Eric Wind Assists With Rowing Blazers X Seiko Collaboration

In June 2021, the Rowing Blazers x Seiko collection debuted as one of the most successful watch releases of the year. The origin of this collaboration dates back to 2017, when Eric Wind introduced and helped develop a relationship between the new company Rowing Blazers and Seiko USA. Two years later when discussions of a potential collaboration began, Rowing Blazers founder Jack Carlson enrolled Eric Wind to assist with the brand’s debut watch collaboration. The Rally Diver SRPG49 model was directly inspired by the first vintage watch Eric ever purchased, a vintage Seiko Rally Diver he saw highlighted on HODINKEE in an article by Ben Clymer.

The capsule included two limited-edition watches (each comprising of 500 examples) and one special edition. Each version was priced at 500 USD with the inclusion of a nylon strap (made to British military specification) and stainless steel bracelet. The Rally Diver

It was met with an overwhelmingly positive reception and has been scene on the wrists of watch enthusiasts such as Daniel Dae Kim, Fred Savage, Aly Michalka, Amanda Michalka, JJ Redick, Randall Park, BJ Novak, and Jimmy O. Yang.

The collaboration was highlighted in various publications including:

Nick Marino of HODINKEE: Seiko’s New Collab With Rowing Blazers Is A Stroke Of Genius

Tony Traina of Rescapement: Hands-On: Rowing Blazers x Seiko Collection: Summertime Chi with this summer's hottest watch release

Cam Wolf of GQ: Watches Scream Summer

Charlie Dunne on behalf of Revolution: Introducing Rowing Blazers x Seiko

John P Watches: Double Value ?! - Rowing Blazers X Seiko Watch Hands On

International Wristwatch Magazine: Seiko Collaborates with Rowing Blazers

Max Arden of ACL Golf: The Sporting Watch of the Moment. Seiko gets the Rowing Blazers Treatment

Pauline De Leon of HYPEBAE: Rowing Blazers Reworks The Seiko 5 Sports Watch: Arriving in three limited-edition designs.

Zach Kazan of Worn & Wound: Seiko Teams Up With Rowing Blazers For A New Three Watch Collection

Gary Lu of BOSS HUNTING: Seiko & Rowing Blazers Drop Their Vibrant Sports Watch Collab Tonight

Ariel Adams of A Blog To Watch: Hands-On: Seiko 5 Sports x Rowing Blazers Watches With Video Interview