Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited EditionvsSternglas Tachymeter 2.0

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition at true scale

Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 at true scale

Tachymeter 2.0

Diameter

43.4mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13.4mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$2,900

$449

lowest

Movement

Seiko 5X83

Seiko VK63

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.4mm
44mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 5X83
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
14
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$449
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Reviews

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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

Owners praise the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition for its advanced satellite timekeeping and perpetual calendar, with a legible dial and high-quality titanium or steel case featuring a ceramic bezel. However, its size is noted as enormous, with some finding it wears large and doesn't fit well under shirt sleeves, though the technology is considered very cool. GPS signal reception requires a clear view of the sky, which can be an issue indoors. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition highly for its cutting-edge satellite timekeeping technology.

Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 for its upscale package and value as a quartz chronograph, noting improvements over its predecessor including more distinct sub-dials and a new case design with polished and matte surfaces. Reviewers highlight its balanced design, suitable for both sport and class, and its positioning against similarly equipped models at its price point. One owner points out that the advertised "orange" accent is actually yellow, and a reviewer suggests the tachymeter scale could be more useful if extended to lower speeds. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 highly for its value and improved design at its price point.

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