From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the far corners of the globe, Seiko has been putting timepieces on our wrists for over 110 years. While watch brands are at a sprint towards horological hyper-accuracy, Seiko cruises in its own lane; preferring to dominate the realm of value. Yeah, a Seiko might not split hairs with its timekeeping precision but what it lacks in decimal places, it makes up for in sheer robustness and bang for your buck. Seiko is unleashing two reincarnations from its illustrious vault of vintage watches.
The limited-edition Seiko Sports 5 Heritage Design Recreation will fool even the old guard into thinking you’ve been winding crowns for a while. Taking its cues from a late ’60s crowd-pleaser, the watch is an in-house Calibre 4R36 automatic with legibility, teetering on the edge of perfection. Even in low-light conditions, the minute markers between each index and LumiBrite-treated hands, bezel and dial can be seen. ere’s also a day-date complication, with the day of the week spelt out for added convenience.
Perhaps the most underrated element, however, is the tri-fold clasp bracelet where the vintage spirit of the original model really shines through. If you’re feeling more classic, there’s the black leather rally-style strap tucked away in the box you can swap out with.
The Seiko 5 Sports Heritage is available in silver and black dial options.
Launched in the early ‘60s, King Seiko returns to claim its place in the spotlight of horological excellence. The new series takes the contours of its predecessor and integrates a multi-row bracelet that’s been mirror-polished and brushed to catch light. Its shorter links paired with the low centre of gravity of the 39mm case means amore comfortable fit.
At the heart of these royal timepieces beats Seiko’s automatic slimline Calibre6L35. Available in a trio of colours—silver, purple and green—this is a watch measuring a mere 9.9mm thick while still powering a date function.
A special limited-edition commemorative watch will be released to mark 100years since the word “Seiko” first appeared on a wristwatch dial. Featuring a light blue-green dial with a textured pattern reminiscent of dragon scales, only 700 Seiko pieces of it are available worldwide
