Seiko have collaborated with Japanese skateboard brand Evisen Skateboards on a collection of five limited edition watches. Each of the watches from the Seiko and Evisen Skateboards collection has the distinctive design of the Seiko 5 models with the addition of a contemporary street style edge thanks to the influence of Evisen designers. The watches were created with the influence of Katsumi Minami and Kazuhiro Hamaguchi who are both designers for Evisen skateboards. These watches are excellent collector’s items for fans of both the Seiko and Evisen brands.
Evisen Skateboards
Katsumi Minami founded Evisen Skateboards in Tokyo in 2011. His goal was for the brand to reflect his passion for skateboarding with a distinct style. The brand combines Japanese and English style to create a totally unique style that is used in the designs of skateboards and skating accessories. Evisen became famous for their surreal art style that has translated seamlessly onto a classic Seiko design.
The Seiko and Evisen Skateboards Collaboration Watches
The watches produced in this collaboration use the iconic design of the Seiko 5 watches. The Seiko 5 Sports watch is known for over fifty years of reliability, durability, performance and value. The ‘5’ in the name stands for the 5 key features that each of these watches has. All of the 5 watches are powered by automatic movements and feature a day-date display. They each have a good level of water resistance and feature a recessed crown. Finally, all of the Seiko 5 watches are finished with a durable case and bracelet.
Seiko Limited Edition | Evisen Skateboards | Automatic | Black SRPF94K1
This limited-edition Seiko model is limited to only 1500 pieces globally, making it a desirable collector’s item. The black dial exhibits small gold indices and black and gold hour and minute hands with a gold second hand. A weekday and date aperture in positioned at 3 o’clock. Hardlex crystal protects the dial. A black bezel surrounds the dial and a gold plated stainless steel case frames it. The case measures 42.5mm in diameter and 13.4mm in thickness.
A calibre 4R36 automatic movement powers the watch. This movement provides the watch with a 41-hour power reserve. It supports both automatic and manual winding providing the wearer with flexibility.
This model is finished with a black silicone strap that is fastened with a pin buckle. The strap is patterned with an Evisen design to give the watch a contemporary flair.
Seiko Limited Edition | Evisen Skateboards | Automatic | Brown SRPF93K1
This watch from the Seiko and Evisen Skateboards Collaboration has a cream dial with circular silver indices. The hour and minute hands are cream and grey, and the second hand is grey. A weekday and date aperture are positioned at 3 o’clock. Hardlex crystal protects the dial.
The stainless steel case houses a calibre 4R36 automatic movement. The case measures 42.5mm in diameter and 13.4mm in thickness. This movement gives the watch a power reserve of up to 41 hours.
This watch is highly collectible as it is limited to only 1500 models globally. A classic brown leather strap that fastens with a pin buckle secures the watch on the wrist.
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