Seiko 5 Sports DENHAM Limited Edition SRPL35

Everybody likes a very good collaboration and Seiko discovered a cool associate with DENHAM, an Amsterdam-based premium denim/blue denims maker. The existing Seiko 5 SKX series served as the bottom for this new SRPL35 limited-edition piece, which brings clear DENHAM inspiration whereas preserving what makes this Seiko 5 Sports so well-liked. The adjustments are beauty however carry a major visible punch that differentiates it from different fashions. And it’s not simply color tweaks as considerate design parts actually mirror the DENHAM model. 

The chrome steel case, reminiscent of the discontinued SKX007 icon, is unchanged at 42.5mm in diameter and 13.4mm in peak (lug-to-lug 46mm), however the unidirectional rotating bezel has a shade of indigo that’s distinctive to this watch. Variances of this color will seem a pair extra occasions beneath. The guarded crown is in its acquainted 4 o’clock place and a curved Hardlex crystal protects the dial. The exhibition caseback has “THE TRUTH IS IN THE DETAILS” printed on the glass, together with DENHAM’s scissors brand. The serial quantity (1-2,000) can be printed on the metal rim, because the watch is restricted to 2,000 items. Water resistance is 100 metres. The watch is fitted with a 22mm indigo nylon strap with yellow stitching, resembling denim. 

The indigo dial has a number of distinctive options, beginning with black indices framed in silver and a triangular mark at 12 o’clock that’s not inverted with DENHAM’s scissors brand inside. The hour and arrow minute palms have LumiBrite inserts, whereas the lollipop seconds hand is purple to represent the purple rivets on DENHAM denim. A white day/date window sits at 3 o’clock, whereas a easy yellow observe spans an angled flange on the perimeter to imitate denim stitching (just like the strap).

Powering the Seiko 5 Sports activities DENHAM Restricted Version is the acquainted calibre 4R36 from the SKX series, Seiko’s in-house automated with 24 jewels, a beat charge of 21,600vph (3Hz) and a 41-hour energy reserve. Capabilities embrace central hours, minutes, hacking seconds and day/date calendar. The motion debuted in 2011 and is an improve to calibre 7S36 with hacking seconds and handbook winding. 

The Seiko 5 x DENHAM collaboration watch (SRPL35) is restricted to 2,000 items and retails for EUR 450 or GBP 390, with availability beginning in November 2024. For extra info, please go to www.seikowatches.com.