Since its founding in 1881 in Tokyo, Seiko has set a benchmark reputation by introducing models with a combination of traditional architecture and technological innovation. Established by Kintaro Hattori as a watch repair and retail business, the company moved into manufacturing, and hence the Seikosha factory came into being in 1892. As time passed, Seiko introduced various iconic products, including Japan’s first wristwatch, the Laurel, and the world’s first quartz watch, the Quartz Astron. The brand evolved gradually by introducing a ceramic-cased diver’s watch and an Astron GPS Solar. With contemporary design and advanced movements, the perennial Seiko 5 Sports series has upgraded its collection with new launches.

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The Seiko 5 Sports collection debuted in 1963 as the Sportsmatic 5, crafted to provide a new generation of active collectors with an accessible, highly robust automatic watch. The signature "5" represented five established core attributes that defined the line – an automatic movement, a day-date display, substantial water resistance, a recessed crown at 4 o'clock, and excellent shock resistance. The line was upgraded in 1968 for sports and outdoor recreation with enhanced water resistance and Hardlex crystals, and in 2019, the line was revived with a modernised, stylised "5" logo. Today, the Seiko 5 Sports remains one of the watch industry's most accessible mechanical tool watches.

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The four new timepieces in the Seiko 5 Sports Field series feature stainless steel cases with classic field watch designs. A bidirectional rotating compass bezel is present on every model to enhance outdoor functionality, complemented by a curved Hardlex crystal to protect the durable and reliable architecture. The watches come with a see-through screwed caseback and are water resistant to approximately 10 bar.

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The dial execution varies across the quartet. The HDB008 features a landscape-inspired khaki green earthy finish, whilst the HDB009 showcases a warm brown dial. The HDB006 and HDB007 offer sporty and versatile looks, featuring glossy black and glossy silver-white toned dials respectively. Despite differences in dial appearance, the collection achieves uniformity through its exceptional low-light readability; in a major upgrade for the series, all Arabic numerals, hands, and indexes are generously treated with a LumiBrite coating. A day and date display window sits neatly at the 3 o’clock position.

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The collection is powered by the in-house Calibre 4R36 automatic movement with manual winding capability, offering a power reserve of approximately 41 hours.

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The HDB008 and HDB009 are secured to the wrist by rugged nylon straps with an inner leather lining. In contrast, the HDB006 and HDB007 models are paired with three-link stainless steel bracelets secured by a three-fold clasp lock with a push-button release.

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As part of the permanent collection, these timepieces will be available worldwide from June 2026, priced at INR 45,000 (approx.) for the strap versions and INR 46,000 (approx.) for the steel bracelet models.

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Images: Courtesy Seiko

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