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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited EditionvsVaer Calendar Field

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Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,300
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition41.2mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition$2,300
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41.2mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
3X62
Miyota 2035
Jewels
10
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,300
$189

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What people say

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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition is widely praised for its light and thin wearability, with owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm size and titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent lume application, clear and legible dial, and subtle gold accents. The watch offers automatic GPS time adjustment for global time and location updates, a perpetual calendar, and a six-month power reserve, eliminating battery changes. Some owners, however, find its dial too shiny for maximum versatility and note that its size wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it less of a daily driver for some. A minor point of contention for some is the chapter ring alignment, which was noted as slightly imperfect. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition highly for its blend of high-tech functionality, comfortable wearability, and attractive design.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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