I applaud you for coming from this type of video to the current ones that have your unique style and considerably improved, well thought out and polished delivery. Keep it up. You’re one of my favorite watch reviewers. 👏🏼👍🏼😉
You probably know that, but it's worth to mention, that you don't have to set automaticly time zone, to automaticlly set the actual time. In above egzample you recieved signal from 1 satellite (1-st attempt) and 5 satellites (2-nd attempt). To set time zone it's required to recieve signal from 4 satellites at least, but you need only 1 satellite to set the time, if you know what time zone you're in. To do so, set time zone manually, and then just push this button and hold it only until second hand reaches 12hour. After recieving signal from just 1 satellite it will set current time. It's faster, and require less energy.
To set the smaller dial to a different time, you pull the crown out two clicks and turn the crown till the time you want is set. Push the crown back in once set. To swap the different times from the large dial to the small dial, hold both top and bottom buttons in at the same time until you see the time changing, then release. To return to original dial repeat pressing both buttons as above instructions. To set the am or pm on the small dial, after pulling the crown out two clicks, turn the crown till you set the hour to what you want. ( say 4 pm ).If the am/ pm dial is showing am, keep turning the crown till you get round to 4 again and the dial should show pm. Hope this helps you to set your watch.
Followed through to here from Watchuseek- great review! I have the Citizen Satellite Wave F150, I'm wearing it now, in fact. What are your thoughts on the Astron model you have vs. the F150? I think some immediate pros to the Astron are dual time and the use of titanium and ceramic, versus stainless steel and IP bezel on the F150. Any other comparisons you could make, good or bad, between the two?
Hey Mason, the F150 seems like a great watch. I didn't do much comparisons between these two watches because 1) I wanted a second time zone and 2) I preferred the look, materials, and finishing of the Astron (which costs dearly). From what I've read and seen the Citizen has some big advantages over the Astron, including sync time and price. I think a more appropriate comparison to the F150 is the time-only Astron, like the SSE085. Still titanium and more expensive, but with the same complications.
It depends on what I'm sync'ing with the satellites. The first is basically sync'ing just the seconds. That takes about 5-10 seconds. The other sync'ing option is to request your location and change the time zone automatically according to your location. That can take 30-60 seconds.
1) overall finishing on the Astron is way better. 2) titanium is lighter 3) Astron is a little bigger and thicker but you don't feel it much cause the watch is light being titanium. 4) the f150 is +-5 accuracy while the astron is +-15 per month without GPS signal 5) f150 is much faster when ricieving signal 6) f150 is thinner but a little heavier. 7) both fantastic watches. If you favor function over design and looks go for the f150. if you favor design and looks over function go for the astron. simple as that really.
Can this one also not set DST automatically? That lessens the usefulness of the large database which has to accurately trace the shape of all the time zone borders on earth.
DST is a weird invention, which has nothing to do with time zone. For instance some countries may be in the same time zone, but one of them have DST, and second doesn't. That information is not provided by GPS system.
Most Astron dials look like this (except the white one). They're listed as black, but are actually a dark purple. This is because the dial is basically a solar panel.
This is the blue version, the black is far better. It's not dark purple as "YoureTerrific" suggested, it's actually the darkest black possible...the solar panel is underneath the perfectly midnight black face.
It's completely silent. Have 10 of these timepieces, if you can hear any ticking sound with yours, then it's not working properly. MicroAngelo has obviously never owned one as the spring drive isn't the only silent movement from Seiko.
It does "tic" every second and a double "tic" every 10th of a second when the minute hand advances. Only Seiko's incredible spring drive is completely silent.
Jas K Sweeping seconds hands require a lot of energy which is why it's so rare in quartz watches. As a result I don't think there exists a light-powered watch with a sweeping seconds.
You're Terrific: I understand that. I love my automatics. In fact it was the Seiko 5's that actually started that off! Lol It's a shame really. As Bulova have managed to it (albeit not with a solar powered watch) I was hoping Seiko would pull something out of the hat. I'd love this watch but with one of their Spring Drive movements powering it. Now that'd be nice! Great review by the way. Top job.
I applaud you for coming from this type of video to the current ones that have your unique style and considerably improved, well thought out and polished delivery. Keep it up. You’re one of my favorite watch reviewers. 👏🏼👍🏼😉
What a wonderful watch. Please consider making a 1 year look back video telling us about your experience having own this piece for a whole year.
I already can, it's just as perfect today as it was when it 1st was released...to my wrist.
Wow what a cool watch, never seen such a thing like this... magnificent design indeed
Picking this model up this week so thanks for the video!
Marcus Adams Congratulations! You're gonna love it.
You probably know that, but it's worth to mention, that you don't have to set automaticly time zone, to automaticlly set the actual time. In above egzample you recieved signal from 1 satellite (1-st attempt) and 5 satellites (2-nd attempt). To set time zone it's required to recieve signal from 4 satellites at least, but you need only 1 satellite to set the time, if you know what time zone you're in. To do so, set time zone manually, and then just push this button and hold it only until second hand reaches 12hour. After recieving signal from just 1 satellite it will set current time. It's faster, and require less energy.
How did you figure this out
Beautiful find! Great video showing the features. Thank you
Just bought this watch, it's absolutely stunning!
