Seiko has returned to the world of Initial D with a new chronograph dedicated to Keisuke Takahashi and his yellow Mazda RX-7 FD3S. The model continues the manga’s 30th-anniversary celebrations after the earlier Takumi Fujiwara AE86 watch. Orders opened in Japan in early August 2026, while deliveries are scheduled to begin in late January 2027. Production is limited to 1,995 individually numbered watches, matching the year Initial D began serialization.
The connection is immediately clear. This is not a standard Seiko with a small logo added to the dial. The complete colour scheme and several smaller details come from Keisuke’s car, while the official campaign artwork places the watch beside the driver and his RX-7.
The yellow RX-7 on the wrist
The bright yellow dial copies the most recognizable feature of Keisuke’s RX-7. A black tachymeter bezel provides strong contrast and gives the chronograph a clear motorsport look. Three black subdials use red markings inspired by the illuminated instruments inside the car. The RedSuns team name appears at three o’clock beside the Seiko logo, while the Initial D symbol is placed inside the lower subdial.
One of the best details sits at 12 o’clock. Instead of a normal hour marker, Seiko uses a triangular shape based on the rotor inside the RX-7’s rotary engine. It is small enough not to dominate the dial, but Initial D and Mazda fans will understand the reference immediately.
The stainless-steel case measures approximately 47mm from top to bottom, 39.8mm across and 12.8mm thick. A curved Hardlex crystal covers the dial. Seiko pairs the case with a stainless-steel bracelet and offers three adjusted wrist sizes: 14cm, 16cm or 18cm. This is important because the watch is ordered in a selected bracelet size rather than being presented with one universal measurement.
Quartz movement and useful specifications
The published specifications do not identify the exact calibre, so there is no reason to guess. What is confirmed is a Japanese quartz movement with an official accuracy of within 15 seconds per month. The watch includes chronograph timing and a date window positioned between four and five o’clock.
Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, which makes the watch practical for normal daily use. Buyers also receive a three-year quality guarantee. The watch is made in Japan, including its stainless-steel case, bracelet and engraved caseback.
Each caseback carries the Initial D logo, the Akagi RedSuns name and an individual number from 0001/1995 to 1995/1995. The numbering makes the limitation easy to verify, although the orientation of the engraving may vary slightly between watches.
Price and Japan-only availability
The official Japanese price is ¥65,780 including tax. At recent exchange rates, that is approximately $414, €358 or £306.
Official sales are currently being handled in Japan. The watch has not appeared in Seiko’s regular international catalogue and no official overseas release has been announced. International collectors may still find it through Japanese export retailers, although shipping costs, import taxes and retailer markups could make the final price considerably higher.
The yellow presentation box continues the RX-7 theme. Its exterior carries the Initial D, RedSuns and Seiko names. Opening it reveals a colour illustration of Keisuke standing beside his car, turning the packaging into a display for the watch.
Conclusion
I think this collaboration works because its details come from a specific car instead of relying only on a famous name. The yellow dial, red instrument-style counters and rotary-engine marker make the connection easy to recognize. However, ¥65,780 is a high price for a quartz chronograph with Hardlex rather than sapphire. It makes the most sense for a serious Initial D or Keisuke fan, because the collectable design is clearly a larger part of the price than the basic specifications.
The watch can be ordered from PREMICO in Japan.
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