Seiko arrived in watchmaking with the mindset to create a special segment targeted towards the Japanese watchmaking industry. This mindset has led to various creations and has broadened the world of watchmaking with Asian ingenuity. To further expand its watchmaking expertise, Seiko launched the Seiko Sportsmatic 5 in 1963, making it the first self-winding watch in Japan. Inspired by the Sportsmatic 5, the Seiko 5 Sports collection was launched in 1968. Since the launch of the collection, Seiko has kept the design uniform with very few changes to its DNA. Seiko's Seiko 5 Sports watches are known for over fifty years of reliability, durability, performance, and value. 5 represents the original five key features of every Seiko 5 still present today. Automatic movement, day-date display, water resistance, recessed crown, and durable case and bracelet make it an iconic timepiece for everyday wear.