Seiko will release the 5 Sports SBSA189 model on December 9, 2022, a special Journal Standard model that pays homage to 1982 SKX historical design.
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The SBSA189 features the famous bar index dial of the 1980s model.
The black dial is based on the original SKX, like the recently announced Seiko x On Time move SBSA193 model)
![SBSA189 face](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-face.jpg)
It has a black rotating bezel, with red from 0 to 20 for better visibility, and black-plated brushed case.
![SBSA189 crown](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-crown.jpg)
“Journal Standard” is written on the tinted see-through case back.
![SBSA189 case back](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-case-back.jpg)
The “Journal Standard” inscription is also present on the rectangle-shaped special box.
![SBSA189 box](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-box.jpg)
The leather NATO belt is adopted as an icon of Journal Standard’s exclusive models.
![SBSA189 on strap](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-on-strap.jpg)
This is a special edition available only at Journal Standard, but doesn’t seem to be a limited edition (only a special edition). The retail price is 39,600 yens.
![SBSA189 plonk](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-plonk.jpg)
![SBSA189 wrist](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-wrist.jpg)
![SBSA189 lightray](https://5seeker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SBSA189-lightray.jpg)