# Seiko 5 Sports Black: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Seiko 5 Sports Black with supported home markets.

Exact item: Seiko 5 Sports SBSA005 or SRPD55K1; black dial and bezel; stainless-steel bracelet; 4R36 automatic movement; 42.5mm case; standard single-watch package; origin and regional warranty disclosed

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T18:10:00+08:00. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Result: 50% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: KRW
- Japan expected checkout: ₩275,951 (JP¥31,200 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥34,320; In stock)
- South Korea expected checkout: ₩550,000 (₩550,000 listed price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/)
- [South Korea price source](https://www.seikoboutique.co.kr/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1000000663)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥1,321
- Japan source price: JP¥31,200; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$6,236
- Japan source price: JP¥31,200; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 44% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $196 (JP¥31,200 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥34,320; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $350 ($350 listed price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T18:10:00+08:00
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/)
- [United States price source](https://www.exquisitetimepieces.com/products/seiko-5-sports-srpd55)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$1,533
- Japan source price: JP¥31,200; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$277
- Japan source price: JP¥31,200; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$250
- Japan source price: JP¥31,200; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Seiko market audit](https://www.seikowatches.com/au-en/products/5sports/srpd55): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. This focused audit did not find a current direct Australia price and stock receipt for the exact regional counterpart

### CN

- [Seiko market audit](https://www.seikowatches.com/cn-zh/products/5sports/srpd55): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. This focused audit did not find a current direct mainland China price and stock receipt for the exact regional counterpart

### HK

- [Seiko Hong Kong](https://www.seikowatches.com/hk-zh/products/5sports/srpd55): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The official page proves the exact regional counterpart and price but does not expose current stock or checkout state

### JP

- [BicCamera](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/11049398/): JP¥34,320; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact domestic SBSA005 black model and JAN 4954628452795; store inventory can include an unused display unit

### KR

- [Seiko Boutique Korea](https://www.seikoboutique.co.kr/goods/goods_view.php?goodsNo=1000000663): ₩550,000; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Regional SRPD55K1 is listed as China origin with official Samjung Watch service and a three-year Korean warranty

### SG

- [Seiko market audit](https://www.seikowatches.com/sg-en/products/5sports/srpd55): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. This focused audit did not find a current direct Singapore price and stock receipt for the exact regional counterpart

### TW

- [Seiko Taiwan](https://www.seikowatches.com/tw-zh/products/5sports/srpd55): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The official page proves the exact regional counterpart and price but does not expose current stock or checkout state

### US

- [Seiko USA](https://seikousa.com/collections/all/products/srpd55): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact SRPD55 regional counterpart shows a list price but is waitlist only
- [Exquisite Timepieces](https://www.exquisitetimepieces.com/products/seiko-5-sports-srpd55): $350; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T18:10:00+08:00. Authorized Seiko dealer identifies the exact US SRPD55, shows a three-year Seiko warranty, and limits shipping to the United States. Tax and final shipping depend on checkout. Japan SBSA005 uses a regional model code, package, and warranty terms.

## Important notes

Japan uses SBSA005 and Korea uses SRPD55K1. The core watch matches; production origin day wheel packaging and local warranty can differ.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.