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Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot WatchvsSeiko Astron

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Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

Owners widely appreciate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch for its true GMT functionality and 38mm case size, which wears well despite its 15mm thickness. Some owners find the lack of a date window a drawback, while others consider the $750 price point to be good value for a titanium watch with a Miyota 9075 movement. One owner notes the end links detract from an otherwise excellent case and dial design. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch highly for its functional true GMT complication and well-proportioned 38mm case.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch38mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch
Astron
Water Resistance
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch300m
Astron100m
MSRP
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch$999
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
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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