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Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot WatchvsSeiko Astron

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Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

The Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch utilizes the Miyota 9075 automatic true GMT movement. Owners note the Miyota 9075 is an affordable true GMT movement. One owner found the 15mm thickness to be substantial, though the 38mm diameter made it wear well; another user considered the lack of a date window a dealbreaker. On balance, owners find the Miyota 9075 movement appealing for its true GMT functionality at an accessible price point.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch42mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch
Astron
Water Resistance
Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch300m
Astron100m
MSRP
Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch$999
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
11.7mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$2,500
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