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