Description

The Seiko 5 Sports HDB008K1 is an authentic, adventure-ready automatic timepiece belonging to the rugged Seiko 5 Sports Field collection. Specifically engineered to capture a classic military field aesthetic, this model sets itself apart with an outdoor-centric design language featuring a rich khaki green dial. The beautifully textured earth-tone dial is framed by a bidirectional rotating stainless steel compass bezel, featuring deep diamond-pattern knurling for a precise, slip-resistant grip when navigating or tracking directions in the wild. To complete its true military identity, the watch is equipped with a premium, heavy-duty khaki green nylon strap subtly reinforced with genuine leather elements. Outfitted with high-contrast military index numerals and a bright red sweep-seconds hand, this timepiece offers an uncompromising tool-watch look perfectly suited for wilderness exploration and casual, utilitarian street fashion. Beneath its tactical, earth-toned exterior, the HDB008K1 is powered by the legendary in-house Japanese automatic movement (Caliber 4R36). Housing 24 jewels and operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, this mechanical caliber relies completely on the natural kinetics of your body to charge a reliable 41-hour power reserve. Built for modern field utility, it features a second-hand hacking mechanism—allowing you to halt the second hand for precise atomic time synchronization—alongside manual hand-winding capability via the primary crown. The watch is built to endure demanding environments. The dial face is shielded by a curved Hardlex crystal that effectively minimizes harsh outdoor glare while offering superior impact protection. For complete legibility under thick forest canopies or pitch-black night skies, every single Arabic numeral hour marker, hand, and the North indicator on the bezel is heavily coated with Seiko's high-visibility LumiBrite paint. Sealed to a robust 100-meter (10 bar) water resistance rating, the internal engine remains safe from heavy rain, swimming, and snorkeling, while a mineral glass see-through exhibition case back reveals the mechanical balance wheel sweeping within.

Presentation

• Warranty: Yes per manufacturer
• Packaging: Original retail gift box

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