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Cincinnati Watch Company Ladies Union Terminal WatchvsSeiko Astron

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Cincinnati Watch Company Ladies Union Terminal Watch

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company for its attractive dials, unexpectedly good lume, and overall value, with many finding the watches look significantly better in person than in online photos. The gold-plated Union Terminal is considered stunning for dress occasions, and the Cincinnatus Centurion offers great legibility. One owner notes the brand's AWCI certified watchmaker touches a Swiss movement, reporting accuracy of +/- 2 seconds per day. Some owners wish for larger case sizes, and one former owner found the brand's obscurity led to a significant resale loss. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company highly for its striking aesthetics and value, with many singling out the unique dials and impressive lume.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ladies Union Terminal Watch26.5mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Ladies Union Terminal Watch
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Ladies Union Terminal Watch30m
Astron100m
MSRP
Ladies Union Terminal Watch$325
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
26.5mm
41.2mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 502
3X62
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
1
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$2,200
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