Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Datsun 240Z LE 2500pc SBDC219 (SBDC219, SPB517). Current Prices, JDM Listings, Market Analysis
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is a 2,500-piece collaboration piece that pairs Seiko's Speedtimer chronograph platform with the visual language of the iconic Nissan Datsun 240Z. It carries two reference numbers depending on market, SBDC219 for the JDM release and SPB517 for international distribution. The watch sits in a niche that attracts both Seiko collectors and automotive enthusiasts, which tends to keep demand stickier than standard catalog pieces. Tonbo tracks SBDC219 price movement and JDM sourcing activity to help buyers understand whether the current market offers a realistic entry point.
Current US Market Value
The current US median for the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Datsun 240Z LE 2500pc SBDC219 sits at $1,250, with the middle 50% of transactions falling between $1,130 and $1,429. That spread of roughly $300 across the interquartile range signals some price variance in the secondary market, which is worth accounting for when you evaluate any individual listing. One important caveat applies here. The comp quality for this model is rated 🟡 Limited comps, meaning the transaction sample is thin. Median figures derived from a small dataset can shift meaningfully with just a handful of new sales, so treat the current SBDC219 price as a directional benchmark rather than a precise anchor. As more transactions surface, confidence in that median will improve.
Active JDM Listings
Japan is showing consistent activity on the SBDC219 right now, with multiple listings appearing on the same day across both resale platforms and authorized shop channels. The concentration of ¥176,000 prices across several yahoo_shop listings suggests sellers are aligned around a particular ask, while the single yahoo_flea listing at ¥168,000 represents the softest publicly visible price in the current window. Here is what the past two weeks look like on the ground.
- ¥176,000 on Komehyo (new condition, May 30)
- ¥168,000 on Yahoo Flea Market (new condition, May 30)
- ¥176,000 across four separate Yahoo Shop listings (May 30, condition unknown)
The clustering of prices at ¥176,000 with one outlier below suggests the market in Japan has a fairly stable ask right now. Anyone looking for SBDC219 for sale in Japan would be working within a tight band unless condition or box-and-papers status opens a discount.
Recent Alert History
No strict or opportunity alerts have fired for SBDC219 in the past 90 days. That absence does not mean the watch is untrackable. It means recent JDM listing prices have not dropped far enough below the US market median to trigger a flagged arbitrage signal. Given that Japan listings are clustered near ¥176,000 and the US median is $1,250, the gap after fees, shipping, and import costs is narrower than it may first appear. Buyers who want to be notified the moment a genuine opportunity appears can set up model-specific tracking through Tonbo's signals feed.
Japan vs. US Price Gap
When you convert ¥176,000 at current rates and add typical JDM sourcing costs including proxy or forwarding fees, international shipping, and any applicable import duties, the landed cost in the US moves noticeably closer to the $1,250 median than the raw yen figure might suggest. The ¥168,000 yahoo_flea listing is more interesting on paper, but flea market condition claims require scrutiny and returns are generally not available. The main risk factor here is comp thinness. With limited US transaction data underpinning the $1,250 median, there is real uncertainty about where the true market clears, and overpaying relative to actual buyer demand is a genuine concern for anyone sourcing to resell. For personal purchases where you intend to wear the watch, the calculus is different and the limited-edition status of 2,500 pieces may support value retention over time, though that is not guaranteed. You can cross-reference current deals against verified comps through Tonbo's deals tracker before committing to a purchase.
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