Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Masked Rider Limited Edition
SKU: SRPJ91
A tribute to a legendary television superhero
Created in 1968, Seiko 5 Sports has brought durable and reliable mechanical watches to watch lovers around the world. The collection was relaunched in 2019 with the addition of a youthful dynamism, but its fundamental values remained unchanged. Today, Seiko 5 Sports celebrates its 55th anniversary with a trio of references that pay homage to the designs and colors of the 1969 collection.
To create the collaboration model, the design of the original Seiko 5 watch worn by Hongo has been upgraded with modern technology and materials, along with design cues that reference the Masked Rider 1, starting with the dial of the new collaboration which features a color and a pattern inspired by the helmet of Masked Rider 1. Furthermore, the lining of the calf strap evokes the red scarf that is the trademark of his costume. Flip the watch over, and the exhibition caseback features the Tachibana Racing logo, which is also used in the design of the motorcycle and belt in the film. It is also marked with "Limited Edition" along with the respective serial number of the piece. The watch is shipped in a specially designed box with overlapping acrylic plates that indicate the watch's specifications. This Seiko 5 is powered by Seiko’s own 4R36 automatic movement with 41 hours of power reserve, and a day/date complication.
In the memorable first Masked Rider, Takeshi Hongo is captured by the evil secret society “Shocker,” which plans to take over the world, and undergoes remodeling surgery to become a warrior for the organization. However, Hongo escapes just before his brain is remodeled and decides to fight as Masked Rider 1 to protect the world from Shocker. Together with Masked Rider 2, Hayato Ichimonji, who has also undergone remodeling surgery, they fight the monsters of Shocker and Gel Shocker. Thus began the long-running battle between the "Masked Riders" and the "Evil Organization.”
Specifications
- Movement: Mechanical Automatic Caliber 4R36
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, unidirectional rotating bezel
- Case: Stainless steel
- Diameter: 42.5mm
- Thickness: 13.4mm
- Crystal: Hardlex
- Power Reserve: 41 hours
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
- Bracelet/Strap: Red calf leather with stainless steel pin buckle
- Limited Edition: 4,000 pieces
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