of innovation.
One of the most striking features of the Seiko Astron is the GPS Solar Movement. Powered by the sun and ambient light, this watch will never stop on you for as long as you keep it charged.
What’s more, GPS allows it to adjust to a local timezone automatically making it one of the best travel watches. And when you’re this successful, travel is in the cards and you better be wearing a Seiko Astron GPS watch to keep track.
What’s more, Seiko made sure to pack each Seiko Astron with as much features as possible Couple this with a high level finish and materials, you get one of the best premium Seiko watches in the Philippines.
Success Metrics: The Seiko Astron for You
A winner gets to choose what he wears and luckily, there are a bevy of excellent choices to choose from with the Seiko Astron. Here are some of the most sought after Seiko Astron timepieces you can buy in the country.
The Seiko Astron SSJ013J1
- Caliber Number: 3X62
- Movement Type: GPS solar
- Precision: ±15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C )
- Power reserve: Operating for approx. 6 months (when fully charged), power save: approx. 2 years
- Case Material: Titanium (super-hard coating)
- Case Size: 41.2mm
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal
- Clasp: Three-fold clasp with push button release
- Functions
- Overcharge prevention function
- Power save function
- Perpetual calendar to the February 28, 2100
- Power reserve indicator
- GPS signal reception function (Time zone adjustment, automatic time adjustment, manual time adjustment)
- Satellite acquisition status display function
- Reception result display function
- Function to prevent the GPS signal reception (in-flight mode)
- Automatic hand position alignment function
- Date display
- Features
- Allergy-safe metal
- Clasp with Smart Adjuster function
- Screw case back
First in the lineup is the SSJ013J1. Featuring an understated but beautiful tiled bluish-gray dial under a clear sapphire crystal, it’s sure to get its wearer compliments from all who see it. The excellence of this watch comes in the details with an ultralight titanium case and bracelet with a noticeable difference from heavier stainless steel watches.
Underneath the case is the state-of-the-art GPS Solar movement that’s more precise than most of the watches on the market. All-in-all this is a luxury Seiko Astron that you can wear anywhere – from high profile business meetings, en route to another destination in first class, or a relaxing night out at the Opera in Milan.
The Seiko Astron SSH161J1
- Caliber Number: 5X83
- Movement Type: GPS solar
- Precision: ±15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C )
- Power reserve: Operating for approx. 6 months (when fully charged), power save: approx. 2 years
- Case Material: Titanium (super-hard coating)
- Case Diameter: 42.0mm
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal
- Clasp: Three-fold clasp with push button release
- Water Resistance: 10 bar
- Features:Â
- Allergy-safe metal
- Clasp with Smart Adjuster function
- Screw case back
- Functions:
- Overcharge prevention function
- Power save function
- Chronograph up to 12 hours in 1/20 second increments
- Perpetual calendar to the February 28, 2100
- World time function (38 cities)
- Dual-time function
- Day display
- Power reserve indicator
- Time transfer function (Switching between the main-dial and sub-dial)
- GPS signal reception function (Time zone adjustment, automatic time adjustment, manual time adjustment)
- Satellite acquisition status display function
- Reception result display function
- DST (Daylight Saving Time)
- Function to prevent the GPS signal reception (in-flight mode)
- Automatic hand position alignment function
Sometimes the secret to success is being equipped with everything you possibly need. That is the ethos that the SSH161J1 exemplifies to the fullest.
Armed to the teeth with horological advancements, this is a luxury GADA watch that should be in every successful person’s repertoire. It comes with a chronograph, a perpetual calendar, a day display, a world time function and a daylight savings time feature, this is perhaps a timepiece that fits the epitome of success.
But with all its tools, there is a sense of luxury to it. A beautiful textured blue dial dominates the watches face, complemented by smooth subdials in the same color. Again in a luxe titanium case and bracelet, this hypoallergenic watch mixes luxury and comfort in spades. This is the ultimate premium Seiko Astron in the Philippines.
The Seiko Astron SSH180J1
- Caliber Number: 5X83
- Movement Type: GPS Solar
- Precision: ±15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C )
- Power reserve: Operating for approx. 6 months (when fully charged), power save: approx. 2 years
- Case Material: Titanium (super-hard coating)
- Case Diameter: 44.3 mm
- Crystal: Dual-curved sapphire crystal
- Clasp: Three-fold clasp with push button release
- Water Resistance: 10 bar
- Features and Functions:
- LIMITED EDITION on the case back
- Serial number engraved on the case back
- Against an allergic reaction to nickel
- Clasp with Smart Adjuster function
- Screw case back
- LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
- Overcharge prevention function
- Power save function
- Chronograph up to 12 hours in 1/20 second increments
Perpetual calendar to the February 28, 2100
World time function (38 cities) - Dual-time function
- Day display
- Power reserve indicator
- Time transfer function (Switching between the main-dial and sub-dial)Â
- GPS signal reception function (Time zone adjustment, automatic time adjustment, manual time adjustment) Satellite acquisition status display function
- Reception result display function
- DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Function to prevent the GPS signal reception (in-flight mode) - Automatic hand position alignment function
Rounding up the lineup is the very classy SSH180J1 with a blue horizontal lined dial offset with a copper bezel and sunburst blue subdials. To compliment the look is a very beautiful titanium bracelet, making it something you can wear in a formal function or on a business trip. And with the Seiko Astron solar GPS inside, you can do that anywhere in the world.
Of course, it comes with the best Seiko Astron technology like a perpetual calendar, dual time zone function and many others. A versatile watch for every success story out there.
Success Is Worn With the Seiko Astron
Success isn’t loud but as you know, there will be signs, just like when you see someone wearing a Seiko Astron. It speaks of refined elegance met with powerful capability, just like the Seiko Astron.
With the Seiko Astron GPS technology, you can be on time anywhere in the world, complete with more horological complications than you can count.
Craft your own success story today by getting your own Seiko Astron at the Seiko Philippines Online or at various boutiques all around Metro Manila.
Your success starts today. Start with the Seiko Astron.
