SEIKO 5 Sports SRPM07 Features

Seiko 5 Sports Pink Panther Limited Edition of 9,999 pieces

Seiko 5 Sports meets the Pink Panther

Since debuting in the opening of the 1964 film The Pink Panther, this beloved character has captured hearts around the world. Cool yet curious, mischievous, and full of charm, the Pink Panther has brought smiles to generations. A new Seiko 5 Sports model embodies the Pink Panther’s bold and playful spirit with a design that brightens everyday life and brings a sense of excitement and fun to those who wear it.

Based on the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, this creation captures the world of the animated short comedy The Pink Phink. The story of the Pink Panther mischievously repainting the Little Man’s house in pink is reflected throughout the design, with the dial, bezel, and seconds hand accented in the character’s signature color. The dial also features the iconic footprints that lead the Little Man to discover the Pink Panther, adding a final accent that completes the playful and distinctive timepiece.

An interchangeable nylon strap featuring the Pink Panther’s footprints is also included. Its tip is printed with the phrase “WET PAINT,” as seen in the original animation. The same font is used for the numerals on the bezel, capturing the playful essence of the animated classic down to the finest details.

The case back features one of the most memorable scenes from the animation, with the Pink Panther hiding against a pink wall. Around the edge, the words “Limited Edition” and the individual serial number are engraved, highlighting the watch’s exclusivity.

An original box inspired by the Little Man’s house being painted pink by the Pink Panther is included. The charming design depicts the playful battle between the Pink Panther and the Little Man.

This limited edition watch is the very first exclusive collaboration between Seiko 5 Sports and the globally popular cartoon character, the Pink Panther. The design takes its cue from ‘The Pink Phink,’ the very first standalone Pink Panther cartoon episode. In the classic Seiko SKX-style case introduced in 1990, the watch features a bright pink dial with both a bracelet or a matching nylon strap option, complete with the words WET PAINT – a direct nod to the episode’s famous paint prank.

Pink sparkling numerals feature on the black bezel, whilst the dial features a footprint motif and the exhibition case back reveals the Panther’s eyes peering through pink paint. A pink diamond detail on the crown pays tribute to the legendary ‘Pink Panther’ gemstone from the films. The watch arrives in a playful blue and pink house-shaped box inspired by the ‘Pink Phink’ cartoon setting, featuring images of the Pink Panther himself and Inspector Clouseau.

Seiko 5 Sports is known for over fifty years of reliability, durability, performance, and value. ‘’5’’ represents the original five key features of every Seiko 5 still present today: Automatic movement, Day-date display, Water Resistance, Recessed crown and Durable case and bracelet.

*In an actual product, the case back direction might be different from the photograph.

• Calendar day and date display
• LIMITED EDITION on the case back
• Serial number engraved on the case back
• See-through and screw case back
• Unidirectional rotating bezel
• 24 jewels
• Stop second hand function

About Seiko 5

Seiko 5. Bold designs that speak volumes about those who dare to wear the Seiko 5. The inspiration lies in the edgy designs and dramatic colours, that come together with an innovative automatic movement that defines the very spirit of a Seiko 5.

From the very start, Seiko 5 was a watch whose performance would serve the demanding needs of the new 1960’s generation, who cared less for tradition and more about life. The watch had five key attributes :
1. Automatic winding
2. Day/date displayed in a single window
3. Water resistance
4. Recessed crown at the 4 o’clock position
5. Durable case and bracelet

The technology behind the legend

From the start, Seiko 5 was designed to break the mold of watch performance and to bring to the young 1960’s generation a watch that belonged to their age and that fitted into their lives. As perhaps never before, young people of the day saw no limits to their aspirations. Seiko 5 needed to be a watch that could go anywhere and everywhere. The first challenge was durability. To be durable, a watch needs to be impervious to two threats; water and shock.

Water resistance was built in as standard to every Seiko 5 watch, and metal bracelets were used so that, from buckle to buckle, the watch was resistant to water and sweat. Shock resistance was assured with two Seiko inventions. First, the mainspring was made from “Diaflex,” an unbreakable alloy, and the “Diashock,” system was created to protect the movement from shock within the case.

Legibility was the next vital attribute. Today, we take for granted that day and date are presented in a single window but, in fact, this was an idea built in to Seiko 5 to enhance the legibility of the dial. The genius create a unique system that allowed both day and date to be shown in one plane.

The final challenge was to create a distinctive look that defined the brand. Thanks to the extraordinary Seiko invention of the ‘Magic Lever,’ the winding efficiency of Seiko 5 is very high, and the wearer rarely needs to use the crown. So the designers made it smaller and hid it under the lip of the case at 4 o’clock, giving Seiko 5 its signature look.

History of Seiko 5

Seiko began producing its Seiko 5 line of automatic watches back in 1963. Since then watch enthusiasts around the world have come to recognize Seiko 5 as reliable, affordable and well respected watches. Over the last 50 years Seiko has produced thousands of different models in the line.

History of Seiko

The company was founded in 1881, when Kintarō Hattori opened a watch and jewerly shop called “K. Hattori” (服部時計店 Hattori Tokeiten) in the Ginza area of Tokyo, Japan. Eleven years later, in 1892, he began to produce clocks under the name Seikosha, meaning roughly “House of Exquisite Workmanship”.

The first watches produced under the Seiko brand appeared in 1924. In 1969, Seiko introduced the Astron, the world’s first production quartz watch, it cost the same as a medium-sized car. Seiko later went on to introduce the first quartz chronograph.