Seiko to re-release famous Steve Jobs watch

[OllyW]

Seiko are releasing a limited edition remake of the watch worn by Steve Jobs in the iconic Macintosh photo by Norman Seeff

Steve's watch sold for $42,500 at auction last year but the remake is a lot cheaper at around $180. Two sizes and two dial colours are offered, the only problem is it's exclusively on sale in Japan.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/seiko-steve-jobs-watch-limited-edition

 

[44267547]

Truthfully, if it was available in United States, I would purchase it just because of the history and I like the simple, elegant look to it.

And I can afford $180.00, not $42,500.

 

[cube]

First time I heard of SJ's watch.

 

[OllyW]

First time I heard of SJ's watch.

The auction was reported on MacRumors last year.

Steve Jobs' 1984 Seiko Wristwatch Sold for $42,500 at Auction

 

[maflynn]

Nice looking watch, I'd buy it, and I'm not a watch person, but as mentioned, its only available in Japan.

 

[OllyW]

Nice looking watch, I'd buy it, and I'm not a watch person, but as mentioned, its only available in Japan.

There's quite a big grey market for JDM watches, they always seem to find their way onto eBay and there are a few reputable dealers in Hong Kong who ship to international customers.

 

[maflynn]

There's quite a big grey market for JDM watches, they always seem to find their way onto eBay and there are a few reputable dealers in Hong Kong who ship to international customers.

I figured if I wanted one, ebay would be the place to get it.

 

[imanidiot]

I think it's a great looking watch. For a watch.

 

[AidenShaw]

I'm sure that Jony Ive would have worked from this design:

CFF forever!

 

[44267547]

There's quite a big grey market for JDM watches, they always seem to find their way onto eBay and there are a few reputable dealers in Hong Kong who ship to international customers.

There certainly is a market to find them on eBay. If you can have them shipped to you internationally, you pay A Steep price, but that's expected.