Billed as the 'watch that understands time zones', Seiko has created
their first solar powered GPS watch, using a patented low-energy
receiver that picks up GPS signals and identifies the time zone, time
and date using at least four GPS satellites, covering all 39 time zones. The watch updates automatically once a day and also on demand. As you can see in the video below, the hands adjust automatically to the correct local time when it picks up your location.
The Astron GPS Solar is named after the company's 1969 Astron, (see blogpost here) , the world's first quartz watch, as the brand see this development as similarly innovative. A direct descendant, if you will.
The Astron GPS Solar is named after the company's 1969 Astron, (see blogpost here) , the world's first quartz watch, as the brand see this development as similarly innovative. A direct descendant, if you will.
In commemoration of the launch, a special titanium piece with a ceramic
bezel has been created in a limited edition of 2,500 (Ref SAST001). It is accompanied by an additional extra-strength silicon strap.
Ref SAST001
There are three other iterations in titanium, and two in stainless steel.
All of them will have the same functions and specifications, including a
dual time sub-dial, in-flight mode indicator and sapphire crystal with
Super-Clear Coating (TM).
In addition to the date and dual time displays, the status of the GPS
signal is indicated by the second hand and indicator at 10 o'clock when
the appropriate button is pressed.
You can identify whether a GPS signal has been received, from how many
satellites, and whether Daylight Saving Time is activated.
This amazing new watch has over 100 patent applications linked to its development, notably for a miniature GPS receiver.
Not unexpectedly, the amount of technology going into this watch means
that it is a decently sized 47mm, putting it firmly in the range of
too-big-for-most-people.
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