Citizen x Honda Revive Ana-Digi Temp in Prelude style and its easily the coolest car watch of the year

Posted on 27/02/2026 by Gaurav Sood

You don’t necessarily have to be a millennial to appreciate the retro analog-digital display watches. But if you’re someone who grew up in the 80’s, you know the significance such watch faces had in the day. The charge was led by the likes of the Ana-Digi Temp, made in Japan, which was clearly modeled after the car dashboard. And now, as Honda releases the 2026 Honda Prelude, a revived version of its 2-door hybrid after a 25-year hiatus, the two Japanese brands have teamed up for a retro-modern Ana-Digi Temp watch to celebrate the Prelude’s return.

The automotive-inspired quartz watch, Ana-Digi, with its unique temperature display and Prelude accents, is one of the most striking models from Citizen in recent years. The Japanese watchmaker has been revisiting the Ana-Digi Temp since 2020, but this one, reimagined to celebrate the return of the Prelude, combines the best of the two worlds to display a car’s dashboard on the watch face like you wouldn’t want to take your eyes off, at least for a while.

Designer: Citizen x Honda

The exceptionally cool, new Citizen X Honda Ana-Digi Temp “2026 New Prelude” Limited Edition wristwatch doesn’t skim on functionality or aesthetics. It has the same functionality as the other versions of the watch (inspired by the 80s car dashboards in the past), in addition to the fresh finish and Honda branding to add substance to its appeal. Intrinsically, the stainless steel case watch measures 32.5mm wide x 40.6mm long and about 8mm at the thickest point.

The watch dial inside is divided into two halves. The top half comprises Honda’s “H” logo at the 12:00 position of the dial and two subdials: A1 and A2. Inspired by the speedometer on the car dashboard, one of them features the hour and minute hands, while the other has the running seconds hand, which fulfils some secondary functions like a second time zone and a stopwatch, depending on the watch mode.

The bottom half of the dial is again divided into two sections in the middle. On the left of the divider is an analog-style dial showing time, date, alarm, dual time, or stopwatch, depending on the mode you’ve activated. On the right side, you have two more displays (one above the other) displaying digital time and date, and other modes, while the display below shows temperature in Celsius. It can also show the 1/1,000th-of-a-second chronograph when running the stopwatch.

Another interesting aspect of the watch is the honeycomb-patterned speaker-like section just below the main casing. Inspired by the Prelude’s grille, this is the thermometer on the watch, and it is accompanied by the Honda banding on its right. The watch is paired to a single-row tapering bracelet and it’s powered by Citizen’s own caliber 8989 quartz movement.

The Citizen X Honda Ana-Digi Temp “2026 New Prelude” Limited Edition watch has a solid caseback with the Prelude logo, and it touts 50m water resistance. Made in white and black colors, the watch is selling through Honda’s “Fun Shop” for 45,000 Japanese Yen (roughly $292).

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Citizen Launches Bold Deadpool and Wolverine Watches In Collaboration with Marvel

Posted on 22/08/2024 by Tanvi Joshi

With the smash-hit release of Deadpool & Wolverine, Citizen has capitalized on the buzz by launching two character-inspired timepieces that are as bold and beloved as the movie itself. These watches dedicated to Wolverine and Deadpool capture the spirit of the characters and offer fans a stylish way to celebrate their favorite Marvel heroes.

Designer: Citizen

The Wolverine watch is a powerful statement piece, designed to reflect the essence of Logan himself. With a 43mm black ion-plated stainless steel case, it’s as rugged as the character it represents. The blue dial, accented with luminous retractable claws, draws immediate attention, while a yellow outer ring and silver-tone markers add depth and contrast. Luminous hands make it easy to read at a glance, day or night.

Adding a touch of fandom, the X-Men logo proudly marks the 12 o’clock position, and the case back features the iconic “SNIKT!” sound that every Wolverine fan knows by heart. But this watch isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology, and it runs on light, eliminating the need for a battery. It’s a perfect blend of form, function, and fanfare.

