Yuto Horigome x Seiko 5 Sports GMT
Born in Tokyo on January 7, 1999, Yuto began skateboarding at six, influenced by his father. Rising through the ranks of Japanese competitions as a teenager, he moved to the U.S. after high school and quickly excelled in Street League Skateboarding, winning three 2018 stops within a year of his debut. Horigome achieved numerous milestones, including being the first Japanese skateboarder to win the X Games in 2019 and securing the World Championship in 2021, and in 2023, he became the first Japanese skateboarder to triumph at the historic Tampa Pro contest in the United States.
With a resume like this, it’s no wonder that Seiko has released their latest Seiko 5 Sport in collaboration with the skateboarding wunderkind. This automatic GMT is the perfect balance of Seiko’s trademark style with a nod to the Tokyo that Horigome-san knows and loves.
Design Details
For starters, the 42.5mm stainless steel case and bracelet are coated in black which works nicely as the backdrop for the blue and purple bezel, inspired by Tokyo sunsets. The exhibition back’s Hardlex crystal is decorated with Yuto’s signature for an added personalized touch. Underneath the crystal, one can see the 4R34 caliber at work.
The Need to Know
- Limited edition of 2,700 units
- Serialized models
- Retail price: $520
- Expected availability: December 2023
This is a limited edition model with a limited production run of just 2,700 pieces. Each unit will be serialized, and the retail price is $520. Availability is expected in December.
Seiko and Horigome have created a fitting tribute to Japan’s skateboarding pioneer with a stylish yet sporty timepiece any collector would love. The GMT complication, signature caseback, and colorful bezel give this watch a personality all its own.
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Title: Yuto Horigome x Seiko 5 Sports GMT: Tokyo Inspiration Slug: yuto-horigome-seiko-5-sports-gmt Meta description: Legendary skateboarder Yuto Horigome collaborates with Seiko on a limited edition Seiko 5 Sports model with GMT complication and design details inspired by Horigome’s hometown of Tokyo.
