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Seiko AstronvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Astron40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Astron100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Astron$2,500
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
14mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$499

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What people say

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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