Replica of Steve Jobs’ timepiece costs less than an Apple Watch

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Which watch would Steve wear? This one, apparently.
Photo: Seiko

Back in 1984, Steve Jobs didn’t wear an Apple Watch. Instead, he wore a Seiko Chariot timepiece, as seen in an iconic photo used on the cover of Time magazine after Jobs’ 2011 death.

While Jobs’ “heavily worn” original sold for $42,000 at auction last year, Japanese watchmaker Seiko and Tokyo retailer Nano Universe are teaming up to produce a small batch affordable replicas.

These identical watches — with 1,982 units sporting white faces and 300 sporting black faces — will set you back 20,000 Japanese Yen, which works out at a shade under $180. Granted, you won’t get any of the smart features you’d get on an Apple Watch, but you’ll certainly look smart in a different way.

Jobs was so fussy about the objects he owned that his house in Woodside, California, where he lived at the time of the photo, was practically bare. So it’s a testament to the quality of the Seiko Chariot that he not only owned one, but was happy to be photographed wearing it while clutching his beloved Macintosh 128K.

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The Time cover, as part of a tribute to Jobs after his death.
Photo: Mseery/Flickr CC

Sadly, getting hold of the new watch isn’t going to be easy. It’s a Japanese exclusive, which means you’ll either have to hop on a plane, start hitting up your friends and contacts there, or wait until a Chariot hits eBay.

The new Seiko Chariot watches will become available to buy March 10. Maybe set an alert on your Apple Watch!

Source: Seiko-watch.co.jp

Via: Digital Trends

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