



Seiko 5 Sports LE SKX Series 42.5mm HDB003K
4 interest free payments of $168.75
The Seiko 5 Sports HDB003K is a limited edition men’s automatic sports watch, the third release in Seiko’s commemorative series for its 145th anniversary and limited to 9,999 pieces. It is built on the SKX-series design: a 42.5mm stainless steel case with a unidirectional rotating bezel, a curved Hardlex crystal and Lumibrite on the hands and indices for clear reading after dark.
What sets it apart is the dial, a deep purple drawn from Edo-murasaki, a shade that was popular in Edo-period clothing, finished with the 5 Sports logo in gold. It comes on a three-row stainless steel bracelet with a three-fold clasp, push-button release and secure lock.
Inside is Seiko’s calibre 4R36, a 24-jewel automatic movement that winds itself as you wear it and can also be wound by hand. It holds about 41 hours of power reserve and has a day/date display and a stop-second hand. The see-through, screw-down case back shows the movement and is engraved “LIMITED EDITION”.
With 10 bar water resistance and 4,800 A/m magnetic resistance, this is a purple-dial automatic sports watch you can wear every day. It suits weekends, travel and the office, and its 46mm lug-to-lug length keeps it compact on the wrist despite the 42.5mm case.
What we love about this watch: The HDB003K1 takes one of the most recognisable sports-watch silhouettes Seiko has ever made and gives it a colour you’d never expect, with a story to match. Purple and gold on a rugged SKX-style case shouldn’t work, but it does. At 9,999 pieces, it’s an accessible way into Seiko’s 145th anniversary collection.
Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days from Sydney via Australia Post Express for fast and reliable delivery. Customers located in Sydney may also enjoy the convenience of same‑day Click & Collect, with orders ready for pickup from our Alexandria showroom just one hour after purchase when this option is selected at checkout.
Every watch is covered by a 3‑year Seiko Australia warranty, providing complete peace of mind. StarBuy is an Authorised Seiko Distributor, and all watches are supplied in genuine Seiko original packaging. Warranties are registered online directly with Seiko, and following dispatch, Seiko will email you confirmation of your warranty registration along with a link to the online instruction manual. In line with Seiko’s current sustainability practices, printed warranty booklets and manuals are no longer supplied.
Specification
Case
- Case Diameter (mm) 42.5mm
- Case Thickness (mm) 13.9mm
- Lug-to-Lug (mm) 46mm
- Lug Width (mm) 22mm
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Case Shape Round
- Case Back Type See Through Case Back
- Glass Type Hardlex
- Water Resistance (m) 100
- Bezel Material Stainless Steel
- Bezel Type Unidirectional Rotating Bezel
Bracelet / Strap
- Material Stainless Steel
- Type Bracelet
- Interchangeable? Yes
- Clasp Three-fold Clasp
- Clasp Type Push Button Release
Dial
- Colour Purple
- Calendar Day, Date
- Finish Sunray
- Indices Type Batons and Triangle
Delivery
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Pickup Location:
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Specifications
- Case Diameter (mm) 42.5mm
- Case Thickness (mm) 13.9mm
- Lug-to-Lug (mm) 46mm
- Lug Width (mm) 22mm
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Case Shape Round
- Case Back Type See Through Case Back
- Glass Type Hardlex
- Water Resistance (m) 100
- Bezel Material Stainless Steel
- Bezel Type Unidirectional Rotating Bezel
- Material Stainless Steel
- Type Bracelet
- Interchangeable? Yes
- Clasp Three-fold Clasp
- Clasp Type Push Button Release
- Colour Purple
- Calendar Day, Date
- Finish Sunray
- Indices Type Batons and Triangle
- Type Automatic
- In House? Seiko In House Movement
- Calibre 4R36
- Beat Rate (vph) 21600 vph
- Jewels 24
- Movement Hacking? Yes
- Hand Winding? Yes
- Self Winding? Yes
- Power Reserve (days) 1.71 days
- Accuracy +45 to -35 Seconds per Day
- Reference HDB003K
- GTIN 4954628259349
- Display Analog
- Gender Male
- Age Group Adults
- Weight (g) 190g (Approximate)
- Shipping Period 1-3 Business Days - Sydney
- Brand Seiko
- Authorised Dealer Yes
- Warranty Period Seiko 3 Year
- Warranty Registration Online by Starbuy
- Warranty Provider Seiko Watches Australia
- Packaging Seiko Special Packaging
- Manual Seiko Online
- Service Centre Seiko - Sydney
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I swim with the Seiko 5 Sports HDB003K?
The HDB003K is water resistant to 10 bar, and its screw-down case back adds security. That makes it suitable for swimming and water sports. It is a sports watch rather than a certified dive watch, so it isn’t intended for scuba diving.
How is this different from the Presage Cocktail Time 145th anniversary edition?
Both share the Edo-murasaki purple theme, but they are very different watches. The HDB003 is an SKX-style sports watch with a rotating bezel, Lumibrite and a steel bracelet, and is limited to 9,999 pieces. The Presage is a dressier GMT, limited to 6,000. Choose the 5 Sports for everyday versatility, or the Presage for evenings and travel.
Does a 42.5mm case wear large?
Less than the number suggests. The lug-to-lug length is a compact 46mm, so the watch sits within the wrist on most men. The three-row bracelet on 22mm lugs drapes comfortably, and the case is 13.9mm thick, giving it a sporty presence without feeling oversized.
