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Seiko 5 Rowing Blazers, ref. SRPG53, 2021

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Seiko (maker)
Date
2021
Country of origin
Japan
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 42.5 mm
Stock no.
vws3509
Credit line
Dealer listing, Vintage Watch Specialist (vws3509)
Catalogue title (original)
Seiko 5 Rowing Blazers - Model Ref: SRPG53 - Box and Papers - 2021 (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (stock number vws3509), this is a wristwatch by Seiko, made in Japan, dated 2021. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 42.5 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

A Superb Seiko 5 Limited Edition Rowing Blazers Colour Block Watch in MInt Condition Sold with Box and Papers, 2021 Here, Seiko, the renowned Japanese watchmaker, and Rowing Blazers, the American fashion brand celebrated for its preppy, vintage-inspired designs, collaborated to unveil a unique collection of timepieces. This collaboration combines Seiko’s horological expertise with Rowing Blazers’ distinctive aesthetic, resulting in watches that effortlessly blend tradition with modern flair. What's on Offer The collection features Seiko’s reliable mechanics, renowned for their precision and durability. Each watch is adorned with vibrant, playful colors and design elements characteristic of Rowing Blazers perfectly executed on this limited edition with the colour block unidirectional rotating bezel. This example is in almost mint condition, rarely worn and it is offered for sale with its original box and papers, bracelet with extra links and Seiko fabric strap in black. At 42.5mm it is certainly a meaty watch and with its striking colourway it has a very prominent presence on the wrist - it also has a display caseback. With a 100m water resistance, this watch is great for all your adventures and will definitely look the part! Limited in number, the Seiko and Rowing Blazers collaboration watches are not just functional timekeepers but also statement pieces that capture the adventurous spirit and innovation of both brands. Whether you're a watch enthusiast or a fashion aficionado, this collection offers a timeless blend of elegance and originality. Don't pass this one by!

Historical context

Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)

Silicon components, connected watches, optical-lattice research clocks and a thriving independent scene.

Smartwatches became the world's best-selling watches, while mechanical watchmaking focuses on craft, innovation (silicon components, new escapements) and independent makers.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Mechanical Renaissance

Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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