Wear a Datsun 240Z on your wrist with these limited-edition Seiko watches
Each one's been designed to look like the 240Z which won the 1971 East African Rally Skip 8 photos in the image carousel and continue reading
Seiko has designed and produced three watches that allow you to wear a rally hero on your wrist. Kinda. Welcome the new, limited edition Prospex Speedtimers, which doff their little cases to both the old Speedtimer and the Datsun 240Z.
The two icons actually share a lot of history: they both debuted in 1969, and Seiko supported the 240Z's efforts in racing, which peaked with a win at the gruelling 1971 East African Rally.
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So these new Prospex Speedtimers deploy design elements from the 240Z which won that race, like the red and black paint and the various Datsun logos, both on the front and back.
The entry-level watch is the Prospex Speedtimer (SRQ057). That's limited to just 500 units, gets a black leather strap and classic Datsun italics, and even dials that copy the original 1969 Speedtimer. You might like
Next up is the Prospex Solar Speedtimer (SSC957), of which an estimated 4,000 examples will be made. This one gets a slightly fancier grey and black metal strap, a one-hour chronograph function and a 24-hour sundial, with Seiko claiming the Solar can run for up to six months per charge.
Last but not least is the Prospex Speedtimer Compact 6R (SPB517), of which 2,500 will be manufactured, each wearing a black strap, red and white inner circles, and a blue rectangle around the Datsun lettering.
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The 6R also includes a countdown timer, which will allow you to track key race intervals such as tyre changing or refuel stops. Or to remind you when it's time for tea and biscuits, obvs.
Interested? The trio will be available from September, with prices ranging between £880 and £2,950.
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