Seiko GPS Solar Dual Time - Wristwatch with Perpetual Calendar

What can one say about that! When Seiko brings new watches to market that sit in the higher price segment, they always attract attention and generate plenty of discussion on forums.

Our Watch of the Week is a model that was launched in May 2016. It is the Seiko Marinemaster GPS Solar Dual Time SSF001J1. The watch belongs to the Prospex series family and was developed together with Japanese sailor Kojiro Shiraishi. In terms of functionality, the watch has been adapted to the special conditions and requirements of offshore sailing.

The model is limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide and equipped with a new timekeeping technology. The GPS Solar technology ensures that this watch, powered by solar energy, automatically sets itself to the exact local time anywhere in the world. A second time zone also gives sailors the opportunity to keep track of the time in their home port.

Setting the watch to the exact local time works just as reliably on land as it does on the ocean. In particular, Seiko underlines with the development of this model its claim to be able to build watches that function flawlessly and absolutely reliably even under the harshest climatic and natural conditions.

The special features of the Seiko GPS Solar Dual Time wristwatch

The model features a perpetual calendar, so the date will always be displayed correctly until 28 February 2100. The special sapphire crystal is also unique, with a special coating that further greatly reduces reflection. Seiko has also made sure that the watch is very simple and easy to operate. The case and strap have no edges that could get caught on ropes or lines. The latest LumiBrite luminous coating ensures the best possible readability in all weather conditions and both day and night.