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Racing watch from Seiko has Jenson Button's seal of approval

Watch features the Honda Racing F1 Team emblem on the dial

14 June 2006 16:01 GMT / By Amber Maitland

Racing fans wanting to show their support for the Sportura Honda Racing F1 team now can with the launch of a new watch bearing the teams colours.

Seiko has launched its new Sportura Honda Racing F1 Team Chronograph this week with the help of Jenson Button, who introduced it at at a star studded launch party.

The watch bears the team emblem and is supposedly "designed to withstand the reigours of team racing."

Encased in a steel outer shell with a screw down back and crown, the easy-to-read dial is made of non-reflected crystal and is jet black, while the urethane strap is built for durability even to the point where it will resist the ravages of motor-oil spillages.

The watch is on sale for around £360.