For the truly obsessive-compulsive who panic if their watch is even slightly off, the Seiko Astron GPS watch could be the answer. The world’s first solar-powered watch that can set the time with GPS ...

We talk a lot about the aesthetics of watches here at _GQ _ but Seiko’s Astron not only looks sharp, it has capabilities that move timekeeping to a new level. Named for Seiko’s first quartz watch, ...

When it comes to watches that push boundaries, Seiko has a history of turning heads. Back in 1969, on Christmas Day no less, the company dropped the original Astron, kicking off the quartz revolution ...

The original Seiko Astron was one of the most impactful watches ever made, as its release on Christmas Day in 1969 marked the beginning of the quartz era and forever changed watchmaking. Today, the ...

The great irony of Seiko’s status as the king of affordable automatic watches is that, a few decades ago, the company nearly destroyed the mechanical watch industry. Seiko’s Astron, which debuted in ...

Both models feature embossed spiral dials and all‑black hard‑coated cases Launching in January 2026, the SSH187J1 is limited to 1,500 pieces, while the SSJ039J1 is a non-limited release Seiko expands ...

A sky full of stars. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more The original Seiko Astron was one of the most impactful watches ever made, as its release on Christmas Day in 1969 ...