Key Takeaways
- Seiko launched two new limited edition Astron GPS Solar watches: SSH183J1 and SSH185J1, inspired by the speed of light.
- The SSH183J1 features a silver dial with a black ceramic bezel and neon orange accents, while the SSH185J1 has a black face with a white ceramic bezel and light green accents.
- Both models utilize the caliber 5X83 GPS Solar movement, maintaining accuracy within 15 seconds monthly without a GPS signal.
- They offer world time for 38 cities, power-saving functions, stopwatch, date display, and are water-resistant up to 10 bar.
- The SSH183 is priced at $2,900, and the SSH185 at $3,100, with only 1,200 units of each available globally, set to launch in October 2025.
Seiko has introduced two fresh Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition watches, which will be available worldwide: the SSH183J1 and SSH185J1. The brand claims that this design “shows the near future,” with the horizontal pattern on the dial drawing inspiration from the speed of light.
Design Details
The SSH183J1 features a silver dial encased in a black ceramic bezel. Its bracelet is made of a titanium base that matches the silver color, complemented by a black ceramic central row. Additionally, there are vibrant neon orange touches, including on the lower layer of the bezel. On the other hand, the SSH185J1 has a similar style but boasts a black face and a black-coated titanium casing and bracelet, along with a white ceramic bezel and central strap row. It also showcases light green accents on the dial and the pushers.
Technical Specifications
Both of these Astron models utilize the caliber 5X83, a GPS Solar movement. It is reported to maintain accuracy within 15 seconds each month without a GPS signal. Features include support for world time across 38 cities, power-saving and overcharge prevention functions, along with a stopwatch. Moreover, they provide a basic date display, and dials that show the day of the week and time in a second time zone. These watches have a water resistance of up to 10 bar and dimensions of 43.4 x 13.4 mm (approximately 1.7 x 0.5 inches).
Pricing and Availability
The Seiko Astron SSH183 is priced at $2,900/£2,550, while the SSH185 is set at a higher price of $3,100/£2,700. Each model is limited to just 1,200 units worldwide and is expected to launch in October 2025.
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