This Seiko watch recreates a popular 1960s Seiko heritage design, nicknamed by fans after the original was worn by Eugene Kranz; a prominent figure in American space history, Flight Director for Apollo 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17.The original became a universal symbol in the watch-world for being the ultimate 'tool watch', and it laid foundations for the future of Seiko 5 Sports and SKX watches.Similar to its 60s inspiration, it features a bi-directional bezel, the vintage Seiko 5 emblem logo on a black dial, with a black and white date feature and a multi-link bracelet for intricacy and sparkle.Powered by an in-house built 4R36 automatic movement, this Seiko watch has a 40-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100m.Seiko 5 Sports is known for over fifty years of reliability, performance and value. "5" represents the original five key features of every Seiko 5 still present today; automatic movement, day-date display, water resistantce, recessed crown and durable case and bracelet.
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