07-08-2025
Seiko's New ‘Initial D' Watch Puts the AE86 on Your Wrist
Summary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary ofInitial D,Seikohas teamed up with Kodansha and series creator Shuichi Shigeno to release a limited-edition chronograph inspired by protagonist Takumi Fujiwara's iconic AE86.
Measuring just under 40mm in case diameter, the timepieces arrive in a stainless steel build. The watch's dial features a striking panda-style two-tone design that mirrors the white-and-black paint job of the Sprinter Trueno, with the 'Fujiwara Tofu Shop' logo placed at the 4 o'clock position. Subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock mimic the AE86's dashboard gauges, while the 6 o'clock subdial bears a stylized 'D' emblem, referencing both 'drift' and 'dream.'Functionality meets fandom with premium features including a quartz movement accurate to ±15 seconds per month, curved Hardlex crystal and water resistance up to 10 bar. Lumibrite-coated hands and indices ensure visibility in low light, echoing the glow of a nighttime street race.
Each piece is individually numbered out of 1,995 units — a nod to the manga's original release year. The watch arrives in a collector's box styled after the AE86's monochrome livery, complete withInitial Dbranding and an exclusive illustration card. Priced at ¥65,780 JPY (approx. $446 USD), the first batch has already sold out, with a second wave of pre-order currently open via authorized retailers.
