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March 26, 2026

Seiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to space

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Seiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to space

TL;DR

  • Seiko has rereleased the Rotocall, a digital watch favored by NASA astronauts until 2002.
  • The watch features a unique knurled octagonal bezel that rotates to switch between eight functions: time, set time, timer, counter, stopwatch, dual-time-display, and alarms.
  • The new version has a stainless steel case, an A824 Quartz movement with ±20 seconds/month accuracy, three years of battery life, and is waterproof to over 300 feet.
  • The original 1982 model cost $125, while the new version is priced at $550 and will be available in blue/silver, red/black, and black/yellow colorways.

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