If Wolverine’s watch is fierce, the Here Comes Deadpool watch is nothing short of cheeky. This timepiece captures Deadpool’s irreverent spirit with a 42mm black ion-plated stainless steel case and a black textured dial that humorously features Deadpool’s masked face upside down at the 12 o’clock mark. Surrounding this playful design is a red dial ring, emblazoned with “Merc With a Mouth,” which lights up alongside the hands, markers, and Deadpool’s eyes, making this watch impossible to ignore.

The black leather strap, with its red topstitching, perfectly matches Deadpool’s signature colors. Flip it over, and you’ll find an engraving of Deadpool in a relaxed, reclining pose. A perfect example of his trademark humor. And like the Wolverine watch, it’s powered by Eco-Drive technology, ensuring it stays as irrepressible as its namesake.

While both watches share the same innovative technology, their differences are what make them stand out. With its larger 43mm case, the Wolverine watch features a simple date complication and a protective crown guard. In contrast, the 42mm Here Comes Deadpool watch offers both day and date complications and a sleek, guardless crown. The Deadpool watch also comes with a 20mm leather strap, while Wolverine’s timepiece sports a 22mm width bracelet, echoing Logan’s rugged style.

For those who love luminous features, each watch has its own unique light show. The Here Comes Deadpool watch is all about fun, with Deadpool’s eyes, indices, hands, and the “Merc With a Mouth” text lighting up the night. Meanwhile, the Wolverine watch uses lume to highlight its retractable claws motif and the X-Men logo, staying true to its fierce inspiration.

Despite their striking designs and advanced features, these timepieces remain surprisingly affordable. The Wolverine Edition is priced at $425, while the Here Comes Deadpool watch is available for $350. Perhaps it’s Deadpool’s idea of a joke that his watch is the cheaper of the two, but both offer tremendous value for fans and collectors alike.

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This Special Limited-Edition Pocket Watch is centenary recreation of the first Citizen pocket watch

Posted on 21/03/2024 by Gaurav Sood

Citizen, as the name suggests, is one watchmaker who has perfected the art of making timepieces people “love and use for a long time.” This journey started somewhat with the first product, a pocket watch titled Citizen, from where the company perhaps acquired its name. One hundred years have passed since 1924, when this pocket watch was made; now to commemorate the feat, the Japanese watch manufacturer has recreated its first pocket watch.

The 100th anniversary edition of the first Citizen pocket watch dubbed the Special Limited-Edition Pocket Watch could scale back the time for these tactile timepieces that were once a staple but lost popularity as wristwatches took over as the timepiece of choice. Staying true to the original in more ways than one, the recreated, modern timepiece makes subtle changes on the dial.

Designer: Citizen

Given that the new pocket watch revisits the era gone by, it also tabs on some modern-day horology nuances to make this special edition model a prominent bridge between the past and present. To that accord, the Special Limited-Edition Pocket Watch features a 43.5mm titanium case with sapphire glass on the front and back. The watch measures 13.4mm at the thickest point and to remain true to the original counterpart, has Arabic numerals, blue hands, and the small seconds at 6 o’clock as in the OG.

It’s essentially the white electroformed dial that spurs the change. Finished with clear coating and polishing, the dial has a unique pattern that Citizen notes is an “evocation of the build-up of snow during a snowfall that suggests the accumulation of time gone by.”

The timekeeping on the new Special Limited-Edition Pocket Watch is ensured by a hand-wound movement with a free-sprung balance wheel adding a touch of modernity. The movement provides a 55-hour power reserve and a noted accuracy of -3/+5 seconds/day. An ideal 21st-century pocket watch, Citizen centenary recreation is paired with an indigo charcoal colored silk braided cord that matches the hands on the dial. The watch strictly limited to 100 examples will retail with limited-edition number engraving and inspection certificate for $9,000 apiece.