Commemorating a Baseball & Romance Classic
Mitsuru Adachi’s iconic sports and romance manga Touch is celebrating its 45th anniversary, and watchmaker Seiko is joining the festivities with an exclusive collaboration. A special anniversary chronograph inspired by the series is now available for pre-order, bringing a piece of nostalgic anime history straight to fans’ wrists.
Design Details Rich with Nostalgia
The timepiece pays homage to the Meisei High School baseball team uniform with a striking white and black dial color scheme. Fans of the series will appreciate the subtle story references woven into the watch’s design:
- The Golden “M”: Positioned at the 1 o’clock index to represent Tatsuya Uesugi’s iconic jersey number.
- Glove Sub-Dial: The 9 o’clock sub-dial features a baseball glove motif, reminding fans of the touching moment when Tatsuya bought a glove for his twin brother, Kazuya, using his hard-earned part-time job money.
- Engraved Case Back: The back of the watch is etched with an illustration of heroine Minami Asakura, the official series logo, and an individual serial number.
- Exclusive Packaging: Each timepiece arrives in a custom collector’s box featuring artwork of Minami and Punch the dog inside the lid.
Release Details & Availability
This tribute watch is limited to only 4,500 pieces worldwide. It is currently available for purchase through the Japanese character merchandise retailer PREMICO for 65,780 yen (tax included).
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of 80s anime or a collector of unique anime-themed timepieces, this collaboration captures the timeless spirit of youth, baseball, and love that made Touch a masterpiece.
Source: Yahoo News Japan