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The Seiko Astron GPS Solar Médecins Sans Frontières Limited Edition
Limited Collaboration Model Embodies “Aspiration” to Pave the Way to a Better Future
This special collaboration model embodies the “aspiration” of Médecins Sans Frontières, which works across borders to meet urgent medical needs, and Astron's “aspiration” to pioneer the future. This collaboration model was launched in 2021, the 50th anniversary of Médecins Sans Frontières and the 140th anniversary of Seiko's founding.
Médecins Sans Frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. Today, we operate in more than 70 countries around the world, providing emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, natural disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality. www.msf.org
Special design featuring “Médecins Sans Frontières” red coloring
Based on a transparent white silver-colored dial, it is decorated with a special “red” color, the brand color of MSF. In addition, glossy white ceramic is used for the bezel, the central row of the bracelet, and the tip of the crown, all of which are special specifications unique to this limited edition model.
Special Case back
Case back bears the words “IN SUPPORT OF MEDICINS SANS FRONTIERES,” a statement of partnership with MFS, as well as the phrase “LIMITED EDITION,” a sign of the limited edition model, and the serial number.
Special box
An exclusive special box is available, inspired by the First Aid Kit(*) and coordinated with the colors of the model. It is made of 100% recycled polyester with sustainability in mind, and the inside tag lays out a logo with the MFS symbol “Running Person”.
*A kit with emergency medical supplies and other items that is always available for first aid treatment of sudden injury or illness.
Specifications
Movement
- Caliber Number
- 5X83
- Movement Type
- GPS solar
- Precision
- ±15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C )
- Power reserve
- Operating for approx. 6 months (when fully charged), power save: approx. 2 years
- Jewels
- 14
- Functions
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- Overcharge prevention function
- Power save function
- Chronograph up to 12 hours in 1/20 second increments
- Perpetual calendar to the February 28, 2100
- World time function (38 cities)
- Dual-time function
- Day display
- Power reserve indicator
- Time transfer function (Switching between the main-dial and sub-dial)
- GPS signal reception function (Time zone adjustment, automatic time adjustment, manual time adjustment)
- Satellite acquisition status display function
- Reception result display function
- DST (Daylight Saving Time)
- Function to prevent the GPS signal reception (in-flight mode)
- Automatic hand position alignment function
Case/Band
- Case Material
- Titanium (super-hard coating) with ceramic/aluminum bezel
- Case Size
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Thickness:13.4mm
Diameter:43.3mm
Lug-to-lug:49.5mm - Crystal
- Dual-curved sapphire crystal
- Crystal Coating
- Super-clear coating
- LumiBrite
- Lumibrite on hands and index(es)
- Clasp
- Three-fold clasp with push button release
- Distance between lugs
- 14mm
Other Details
- Water Resistance
- 10 bar
- Weight
- 123.0g
- Features
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- LIMITED EDITION on the case back
- Serial number engraved on the case back
- Against an allergic reaction to nickel
- Clasp with Smart Adjuster function
- Screw case back
