Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 Watch

The just-announced Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 introduces an upgraded Astron movement with a number of refined features, but a reduced and more wearable size is perhaps its most notable feature The Seiko Astron name was born in 1969 as the world's first quartz movement-powered watch, but the GPS Solar form of the Astron that we know today came out in 2012 Now, compare the new Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 with the similarly named but 45mm-wide and about 14mm-thick Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time watch that we reviewed here with an 8X family movement inside in 2016.

This will keep the Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 watch accurate more or less to atomic time, the brand says Seiko tells us that as of this release, the new Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 is the "The world's smallest and thinnest GPS solar watch." That is admittedly a very niche world record to hold, but it is notable because so many of these watches, whether from Seiko, Citizen, or Casio, have been so large as to push their appeal in the "Gadget" direction The Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 will come in six variations.

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 references SSH001, SSH003, and SSH006 will have a recommended retail price in Europe of €2,200, the limited edition SSH007 will have a price of €2,400, and the 2019 models will be €2,600 each. . Source