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Seiko AstronvsVaer Atlas

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

Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron41.2mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Astron40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Astron100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Astron$2,200
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41.2mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
3X62
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
10
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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