Which is cheaper, the Omologato Panamericana Chrono or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Omologato Panamericana Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $604, against $2,500 for the Seiko Astron — a $1,896 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Omologato Panamericana Chrono or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Omologato Panamericana Chrono — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Omologato Panamericana Chrono or the Seiko Astron?

The Omologato Panamericana Chrono is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Omologato Panamericana Chrono run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Omologato Panamericana Chrono runs a mecaquartz caliber (Ronda 3540), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (5X83).

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The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Omologato Panamericana Chrono

MSRP $604

Seiko Astron

ssh159j1

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Panamericana Chrono41mm

Astron42mm

Power Reserve

Panamericana Chrono—

Astron40h

Water Resistance

Panamericana Chrono50m

Astron100m

MSRP

Panamericana Chrono$604

Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Yellow

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Ronda 3540

5X83

Type

Mecaquartz

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$604

$2,500

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