Basel Review New Watches from Seiko
Wednesday - 21 March 2012
Astron
The Seiko Astron is the world's first GPS solar watch. The brand has developed its own patented, low-energy-consumption GPS receiver so the watch can receive GPS signals from a global network of satellites. The Astron recognises all 39 time zones on earth, and the signals allow it to quickly identify time zone, time and date data and adjust accordingly.
The solar powered Astron receives a time signal automatically once a day, and connects to the GPS satellites to pinpoint its exact position on earth. The hands will then adjust to the local time with Atomic Clock precision. The timepiece also has a perpetual calendar for accurate date display.
When getting off a plane in a new time zone, the wearer can manually adjust the time by pressing a button and the Astron will self-correct within seconds to the reflect the local time zone. Reflecting Daylight Savings Time or Summer Time is also achieved through a one-touch operation.
The limited edition Seiko Astron has a high-intensity titanium case and ceramic bezel. The timepiece is lightweight and robust, with recessed sides of the case to save weight. There will be 2,500 available for around £3,500.
There are three other models available: two in stainless steel and one in high-intensity titanium. Each of the non-limited Astron watches has the same functions and high specifications as the limited edition, including a dual time sub-dial, in-flight mode indicator and sapphire crystal with Super-Clear Coating. Movement is Caliber 7X52, and the price is expected to be below £2,000.
Watch the Seiko Astron trailer...
The Sportura Aviation Chronograph acknowledges the success of Seiko's authentic aviation watches since the first was launched in 1970. It combines a full-function, rotary slide rule to allow calculation of distance, fuel consumption, climb rate and airspeed.
The timepiece has a stainless steel case with black hard coating, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and Caliber 7T62 movement. It is available with a stainless steel bracelet or leather strap. Prices are expected to start at around £400.
Sportura Chronograph FC Barcelona
The Seiko Sportura collection has been expanded with a new chronograph that honours FC Barcelona. Seiko is Official Watch Partner of the football club and pays tribute to the incredible success of the team that won La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2011.
The Chronograph FC Barcelona case is made from stainless steel with black hard coating. It features sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, Caliber 7T62 movement, and long, curved lugs for a perfect fit on the wrist.The FC Barcelona motto, "More than a club", is engraved on the case back, and it has a recommended price of around £420.
The Seiko Astron is the world's first GPS solar watch. The brand has developed its own patented, low-energy-consumption GPS receiver so the watch can receive GPS signals from a global network of satellites. The Astron recognises all 39 time zones on earth, and the signals allow it to quickly identify time zone, time and date data and adjust accordingly.
The solar powered Astron receives a time signal automatically once a day, and connects to the GPS satellites to pinpoint its exact position on earth. The hands will then adjust to the local time with Atomic Clock precision. The timepiece also has a perpetual calendar for accurate date display.
When getting off a plane in a new time zone, the wearer can manually adjust the time by pressing a button and the Astron will self-correct within seconds to the reflect the local time zone. Reflecting Daylight Savings Time or Summer Time is also achieved through a one-touch operation.
The limited edition Seiko Astron has a high-intensity titanium case and ceramic bezel. The timepiece is lightweight and robust, with recessed sides of the case to save weight. There will be 2,500 available for around £3,500.
There are three other models available: two in stainless steel and one in high-intensity titanium. Each of the non-limited Astron watches has the same functions and high specifications as the limited edition, including a dual time sub-dial, in-flight mode indicator and sapphire crystal with Super-Clear Coating. Movement is Caliber 7X52, and the price is expected to be below £2,000.
Watch the Seiko Astron trailer...
Sportura Aviation Chronograph
The Sportura Aviation Chronograph acknowledges the success of Seiko's authentic aviation watches since the first was launched in 1970. It combines a full-function, rotary slide rule to allow calculation of distance, fuel consumption, climb rate and airspeed.
The timepiece has a stainless steel case with black hard coating, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and Caliber 7T62 movement. It is available with a stainless steel bracelet or leather strap. Prices are expected to start at around £400.
Sportura Chronograph FC Barcelona
The Seiko Sportura collection has been expanded with a new chronograph that honours FC Barcelona. Seiko is Official Watch Partner of the football club and pays tribute to the incredible success of the team that won La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2011.
The Chronograph FC Barcelona case is made from stainless steel with black hard coating. It features sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, Caliber 7T62 movement, and long, curved lugs for a perfect fit on the wrist.The FC Barcelona motto, "More than a club", is engraved on the case back, and it has a recommended price of around £420.
