# Seiko's Special Edition Speedtimer Collection Is a Retro Masterpiece

> In 1971, a Datsun 240Z sponsored in part by Seiko unexpectedly won the 6,200km-long East Africa Safari Rally. It became the most legendary example of the iconic Datsun Z before the brand was phased out by its parent…

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- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #nissan #seiko #collection #edition #speedtimer #company #datsun #masterpiece
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