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Fears Jubilee EditionvsSeiko Astron

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
Astron100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.25mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
5X83
Type
Manual
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$2,500

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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