Seiko 5 Sports SRPD53K1 "Pepsi" — Full Set — Cal. 4R36 Automatic
The Seiko 5 Sports line has a fascinating lineage. The original Seiko 5 was introduced in 1963, built around five principles - automatic winding, day/date display, water resistance, recessed crown at 4 o'clock, and a durable case and bracelet. It was revolutionary for its price point and became one of the best selling mechanical watch lines in history, finding its way onto the wrists of workers, soldiers, students and collectors across Asia, Europe and beyond for decades.
The modern Seiko 5 Sports relaunch in 2019 was a deliberate and largely successful reimagining of that heritage. Seiko took the core DNA - robust automatic movement, day/date, sporty aesthetic - and gave it a thoroughly modern execution. Larger case, improved finishing, ceramic bezel inserts on select models, exhibition casebacks, and a range of dial and bezel combinations that speak directly to watch culture in 2019 and beyond. The "Pepsi" red/blue bezel colourway is a deliberate nod to the most coveted GMT and dive watch aesthetic in history - a colour combination that has commanded premiums on vintage Rolex, Tudor and Seiko references for decades.
For a buyer this watch represents exactly what the relaunch intended - the soul of a 60 year old watchmaking tradition in a modern wearable package, backed by Seiko's in-house movement manufacturing credibility, at a price point that makes genuine mechanical horology accessible. That said - this is a watch that is never going to be rare. Seiko produce them in enormous volumes, they are widely available new, and the market reflects that. I'm selling because my collecting taste has moved on and it deserves a wrist rather than a drawer.
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Details: Reference: SRPD53K1, Cal. 4R36A, 24 jewels Blue sunray dial, red/blue "Pepsi" ceramic bezel Day/date at 3, stainless steel bracelet with Seiko deployant clasp Exhibition caseback, water resistant 10 bar Full set - original box, warranty card, booklet, spare links and pin Purchased new, rarely worn Condition: excellent throughout, bracelet shows light scuffs from when worn, minor marks only - ref photos
Private sale, sold as seen, reference all photos and ask any and all questions. No warranty expressed or implied. Modern movement - running well. Import costs at buyers expense, invoice issued will be issued for international buyers / request. --
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Elevate your timekeeping with the Seiko 5 Sports Blue Men's Watch - SRPD53K1, a seamless blend of functionality and style. Crafted in Japan, this mechanical (automatic) wristwatch features a polished stainless steel case measuring 43 mm in diameter with a matching bracelet strap. The blue unidirectional rotating bezel and the complementing blue dial enhance the watch's visual appeal, ensuring durability and ease of use.
Accurate time is at your wrist's command with the watch's 24-jewel movement, while the Fold-Over Push-Button Deployant closure secures the watch for any activity. Luminous hands and indexes increase visibility in low light, and the watch boasts water resistance up to 100 metres, making it suitable for everyday wear and various water sports. Complete with the original box, manual, and papers, this Seiko 5 Sports watch is a robust companion for the modern man.