I have exactly the same model. My 12 year old son said he wanted them. I had to buy another one and I'll put this one away for his 15th birthday. Great watch..... I apologize for my English... I know it's not good
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, your English is better than mine 😊
@richardleblanc6580
6 ай бұрын
Terrific review. Looking at one atm. Was strong buy before. Stronger now. You covered it all in a short review. Well done!
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
6 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for your kind words!
@typebflieger
Жыл бұрын
Great review. This changed my mind about Astron, and I will definitely keep tabs on this lineup going forward.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and good to hear, it’s this model that changes my mind also 👍🏻 Thanks for being here 😊
@ahwhite2022
Ай бұрын
SSH019 owner here. I don't care that some people don't give much regard to Astron, I care little of the opinions of such people. Astron is the brand that first humiliated the Swiss, and it's the brand that continues to lead the way with time-keeping innovation.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Ай бұрын
Truly innovative devices, thanks for watching 👍🏻
@CesarM-gd8ks
9 ай бұрын
Just ordered mine and is in transit from Japan. Can’t wait to receive it and start wearing it!
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
9 ай бұрын
You’ll love it 🙂👍
@CesarM-gd8ks
8 ай бұрын
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviewsReceived and I freaking LOVE IT👍
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
8 ай бұрын
@@CesarM-gd8ks good to hear!
@user-zu9jy2mz1j
Жыл бұрын
I am also very satisfied with this watch and am using it. The size is cute, but the details of the dial are luxurious, and the index is slightly colorful. The waterproof performance seems to be available without a semi-permanent inspection unless you intentionally pull the crown in the water to manipulate it or press the button. I think watches are making so well these days :)
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Really is a great watch and I’m glad you like it! Thanks for watching my video
@tincantiltman2440
Жыл бұрын
This video convinced me, so the SSJ009 has now become my beater watch. A yet unknown fact about the unit are the rate of battery degradation over time. Anyway; I have a couple of atomic clock's in my home and it's kind of amusing to watch the Astron ticking away at the exact same second as those. Every time I check. Takes some time to get used to not needing to set the time...
@beardymcbeardface69
11 ай бұрын
I can understand people preferring purely mechanical watches for their old school charm, since all my watches are Swiss automatics. But I can't understand anyone turning up their nose at these modern marvels. From a horology standpoint, automatic daily time sync from GPS satellites, to provide accuracy between 1 second per 100,000 years to 1 second per 100 million years, is pretty amazing. Especially from a watch which is merely solar powered. Solar powered watches are a dime a dozen and GPS sync watches are nothing new, but solar powered GPS sync requires some amazing efficiency.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
11 ай бұрын
100% agree
@wescobts
11 ай бұрын
A really nicce video. I have had my eye on an Astron for some time now, just saving my pennies.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
11 ай бұрын
Thank you and keep saving, it's worth it 😉
@modulo3664
Жыл бұрын
More notes for anyone interested: The Astron name is the progenitor of all quartz watches, being launched Christmas Day, 1969.(nice) Each hand and the date window are individually driven. The minute hand advances precisely 1/12th of an increment ONLY when the seconds hand hits an index. You will not get this on any traditional quartz or mechanical movement. The full GPS sync function is power intensive and uses several weeks of power reserve to complete. Due to the GPS receiver, there is an Airplane Mode (visible 42 second position) to disable reception of signal.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@Svevid
Жыл бұрын
just bought ssh127j1 It fits my wrist perfect, and i was half expecting it not to :P awesome watch series(astron)
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Yes so good 👍🏻😊
@mbs400cdi
Жыл бұрын
great color combo 👌
@entrpr
Ай бұрын
Great vid mate, keep it up
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Ай бұрын
Thank you, appreciated
@orangedan5424
Жыл бұрын
I believed Astron has been overlooked in the past because of its over sized, and ugly design. I have noticed with the current generation they just look a lot better. I finally bought my first ssh127j model. Really look very nice 👌👍 and has become my daily beater.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Yep, this new breed of compact Astrons are great 👍🏻
@balesjo
Жыл бұрын
This is one beautiful watch! Now to find the cash to buy one.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Second hand is your friend 😊👍🏻
@mbs400cdi
Жыл бұрын
i have a SSH123J1 and im very happy with it
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Really great watches, I always felt a little too big but now have options :)
@slewisau
Жыл бұрын
Great review and an interesting watch, one thing to note is that to my knowledge although Seiko and Orient are owned by the same parent company they aren't related and operate and manufacture independently.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Good point thanks 👍🏻
@off-roadingcars
11 ай бұрын
Great video. I’m a mechanical watch guy but seriously considering the Astron. What do you think about the other Astrons that have dual time functionality?
