- Miyota 9015 automatic movement, 28800 bph (roulette datewheel)
- 316L marine-grade stainless steel case
- Water resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet
- Screw-down crown
- Dome Hesalite crystal
- Superluminova BGW9 luminous
- 316L marine-grade stainless steel bracelet with solid endlinks
- Fully-articulating solid links secured by screw pins
- Push-button clasp with 3 microadjustment slots
- Included extras: microsuede travel pouch, screwdriver for resizing bracelet, Polywatch tube & polishing cloth
ASTRA
The refined new standard.
Before the age of the smartphone, wearing a watch was a much more practical proposition, and it wasn't uncommon to have just one watch as part of one's daily wear. The Astra was conceived precisely for that duty, adding a finishing touch of class to one's personal uniform.
Sophisticated but not fancy, the Astra harmoniously combines sharp lines and elegant curves. Its 36mm size is true to its midcentury roots, while its large luminous ring evokes Space Age dynamism.
Specifications
Dimensions
- 36mm case width
- 9mm case thickness + 2mm dome crystal
- 44mm case length / lug-to-lug
- 20mm lug width tapers to 16mm at clasp
- Bracelet fits up to 8-inch wrists
Shipping & Policies
We ship out of New York, NY. Please allow 1-3 business days for processing before shipping.
For addresses within the United States:
Orders are shipped free of charge via FedEx 2-Day.
For US territories and US Military Post Office addresses (APO):
Orders are shipped free of charge via USPS Priority (2-10 business days).
For international addresses:
Orders are shipped via FedEx International Priority (2-5 business days). Fees are automatically calculated by FedEx based on delivery zone.
VAT/taxes and import fees are collected at time of purchase, and no additional charges will be collected at time of delivery. Please note: shipping fees, duties, and taxes paid at time of purchase are non-refundable.
For more information, please consult our store policies page.
A NEW CLASSIC
The Astra is a tribute to a more elegant age. It might be the watch equivalent of a solid navy blazer: dressed up by today's standards, a little old-fashioned, but a handsome statement regardless. And yet it's far from boring. The Astra's finely contoured case, hands, and uniquely luminous dial outshine the rest, making it just the right balance of understated and distinguished.
Shown further down on a 6 in. wrist.
OLD-SCHOOL COOL
Just like its forebears, the Astra sports a Hesalite crystal. It's stood the test of time on the wrists of explorers, mountaineers, divers, and even astronauts. It has a distinct clarity and charm sapphire just can't replicate.
Afraid of scratches? The Astra includes a Polywatch tube and polishing cloth to keep it looking like new.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
The Astra uses BGW9 Superluminova on its hands and markers. Its signature feature is a large luminous ring, inspired by "Nitelite" marker rings found on rare Polerouter references. Thanks to modern technology, we could add a concentric pattern to the luminous compound (as opposed to the flat, painted-on radium used in the past).
READY FOR ACTION
Ticking inside the Astra is the 9015, a date variant of Miyota's 9 series premium automatics.
It offers a combination of thinness, reliability, and accuracy unlike any other movement on the market.
modeled on 6 in. / 15.25 cm wrist
← DESIGN NOTES →
THE INSPIRATION
The midcentury standards that inspired the Astra could either be considered sporty dress watches or dressy sports watches, depending on who wore them and how they were worn. Either way, they were—and still are—perfect for daily wear.
Harrison Ford (left) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (right), both wearing Rolex Datejusts
REFERENCES
Our favorite midcentury standards served as the starting point for the Astra's design.
Photos: Watch2Wear + Joseph Bonnie + Analog/Shift
YOURS, TRULY
A watch is a companion, a talisman that reflects its wearer's personality, history, and memories. Make your mark with a special message, dedication, or monogram.
INCLUDED EXTRAS
Easily resize the bracelet and find the perfect fit with the screwdriver. Take it anywhere with the convenient travel pouch. And for further down the road, a Polywatch tube and polishing cloth will be there to buff out crystal scratches within seconds.
We anticipate the next batch of Astra production to be completed Autumn 2024.
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The inventory for immediate shipping is now sold out.
By pre-ordering now, you are reserving an Astra from the next production batch, expected for delivery in Spring/Summer 2024.