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Offline ewch

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New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« on: April 01, 2014, 01:51:30 PM »
Hi All,

Haven't been posting or visiting the forum for quite awhile. Been busy.

Just had a new incoming arrived! Thought I should share my joy. It is a gadget watch, the new design Seiko Astron GPS. Got it directly from Japan. Much more reasonable price that I can get from the local AD!! They even throw in a watch box as well.








The Seiko is quite a beast at 48mm x 18mm thick but wears very well on my 7" wrist due to the downward sloping lugs and it is comfortable too I must admit. Syncing to GPS is very easy and works on my first try. Weight wise is ok as it is not light at almost 140g but I am use to heavy watches.
Casio G-Shock GPW-1000-1BJF; Seiko Monster SRP313J1; Seiko Astron SBXA033; Rolex Explorer II 216570; Defakto Eins - White; Panerai PAM 000M; Stowa Marine Original Serial; Tissot T-Touch Expert Titanium T013.420.47.202.00; IWC Fliegerchronograph 3717; Omega Seamaster 300M Chronometer 2220.80.00; Tag Heuer Professional 3000 Series Quartz

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Re: New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2014, 01:55:19 PM »
congratz :thumbsup:
going to write a review bro? ;D

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Re: New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2014, 01:59:51 PM »
Seiko Astron! Cool watch.
Does the functions all available in Malaysia?
Congratz... Nice box too...  :thumbsup:
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Re: New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2014, 02:11:45 PM »
Kenji1903 - not good at writing but will try to post a review one day after spending some time with it hopefully.

Hanz079 - Functions wise, there aren't much which are unique. Basically, it syncs with GPS to get the correct time and can recognise your position in term of time zone and sets itself correctly. You can check your time zone by pressing a button and it will tell your time zone by indicating GMT+? (i.e. KL is GMT+8). It also has DST (daylight saving time) setting which will advance the time 1hr but not relevant to Malaysia. It can also be set on flight mode when flying to avoid interference with flight system. So far I can say most of the functions can be used in Malaysia.
Casio G-Shock GPW-1000-1BJF; Seiko Monster SRP313J1; Seiko Astron SBXA033; Rolex Explorer II 216570; Defakto Eins - White; Panerai PAM 000M; Stowa Marine Original Serial; Tissot T-Touch Expert Titanium T013.420.47.202.00; IWC Fliegerchronograph 3717; Omega Seamaster 300M Chronometer 2220.80.00; Tag Heuer Professional 3000 Series Quartz

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Re: New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2014, 06:15:23 PM »
cool features!!
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Re: New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2014, 07:08:34 PM »
Way cool of a watch and you could be the very 1st watch enthusiast in Malaysia with the 2014 Seiko Astron!  :thumbsup:
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Re: New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2014, 07:28:44 PM »
Congratulations, really cool watch! One of my favourite Seiko's!
Wear it in good health! :Cheers:

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Re: New Incoming - Just Arrived!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2014, 07:25:53 AM »
Way cool of a watch and you could be the very 1st watch enthusiast in Malaysia with the 2014 Seiko Astron!  :thumbsup:

Dare not say I'm the 1st to get the 2014 model. It is already available here at their ADs. Just too darned expensive to pull the trigger locally. Suffice to say that buying directly from Japan can save enough to get another mid-range Seiko.
Casio G-Shock GPW-1000-1BJF; Seiko Monster SRP313J1; Seiko Astron SBXA033; Rolex Explorer II 216570; Defakto Eins - White; Panerai PAM 000M; Stowa Marine Original Serial; Tissot T-Touch Expert Titanium T013.420.47.202.00; IWC Fliegerchronograph 3717; Omega Seamaster 300M Chronometer 2220.80.00; Tag Heuer Professional 3000 Series Quartz