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
11 ай бұрын
I think they're great functionality wise, it's just all in how they wear for me. Some are just monsters on the wrist and a bit too much visually but each to their own!
@Anirossa
6 ай бұрын
Been crazy about solar since I got my Seiko Prospex SNE 38mm solar diver, does about 5 secounds between when I set it for winter/summer time, also got a light charging G-shock that recived long wave signals once a day to set itself, high tech watches are really cool in my eyes. Been wearing the solardiver 80-90% of my time the last year, made my mechanical watch collection sit much more in the box. (Untill you get to smartwatches, too much computers invading my time already, lol)
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
6 ай бұрын
Nice, I agree with you.,..this level of technology is surprisingly addictive
@darrens5731
10 ай бұрын
I’ve been thinking of a grand seiko quartz and came across the astron, I’ve got a thing for accuracy and the second hand hitting the indices, decisions decicions
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
10 ай бұрын
Yes that indices issue is a tough one …still hard to go past the GS
@Beanerds
Жыл бұрын
I have the Astron , ' Big Date ' in titanium SSG149J1 and in the 4 years I have had it its not missed a beat , if I had one complaint it's this ,, It makes every watch I own look inaccurate ! even my Grand Seiko SBGN003 GMT Quartz that has gained only 2 seconds in the 10 months I have owned it , the Astron when GPS locked is perfect ,, love this watch . Another thing , when it's taken out of the box when its been packed for a few weeks , watching it come to life and setting its self is impressive ! Thanks for a great review of a watch that flies under the radar .
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you're saying! It's hard not to just slap it on every day since it is just so reliable and comfortable. Thanks for your comment!
@MyWatchTherapy
8 ай бұрын
Seiko and Volkswagen is a terrible comparison. The Japanese build quality puts the people's car to shame.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
8 ай бұрын
Debatable but thanks for watching 😊
@jterranova
4 ай бұрын
It’s a great comparison. At the lower end, Seiko and VW quality are both mediocre. At the highest end, Grand Seiko and Porsche quality are both superb.
@tomasz.szreder
7 ай бұрын
I'm wondering how the black coating holds up after a while, can you comment on your experience with it? Does it chip off or scratch to the bare metal? I like the way Seiko is developing the Astron line, not a fan of large, busy dials and this one is finally something to admire. And BTW I really enjoyed the video, nice shots and observations. Looks like you put a lot of effort into your content, I appreciate it.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
7 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for your comment and kind words. The watch is with a friend atm and coating still pristine 👍🏻 I also agree, I’m very much looking forward to seeing how the Astron line develops. Thanks for watching 🙌
@tomasz.szreder
7 ай бұрын
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear the coating seems durable as the refinishing might be problematic unlike with raw steel or titanium. I'm more of an automatic watch guy but looking to expand the collection and a GPS solar could be the next step. Time to rationalize the purchase then, I guess 😀
@ElectricShadowsZone
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review. If I were getting an Astron I'd probably go for the SSJ007 which has a silver titanium case and bracelet. I was wondering if the "super-clear coating" is on both sides of the crystal.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Yes they clear one is also rather attractive I think. They do not specify if on both sides (at least I couldn’t find that info). Thanks for the comment 😊👍🏻
@mell3109
10 ай бұрын
Why doesn’t Grand Seiko put an adjustable clasp on their watches grrr
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
10 ай бұрын
It’s is really quite odd isn’t it!
