Seiko Astron GPS Solar SBXD033 (JDM) - First Impressions

Описание: Case Width: 41mm
Length: 47.8mm
Case Depth w/ Crystal: 13.1mm
Crystal Material: Sapphire, with AR coating
Crystal Width: 36mm
Crown Width: 7mm
Crown Type: Push-pull
Lug Width: 22mm
Bracelet Width At Clasp: 18mm
WR: 100m
Movement: 3X32
Case Material: Titanium
Bracelet Material: Titanium
Total Weight: 94g
Wrist Span: 67.5mm
Wrist Circumference: 200mm (7.87 inches)

This video is an initial look at the Seiko Astron SBXD033. It's a GPS Solar quartz model which was, at the time of publishing this video, exclusive to the Japanese market. Its movement makes it part of the 3X range. I found it on discount at a retailer, which combined with tax-free purchase for foreign passports, reduced the suggested retail price by one-third (or 33%). That also made this one of the most affordable autonomous solar GPS watches to date.

There are two other models shown in the showcase: SBXD031, which has a siliver dial, and SBXD035, which has a black dial. But the one seen in this video is the SBXD033, which is like a graphite blue and I found it to be the best-looking of the three; The silver one didn't look proper to me and the black one was too stark. But black would have been my second choice. All three models are the most conservative-looking and handsome of modern Astrons.

This isn't an attempt at a comprehensive review. But it does cover a few key points, such as the sound and look of operating the buttons, plus the quick-adjusting ratcheting clasp. The sapphire crystal is slightly domed and it has anti-reflective coating. The unadjusted titanium bracelet is supposedly only supporting 190mm in length, but as you can see in the video it fits my larger wrist (200mm) with room to spare. The watch and bracelet weighs a total of 94g.

This piece has been an unusual dust magnet. Literally seconds after wiping it off it attracts more dust particles. I've seen this happen both indoors and outdoors.

00:00 Intro/Cost
00:34 Hands-on