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Seiko AstronvsTissot Desir

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

Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron41.2mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Astron40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Astron100m
Desir50m
MSRP
Astron$2,200
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.2mm
28mm
Thickness
12mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
28mm
Lug Width
14mm
4.95mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
3X62
Jewels
10
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$550
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