Jorg Gray Watches JG8500vsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Jorg Gray Watches JG8500 at true scale

JG8500

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition at true scale

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

Diameter

45mm

43.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

13.5mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$2,900

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 5X83

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.4mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 5X83
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$2,900
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Jorg Gray Watches JG8500

The Jorg Gray Watches JG8500 is recognized as an affordable timepiece that saw increased attention after being presented to President Obama. One owner notes that a variant, the JG6500-44, is considered a better value due to its Swiss quartz movement and sapphire crystal, upgrades over other models' Miyota movements and mineral crystals. Overall, owners view the Jorg Gray Watches JG8500 as a popular, inexpensive watch with some variants offering enhanced specifications.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

Owners praise the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition for its advanced satellite timekeeping and perpetual calendar, with a legible dial and high-quality titanium or steel case featuring a ceramic bezel. However, its size is noted as enormous, with some finding it wears large and doesn't fit well under shirt sleeves, though the technology is considered very cool. GPS signal reception requires a clear view of the sky, which can be an issue indoors. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition highly for its cutting-edge satellite timekeeping technology.