# Vintage-Inspired Watch Ranges The Seiko 5 Sports ‘Customise’ Limited Edition Collection is Sleek By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-5-sports-customise-limited-edition-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/seiko-5-sports-customise-limited-edition-timepiece-release-info) & [seikoboutique](https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/product-category/seiko-5-sports/customize-campaign/) The [Seiko 5 Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbsa317) ‘Customise’ Limited Edition collection is a range of vintage-inspired timepieces perfect for everyday wear to offer discerning consumers the perfect addition to their wardrobe. The collection includes timepieces customized by fans as part of a contest who used the [original model from 1968](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-1968-heritage-divers-gmt-spb519) as inspiration. The result in four distinct timepieces with a 42.5mm case and the Seiko [4R36](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-sports-bamford) automatic and manual winding calibre. Set to arrive in March, the timepieces are limited to 1,968 pieces as an homage to the aforementioned original watch model. The Seiko 5 Sports ‘Customise’ Limited Edition collection includes four styles to choose from, which are priced starting at £270 each. The watches are all available now for preorder via the brand's website as well as through select boutiques. Image Credit: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/seiko-5-sports-customise-limited-edition-timepiece-release-info), [seikoboutique](https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/product-category/seiko-5-sports/customize-campaign/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Watch Ranges:** As consumers continue to crave nostalgia, there is a growing market for vintage-inspired watch designs. - **Customized Product Contests:** Customization contests offer consumers the opportunity to engage with a brand and create unique products, while also providing valuable insights for the company. - **Limited Edition Collections:** Limited edition collections create a sense of exclusivity and urgency for consumers to purchase, driving sales for the brand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can leverage the trend of vintage-inspired designs to create new products that appeal to consumers' nostalgia. - **Brand Marketing:** Customization contests can be utilized by companies in various industries as a tool for engagement and to gain insights into their target audience. - **Luxury Goods:** Limited edition collections can be incorporated by luxury goods companies to create high-end products that cater to consumers looking for exclusive and unique items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbsa317.md) - [Skeleton Dial Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-sports-bamford.md) - [70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-speedtimers.md) - [Aquatic Europe-Only Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-limited-edition-1965-recreation.md) - [Brand Anniversary Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-100th-anniversary.md) - [Racing Partnership Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-speedtimer-x-datsun-240z-collection.md) - [Glowing Nighttime-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-black-series.md) - [Elevated Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospex-and-presage.md) - [Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedometer.md)