Seiko 5 Sports Heritage " Masked Rider" SRPL03 and SRPL05







Revisiting one of the most iconic Seiko 5 models from the later 1960s.



With regards to was relaunched in 2019, the affordable Seiko 5 Sports collection focused on re-creating the style of the beloved SKX series with a dive-style distort. Since then, the collection has extended greatly with field versions, smaller watches and even the GMT version. We've additionally seen the return associated with historic designs, including the very first Seiko 5 Sports through 1968 or watches influenced by Kamen Rider. Currently, things are more than just inspiration because Seiko has brought back the style of the late 1960s 5126-8090 Kamen Rider with 2 Heritage models, the SRPL03 and SRPL05.



While the brand has already recreated the look of the original 1968 Seiko 5 Sports with the restricted edition SRPK17, it has however to faithfully recreate probably the most iconic models in the collection. Sure, we’ve seen “Masked Rider” already make a minimal edition model using the motivation - the SRPJ91 : but it was mostly typical SKX series with only a different dial and viser inlay. Now, Seiko went a step further and launched two models with the exact same case, dial, and band.



Seiko released the SRPL03 and SRPL05, whose cases mimic the feel of the original Seiko 5 Sports 5126-8090 Kamen Rider. The actual styling of the older watches is heavily inspired through the older models, but with contemporary proportions and materials. Therefore, the two new watches possess a case diameter of 38. 5mm and a lug-to-lug range of 44. 8mm. The remainder is classic 5 Sports activities, with a crown at four o'clock (almost invisible), any Hardlex mineral glass on the top, a rotating bezel having a silver-toned (like the original) metal insert, and a screw-down caseback. Water resistance is a comfy 100 meters (it was previously 70 meters). The boxy styling definitely brings some sort of 1960s-70s vibe that will make sure you fans of the brand.



The dials are once more strongly inspired by the initial watches. The SRPL03 includes a silver brushed dial, as the SRPL05 has a matte dark face. Like the original, this timepiece has a graphic minute monitor with squares and stay markers with luminous inserts, as well as straight hands along with a red lollipop seconds hands. References to the past tend to be everywhere, with an oddly formed date window and a lighting azure sports logo. Even the authentic Seiko 5 logo continues to be recreated for this event.



The heritage creativity doesn’t stop there, since Seiko has also re-equipped each watches with a single-link stainless-steel bracelet. The top of the band is fully brushed, as well as its appearance undoubtedly adds to the general charm. The strap shuts with a folding clasp using a push-button release. A vintage rally-style black leather strap can also be included in the box.



There are no surprises underneath the dial, as the Seiko five Sports SRPL03 and SRPL05 are driven by the reliable Calibre 4R36. This automated movement runs at 3Hz, stores approximately 41 hrs of power reserve, and has a new stop-seconds function. It is concealed under a solid caseback which has a dedicated engraving.



Technical Specifications - SEIKO 5 SPORTS HERITAGE SRPL03 and SRPL05

Situation: 38. 5mm diameter by 12. 4mm thickness back button 44. 8mm length -- stainless steel case, brushed as well as polished - Hardlex amazingly - rotating bezel along with metal insert - screw-down solid steel back : 100m water resistance

Switch: vintage-style brushed silver switch (SRPL03) or matte dark-colored dial (SRPL05) with LumiBrite coating on hands and also indexes - red lollipop seconds hand

Motion: 4R36 calibre - in one facility - automatic - twenty four jewels - 21, six hundred bph - 41h reserve of power - hours, minutes, secs (stop seconds), day regarding week

Strap: single-link brushed steel with three-way folding clasp and push-button release - comes with a reward black leather strap rapid lug width 20 milimetre

Reference: SRPL03 Silver precious metal

SRPL05 Black