Seiko 5 Sports 'Gene Kranz' Recreation Limited Edition watch

Gene Kranz served as NASA’s Chief Flight Director on legendary missions such as the Apollo 11 Moon landing and helped rescue the crew on the nail-biting Apollo 13 (and is played by Ed Harris in the 1995 movie). Kranz was also known for wearing the Seiko 6119-8460 during those missions, hence the watche's name. The dial revives the design of the original, with the vintage “5” mark at the 12 o‘clock position. Additionally, the calendar display replicates that of the vintage model with a reverse color scheme. The day is in white and the date is in black. The iconic bi-directional rotating bezel, a hallmark of the original model’s design, has also been faithfully recreated. A box-shaped dual Hardlex crystal and modern engineering updates provide 10 bar water resistance, ensuring enhanced durability for everyday use. The case back is engraved with the words “LIMITED EDITION” and a unique serial number, marking this watch as a special model. It is presented in a specially designed box that recreates the same color scheme as the original packaging from that era. Movement Caliber Number 4R36 Movement Type Automatic with manual winding Power reserve Approx. 41 hours Case Size Thickness:12.3mm Diameter:38.2mm Lug-to-lug:44.7mm Crystal Dual-curved Hardlex LumiBrite LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel Clasp Three-fold clasp with push button release Distance between lugs 20mm Water Resistance 10 bar Magnetic Resistance 4,800 A/m