@robertriva1313
4 ай бұрын
I own the SSH073 which I bought a little more than two years ago for $4500 AUD. What are your thoughts and would you do a review on it? I'm new to your channel and loved your review, thanks.😊
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and welcome 🙂…..yes would love to if the opportunity was to arise
@wanz100
9 ай бұрын
The design is so simple but i dont know why i find it so handsome. I want it so much. Its 1k dollar tho😢
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, it’s well annoying having to pay for these 😆 Thanks for watching!
@bcrcristian
11 ай бұрын
I manually synchronized the time and it shows me an hour ago, after that I set it to the exact time. the question is if daily synchronization is done automatically, will it always show me one hour behind? Thank you
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
11 ай бұрын
Hey, it definitely shouldn't but I would google the movement reference and get the pdf manual to investigate further. Sounds like some sort of daylight savings issue
@NATHANSFLETCHER
11 ай бұрын
Another great video thanks. I’ve watched this video a few times because the SSJ007 version is probably a future purchase. Trying to find one for a reasonable price, did you buy this here in Australia or from overseas? Thanks
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
11 ай бұрын
Hey! Yes, I bought mine, very lightly used, from a Japanese dealer through Chrono24 and despite still paying import tax etc, it ended up around $800 cheaper than full retail in Australia. Really quite irritating that we get stung this badly here!
@NATHANSFLETCHER
11 ай бұрын
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviews Thanks for the reply. I’ll keep an eye on Chrono24 then:) Very frustrating here in Oz yes, I think I used to pay 20% VAT on imports when I lived in the UK.
@Svevid
Жыл бұрын
It's not maintenanceless you still need to have the rubber ring changed every 2 years or so so you're 100 that it's water resistant
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Good point, although I doubt many owners would do this. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻😊
@steveturchi1
4 ай бұрын
Where can I buy this Astron GPS minimal watch ?
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
4 ай бұрын
Chrono24 or google is your friend
@Svalka_sobesedovanij
Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to stop a seconds hand, like on chronograph? I am asking because i dont like quartz tiking seconds hand, so can i stop it? Thanks is advance.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, no you can not stop seconds. It ticks away continuously. Thanks for watching 🙂
@Svalka_sobesedovanij
Жыл бұрын
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviews Thank you!
@Nhxn_
10 ай бұрын
are they going to make a smaller version of this watch?
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
10 ай бұрын
This is that smaller version I’d say, I can’t see them being able to make a smaller than 39mm with all the tech built in here
@gotshpilkes
11 ай бұрын
I want this watch in a 42mm. All I want is a conservative looking 42mm or 44mm watch with direct GPS reception and skip the Bluetooth. I'm built like a lowland gorilla, what can I say? I'm in the northern hemisphere so multiband works for me but direct GPS reception is the future. They've been threatening to shut down the US atomic clock radio transmitter, for years. BTW, Casio can land the second hand on the markers. Every. Single. Time. I have a solar Casio Wave Cepter and I haven't seen it miss in the 6(?) years I've owned it. I haven't been gentle with it, either.
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
11 ай бұрын
Agreed, a clean design slightly larger would be a nice option 👍
@jojokline9754
9 ай бұрын
Great Review. Can you tell us your wrist size?
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
9 ай бұрын
In the video :) but it's 19cm/7.5"
@jojokline9754
9 ай бұрын
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviewsThanks!
@aubsta1
Жыл бұрын
LOve it!
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
Me too 😊
@steve85100
4 ай бұрын
2:47 They don't have Bluetooth
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews
4 ай бұрын
The Gshock models I reference in that section, as in the slightly upmarket ones, do have Bluetooth. Astron does not.
@steve85100
4 ай бұрын
@@EsbjornWristwatchReviewsgot it, I misunderstood you then
@SixDasher
10 ай бұрын
Do they only make one set of hands now? Astron ALL look exactly the same. And I see even the minute hand jolts into place now instead of moving smoothly. What a turd.
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