Japanese watchmaking giant SEIKO has been on a roll lately, dropping killer collaborations with various anime, comic, and game (ACG) IPs that fans just can't get enough of.
Now, they're teaming up with manga legend Hayato Ikegawa (now known as Hayato Ikezawa-shi) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his iconic racing manga, "Circuit Wolf" (サーキットの狼)! This limited-edition commemorative watch is priced at 76,780 JPY, with only 1,975 units available. You can grab yours now on the PREMICO official website.
When you think racing manga, titles like "Initial D" or "Wangan Midnight" probably come to mind. But before those legends hit the asphalt, there was Hayato Ikegawa's "Circuit Wolf" (サーキットの狼), which first revved its engines in 1975, making it one of the true pioneers of the genre!
Back in its heyday, "Circuit Wolf" ignited a full-blown supercar craze across Japan. The manga's influence was so massive that it even inspired the "Hayato Ikezawa-shi Circuit Wolf Museum" in Ibaraki Prefecture, showcasing an incredible collection of supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, BMWs, and Porsches, alongside a vast library of automotive books and manga.
This collaborative timepiece draws its inspiration directly from protagonist Yuya Kazami's beloved ride, the Lotus Europa Special – famously dubbed the "Lotus Wolf" – capturing its distinctive racing spirit!
This sleek metal-band chronograph boasts a crisp white dial, accented with vibrant red stripes and a classic checkered flag motif – pure racing perfection! The three sub-dials are inspired by a supercar's dashboard, and you'll even spot the 29 stars from the hood of Yuya Kazami's "Lotus Wolf" integrated into the dial design.
Flip it over, and the case back features the "Circuit Wolf" Logo. The limited edition number, 1,975, pays homage to the manga's debut year, and each watch comes with its own unique serial number.
Every purchase includes a special 50th-anniversary commemorative box, adorned with a colorful cover illustration from the manga's original tankōbon. Plus, you'll get an official certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing this is a genuine, author-approved timepiece overseen by Hayato Ikezawa-shi himself!
Circuit Wolf 50th Anniversary SEIKO Collaboration Watch
Price: 76,780 JPY
Limited to 1,975 units
via： PREMICO 官網