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Seiko AstronvsTrafford Watch Co Touring GMT

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

Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500
Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron42mm
Touring GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Astron40h
Touring GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Astron100m
Touring GMT100m
MSRP
Astron$2,500
Touring GMT$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
14mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Caseback
Solid
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bluebird Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
5X83
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
14
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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