The world's first watch with a solar battery by Seiko

Today's nobody surprises innovations in watchmaking world. However, the mind and imagination of master watchmakers affects who are trying to reach new heights in the field.
Another novelty from the Japanese company Seiko is a reflection of innovation. The new model Astron is the world's first watch with a solar battery, working on GPS signal.
The novelty has the potential of receiving satellite signals, recognizes 39 time zones and to accurately determine the date and time. The owner of this watch can only enjoy his "smart" watch.
The release of the Astron watch reminds the world's first quartz watch, which appeared in 1969. They, too, have opened a new era in the time dimension.

Astron watch

Seiko masters had to work hard and diligently for several years with Seiko Epson Corporation, to combine solar cells with sensor GPS. As a result, there received more than 100 applications for patents.
The unique novelty Astron is represented in a 47-mm case weighing about 135 grams. It is made in several versions. The case may be made of titanium with a black coating (SAST007), steel (SAST009) or steel with black hard coating (SAST011).
All models have ceramic bezels, and protected the colored dials sapphire crystals have a special coating Super-Clear, which allows to determine the time, even in bright light.

Astron watches

The watch is obtained a signal from four or more GPS satellites every day. This happens automatically or at the touch of a button. To define a new time zone takes about 30 seconds. On the watch dial displays the status of the signal GPS, number of satellites, and the state of daylight saving time.
Seiko Astron operates on a solar battery. In the case of the model is the caliber 7X52.
To buy Seiko Astron will be available in the autumn of 2012. Limited series is 2,500 items.

Official website of Seiko watches.

Written by Angel