Great review, may I ask how big is the case? 43 mm? 44? I hope it is not a 45, that would over do it for my 6 3/4 inch wrist.
Is there an easy way to set the AM/PM Sub Dial easily?
So what does the utc +/- numbers on the dial mean?
Any link? I find that in Amazon, but looks like a little different on Amazon. It is a total black one.
Just trying to decide between this model and the World Time with the black case and MOP dial...choices.
Where I can buy this particular model I love this. Thanks for the video
Please make a video how to set astron watch and select a different time zone for dual time zone and am pm function
To set the smaller dial to a different time, you pull the crown out two clicks and turn the crown till the time you want is set. Push the crown back in once set.
To swap the different times from the large dial to the small dial, hold both top and bottom buttons in at the same time until you see the time changing, then release.
To return to original dial repeat pressing both buttons as above instructions.
To set the am or pm on the small dial, after pulling the crown out two clicks, turn the crown till you set the hour to what you want. ( say 4 pm ).If the am/ pm dial is showing am, keep turning the crown till you get round to 4 again and the dial should show pm. Hope this helps you to set your watch.
Wow..you’ve gone a long way…terrific watch nonetheless
How about a 1 year followup before I pull the trigger?
Yakena1 I sold it to fund a Grand Seiko SBGX091 and I miss my Astron every day. I might have to get one again.
Followed through to here from Watchuseek- great review! I have the Citizen Satellite Wave F150, I'm wearing it now, in fact. What are your thoughts on the Astron model you have vs. the F150? I think some immediate pros to the Astron are dual time and the use of titanium and ceramic, versus stainless steel and IP bezel on the F150. Any other comparisons you could make, good or bad, between the two?
Hey Mason, the F150 seems like a great watch. I didn't do much comparisons between these two watches because 1) I wanted a second time zone and 2) I preferred the look, materials, and finishing of the Astron (which costs dearly). From what I've read and seen the Citizen has some big advantages over the Astron, including sync time and price. I think a more appropriate comparison to the F150 is the time-only Astron, like the SSE085. Still titanium and more expensive, but with the same complications.
You're Terrific Good points, thanks! What is the average sync time of the Astron? My F150 takes around 5 seconds to get the time info, usually.
It depends on what I'm sync'ing with the satellites. The first is basically sync'ing just the seconds. That takes about 5-10 seconds. The other sync'ing option is to request your location and change the time zone automatically according to your location. That can take 30-60 seconds.
1) overall finishing on the Astron is way better.
2) titanium is lighter
3) Astron is a little bigger and thicker but you don't feel it much cause the watch is light being titanium.
4) the f150 is +-5 accuracy while the astron is +-15 per month without GPS signal
5) f150 is much faster when ricieving signal
6) f150 is thinner but a little heavier.
7) both fantastic watches. If you favor function over design and looks go for the f150. if you favor design and looks over function go for the astron. simple as that really.
I have both and the Seiko is the superior watch.
Hi. On the upper left circle what are the 1 and 4 stand for?
Can this one also not set DST automatically? That lessens the usefulness of the large database which has to accurately trace the shape of all the time zone borders on earth.
DST is a weird invention, which has nothing to do with time zone. For instance some countries may be in the same time zone, but one of them have DST, and second doesn't. That information is not provided by GPS system.
Is the dial blue? I thought the SSE045 has a black dial....
Most Astron dials look like this (except the white one). They're listed as black, but are actually a dark purple. This is because the dial is basically a solar panel.
Komma2025 41 is blue
This is the blue version, the black is far better. It's not dark purple as "YoureTerrific" suggested, it's actually the darkest black possible...the solar panel is underneath the perfectly midnight black face.
Looks nice but i prefered small sec for a quartz watch. 45 mn and up. Im not sure to find one even on Casio or Citizen 🤔💵
Hi do you know if they still produce, sell this specifik model from new?
Thanks alot!
Can you here the ticking sound on this watch, is it similar to quartz?
It's completely silent. Have 10 of these timepieces, if you can hear any ticking sound with yours, then it's not working properly. MicroAngelo has obviously never owned one as the spring drive isn't the only silent movement from Seiko.
It does "tic" every second and a double "tic" every 10th of a second when the minute hand advances. Only Seiko's incredible spring drive is completely silent.
No sweeping seconds hand!! UNBELIEVABLE!! What a wasted opportunity.
Jas K Sweeping seconds hands require a lot of energy which is why it's so rare in quartz watches. As a result I don't think there exists a light-powered watch with a sweeping seconds.
You're Terrific: I understand that. I love my automatics. In fact it was the Seiko 5's that actually started that off! Lol
It's a shame really. As Bulova have managed to it (albeit not with a solar powered watch) I was hoping Seiko would pull something out of the hat.
I'd love this watch but with one of their Spring Drive movements powering it.
Now that'd be nice!
Great review by the way. Top job.
Thanks. A GPS Spring Drive? That would be the pinnacle of modern horological technology. I'd love it. I wonder if it's possible.
You're Terrific: Probably not for another ten years, unfortunately! lol
you want a sweeping seconds hand but yet have no idea wtf you are talking about. Hoping for a spring drive on a watch like this???????
Only downside for this incredible watch is the DST is set manually, Citizen and Casio GPS controlled watches however set DST automatically.
The newer models from 2021 does not
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Never known anything so complicated 🤔
Not your normal quartz.