For decades, watches have become increasingly prevalent in pop culture. Many iconic names that have brought entertainment to the masses have teamed up with certain watch brands to create a unique merchandising product that both fans of the franchise and watch lovers would delight in having. Some famous examples include popular movie and gaming franchises such as Seiko Pokemon series, the Citizen Star Wars watches, and more.

In this article, we will be looking at Seiko’s collaboration with one of the biggest anime and manga series ever: the Seiko One Piece. Consisting of five timepieces that wonderfully encapsulate the most prominent characters in the franchise such as Luffy, Zoro, and more, the Seiko One Piece watches are perfect pieces of merchandise that fans of the anime and manga will love to own. With their subtle character-inspired designs, the Seiko One Piece watches double as great fan accessories and very reliable timekeepers.

Without further ado, let us delve deep into the Seiko One Piece collection and everything it has to offer.

Seiko’s History of Pop Culture Collaborations

Of all the brands in the watch industry, Seiko is one of the companies best known for collaborating with various big pop culture names. For instance, Seiko has teamed up with the popular arcade game Street Fighter and the iconic anime series Naruto.

Most of Seiko’s collaborative efforts are housed under the brand’s Seiko 5 Sports line, and the Seiko One Piece is no different. Established more than 50 years ago, the Seiko 5 Sports offers rugged, casual watches that are great for everyday use. The name “5 Sports” stands for the five key features that epitomise this product line: automatic movement, day-date display, water resistance, recessed crown, and durable case and bracelet.

Introducing the Seiko One Piece Watches

In late 2021, Seiko signed a partnership deal with TOEI Animation, prompting them to produce limited edition One Piece watch merchandise under the brand’s 5 Sports collection. This collaboration commemorates One Piece’s 1,000th episode – an incredibly rare feat for animes and one that was a long time coming for One Piece, which debuted in July 1999.

The Seiko One Piece series offers five distinct timepieces. Each model represents the main characters of this long-standing anime series through design elements inspired by them. Tailored for modern streetwear, these Seiko One Piece watches also show off an attractive, colourful aesthetic that is very reminiscent of the show’s animation style. Let us take a look at each of the five Seiko One Piece models now:

Following the success of their partnerships with Naruto and Street Fighter, Seiko has scored another collaboration with the One Piece franchise. These Seiko One Piece timepieces show off detailed, character-based designs and stylish aesthetics that go perfectly with everyday streetwear. As such, they are not just wonderful fan merchandise, but also lovely accessories that will surely elevate your daily wear.

If you consider yourself a fan of the One Piece saga, then getting one of these watches under the Seiko 5 Sports collection is a must. Just make sure to act fast before these limited edition Seiko One Piece watches sell out!

Header and product images by Seiko Watches.

If you are interested in more anime-inspired offerings from Seiko, check out its line of Naruto and Boruto watches here!