Fans of watches with personality and own style are in luck. Two famous Japanese brands have come together to give life to this Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo Limited Edition. A watch that unites the best of two concepts in order to create a striking limited edition watch that follows, “to the letter”, the philosophy originally offered by Honda’s famous folding scooter.
Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo Limited Edition: ultra-compact iconic design
Perhaps this is the best way to describe the new Motocompo Limited Edition. We are referring to that iconic ultra-compact design inspired by Honda’s well-known citizen vehicle. Known in internal code under the acronym HDB010, the model is integrated into the Seiko 5 Sport Field range.
Furthermore, the Japanese watchmaker has not skimped when it comes to recreating those details necessary to raise the feeling of nostalgia among all those potential customers of such a watch. This involves including colors, finishes and inscriptions with which we automatically associate this Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo with the signature model with the golden wing.
The details make the difference
Among them we can highlight, for example, The dial presents the characteristic yellow of the Motocompo, with the Honda logo printed on the black stripe that runs through the center. The “AUTOMATIC” inscription, located at 6 o’clock, using a special typography inspired by the Motocompo logo.
For its part, the crown incorporates the word “TURN”, inspired by the design of the fuel cock. As a nod to the anchor point used to attach the Motocompo to a car via a strap, the watch strap includes the inscriptions “Carrying Point” and, at the end, “Insertion Point”.
As an exclusive detail of this limited edition from Seiko, the caseback is decorated with the silhouette of the Motocompo, the inscription “Limited Edition” and the serial number. To top off this string of details, the watch is presented in a special case that reproduces the look of the corrugated cardboard originally used in the 1980s to transport the iconic Honda scooter in the trunk of the Honda City.
Main technical specifications
Leaving aside the visual aspect, the Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo Limited Edition appears to be a reliable and precise machine. To do this, the Japanese company uses a top-level technical compendium, where we can highlight:
- Caliber: 4R36 automatic mechanical
- Power reserve: 41 hours
- Case diameter: 36.4mm
- Case height: 44.4mm
- Case thickness: 12.5mm
- Case material: stainless steel
- Strap material: cloth
- Watch glass: Hardlex watch glass, convex
- Water resistance: 10 Bar
Initially offered in a limited series of 8,000 copies, The Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo Limited Edition has a recommended price of 450 euros, and it won’t be until next september when it is available for purchase on the brand’s official website.
In any case, to resolve any questions you can enter directly or visit any authorized distributor who collaborates with the firm in our country.
