Which is cheaper, the Seiko Astron or the Von Doren URÆD GMT?

At MSRP the Von Doren URÆD GMT is the cheaper of the two at $1,790, against $2,500 for the Seiko Astron — a $710 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Astron or the Von Doren URÆD GMT?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Von Doren URÆD GMT — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Astron or the Von Doren URÆD GMT?

The Von Doren URÆD GMT is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Seiko Astron run compared to the Von Doren URÆD GMT?

The Seiko Astron runs a quartz caliber (Seiko 5X83), while the Von Doren URÆD GMT runs a automatic (Sellita SW330-2).

Side by side

Seiko AstronvsVon Doren URÆD GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $2,500

MSRP $1,790

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Astron42mm

URÆD GMT40mm

Power Reserve

Astron—

URÆD GMT56h

Water Resistance

Astron100m

URÆD GMT100m

MSRP

Astron$2,500

URÆD GMT$1,790

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Super-clear coating

—

Dial Color

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko 5X83

Sellita SW330-2

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,790

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