With the 2022 Repco Supercars Championship comes a new Seiko timepiece, solidifying their position as the competition's official watch sponsor and timekeeper. The Japanese watchmaking giant has made a habit of releasing limited edition Seiko watches to go with Australia’s no.1 motorsport event — and this year's model is the best yet.
The Seiko 5 Supercars Limited Edition Watch is sporty, stylish and a collector’s dream. Coming through with a line up of distinct features and a one-of-a-kind box, this automatic watch is a wonder of design and mechanical excellence. Go ahead and pop the champagne.
Dial & Case
Keeping the bitumen black theme that previous Seiko x Supercars watches have used, this 2022 model has an incredibly sleek finish. Surrounding this glossy black dial is a lap of “Victory” gold. The hands themselves are highlighted in yellow gold, which gives the watch a nice touch of luxury. This golden colour truly sets this watch apart from other Seiko 5s, and looks really impressive against the darker design. Speaking of, LumiBrite technology means this watch will glow in the dark for easy-to-read night visibility.
A unidirectional bezel sits on top of this Seiko’s stainless steel case. You can use this numbered bezel as a timer for sports and exercise or for diving with the watch’s 100m water resistance. Again, the bitumen black colour has an exceptional look on the case, and is joined by a crown marked with the Repco Supercars logo.
Case Back & Strap
On the case back, we get a nice look at the automatic movement, set with 24 jewels to support maximum efficiency. We also get to see both a Seiko and Supercars logo that fit well together here. You can expect a nice, smooth feel against the wrist from this slick design.
As for the strap, we get to enjoy a refined steel link bracelet in that signature black colour. Perhaps one of the most unique additions to this special watch is that it comes with two straps. This steel linked one, and a rubber one that comes in the box. Both pair seamlessly with the case and give you a lot of versatility especially if you are keen to use this black watch for diving or sports.
Special Box
With this limited edition Seiko watch comes a spectacular box. We’ll start with the design: a familiar black and gold colour scheme in soft pillowed presentation. Not so dissimilar to the luxury comfort and style you’d find in the interior of a sports car.
Here you’ll get a numbered certificate of authenticity (styled like a car manual) and a spot for your spare strap. This beautiful box has generous room for your timepiece and gear, and will do a fantastic job protecting the watch from any damage.
Specifications
The Seiko 5 Supercars Limited Edition Watch isn’t just for show, it’s got a range of useful features and technological innovation to back it up. Experience quality automatic movement that will charge as you walk, nighttime visibility with LumiBrite hands and indexes, and a convenient Day/Date complication.
The Seiko 5 Sports collection is full of high-performance watches, and you can see for yourself that this model comes backed with premium specifications:
- 4R36 calibre automatic movement
- 41 hour duration
- Stainless steel case with hardlex glass
- LumiBrite on hands and indexes
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Secondary rubber strap
- 100m water resistance
- Thickness: 13.4 mm
- Diameter: 42.5 mm
- Length: 46 mm
- 24 jewels
- Day/Date display
- Stop second-hand function
Other notable specifications include:
- LIMITED EDITION on the case back
- Screw case back
- See-through case back
- Serial number engraved on the case back
- Unidirectional rotating bezel
Introducing The Seiko 5 Supercars Special Edition Watches
Releasing alongside the marquee Seiko 5 in victory gold are a set of three more special edition Supercars watches to commemorate a hugely successful partnership. These fantastic designs come in red, blue or yellow and are each designed with a carbon fibre pattern dials. This black pattern is the perfect complement to these bright colours, and remsembles the tyre markings of a typical racing car. Much like the main limited edition model, these watches feature a stainless steel case with the supercars logo on their crown and back. These look nearly as good as the victory gold watch, so good luck picking your favourite!
Oh, and they come in their own special boxes.
Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ03K Supercars Special Edition Podium Model
$625.00
Step out in confidence in this striking Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ03K Supercars Special Edition Podium Model. The black rubber strap takes inspiration from the slick racing tyre and the back of the case and crown are adorned with the supercars… read more
Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ05K Supercars Special Edition Podium Model
$625.00
In a world-class partnership the renowned watchmaker Seiko has teamed with the Repco Supercards Championship to release a set of limited edition watches reminiscent of the track. The Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ05K Supercars Special Edition Podium Model is a true… read more
Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ07K Supercars Special Edition Podium Model
$625.00
Step out in this limited edition Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ07K Supercars Special Edition Podium Model. Powered by automatic movement with 41 hours of power reserve, this watch has both style and functionality. The dial features a black bezel that is… read more
Seiko 5 Supercars Limited Edition Watch 2021
Last year, we saw another of Seiko's great limited edition watches. This red and black Seiko 5 watch was made to commemorate the 2021 Supercars season, and was a precursor to this year's great design. If you love the multicolour bezel look, this watch does it very well, with some thick red lines accentuating the black steel case and bracelet. Much like this year's model, this watch is built with a high-quality automatic movement and impressive 100m water resistance, making it perfect for sports or outdoor activity.
Final Thoughts
This Seiko 5 built to commemorate the 2022 Repco Supercars Championship is a winner. It's certainly unique and interesting enough to warrant its special status, with “Victory” gold highlights that really impress. The choice of a stainless steel or rubber strap is a really neat touch, and it can’t be understated how much versatility this adds to this timepiece.
Limited edition timepieces like this are what makes watch collecting so fun. It feels special to wear a watch that few others will ever have, and it’s especially great if it looks as good as this one. We’d definitely recommend this watch to any Supercars superfan, or any lover of quality watches.
