Seiko SRPE83K1 Red Special Limited Edition

Our watch of the week is the Seiko SRPE83K1 Limited Edition. A special watch that is not only an automatic watch, but also a limited edition. The Seiko model, limited to 9,000 watches, was created in collaboration with rock giant Brian May. The design is based on his legendary guitar and is therefore also called Red Special. Learn more in this article about this men's watch and the musician himself.

Rock giant Brian May

Brian May is a British guitarist, composer, singer, astrophysicist, non-fiction author, and animal rights advocate. He is known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. May was a founding member of Queen together with the lead singer and the drummer. After the lineup was completed by the bassist, Queen established themselves as one of the leading British rock bands. From the mid-1970s to the early 1990s, Queen was almost constantly present in the British music charts. With Queen, May gained worldwide recognition as a virtuoso musician. From 1991, May pursued a solo career until he revived Queen together with guest singers. Brian May is responsible for the band’s unmistakable guitar sound. This is due partly to the special construction of his self-built Red Special guitar and partly to his individual playing technique, which gives his guitar a singing tone.

Our Seiko SRPE83K1

The Seiko watch of the week features a black textile strap and a silver stainless steel case. The case back is a screw-down exhibition case back, giving a clear view of the automatic movement. This movement also allows manual winding. It has a 4R36 caliber, a power reserve of 41 hours, and 24 jewels. The limited serial number has been engraved on the watch. The dial has a distinctive design, with its curved look inspired by the guitar’s design. That is why the dial is red and also bears the name Red Special. The Seiko watch features white dot indices and white hands. In addition to the time, it also displays the date, day of the week, and stop seconds.