Citizen Promaster Celebrates 35th Anniversary with “Midnight Sun” Limited Edition Release
Citizen has announced the release of a special limited edition model in its Promaster series, celebrating the brand’s 35th anniversary. The commemorative Eco-Drive radio-controlled watch, themed “Midnight Sun,” will be available from August 9, 2024. This exclusive timepiece, priced at 121,000 yen (tax-excluded price: 110,000 yen), is limited to 5,600 units worldwide.
Citizen Promaster 35th Anniversary Limited Edition
- Release Date: August 9, 2024
- Price: 121,000 yen (excluding tax: 110,000 yen)
- Limited Quantity: 5,600 pieces worldwide
Citizen Promaster, launched in 1989, has become synonymous with professional sports watches designed for land, sea, and air. The second limited edition model for the 35th anniversary features the Cal.U680, a combination analog and digital quartz movement, popular globally. This new model blends a lugless case with sporty elegance and high functionality, embodying the design theme of the “Midnight Sun.”
The watch’s grey case and band are complemented by cherry blossom-colored accents on the bezel and crown, mirroring the never-setting sun seen in the polar regions during summer. The dial design includes a honeycomb pattern inspired by a car’s front grille, and a dual-layer construction that creates a see-through effect. The back cover of the watch features the 35th anniversary limited edition logo, emphasizing the model’s exclusivity.
Product Features
- Movement: Cal. U680 (analog and digital combination quartz)
- Design Theme: “Midnight Sun”
- Case/Band: Stainless steel (plated grey and cherry blossom)
- Glass: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
- Case Diameter/Thickness: 45.7mm/13.8mm
- Water Resistance: 20 ATM
- Luminous: Hands and indexes
- Special Features: Aviation slide rule, Class 1 antimagnetic watch, 1/100 second chronograph, perpetual calendar, daylight saving time function, world time (43 time zones), and radio reception (Japan, China, USA, Europe)
Eco-Drive Technology
Citizen’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology powers the watch through light, eliminating the need for regular battery replacements. The watch automatically corrects the time and calendar by receiving standard radio waves from four global regions, ensuring precision and reliability. The Eco-Drive system is recognized for its environmental benefits and was the first wristwatch certified as an “Eco Mark Product” in Japan in 1996.
For more information on the 35th-anniversary celebration and the limited edition Promaster, visit Citizen.
