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

March 25, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

Seiko’s modern version of its retro Rotocall watch shown in three different colors.
The Rotocall returns. | Image: Seiko

The Omega Speedmaster Professional, worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing, is the most recognized watch to go to space. But the Seiko Rotocall, featuring a unique design that made it easier to switch between the watch's various modes, could be a close second. Seiko has resurrected and rereleased the watch used by several NASA astronauts up until 2002, including Sally Ride. The new version has a slightly updated design, but it carries forward the same basic LCD display and functionality as the original.

The original version of the Seiko Rotocall debuted in 1982 for $125. The new version, available in three versions called th …

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