Seiko 5 Sports Street Fighter Series Guile "Indestructible Fortress" - Ltd Ed 9999pcs - Ref. SBSA081

The upbeat theme song of Street Fighter always stood out to me from the chaotic mix of soundtracks from the array of games available in the nearby arcade. Lined up in neat rows akin to the orderly formations of fighters in training, the Street Fighter arcade game machines were all the hype since its release in 1987 and is currently the leading fighting game in the esports field. And now, enter the new Seiko 5 Sports Street Fighter Series Guile - Indestructible Fortress Limited Edition Ref.SBSA081, inspired by Guile, a cool and collected but hot-blooded fighter in the latest edition of the world-famous Player VS Player fighting game, Street Fighter V. This watch is characterized by its military design that captures the aura of the hard-boiled fighter who strives for the peace of his country as a major in the United States Air Force.

Just like how Guile’s mental and physical toughness empowers him, the Indestructible Fortress is powered by the Caliber 4R36 built with 24 jewels and operates at 21,600 bph. This automatic movement with manual winding capacity also has a power reserve of 41 hours. Furthermore, the timepiece measures 42.5mm and has a thickness of 13.4mm, an adequate yet comfortable canvas to capture the fighting spirit of this beloved game hero.

Made out of stainless steel, its watch case flaunts an athletic matte black with hard coating complemented by a matching black push-pull crown at 4 o’clock. Flipping the timepiece over, admire the exhibition screw-down case back that allows for a water resistance of 100m. Marvel at the controller command for Guile’s special move “Sonic Boom”, the title logo of Street Fighter V, a unique serial number and limited edition label in gold on this case back.

The different shades of green on the dial and unidirectional rotating bezel of this timepiece draw inspiration from Guile’s esteemed occupation in the video game, exuding a professional military look. The countdown scale on the army green bezel mirrors that of the air force with a striking red 00 marking at 12 o’clock. Spot the gleaming “dog tag” of his best friend Charlie Nash that he keeps close to his heart to keep his spirits high and to stay sharp in every fight.

The military camouflage patterns, emulating Guile’s air force uniform, on the dial also shows off a clear day/date display with a golden patch at 6 o’clock. The applied hour markers on this dial as well as its dark green handset, accentuated with metal trimmings, are filled with Lumibrite which glows green in the dark. Moreover, this watch is built with a stop second hand function that allows for accurate time adjustments.

Complementing its countdown bezel colour, the Indestructible Fortress comes with a sporty army green calfskin leather strap with white stitching. “Seiko Calf” is engraved on the underside of this strap made from this comfortable leather material that is gentle on the skin, much like Guile’s soft-spot for family, even that of his rivals.

"Motivation is sometimes a greater asset than power! Enter into the ring of life every day and crush the challenges that attack you with this exquisite watch. A limited production of 9,999 timepieces, the Indestructible Fortress celebrates the military warrior in a single watch that encapsulates the tenacity and loyalty of this video game character.