Seiko 5 Sports SRPL93K1 Gene Kranz Heritage Limited Edition
Want the black 1960s Seiko 5 recreation nicknamed after NASA flight director Gene Kranz? The SRPL93K1 is limited to 9,999 pieces. Black dial, vintage Seiko 5 emblem, bi-directional bezel, day/date, Caliber 4R36, 38.2 mm cushion case, Hardlex, 100 m, steel bracelet. Serial on the screw case back.
Seiko lists 38.2 mm diameter, 12.3 mm thickness, 44.7 mm lug-to-lug, 20 mm lugs. Dual-curved Hardlex. About 41 hours of reserve, hacking, manual wind. It is a heritage sports watch, not a 200 m Prospex. The multi-link bracelet is part of the 1960s look fans wanted from the original tool watch.
Why this recreation gets worn
38.2 mm is easier than a 42 mm diver. 9,999 pieces is limited without being a 1,000-piece lottery. 4R36 is serviceable. Chronospride inspects authentic stock before dispatch.
- Movement: Seiko 4R36 automatic, manual wind, hacking, 24 jewels, about 41 hours
- Case: 38.2 mm, 12.3 mm thick, 44.7 mm lug-to-lug, 20 mm lugs
- Crystal: dual-curved Hardlex
- Water resistance: 100 metres
- Limited edition: 9,999, serial on case back
- Bracelet: steel, tri-fold clasp
- Weight: about 137 g
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Gene Kranz?
Collectors nicknamed the 1960s original after NASA flight director Eugene Kranz, who wore a similar Seiko 5. This SRPL93K1 recreates that design. It is not a NASA-issued watch.
How many SRPL93K1 watches were made?
9,999 pieces, with LIMITED EDITION and serial on the case back.
What size is the SRPL93K1?
38.2 mm diameter, 12.3 mm thick, 44.7 mm lug-to-lug, 20 mm lug width.
Is it automatic?
Yes. Caliber 4R36, automatic with manual winding and hacking. Not quartz, not solar.
Can I swim with it?
100 metres is enough for swimming. It is not a 200 m screw-crown diver.
Where can I buy the SRPL93K1 in Australia?
Chronospride lists authentic stock, inspected before dispatch, with Australia-wide shipping on eligible orders.
The SRPL93K1 is a 38 mm black heritage 5 Sports LE—not a Pepsi bezel collab and not a Sumo.
Buying this watch in Australia
Chronospride lists authentic stock and inspects each watch before dispatch. Eligible orders ship free Australia-wide. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. Read the authenticity and warranty terms before you buy. If you need a different strap width or case size, use the specs above and our shop-by-size filters rather than guessing from photos alone.
Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page.
| Brand | Seiko |
|---|---|
| Case-Size | 38.2mm |
| Band-Width | 20mm |
| Lug-Width | 20mm |
| Lug to lug size | 44.7mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.3mm |