Key Takeaways
1. The Seiko 5 Sports x Poorboy watch features a vibrant turquoise dial with an artist’s monkey character, inspired by mythical figures like Yeti and Bigfoot.
2. The watch includes a unique black and white bone pattern bezel, housed in a silver stainless steel case measuring 42.5 x 13.4 x 46 mm.
3. It is powered by the 4R36 calibre automatic movement, offering manual winding, a 41-hour power reserve, and displays for the day of the month and week.
4. The limited edition watch will launch on February 5th in Thailand, priced at THB 16,800 (~$540), with only 1,000 pieces available.
5. The watch will be sold exclusively through the Seiko Boutique Thailand online store, with no current plans for a global release.
The Seiko 5 Sports x Poorboy watch has made its debut in Thailand. This special edition piece was created in partnership with a local artist from Bangkok and is part of the broader ‘In My Soul’ initiative. Various publications, including Q-P Magazine, have shared the details regarding this release.
Unique Design Features
The Seiko 5 Sports x Poorboy timepiece showcases a vibrant turquoise dial adorned with the artist’s monkey character, which draws inspiration from mythical figures like Yeti and Bigfoot. The bezel of the watch features an eye-catching black and white bone pattern, all housed within a silver stainless steel case that measures 42.5 x 13.4 x 46 mm (~ 1.67 x 0.53 x 1.81 inches). Additionally, it offers interchangeable straps—a silver tone metal bracelet complementing the case, and a nato (nylon) strap that mirrors the dial’s color.
Technical Specifications
Powering this 5 Sports watch is the 4R36 calibre, an automatic movement that allows for manual winding and boasts a power reserve of 41 hours. The dial is equipped with three analog hands along with a display that indicates both the day of the month and the day of the week. Other notable features include a stop second hand function and a unidirectional rotating bezel for added functionality.
Release Information
In Thailand, the Seiko 5 Sports x Poorboy SRPM17K watch is set to launch on February 5th. It will be priced at THB 16,800 (~$540) and will be available for purchase through the Seiko Boutique Thailand online store. Only 1,000 pieces of this limited edition watch will be produced, and as of now, there has been no news about a worldwide release.
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