Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited EditionvsSternglas Tachymeter

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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 at true scale

Tachymeter

Diameter

43.4mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13.4mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$2,900

$312

lowest

Movement

Seiko 5X83

Miyota OS20

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.4mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

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)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 5X83
Miyota OS20
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
14
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$312
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options compared to its predecessor. The watch is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, with a charming youthfulness in its colorful dial options. One reviewer points out that the "orange" on one model appears yellow and suggests a tachymeter scale extending to 200 would be more useful than the current 500. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its competitive price and appealing, youthful design.

From video reviewers

The value at the moderate price point is a strength. The use of a meca-quartz movement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the meca-quartz movement is a drawback.

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