SEIKO 5 Sports SRPL05 Features

SKX Series Pepper Black Heritage Design 1968 Re-creation Limited Edition

Seiko 5 Sports Heritage Design Recreation Limited Edition. Initially released in 1968, the first series of Seiko 5 Sports has been recreated in a Limited Edition replicating the size and form of the original with updated specifications. This exceptional watch is available only in a controlled production run of 9,999, with the serial number engraved on each vintage-style case back. Following the 1968 design, with the original Seiko 5 logo and the word “SPORTS” at the 6 o’clock position, the black dial features a day/date calendar, red second hand, and luminous hands and markers, framed by a silver uni-directional rotating bezel. Offering automatic technology that you control with every movement, the 24-jewel movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of approximately 41 hours and manual winding capability. An instant collectible, this dynamic timepiece is crafted of stainless steel with a solid link bracelet that retains the look of the original while providing improved quality and a tri-fold push button release clasp. Presented in a Limited Edition collectors’ box with an additional vintage style leather strap included. 10 bar, 100M Water Resistant

First created in 1968, Seiko 5 Sports has brought durable and reliable mechanical watches to watch lovers around the world ever since. Inspired by the first collection, Seiko 5 Sports renew the collection with an accurate re-creation of its vintage origins.

In the ‘Pepper’ black color popularized by the original, under its curved glass, it maintains the same vintage aesthetic. The case shape and size has been recreated as accurately as possible, but with improved lugs and crown for functionality. The bracelet has solid links to resemble the original’s retro appearance whilst it also comes with a ‘68 style calf leather strap. Powered by an in-house 4R36 automatic movement, this Seiko 5 Sports has a power reserve of 40 hours.

Seiko 5 Sports is known for over fifty years of reliability, durability, performance, and value. ‘’5’’ represents the original five key features of every Seiko 5 still present today: Automatic movement, Day-date display, Water Resistance, Recessed crown and Durable case and bracelet.

* In the actual watch, the case back direction may differ from the photograph.

Limited Edition of 9,999 pieces.

• Calendar day and date display
• LIMITED EDITION on the case back
• Serial number engraved on the case back
• See-through and screw case back
• Unidirectional rotating bezel
• Three fold clasp with secure lock
• 24 jewels
• Stop second hand function
• An additional calf strap is included

About Seiko 5

Seiko 5. Bold designs that speak volumes about those who dare to wear the Seiko 5. The inspiration lies in the edgy designs and dramatic colours, that come together with an innovative automatic movement that defines the very spirit of a Seiko 5.

From the very start, Seiko 5 was a watch whose performance would serve the demanding needs of the new 1960’s generation, who cared less for tradition and more about life. The watch had five key attributes :
1. Automatic winding
2. Day/date displayed in a single window
3. Water resistance
4. Recessed crown at the 4 o’clock position
5. Durable case and bracelet

The technology behind the legend

From the start, Seiko 5 was designed to break the mold of watch performance and to bring to the young 1960’s generation a watch that belonged to their age and that fitted into their lives. As perhaps never before, young people of the day saw no limits to their aspirations. Seiko 5 needed to be a watch that could go anywhere and everywhere. The first challenge was durability. To be durable, a watch needs to be impervious to two threats; water and shock.

Water resistance was built in as standard to every Seiko 5 watch, and metal bracelets were used so that, from buckle to buckle, the watch was resistant to water and sweat. Shock resistance was assured with two Seiko inventions. First, the mainspring was made from “Diaflex,” an unbreakable alloy, and the “Diashock,” system was created to protect the movement from shock within the case.

Legibility was the next vital attribute. Today, we take for granted that day and date are presented in a single window but, in fact, this was an idea built in to Seiko 5 to enhance the legibility of the dial. The genius create a unique system that allowed both day and date to be shown in one plane.

The final challenge was to create a distinctive look that defined the brand. Thanks to the extraordinary Seiko invention of the ‘Magic Lever,’ the winding efficiency of Seiko 5 is very high, and the wearer rarely needs to use the crown. So the designers made it smaller and hid it under the lip of the case at 4 o’clock, giving Seiko 5 its signature look.

History of Seiko 5

Seiko began producing its Seiko 5 line of automatic watches back in 1963. Since then watch enthusiasts around the world have come to recognize Seiko 5 as reliable, affordable and well respected watches. Over the last 50 years Seiko has produced thousands of different models in the line.

History of Seiko

The company was founded in 1881, when Kintarō Hattori opened a watch and jewerly shop called “K. Hattori” (服部時計店 Hattori Tokeiten) in the Ginza area of Tokyo, Japan. Eleven years later, in 1892, he began to produce clocks under the name Seikosha, meaning roughly “House of Exquisite Workmanship”.

The first watches produced under the Seiko brand appeared in 1924. In 1969, Seiko introduced the Astron, the world’s first production quartz watch, it cost the same as a medium-sized car. Seiko later went on to introduce the first quartz chronograph.