Seiko Unveils ‘Initial D’-Inspired Watch Based on Mazda RX-7
Seiko has released a limited-edition chronograph inspired by the Mazda RX-7 from the popular anime series 'Initial D'. The watch features design elements that pay homage to the car's aesthetic and the series' 1995 debut.
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Style Accessories Seiko Unveils ‘Initial D’-Inspired Watch Based on Mazda RX-7 Complex Follow Trey Alston Mon, August 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM UTC Add us on Google Mon, August 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM UTC Christian Vierig / Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images Seiko is bringing one of anime's most beloved racing machines to the wrist.
The Japanese watchmaker has unveiled a limited-edition chronograph built in collaboration with Initial D , the landmark street-racing series that spent the better part of the 1990s turning a yellow Mazda into a cultural icon.
The watch takes its entire design language from Keisuke Takahashi's Competition Yellow Mazda RX-7 FD3S, the most recognizable car in a show built on unforgettable cars.
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