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Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph 145th Anniversary LE SSH186

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph 145th Anniversary LE SSH186 is a current-production chronograph watch with a titanium (black super-hard coating) case, finished with black super-hard coating. It is priced under the $5,280 median for the category. It ships on a matching exotic-material bracelet rather than a strap.

Exotic-material chronograph watchesTitaniumBlackGMTUnder $5,000
Price
$3,300
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (black super-hard coating)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
44.1 mm
Thickness
14.4 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
GPS solar quartz chronograph
Caliber
5X83
Power reserve
6 months (full charge)
Complications
Chronograph, GMT, Worldtimer, Date
Colour
Black
Surface treatment
Black super-hard coating
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium bracelet, black super-hard coating
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire, sapphire bezel insert
Display back
No
Dial
Black (gold accents, Solar Eclipse texture)
Dial colours
Black
Availability
Offered
Status
Limited edition of 1,450
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Caseback, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Seiko (Astron SSH186) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph 145th Anniversary LE SSH186?

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph 145th Anniversary LE SSH186 has a titanium (black super-hard coating) case. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph 145th Anniversary LE SSH186?

It is 44.1 mm in diameter, 14.4 mm thick, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph 145th Anniversary LE SSH186 cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $3,300.

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