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There are all too many poorly executed motorsport watch collaborations. Brands are itching to cash in on the “Drive to Survive” hype and focus on motorsport so quickly that they rush to the boardroom, create a watch with a centre-lock racing wheel on it and call it a day. These watches often look great in images but never deliver on the spec sheet. As such, they’re looked down on in the eyes of watch enthusiasts.
Once in a while, however, a brand knocks it out of the park, and the new Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition (ref. SRPL54K) is one of these occasions. The Japanese watch brand has been working with Supercars (previously V8 Supercars) since 2014 and they’ve delivered an outstanding 2,025-piece limited edition watch in collaboration with Supercars that’s available right now at seikowatches.com for AUD$695.
This piece serves as a tribute to the racetrack with an almost Grand Seiko-like dial that mirrors the asphalt surface alongside grid-inspired bezel markers and Lumi Brite 12 o’clock marker. Most importantly, it’s powered by a calibre 4R36 automatic movement with 41 hours of power reserve and this is good in the eyes of watch enthusiasts. Let’s take a closer look!
Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition ref. SRPL54K
Price: AUD$695
- Reference no.: SRPL54K
- Case diameter: 42.5 mm
- Case thickness: 13.4 mm
- Movement: Calibre 4R36
- Power reserve: 41 hours
- Water resistance: 100 m
- Availability: 2,025 pieces (individually numbered)
People with eyes can tell this is a good-looking watch, but it has to stack up on the spec sheet to impress watch enthusiasts.
We’ve already talked about the calibre 4R36 automatic movement and 41 hours of power reserve, but the size is the next most important thing for an enthusiast. With a case diameter of 42.5 mm and a thickness of 13.4 mm, the Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition delivers daily wearability and combined with a water resistance rating of 100 metres it’s infinitely practical.
Like their Seiko 5 Sports x Kentaro Limited Edition release from January this year and all those Supercars releases that came before this one, Seiko has nailed this release. The connection between the watch and the track is genuine and pays homage to the Australian machines that showcase speed, endurance, and performance with a focus on this essential element of motorsport.
They’ve gone as far as to include a box that’s shaped like a track map of the legendary Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst and houses a scaled replica of the pit lane watch tower.
“We are incredibly proud of our long-standing partnership with Supercars,” said Daniel Findlay, Seiko Australia Marketing Manager. “This Limited Edition Seiko 5 Sports watch is a testament to our shared passion for performance and precision. Every detail has been carefully crafted to capture the essence of the racetrack, offering fans a tangible piece of Supercars memorabilia.”
The Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition ref. SRPL54K is a 2,025-piece limited edition watch in collaboration with Supercars that’s available right now at seikowatches.com for AUD$695.
