Your favorite Naruto characters are coming your way with Seiko’s new collaboration, Dattebayo! The fan favourite Seiko 5 Sports collection embraces another exciting Japanese pop culture collaboration following its Street Fighter V collaboration. Seiko debuts this special collection of seven unique creations, each representing a main character from the widely popular Japanese anime Naruto, and its spin-off sequel Boruto.
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Seiko 5 Sports Naruto & Boruto Series "Boruto Uzumaki" - Ltd Ed 6500pcs - Ref. SBSA087
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Based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the talented manga artist Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto has grown to be one of the best-selling manga series of all time with 250 million copies sold globally. The anime series Naruto first broadcasted in Japan in 2002, following the tale of a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki and his adventures to be acknowledged by his peers and one day become the leader of his village, the Hokage. Subsequently, Boruto series focuses on Naruto’s son, Boruto Uzumaki.
The Seiko 5 Sports series has been faithfully producing a wide range of reliable and value-driven watches for over half a century since the 1960s. In 2019, Seiko has revitalized the Seiko 5 Sports collection with a plethora of fresh designs to capture youthful audiences. Likewise, the new Naruto & Boruto Seiko 5 Sports collection will please Naruto fans throughout the world with each individual timepiece paying tribute to the series’ key characters, embedding their own unique traits and personality in the design.
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4R36 automatic caliber
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The Seiko 5 Sports Naruto & Boruto Series "Boruto Uzumaki” Ref. SBSA087 is inspired by Naruto Uzumaki’s son, appearing in the anime series sequel “Boruto: Naruto Next Generations”. In contrast to his father’s bright orange clothing, Boruto has his own unique style consisting of his black jacket with vivid pink accents. This is reflected in the single pink stripe down the centre of the 22mm supplied black nylon strap, as well as the pink painted tip on the tip of the second hand.
At its core, the Seiko 5 Sports Naruto & Boruto Series "Boruto Uzumaki'' Ref. SBSA087 retains the classic case construction of the famous Seiko SKX007 with a 42.5mm case diameter and a thickness of 13.4mm. The watch wears compact and smaller than its diameter suggests due to the stubby lugs measuring a mere 46mm from lug to lug, allowing for a comfortable fit for a wide range of wrist sizes.
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Seiko's satin brush and high polished finishing on the case
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Similar to his father Naruto, another defining characteristic of Boruto is his forehead protector, an essential part of many ninjas in the series, signifying the honor for one’s village. The six rings on the stainless steel bezel insert is designed after the 6 rivets on the metal plate of the forehead protector. At the 12 o’clock position of the bezel insert lies the proud symbol of Konohagakure (The Hidden Leaf Village) where Boruto resides.
As Naruto Uzumaki’s son, Boruto inherited Naruto’s signature Jutsu (ninja technique) the “Rasengan”. This technique is incorporated into the dial of the Seiko 5 Sports Naruto & Boruto Series "Boruto Uzumaki” Ref. SBSA087 with a stunning texture with a spiral pattern radiating from the centre, complimenting the slight fumé effect which fades the dial to a deep black towards the edges. At the 12 o’clock position, the index is inspired by a symbol of a bolt as seen in the series’ animation logo.
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Seiko's proprietary LumiBrite
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The Seiko 5 Sports Naruto & Boruto Series "Boruto Uzumaki” Ref. SBSA087 runs on the ever reliable Seiko’s in-house caliber 4R36 automatic movement which features hacking and hand-winding capabilities. The 24 jewel movement has a beat rate of 21,600 beats per hour with a power reserve of about 40 hours. Limited to 6500 pieces for each model, each watch has its own unique serial number engraved on the screw-down case back. Another key reference to Boruto Uzumaki can be seen on the caseback with the printing of The Uzumaki Clan’s Kamon (Japanese Emblem).
Seiko went the extra mile to encapsulate each timepiece in a special packaging inspired by the Heaven and Earth Scrolls from the Chunin Exams, an wide scale examination intended to test a junior ninja’s ability in order to be considered for a promotion to a higher rank. This packaging will touch the hearts of many Naruto fans with a reference to one of the most exciting arcs of the anime.
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Display caseback
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When Japan’s leading watch manufacturer meets one of Japan’s best selling manga series, you get an impressive collaboration that will amaze both watch lovers and Naruto fans, bringing fascinating and unique designs with clever references to your favorite Naruto characters. Every model in the Seiko 5 Sports Naruto & Boruto limited edition series tells a story that will definitely inspire you to embrace your inner ninja way.
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