Seiko 5 Heritage Design Gene Kranz SRPL91 | SBSA311 (JDM Edition Kanji)

Product Description

The Seiko 5 Heritage Design “Gene Kranz” SRPL91 (or JDM edition as SBSA311) is a faithful modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1969 Seiko 6119-8460 — a vintage Sports Diver that captured the spirit of the space age. Inspired by NASA’s legendary Flight Director Gene Kranz, this tribute piece features a clean white dial, echoing the white flight jacket he famously wore during the Apollo missions.

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Specification:

• Movement Type: Mechanical automatic (with manual winding)
• Caliber Number: 4R36
• Collection / Series: Seiko 5 Sports 1960s Heritage Design Limited Edition 9,999 pcs. 
• Accuracy: +45 to -35 seconds per day
• Style: Field, Street
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Case Color: Silver
• Band Material: Stainless Steel (Vintage-style multi-link bracelet with folding clasp)
• Band Color: Silver
• Dial Type: Analog
• Dial Color: White (inspired by Gene Kranz's iconic white flight jacket)
• Glass Type: Hardlex Crystal
• Water Resistance: 100 meters / 10 bar
• Size: 38.5 mm x 44.2 mm x 12.1 mm
• Weight: Approx. 135 g
• Other Features: Limited edition homage to NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz, day display in in Japanese Kanji and English, screw case back, Luminous hands and markers, 24 jewels
• References: SRPL91, SRPL91K1, SRPL91K, SBSA311 (we sell as Japan Domestic Market edition - Made In Japan)

Staying true to its 1960s roots, the compact 38.5mm stainless steel case adopts the original cushion silhouette, paired with a bi-directional bezel and a vintage-style bracelet. The Japan Domestic Market variant SBSA311 includes a Kanji/English day display making it even more collectible.

Powered by the dependable 4R36 automatic movement, this model offers both hacking and manual winding capabilities, along with 100 meters of water resistance and luminous hands and markers. Whether you're drawn by the space heritage or the vintage Seiko design language, this limited edition is a standout among modern field-style watches.

Chief Flight Director Gene Kranz at Mission Control during the Apollo 13 mission.