Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary Astron GPS Solar Kintaro Hattori Limited Edition. Born of perseverance and hope the history of the Seiko brand name goes back to the aftermath of the devastating Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 when K. Hattori & Co. determined to rebuild released its 1924 first Seiko branded wristwatch. Honoring this pivotal moment and the achievements of Kintaro Hattori this Limited Edition timepiece features an all-black case and bracelet with sunray-patterned dial and gold-tone accents to evoke the view of earth at night from an orbiting satellite an image that perfectly conveys the groundbreaking technology behind Astron. Available only in a controlled-production run of 1000 with the serial number Kintaro Hattori’s name and motto and the trademark “S” symbol of the Seikosha factory displayed on each special gold-tone caseback this exceptional watch combines extraordinary design with the highest degree of accuracy possible in a wristwatch. The 5X83 caliber offers high-speed GPS dual time and time zone adjustment to 39 time zones and is equipped with a chronograph that measures elapsed time in 1/20th second increments. The movement also features an AM/PM indicator daylight saving time function power save function perpetual day/date calendar correct to the year 2100 and a time transfer function that allows to user to switch the main time and dual time indications with the push of a button all powered by light energy with no battery change required. Framed by a special multi-faceted ceramic bezel and topped with dual curved sapphire crystal with super-clear coating the unique pressed pattern dial displays a date calendar LumiBrite hands and markers and four subdials with a contrasting finish and a sporty vertical layout a first for Seiko Astron. The case is crafted of light and durable titanium with black super-hard coating accented with a ceramic cabochon crown and paired with a unique combination titanium and ceramic bracelet with a tri-fold clasp with smart adjust function. The stunning Limited Edition is presented in a special collector’s box with additional extra-strength silicone strap and a commemorative pin marked with the Seikosha ‘S” symbol. 10 bar 100M Water Resistant

Technical Data

Caliber 5X83

Powered by light energy - no battery change required

Power reserve: approximately 6 months once fully charged

Technology: GPS Solar Chronograph

Dial Color: Black

Band: Titanium

CASE DIAMETER (MM): 43.4

CASE THICKNESS (MM): 14.1

CASE LENGHT (MM): 49.5

CASE MATERIAL: Titanium case with black super-hard coating and gold accents

CRYSTAL: Dual curved sapphire crystal with super clear coating

STRAP MATERIAL: Ceramic and titanium bracelet with black super-hard coating. Additional black silicone strap.

LUG LENGTH (MM): 14

WATER RESISTANCE:

Features

Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary Kintaro Hattori Limited Edition

Limited Edition of 1000

Kintaro's name and motto "One Step Ahead Of The Rest" signature S logo and production serial number engraved on special gold-tone caseback

The black base with gold accents evokes the image of a vivid nightime scene as seen from a satellite

GPS Solar Dual Time Chronograph

High speed GPS time and time zone adjustment (39 time zones)

Perpetual day and date calendar correct to the year 2100

1/20 second chronograph with vertical subdial layout

Dual time indicator and time transfer functions

DST in-flight mode and power save functions

AM/ PM and signal reception result indicators

Multi-faceted ceramic bezel and cermaic cabochon crown

Black dial with sunray pressed pattern

LumiBrite hands and markers

Tri-fold push button release clasp with micro-adjust function

Presented in a Limited Edition collector's box