Seiko's new limited edition 5 Sports takes inspiration from Taiwan's Alishan mountains

Seiko has announced the 5 Sports HDB019K1 “Alishan,” a limited-edition automatic watch inspired by the mountain range in central Taiwan. The watch features a forest-green dial, warm gold accents, and an earthy two-tone bezel, and it's another

The black-and-sand-brown bezel framing the dial echoes the wooden landscape and is another nod to the natural beauty unique to Taiwan. The familiar SKX-inspired case and dial layout keep things firmly within 5 Sports territory, complete with oversized luminous markers, broad hands, and a day-date window at 3 o’clock.

On the inside, the HDB019K1 is powered by Seiko’s automatic 4R36 movement, which shares much of its architecture with the 4R34 caliber found in the recently released 5 Sports SKX GMT HDB016 U.S. Edition, but swaps the GMT functionality for a day-and-date complication.

The dial and movement are housed in a 42.5mm stainless steel case, paired with a matching steel bracelet and an exhibition screw-in caseback. Like standard 5 Sports models, it boasts 100 meters of water resistance.

Seiko is also throwing in a bunch of exclusive accessories with the watch, including an outdoor travel bag, an illustrated carabiner, and a special presentation box featuring original artwork by Taiwanese illustrator Croter.

Pricing & Availability

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX "Alishan" HDB019K1 is priced at NT$ 13,000 (~$395) and will be available exclusively in Taiwan. The watch is available for pre-order through Seiko's boutiques and online store starting today, with deliveries expected to begin in early December.

The HDB019 joins Seiko's growing lineup of regional exclusives, with the Japanese watchmaker giving different markets their own limited-edition watches with designs rooted in local landscapes and cultural references. Back in August, Europe got the Prospex HBC010, inspired by Austria’s Lake Hallstatt, followed by the tiger-themed Prospex HBB005K1 India Limited Edition. The US recently joined the party with the burgundy-and-brown 5 Sports SKX GMT HDB016.