Seiko 5 Vintage Watch Collections that Will Upgrade Your Style

In these collections, Seiko 5 vintage watch offers you a unique character, rarity, and meaningful history in one package.  A vintage watch does not always refer to those under 20 years in production because there is no exact definition of how old a watch should be classified as a vintage watch. 

Nowadays, a modern watch which uses the latest technology can be considered as vintage as long as it has deep value. In order to complete your fashionable look on a bright day, here are Seiko 5 vintage watch collections that you won’t regret buying.  

Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Gold Vintage Ref. SBSA072

Seiko 5 Sports has been delivering high levels of reliability, durability, and great value of the performance for more than 50 years. Their consistency in creating continuous innovations makes their watches being loved by many people all over the world. 

This is why you should give it a try to Japanese wristwatches, mostly in Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Gold Vintage Ref. SBSA072 series. 

The case size follows the previous series of the iconic Seiko SKX007 with a 42.5 mm, a thickness of 13.4 mm, and the length of the lug which is only 22 mm. Seiko doesn’t change the dimensions because it snuggly fits all wrists.

Since Hardlex became Seiko’s crystal material trademark, Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Gold Vintage Ref. SBSA072 timepiece will be far away from scratches. It is because the material is thicker than sapphire or any other material. So, you don’t have to worry if your timepiece will wreck or bump. 

Moving on to the movement technology, this new generation is totally upgraded to Caliber 4R36. This movement was first introduced in 2011. It provides 40 hours of power reserve and beats at 21,600 per hour. 

With this great automatic movement, Seiko has added an anti-diashock system and an etachron regulator which means both keeping your watch from hard damage and maintaining the springs. Thanks to 4R36!

Looking closer to the dial design that becomes my most favorite part, it comes up with dark grey ribbed pattern textured which brings much luxury, while the bezel appears in gold vintage color. 

Speaking about the two hands, it looks like a thick arrow in white with golden edges. The marker offers you a geometric shape with no numerals at all. Another thing that made this timepiece special is the strap is made from silicone leather, comes in black and mocha. From my point of view, this unique color combination and design conducts bold looks that never fails to amaze me.

As a Seiko 5 vintage watch, this series holds a 100 metre water resistance. From all aspects I mentioned above, it proves that Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Gold Vintage Ref. SBSA072 has a lot of high-quality features that, at the same time, will support your look on a special occasion. Go grab yours here for only $410 USD!

Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Silver Vintage Ref. SBSA071

Seeking a Seiko 5 vintage watch with an elegant look and a complete feature? Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Silver Vintage Ref. SBSA071 is what you are looking for. It is no secret that Seiko always feast your eyes with an uncommon design. 

When you are taking a closer look, a silver ribbed pattern textured appears on the dial which feels like 3D, while the markers indicate rustic style. Another attractive thing, the hour hand symbolizes a Big Ben tower that comes in white color with silver edges. In order to protect those fascinating dials, it is all covered by Hardlex crystal with anti-reflective coating.

If you are wondering about the case dimensions, it comes with standard size of 42.5 mm diameter and 13.4 mm thickness, the same as the predecessor. The Seiko 5 vintage watch doesn’t make any significant change for the dimensions because I think it is suitable for a wide range of wrist sizes.

Talking about the crown, every watch has its own type and different shape. Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Silver Vintage Ref. SBSA071 uses a pull/push crown that can be moved freely even when you are at 200 meters water depth.

To support your daily activities in a formal or non-formal occasion, the Seiko 5 vintage watch has put caliber 4R36 for its great movement. This one of Seiko’s workhouse movements is made to include hacking seconds and a manual hand-wind functionality. So, you don't have to worry about losing seconds! You can also expect that this technology has a 41 hours power reserve and beats at 21,600 per hour. 

For more complete features, this series allows you to see date and time. The date window is displayed at 3.00 o’clock position which makes it easy to read. It’s up to you to choose Japanese Kanji or English characters, both are available on this watch.

Without any doubt, this Seiko 5 field watch must be on your top list to buy since it offers you an elegant rustic look and a complete features in one package. The Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Silver Vintage Ref. SBSA071 is a best companion for your trip or daily wear. Grab it fast here for only $410.

Seiko 5 Sports Suits Style Vintage Green Ref. SBSA019

Moving to the last option of Seiko 5 vintage watch, there is Seiko 5 Sports “Suits Style” Vintage Green Ref. SBSA019 that would completely amaze you in features and design. As everyone knows, Seiko 5 sports line was first born in 1963 to offer Seiko enthusiasts some innovations and I’m so excited that most of their collections are now available as Japan Domestic Products (JDM) which means the quality is much better than the non-JDM watch products

Then, why should you give your attention to JDM watches? It's all because all JDM collections must follow Japanese government standards and regulations in production. This is the reason why the JDM timepiece has more value than the non-JDM market.

The movement is powered by Caliber 4R36, the same as Seiko 5 Sports Specialist Style Gold Vintage Ref. SBSA072 series above. When another timepiece only provides a calendar indicator in English, this Seiko 5 vintage watch allows you to select the date by yourself in an English or Kanji character, both are available, according to your preference.

Let’s discuss the most interesting part, the dial. A vintage watch doesn’t always use a retro color palette, just like what Seiko bravely offers you ⎯an unusual things, utilizing sunburst fume green on its dial.

To balance the whole appearance, the caramel tone is painted on the hour markers and the two hands. Both are coated with Seiko’s faux patina LumiBrite that lets the wristwatch glow in the darkness. Under the 12.00 o’clock position, there is a Seiko’s logo that sits symmetrically with the word “automatic” at the bottom. Once you wear it, the final looks bring out the sense of a vintage-army.

The smooth rotating bezel comes in the same color as the dial. The dial itself is covered by Seiko’s Hardlex ⎯a crystal material which ends up in both satin-brushed and polished finishing⎯ to avoid any scratches.

What makes this timepiece more unique is the strap material. For me this is a great way to add a stainless steel milanese style mesh bracelet since it's more adjustable than any other strap because the band has a special pressure clasp. Moreover, this type of strap is easy to clean, and able to take the temperature of your skin.

The whole dimension is not different from the two previous series and still provides you a 100 meter water resistance. So, complete your collection with this Seiko 5 Sports “Suits Style” Vintage Green Ref. SBSA019 with only $398 USD here.