Seiko 5 Sports

Two Limited Editions Join Seiko 5 Sports Collection

At a time when technology is constantly evolving and modernity often dictates trends, the watch world is witnessing a captivating resurgence of retro watches. Harking back to bygone eras, these timepieces embody the charm and craftsmanship of vintage designs while seamlessly blending with contemporary functionality. Japanese watchmaker Seiko is no exception in this work. The...

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Jul 2, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: How Straps Elevate Your Wrist Game

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in June 2022. I once had a charming Seiko 5 with a jade green dial that I bought for about $50. I was less excited about the bracelet, but in my drawer, I still had a light brown alligator leather strap from a watch...

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Jun 30, 2024 by Martin Green

Seiko Releases Array of Laurel Timepieces Commemorating Its First Wristwatch

With a history spanning over 140 years, Seiko has almost every year a reason to look back at a technical milestone. 2023 is an especially intriguing year as it marks the 110th anniversary of the introduction of the first wristwatch, the Laurel. For this reason, the Japanese manufacturer is releasing seven anniversary editions in its...

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Sep 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Limited Edition

This year Seiko is celebrating the 55th anniversary of its Seiko 5 Sports collection with a special edition that brings back to life the original created in 1968. Taking direct inspiration from the initial model, the Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Limited Edition is presented in a cushion shaped stainless steel case with a diameter...

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Jul 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Snoopy Makes His Debut on the Dials of Two Limited Edition Seiko 5 Sports

With his cute puppy eyes, long floppy ears, and always meticulously white fur, Snoopy is probably the most prominent and popular dog in the world. The highly talented beagle, who communicates via dance steps, is known for his diverse cultural interests and sporting activities – from sophisticated painting and world literature (Tolstoy’s War and Peace)...

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Jun 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

2022 Year in Review: 6 Watches Under $1K

Concluding our annual tradition recapping some of the best stories of the year, today we look back at a handful of notable releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. We cover a wide range of brands and models on WatchTime, spanning across different complications, styles, and especially at differing price points. In today’s look...

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Jan 3, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Ready to Move with the Seiko 5 Sports

Right in time for the travel season, Seiko expands its Seiko 5 Sports collection with three GMT timepieces. Marking a first for this line that goes back to the 1960’s and was reintroduced in 2019, the trio brings together sporty attributes with the indication of a second time zone via a rotating, two colored bezel,...

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Jun 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Fighting for Time: The Seiko 5 Sports Street Fighter Limited Edition

After the re-introduction of the Seiko 5 sports series last year, Seiko has introduced a series of automatic wristwatches inspired by the Player VS Player fighting game, Street Fighter V.

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Sep 15, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Seiko 5 Sports Loses Its Divers’ Bezel

This Sunday we are back and now taking a look at one of the most popular brands we cover in this series, Japanese fan-favorite Seiko. Recently, Seiko unveiled the new dive-bezel-less Seiko 5 Sports, the latest update to the modern Seiko 5 Sports line since its initial release in 2019. To recap, the Seiko 5...

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Jun 7, 2020 by Caleb Anderson