Watch Catalog

Seiko 5 Sports SBSA221

42.5 mm, 4R36 automatic. Discontinued.

  • 4R36
  • 42.5 × 46.0 mm
  • 100 m
  • Hardlex
42.5 mm46.0 mm13.4 mmside
Case drawn to scale from Seiko's published dimensions: top view with lugs, and side view.

Specifications

Movement
Seiko 4R36, automatic with hand winding
Accuracy
+45 to -35 sec/day
Case diameter
42.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
46.0 mm
Thickness
13.4 mm
Case
Stainless steel, see-through case back
Crystal
Hardlex
Water resistance
100 m
Magnetic resistance
Magnetic resistant
Weight
146 g
Clasp
One-push three-fold clasp
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Features
Double-lock clasp, SPECIAL EDITION on the case back, See-through & Screw case back, Unidirectional rotating bezel
Series
Seiko 5 Sports, SKX series
Style
SKX Sports Style (2019 lineup)

Same case, other dials

Identical case, movement and dimensions; only the dial, bezel or finish differs.

All 107 in this case

Other watches on the 4R36

Every 4R36 watch

Questions

What movement is in the Seiko SBSA221?

The SBSA221 runs on the Seiko 4R36, an automatic movement that can also be wound by hand. See the 4R36 page for its specs and every watch built on it.

Does the Seiko SBSA221 have a sapphire crystal?

No. The SBSA221 has a Hardlex crystal. Hardlex is Seiko's hardened mineral glass: tougher than plain mineral glass, softer than sapphire.

How water resistant is the Seiko SBSA221?

100 m (10 bar). That covers swimming and snorkelling; it is not a certified diver's watch unless Seiko says so.