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Seiko AstronvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

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

Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz
WolbrookSkindiver WT Mecaquartz
MSRP $348

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron42mm
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40mm
Power Reserve
Astron40h
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
Astron100m
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz150m
MSRP
Astron$2,500
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz$348

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
5X83
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$348

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What people say

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz for its authentic vintage vibe, Worldtimer bezel, and value, offering more personality than typical retro divers. The upgraded model is noted for its perfect look at its price point with a domed crystal and screwed-down crown. Some owners flag mismatched hand and marker colors, poor lume, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting high on its strap. Accuracy is described as quartz-level, and the push/pull crown has excellent friction with a smooth, 120-click bezel. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz highly for its vintage personality and value for money.

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