WHY WE CURATED IT:
Most shaped watches are shaped just because. This one has a reason! The case mirrors the heart of Mazda’s legendary rotary engine: the triangular rotor. Complete with details like corner seal mounts and “crown gears” on the dial/subdial. A limited edition commemorating the engine’s history, leading to the 2001 RX-8 launch. Caseback engravings log notable rotary engines, ending with the R26B from the Mazda 787B Group C racecar (first Japanese, and only non-reciprocating piston car to win 24 Hours of Le Mans). Signed Mazda only, but made in collaboration with Seiko using the latter’s VH63A calibre. An ultra-cool piece that’s super relevant in today’s trend of shaped asymmetrical watches, with a bonus backstory for Mazda/automotive fans. Full set with boxes and sleeves, user guide, warranty papers and original buckle and strap, but we are including a CTS strap with MyFirstVintage leaf-spring deployant (pictures show a cut CTS but you will get a new one).
CONDITION:
9.9/10, with the slightest hairlines, pretty much like new old stock. The crystal, dial and hands are pristine. Caseback like new with clear engravings. Original strap unworn. New white CTS strap and leaf-spring deployant. Movement in excellent health and is quartz-accurate.
DIMENSIONS:
39.5mm width excl. crown
39.5mm length incl. lugs
9mm thickness
20mm lug width
Visual dial width ~27mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference
CRYSTAL:
Mineral glass
CASE:
Steel
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches
STRAP:
White FKM rubber cut-to-size strap with leaf-spring deployant (16mm), original strap & buckle
CALIBRE:
Seiko Cal. VH63A, 6-hander quartz with date, day and 24-hour subdials
COMES WITH:
Watch, sleeves, boxes, instruction manual, warranty papers, original strap, new aftermarket strap
TERMS OF SALE:
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