Seiko is celebrating a key era in its motorsport heritage with a new collection of its Seiko Prospex Speedtimer models, including three limited-edition watches inspired by the iconic Datsun 240Z rally car. The releases pay tribute to the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period when both Seiko and Datsun pushed boundaries in timing precision and motorsport engineering
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer name traces back to 1969, when Seiko introduced the world’s first automatic chronograph featuring both a vertical clutch and a column wheel. In the same year, the Datsun 240Z debuted and quickly became a motorsport favourite, famously winning the gruelling 6,200 km East-African Safari Rally in 1971 with the Seiko logo proudly displayed on its No. 11 race car.
Fast-forward to today, Seiko brings the spirit of that era back with three collaboration models and three additional Prospex Speedtimer models joining the main Prospex line-up.
Limited Edition: Datsun 240Z collaboration models
Seiko has introduced three special-edition watches that carry the design spirit of the Datsun 240Z, featuring red-and-black tones and different interpretations of the original Datsun logos.
SPB517 — Mechanical (Caliber 6R55)
- Features the vintage Datsun logo: red circle, blue rectangle, white lettering
- 6R55 automatic movement with 72-hour power reserve
- Countdown timer function inspired by motorsport pit work
- Leather strap from LWG-certified tanneries, with perforations for a sportier look
- Limited to 2,500 units
- 39.5 mm diameter, 12.0 mm thickness, 20 bar water resistance
- Price in Malaysia: RM 6,000
SRQ057 — Mechanical Chronograph (Caliber 8R48)
- Features the Datsun script logo in cursive
- Tachymeter bezel with markings for 50–60 km/h, referencing the 1969 Speedtimer
- Column wheel and vertical clutch for precise chronograph operation
- 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
- Dual-curved sapphire crystal
- Leather strap from LWG-certified tanneries
- 42.0 mm diameter, 14.6 mm thickness, 10 bar water resistance
- Limited to 500 units
- Price in Malaysia: RM 16,500
SSC957 — Solar Chronograph (Caliber V192)
- Features the Datsun name in block lettering
- Solar-powered with up to 6 months operation when fully charged
- 60-minute chronograph and 24-hour sub-dial
- Caseback engraved with a specially created illustration of the Datsun 240Z
- 41.4 mm diameter, 13.0 mm thickness, 10 bar water resistance
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Limited to 4,000 units
- Price in Malaysia: RM 4,500
All three watches feature Arabic numerals inspired by the Datsun 240Z’s instrument cluster.
New additions to the Prospex Speedtimer series
Alongside the Datsun collaboration, Seiko has also expanded the main Prospex Speedtimer lineup with three new models: two mechanical pieces powered by Caliber 6R55 and one mechanical chronograph powered by Caliber 8R48.
SPB513 & SPB515 — Mechanical (Caliber 6R55)
- 39.5 mm case, 12.0 mm thickness
- Automatic movement, 72-hour power reserve
- Stainless steel case and bracelet
- 20 bar water resistance
- Price in Malaysia: RM 4,700
SPB517 — Mechanical (Caliber 6R55, Datsun Limited Edition)
- Same specifications as above, but with the Datsun-themed dial and leather strap
- Limited to 2,500 pieces
- Price in Malaysia: RM 6,000
SRQ055 — Mechanical Chronograph (Caliber 8R48)
- 42 mm case, 14.6 mm thickness
- Dual-curved sapphire crystal
- Stainless steel bracelet
- 10 bar water resistance
- Price in Malaysia: RM 13,000
These models inherit many styling cues from the 1972 Speedtimer chronograph, including a streamlined case and a multi-row bracelet for better wrist comfort.
The collaboration models are now available at Seiko boutiques and selected retailers.
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