Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 'Gene Kranz' Recreation Limited Edition SRPL91K1J

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SKU:
SRPL91
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Gene Kranz never went to space himself but served as NASA’s Chief Flight Director on legendary missions such as the Apollo 11 Moon landing and helped rescue the crew on the nail-biting Apollo 13 (and is played by Ed Harris in the 1995 movie). Kranz was also known for wearing the Seiko 6119-8460 during those missions, earning the timepiece the eponymous title, and without ever needing to leave the Earth’s atmosphere to do so.

 

 

The Seiko 5 of the 1960s, the foundation of Seiko 5 Sports, is revived.

The original Seiko 5, released in the 1960s.
 

The dial revives the design of the original, with the vintage “5” mark at the 12 o‘clock position.
Additionally, the calendar display replicates that of the vintage model with a reverse color scheme. The day is in white and the date is in black.

 

The iconic bi-directional rotating bezel, a hallmark of the original model’s design, has also been faithfully recreated.
A box-shaped dual Hardlex crystal and modern engineering updates provide 10 bar water resistance, ensuring enhanced durability for everyday use.

 
 
 

The case back is engraved with the words “LIMITED EDITION” and a unique serial number, marking this watch as a special model.
It is presented in a specially designed box that recreates the same color scheme as the original packaging from that era.

 

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:12.3mm
Diameter:38.2mm
Lug-to-lug:44.7mm
Crystal
Dual-curved Hardlex
LumiBrite
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Clasp
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Distance between lugs
20

Other Details

Water Resistance
10 bar
Magnetic Resistance
4,800 A/m
Weight
137.0g
Features
  • LIMITED EDITION on the case back
  • Serial number engraved on the case back
  • Rotating bezel
  • Screw case back
  • In an actual product, the case back direction might be different from the photograph.
3 years