Astronomers timepiece?

[Peter Ward]

Seiko have just released their new "ASTRON" watch.

It is powered by light and will synchronise timezones and time via GPS anywhere in the world. Seiko claim provided GPS updating is available the accuracy is good to 1 second in 100,000 years.

Just the ticket for making sure you get ISS transits and Irridium flares nailed to the second.

[bartman (Bart)]

Almost name copyright infringement there......... hey Astroron........hehehehehe
Bartman

[mithrandir (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Seiko have just released their new "ASTRON" watch.

It is powered by light and will synchronise timezones and time via GPS anywhere in the world. Seiko claim provided GPS updating is available the accuracy is good to 1 second in 100,000 years.

Just the ticket for making sure you get ISS transits and Irridium flares nailed to the second.

It might be worth the SRP of $1900-$2600 to never have to set the time or change batteries. Does it support governments around the world changing DST rules at their whim?

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by mithrandir

It might be worth the SRP of $1900-$2600 to never have to set the time or change batteries. Does it support governments around the world changing DST rules at their whim?

The watch automatically updates to the required timezone, however the user has to select DST on or off, via a simple two button operation.

I've compared the watch to NMEA time and it is spot on.

For those not quite so conversent with GPS time, it's datum is accurate to within a 100 or so nanoseconds of UTC.

[stardust steve (Steve)]

she's a beauty alright.
*adding to wish list*

[bartman (Bart)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

I've compared the watch to NMEA time and it is spot on.

Sooo does that mean you have one????
Bartman

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by bartman

Sooo does that mean you have one????
Bartman

...let's say... I couldn't resist

[Octane (Humayun)]

Do... want... and I never even wear a watch.

H

[bartman (Bart)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

...let's say... I couldn't resist

Awesome Peter!
Do they come in Fezza Red?......at that price ...you should ask

Bartman

[alocky (Andrew lockwood)]

Much as I love my speedmaster - this thing has my curiosity piqued. Does it have a chronometer function as well?
cheers,
Andrew

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

I also love my 'Seiko' as well its a ' Actura Kinetic' , Chronograph , beautiful watch as well that Ive had for years now and it keeps perfect time .No batteries in my baby . .either .. .
Seiko make great watches , yours Peter is awsome , a great watch .
Brian.

[Nico13 (Ken)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Seiko have just released their new "ASTRON" watch.

It is powered by light and will synchronise timezones and time via GPS anywhere in the world. Seiko claim provided GPS updating is available the accuracy is good to 1 second in 100,000 years.

Just the ticket for making sure you get ISS transits and Irridium flares nailed to the second.

I like watches

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by alocky

Much as I love my speedmaster - this thing has my curiosity piqued. Does it have a chronometer function as well?
cheers,
Andrew

Sadly no other bells & whistles, just sublimely accurate time.

Actually I'm surprised at the interest in this post (I suspected the reaction to be very modest)

..hence I suspect I'm not Robinson Cursoe in having a penchant for fine time-pieces.

[bartman (Bart)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Actually I'm surprised at the interest in this post (I suspected the reaction to be very modest)

Time will tell ........
Had to say that........
Bartman

[JB80 (Jarrod)]

When I saw the thread title I was half expecting to see this....
http://hublotnation.com/2012/03/08/h...kythera-watch/

[OICURMT]

1969 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astron_%28wristwatch%29

2012 - http://www.seiko-astron.com/

[Octane (Humayun)]

There was also this beauty:

http://www.japantrendshop.com/astrod...zen-p-413.html

Sold out.

H

[Barrykgerdes]

As someone who has not worn a watch for many years I often wonder why we need to know the time really accurately. TV programs run overtime. Public transport is hardly ever on time and then we spoil it all by introducing daylight saving which miraculously adds an extra hour of daylight in the summer.

Barry

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by Octane

There was also this beauty:

http://www.japantrendshop.com/astrod...zen-p-413.html

Sold out.

H

Cool. Pity they are no longer available.

For those with way too much money there is this one:

http://www.gemnation.com/watches/Pat...002P-1502.html

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by Barrykgerdes

As someone who has not worn a watch for many years ............

Barry

Let me guess, you worked as a station master or in the public service??

Fortunately, events of an astronomical nature have far more predictability