CITIZEN marked The CITIZEN collection’s 30th anniversary in 2025 with four limited-edition watches featuring washi-paper dials. Two arrived in March and two in September; each reference was announced in a run of 400 pieces worldwide. All four use the Cal. A060 Eco-Drive movement, while their paper treatments, seasonal designs, case finishes and projected launch prices differ.
Four references, announced in two releases
The CITIZEN collection began in 1995, according to the company. Its 2025 anniversary releases paired finely worked washi with seasonal scenes, bringing together a decorative dial surface and the light transmission required by the watches’ solar-powered movement.
| Reference | Release | Washi and design | Case finish and strap | Announced limit | Projected launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQ4106-00A | March 12, 2025 | Unryushi washi fibers form swirling patterns; pale pink and white suggest a spring dawn and cherry blossoms. | Super Titanium with Duratect Sakura Pink; crocodile leather from an LWG-certified tanner. | 400 worldwide | USD 3,000 |
| AQ4100-22L | March 12, 2025 | Hand-dyed indigo washi evokes moonlight reflected on a river on a summer night; a gold second hand represents fireflies. | Super Titanium with Duratect Platinum; crocodile leather from an LWG-certified tanner. | 400 worldwide | USD 2,900 |
| AQ4103-16W | September 3, 2025 | Black washi, a gold-leaf kasure brushstroke and a brown gradient evoke sunset over an autumn mountain ridge. | Super Titanium with Duratect Amber Yellow; crocodile leather from an LWG-certified tanner. | 400 worldwide | USD 3,300 |
| AQ4100-22A | September 3, 2025 | Tosa washi with hand-applied platinum leaf and a gray gradient evokes freshly fallen snow at winter dawn. | Super Titanium with Duratect Platinum; crocodile leather from an LWG-certified tanner. | 400 worldwide | USD 3,200 |
The prices are CITIZEN’s projected release prices, not confirmed current prices or an indication of today’s availability. The company says final designs and specifications may change, and availability can vary by market. See the March 12 announcement and September 3 announcement for the original release details.
Why use washi paper in a solar watch?
Washi gives the dials their distinctive texture and color, but CITIZEN also describes it as a functional material choice. The Eco-Drive solar cell sits beneath the dial and needs light to pass through; the company says Tosa washi was selected because it transmits light. This connection between material and movement is central to the design: the dial is both a crafted surface and part of the light path that powers the watch. CITIZEN’s explanation of its washi work and Eco-Drive is available in its washi feature and Eco-Drive overview.
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Shared movement and specifications
The four references share CITIZEN’s Cal. A060 Eco-Drive movement and the following published specifications. These are manufacturer specifications, not results from independent testing.
- Accuracy: stated annual accuracy of ±5 seconds.
- Power reserve: 18 months on a full charge when operating in power-save mode.
- Calendar: perpetual calendar.
- Time-zone adjustment: independently adjustable hour hand.
- Water resistance: 10 BAR.
- Case diameter: 38.3 mm across all four models.
- Case thickness: 12.2 mm for the March references; 12.3 mm for the September references.
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Availability and what the announcements establish
The announced limit is 400 pieces worldwide for each reference, but that figure does not establish how many remain available in any particular country or retailer. The 2025 launch announcements also do not confirm present-day prices, current stock, resale value or real-world accuracy. For a purchase inquiry, check the exact reference and local availability with CITIZEN or an authorized seller; the projected figures above should not be treated as current quotes.
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