Seiko 'Daft Punk'

Seiko makes fantastic watches. Pure and simple. From the rare-as-hen's-teeth Hi-Beat 6159 to the film-famous 6105 and 6309 models to the economy workhorse SXK007, Japanese watchmakers perfected incredibly well-made tool watches decades ago — and at prices that make the most diehard Swiss watch fans question their spending habits. This piece, a Reference 2140-7000, features a 40mm UFO-shaped stainless steel case with horizontal brushed finishing, an unsigned crown, and a unique, shaped acrylic crystal and dial that follow's the case's contours. The dial itself is equally compelling: Featuring a 'tuxedo' design with an outer white section and an inner green section with radiating indices connecting the two, it boasts a luminous 'sword' handset. Powered by a hand-wound Seiko movement and paired to a cool stainless steel mesh bracelet with a signed buckle, this unconventional TV-shaped watch — or, to our minds, 'Daft Punk' helmet-shaped watch! — is ready for prime time, and for a new owner. Dig those cool '70s looks? Then this is the perfect piece for you!