{"product_id":"seiko-5-sports-sbsa271-srpl05-heritage-reissue-1968-re-creation-mens-watch","title":"Seiko 5 Sports SBSA271 (SRPL05) \"Heritage Reissue 1968 Re-Creation\" Men's Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seiko SBSA271 (internationally designated as the SRPL05 \/ SRPL05K1 \/ SRPL05J1) is an elite, collector-grade Japanese automatic mechanical sports timepiece from the Seiko 5 Sports Heritage Design Re-Creation Collection. Celebrated worldwide among vintage horology purists, collectors, and sports watch enthusiasts by its iconic series nicknames—the \"Heritage Reissue\", \"1968 Re-Creation\", \"Retro 5\", or \"Kamen Rider Reissue\"—this 38.5mm watch is a faithful, masterfully engineered tribute to the very first Seiko 5 Sports model released in June 1968 (Reference 5126-8090). Produced as a strictly numbered limited edition of 9,999 pieces worldwide, it pairs a solid stainless steel cushion-style case with a classic deep matte black dial, the historic original \"5\" shield logo, vintage \"SPORTS\" text, faceted baton indices, a vivid red sweep second hand, a framed bilingual day-date calendar window at 3 o'clock, an in-house Japanese automatic mechanical movement, a retro curved Hardlex crystal, a certified 100-meter water resistance rating, and a solid stainless steel construction. Designed for discerning collectors seeking historic authenticity, authentic mechanical horology, and mid-century tool watch aesthetics, it transitions effortlessly from casual weekend outings to refined everyday wear. The defining visual highlight of this SBSA271 \/ SRPL05 reference is its faithful reproduction of the late-1960s aesthetic. Framed by a bidirectional rotating retro-grooved bezel with a black 60-minute elapsed-time insert, the dial face features bold applied silver-tone hour batons generously treated with Seiko's proprietary LumiBrite compound for rapid, long-lasting low-light visibility. The dial proudly displays the original vintage font and emblem styling, crowned by a bright red sweep second hand that injects an unmistakable retro sporting energy into the face. A framed day and date calendar window rests neatly at 3 o'clock. The harmonic contrast between the deep black dial, polished case facets, circular brushed upper cushion shoulders, and vintage-style solid stainless steel bracelet delivers an authentic, nostalgic, and commanding presence on the wrist. Beneath its vintage exterior, the watch is powered by Seiko’s proven in-house Caliber 4R36 automatic mechanical movement. Built with advanced self-winding mechanical architecture, the caliber is equipped with manual hand-winding capability and second-hand hacking (stop-seconds) functionality for down-to-the-second time synchronization. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) across 24 jewels, this mechanical engine coordinates central three-hand timekeeping alongside a synchronized bilingual day and date calendar complication, delivering a dependable 41-hour power reserve generated entirely by the natural motion of the wearer’s wrist or manual crown winding. The case is engineered with authentic late-1960s sports proportions, measuring 38.5mm in case diameter with a versatile profile thickness of 12.4mm, an ergonomic lug-to-lug distance of 44.8mm, and a 20mm lug width, ensuring a balanced, flush, and exceptionally comfortable fit on wrists of all sizes. Dial protection is provided by a retro-curved Hardlex crystal designed to mimic vintage acrylic crystals while offering enhanced scratch and impact resistance. Built for active daily wear and outdoor sport, the solid stainless steel case incorporates a protected recessed crown at 4 o'clock and a solid screw-down caseback engraved with \"LIMITED EDITION\" along with its individual production serial number, achieving a certified 100-meter (10 bar \/ 10 ATM \/ 330 ft) water resistance rating suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and everyday aquatic recreation. The timepiece comes completed on an authentic re-created retro multi-link solid stainless steel construction, secured by a solid three-fold deployment clasp with a push-button release, accompanied by an additional vintage-style black leather strap in a special heritage presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MonaWatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54037611446586,"sku":"SBSA271","price":1715.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5858\/3354\/files\/NewProject_f1d70b04-3fc6-4fe1-a192-84615d700108.webp?v=1789023381","url":"https:\/\/www.monawatch.com\/products\/seiko-5-sports-sbsa271-srpl05-heritage-reissue-1968-re-creation-mens-watch","provider":"MonaWatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}