Do you remember the East African Safari Datsun 240Zs? Well without getting yourself a classic Datsun to put in the garage, it would be far easier to put one of these beauties on your wrist. Free Car Mag can’t wait to see one close up. We love the engraving on the caseback. For the moment though just enjoy these great pictures.
Seiko has a new collaboration with Datsun, featuring three limited edition watches, paying homage to the legacy of the Datsun 240Z car and Seiko’s Speedtimer. The 1960s were an important decade for Seiko, who advanced precision timekeeping through their involvement in international sporting competitions. In 1969, Seiko introduced the Speedtimer, the world’s first automatic chronograph equipped with both a vertical clutch and a column wheel, two features that greatly enhanced the measurement of elapsed time. That same year, the Datsun 240Z debuted and quickly gained popularity, especially in Japan and North America. Sharing a passion for performance and challenge, Seiko supported the Datsun 240Z in motorsports activities, culminating in a major win at the gruelling 1971 East-African Safari Rally.
The collection includes a Prospex Speedtimer (SRQ057), a Prospex Solar Speedtimer (SSC957) and a Prospex Speedtimer Compact 6R (SPB517). Inspired by vintage motorsports, the SPB517 includes a countdown timer for tracking key race intervals. The SRQ057 automatic chronograph features a tachymeter scale modelled after the original 1969 Speedtimer, with a vertical clutch and column wheel for precise timing. Its 8R48 calibre offers a 30-minute and 12-hour counter, and its escapement is built with durable, high-precision MEMS technology. While the SSC957 solar chronograph features a 60-minute chronograph function, 24-hour sub-dial, and runs up to six months on a full charge
Seiko Prospex watches are designed for sports lovers and adventure seekers in the water, in the sky or on land. Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.
