Hands-on with the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time Supernova Limited Edition
Friday - 17 March 2023
The Seiko Astron GPS Solar celebrated its 10th-anniversary last year and to mark this, the Japanese brand released three core models from the Calibre 5X range, plus this beautiful limited edition Supernova watch. The technological marvel, also named the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Dual-Time watch now comes in the form of the Astron “Supernova” GPS Solar 5X SSH123J1 and is limited to just 1,500 pieces worldwide. It takes all the energy it needs from light alone.
You don’t get much more advanced than the Seiko Astron GPS technology. It connects to the GPS satellite network, enabling you to adjust to your required time zone with just the touch of a button. All this whilst promising the same precision as an atomic clock. Twice a day it will also connect to this satellite network to ensure it remains accurate. Designed for global travellers and explores, this new limited edition Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Supernova watch has a strong and robust design crafted from black super hard coated titanium and brings to life the beauty of solar-powered timekeeping with its entrancing purple-coloured radial dial pattern inspired by the explosive power of Supernova.
When the Seiko Astron GPS Solar technology burst onto the scene back in 2012, it marked a whole new era for intuitive timekeeping. Since then, the Japanese watchmaker has been advancing its technologies and improving its efficiency, bringing with it the most advanced yet. First off, let’s talk about the technology of the GPS Solar calibre 5X53. The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Supernova Limited Edition watch can connect to the satellite network up to twice a day to ensure its accuracy, plus it can do this from anywhere in the world. It also automatically adjusts to Daylight Saving Time mode and requires only the push of a simple button to change the time zone instantly. It also features a time transfer function so you can switch between the main dial and sub-dial.
Here are some more features of the recently released Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Supernova Limited Edition of 2022:
- Overcharge prevention function
- Power save function
- Perpetual calendar
- World time function (39 time zones)
- Dual-time function
- Day display
- Power reserve indicator
- GPS signal reception function (Time zone adjustment, automatic time adjustment)
- Satellite acquisition status display function
- Reception result display function
- DST (Daylight Saving Time)
- Function to prevent the GPS signal reception function from working (in-flight mode)
- Automatic hand position alignment function
The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Supernova Limited Edition watch measures a diameter of 43.1mm and sits on the wrist at a height of 12.2mm. Its case, crafted from lightweight titanium has received a black super-hard coating and is integrated with 100-meter water resistance. The top of the case has been crafted from scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass which protects the surface of the dial from denting, dust, light, heat and moisture damage. In addition to this, the back of the case is screwed down and features the limited edition number of the watch and its serial code on the surface of the material.
The dial of the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Supernova Limited Edition is executed in a rich and entrancing purple colour that has been executed with a Supernova-inspired radial pattern. This added layer of depth and detail to the design creates the perfect backdrop for the generously-coated Lumibrite hands and indexes that glow in a vibrant blue colour in the dark.
The watch is completed on a black titanium bracelet with a three-fold clasp, a push-button release mechanism and a Smart Adjuster. Perfect for country hopping, this celebratory limited edition timepiece to mark ten years of Seiko’s GPS Solar technology has been improved to promise the most intuitive level of timekeeping and time-zone switching ever made. As an example, it takes just three seconds for the watch to change from one time zone to another whilst keeping accurate time. This re-engineered technology, combined with the new “time transfer function” which allows you to switch between local and home time, provides any Seiko Astron fan with the most up-to-date version in the brand’s catalogue.
If you’d like to acquire one of these 1500 pieces, you can learn more about the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X53 Supernova Limited Edition by visiting the product page here, or the rest of the Atron range here. Or you can call and speak to a member of our sales team here at Jura Watches today on 01335 453453
