Great comebacks - A legendary Seiko 5 Sports style in a new edition

Another legendary style returns to Seiko's lineup, this time reimagining the beloved lines of the 2000s SNZH models with two new Seiko 5 SPorts models. The new models strengthen the SKX series and create an authentic early-millennium feel in two colors, silver-white and deep green dials, stylish hands and indexes, and a subtle use of gold.

HDB004 and HDB005, old and new friends

Seiko continues to evoke past favorites with two new releases. The new models in the Seiko 5 Sports collection may be familiar to those who have been following the world of Japanese watches since the beginning of the millennium.

At that time, the SNZH series pieces were introduced, which were made in the spirit of the early era of the world of diving watches, with distinctive dial-hand-bezel combinations.

The watches in the series stood out from the average pieces, despite their sporty appearance, they had a more elegant appearance thanks to the details.

The early pieces were very popular among Seiko modders, or watch builders. The basic spirit was there, so modified dials, hands and bezel inserts soon appeared, with which it was possible to build unique pieces while maintaining the character of the watch - in the world of watches, modded, modified pieces often become favorites of the community, which is a strong sign of a successful basic model.

Seiko 5 Sports HDB004K1, a piece of contrasting colors

The elegance of the Seiko 5 Sports HBD004K1 model is clear, yet upon closer inspection, interesting solutions make its style unique.

The color of the dial is silver-white, its appearance changes depending on the light falling on it, and the gold-colored details enhance its elegant lines.

The black diving bezel is a bit of a contrast to this, the two style elements are connected by the use of gold, the bezel, which is suitable for 60-minute timekeeping, has numbers and markings displayed in gold on a black background.

In addition to the day display in the date window, we find a date complication, thanks to the 4R36 mechanical automatic caliber that is the basis of the collection, and which has proven its reliability many times over.

Specifications

Movement

Caliber Number

4R36

Movement Type

Automatic with manual winding

Power reserve

Approx. 41 hours

Jewels

24

Functions

• Stop second hand function
• Day/Date display

Case/Band

Case Material

Stainless steel

Case Size

Thickness:14.2mm
Diameter:42.5mm
Lug-to-lug:46.0mm

Crystal

Curved Hardlex

LumiBrite

Lumibrite on hands and index(es)

Clasp

Three-fold clasp with push button release

Distance between lugs

22mm

Other Details

Water Resistance

10 bar

Magnetic Resistance

4,800 A/m

Weight

169.0g

Features

• Unidirectional rotating bezel
• Three-fold clasp with secure lock
• See-through & Screw case back