Both of the new Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Peanuts watches feature 100 meters of water resistance along with lugs that have drilled holes to permit easy strap changes, and both the SRPK25 and SRPK27 also feature crowns that are signed with Snoopy’s paw print. Snoopy’s friend Woodstock joins him on the dial of the SRPK27, and the caseback of the watch features Woodstock as a paratrooper with a parachute deployed above his head. The Hardlex crystal fitted to the SRPK27 is slightly domed rather than flat, and the white dial features Snoopy with his ears rotating like helicopter blades, along with numerals in a font that is inspired by Charles Schulz’s handwriting from the Peanuts comics. The other Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Peanuts watch is the SRPK27, which is the field watch version that features a simple round case with a smooth fixed bezel that measures 36.4mm in diameter by 12.5mm-thick, with 18mm lugs and a lug-to-lug profile of 44.4mm. ![]() A flat Hardlex crystal sits above a dial, and it is surrounded by a unidirectional rotating bezel, which is fitted with a black aluminum insert that showcases a distinct font for the numerals that has been taken from the famous Peanuts comics. The dial fitted to the SRPK25 is white and depicts Snoopy with a surfboard, while the reverse side of the semi-transparent caseback also features Snoopy, although this time he is on top of the surfboard and riding a wave. The case is crafted from stainless steel and measures 38mm in diameter by 12.1mm-thick, with 20mm lugs and an overall lug-to-lug profile of 44.2mm. The first of the two Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Peanuts models is the SRPK25, which is based upon the midsize version of the diver-style Seiko 5 Sports series, which itself is essentially a consumer-oriented version of the discontinued SKX dive watches that were produced for years and were a favorite among many collectors. As part of the brand’s ongoing celebrations for the 55th anniversary of its Seiko 5 Sports collection, the Japanese watch manufacturer has collaborated with the comic franchise Peanuts to create a duo of limited-edition models based on the current generation of its Seiko 5 Sports collection and feature a number of design elements that are inspired by the works of Charles Schulz. Movement: Weiss Watch Company Caliber 2100 mechanical movement, Swiss Caliber 39 baseįunctions: Automatic/self-winding, 28,800 beats/hour, 65 hour power reserve, hours, minutes, sweep second hand at 9 with hacking feature, incabloc shock protectionĬase: 316L stainless steel, 38mm diameter (not including crown), 46.7mm lug end to lug end, 13.As a brand, Seiko is hardly a stranger to collaborations and limited-edition models, and as the most affordable collection in Seiko’s modern lineup, the Seiko 5 series frequently serves as the platform for these various thematic timepieces. Each individually numbered timepiece is delivered in our custom-built California pine wood box, also built by hand in the USA. The Automatic Issue Field Watch is a limited production timepiece built by hand. This Automatic Issue Field Watch is supplied with a durable and waterproof olive green Cordura canvas strap. ![]() Dials are machined from one solid piece of naval brass and have been hand painted for maximum legibility. Hands are black oxide treated steel with luminescent Super-Luminova paint for legibility in the dark. Sapphire crystals are used on the front and back of the case for strength and durability and display the beauty of the Caliber 2100 Automatic movement within. The case and caseback are machined from one solid piece of stainless steel and polished individually by hand. ![]() ![]() Each timepiece is built with a self-winding mechanical movement comprised of over 150 Swiss parts along with our American made components that are hand-finished and then assembled in Los Angeles, California. Weiss Watch Company is proud to offer a self-winding automatic timepiece in a classic style designed for everyday wear.
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