Seiko announces 5 Sports collaboration watch in an exciting limited edition launch. This brand-new timepiece is limited to just 1500 pieces worldwide. This means that it is set to be an incredibly desirable and collectable item amongst fans of the brand. This watch is an exclusive collaboration between Seiko 5 Sports and the up-and-coming multimedia Japanese artist Coin Parking Delivery. If you are keen to learn more about this exciting limited edition launch, keep reading for more information.
Who is Coin Parking Delivery?
This watch has been created in collaboration with Coin Parking Delivery. Coin Parking Delivery is a multimedia Japanese artist who is based in Japan. They began working in 2018 by drawing on a smartphone. Over the years, they have honed their skill and now create art which aims to express issues and ideals in the modern world. Coin Parking Delivery has worked on a huge range of pieces including public art, formative art, drawings, art direction and in-store interiors. Their unique style pairs flawlessly with the iconic Seiko 5 Sports, making this a perfect collaboration.
Seiko X Coin Parking Delivery Watch SRPK02K1
This brand-new timepiece has been launched as part of the iconic 5 Sports collection. The collection is famed for over 50 years of reliability, durability, performance and value. The ‘5’ in the collection name stands for the five key features in each watch in the family. These features are an automatic movement, a day date display, water resistance, a recessed crown and a durable case and bracelet. All of these features are present in the design of the new limited edition timepiece.
The watch design features two of the most popular Coin Parking Delivery characters, ‘Shirai-san’ and ‘Katayama-san’. These characters take centre stage on the dial. The watch is finished with the artist’s signature on the case back and comes packaged in a unique limited edition box, enhancing the limited edition status of the timepiece.
The Dial and Movement
This timepiece exhibits a bold blue dial with Coin Parking Delivery’s iconic characters positioned at 12 and 6 o’clock. The other hours are indicated using playful motifs. The dial also features a day-date display in the 3 o’clock position alongside gold hour, minute and second hands mounted at its centre. The dial and its features are protected by Hardlx crystal to provide a durable and long-lasting finish. An eye-catching two-tone bezel frames the dial. It is designed in a bold silver shade with a textured gold outer edge. This timepiece is powered by a calibre 4R36 automatic movement that provides up to 41 hours of power reserve.
The Case and Finishing Touches
A classic stainless steel case frames the dial and houses the automatic movement. This case measures 42.5mm in diameter and 13.4mm in depth. The case size creates an eye-catching, yet comfortable, fit on the wrist making it suitable for daily wear. This watch is secured on the wrist using a modern, two-tone stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet is comprised of silver links with a stripe of gold links running through its centre. In addition, the watch is water resistant up to 10 bar, ensuring it can be worn for most occasions.
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