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Fears Jubilee EditionvsSeiko Astron

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
Astron100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48.5mm
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
3X62
Type
Manual
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$2,200

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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 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.

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