Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot and top Japanese artist Takashi Murakami have released two pieces of digital NFT artwork inspired by Hublot's ‘Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami’ watches shown at the international watch exhibition ‘Watches & Wonders.’      These pieces of digital artwork were inspired by the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami All Black watch and the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow Watch. Both items were released in 2021 and marked the first collaboration between Hublot and a Japanese artist. These two watches were released in quantities of 200 and 100 pieces, respectively, and both sold out in only a few days. The collaboration includes two pieces of digital artwork featuring smiling flowers, a symbolic theme of Murakami’s work and the Superflat art movement. There are 216 digital art pieces inspired by the All Black watch and 108 pieces inspired by the Sapphire Rainbow watch. These NFTs are primarily intended for current owners of the two limited-edition watches. Current watch owners must apply for the NFT between April 1 and April 25. But don’t worry: these NFTs will also be available to the public in limited quantities in May 2022!  

Japanese electronics giant Casio has announced its second collaboration with The Pokémon Company to release a Pikachu design watch as part of its BABY-G shock-resistant line of wristwatches. The Pikachu BA-110PKC watch will drop worldwide via G-SHOCK's official website on February 5, 2021.   The watch comes as part of BABY-G's 25th anniversary celebrations as Pikachu is number 025 in the Pokédex. It features classic Generation I inspired artwork of Pokémon's leading mascot.

BA-110PKC | ¥19,800 (Tax Included)

Casio describes the watch: "This second collaboration is an analog-digital watch with an outdoor theme, representing the active image of the BABY-G brand. The entire BA-110PKC band showcases a camouflage pattern and female Pikachu with a heart-shaped tail. The Pikachu design is infused with subtle details like the silhouette of the pink tail on the strap keeper and the Pikachu image etched on the case back. The hour and minute hands also evoke the face of Pikachu, a playful touch that will delight the wearer whenever they check the time." The watch is boxed with a Poké Ball inside which Trainers will find their trusty new Pikachu watch companion.   © 2021 Pokémon. ©1995-2021 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.Pokémon, ポケットモンスター, and ポケモン are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc.

Citizen Watch brand wicca released a new emerald green wristwatch to commemorate the release of the new anime film Sailor Moon Eternal. The item was released exclusively on PREMICO's online shop in Japan on January 6, 2021, with a limited stock of just 3,000.

Wicca x Sailor Moon Eternal Special Collab Watch | ¥29,800 (Before Tax)

The watch features intricate nods to the film such as a crescent moon at the 12-o'-clock mark with a rhinestone, Pegasus and white wings on the bottom half, an emerald blue round face, the Crystal Carillon on the 6-o'-clock mark, and more. The mesh strap is pink and gold to complete the a beautiful and feminine appearance. And since only 3,000 have been made, each watch also has its own Edition Number engraved into it. The watches are packaged in special gold leaf box with a Swarovski® crystal on it.   ©武内直子・PNP／劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal」製作委員会Swarovski® is a registered trademark of SwarovskiAG.

Customisable watch brand UNDONE released a new collection of wristwatches in Japan on Tuesday (December 15).  

Special Doraemon 50th Anniversary Series

The celebratory line-up commemorates Doraemon's 50th anniversary and includes limited quantity models, customisable made-to-order models, and more, each with references to the beloved series.  

50TH ANNIVERSARY

50TH ANNIVERSARY (Limited to 150 models) | ¥39,600 (Tax Included)

The '50TH ANNIVERSARY' model features an illustration of Doraemon as seen in the early days of the manga series.

The early artwork of Doraemon is nothing short of adorable

Back of wristwatch features vintage style design

 

FRIENDSHIP

FRIENDSHIP (Limited to 150 models) | ¥39,600 (Tax Included)

Best friends Nobita and Doraemon come together for this special design.

Spot Doraemon's tiny bell at 12-o'clock

Doraemon and Nobita on the back side

The watch has simple white dials, and it has a function where it lights up at night to reveal Doraemon and Nobita. The design captures the beauty of the pair's everlasting friendship.  

THE BELL

THE BELL (Customisable Model) | ¥29,700 (Tax Included)

This cute watch just screams Doraemon's design with its colouring and his iconic bell in the centre.

The bell turns as the hands go around

Doraemons everywhere on the back side

This watch is customisable with various different designs. If you look closely at the 50-minute mark you'll see a red dot representing Doraemon's tail. It's also a nod to his 50th anniversary.

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Seiko is teaming up with Pokémon to release four limited-edition watches on December 11, 2020. Each model will be available to buy from Seiko in Japan.

Pikachu Icon Design Model SCXP175 | ¥30,800 (Tax Included)

The Pikachu Icon Design Model SCXP175 features a modern design with a yellow dial and black Pikachu silhouette. Pikachu's tail is used as the watch hands, underneath which is a nod to Pikachu's effectiveness as a lighting-type Pokémon against water-types. The watch has a leather strap with Pikachu's paw prints running down it.

Pikachu Green Model SCXP177 | ¥30,800 (Tax Included)

The Pikachu Green Model SCXP177 features a green dial inspired by Pikachu running through Viridian Forest. The second hand also has Pikachu's tail and the leather strap has Pikachu's paw prints.

Eevee Model SCXP179 | ¥30,800 (Tax Included)

The cute Eevee Model SCXP179 has coloured dots for the hours which represent Eevee's nine different evolutions. The leather strap has Eevee's paw prints.

Mewtwo Model SCXP181 | ¥30,800 (Tax Included)

The Mewtwo Model SCXP181 is purple to represent the Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. The leather strap reads "Pokémon" on it. There are three different underside designs featuring a closed Poké Ball, an open Poké Ball, and a closed Great Ball. Each watch comes in a special box and with an additional nylon strap, which you can swap out with the leather one, as well as a Poké Ball design cloth.   ©Nintendo･Creatures･GAME FREAK･TV Tokyo･ShoPro･JR Kikaku　©Pokémon

PAC-MAN turned 40 years old on May 22, 2020. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of one of the most recognisable video game characters, UENI TRADING, the sole Japanese distributor of American watchmakers Timex, released three new Timex 80 x Pacman watches on July 30, 2020. The watches are available in select stores and online stores in Japan.   This collaboration previously took place in November 2019 where the watches were a hug success amongst American fans. The watches have now arrived in Japan in the year of PAC-MAN's 40th anniversary.

Timex 80 x PAC-MAN Watches: ¥11,000 (Before Tax) TW2U32000 | TW2U31900| TW2U32100

The watches are an arrangement of Timex's "Classic Digital" which capture that retro 80's design of PAC-MAN. The LCD, back of the case, and bracelet all feature iconic PAC-MAN motifs. The alarm sound of the watches are also the PAC-MAN game sound. The watches feature all the typical functions like a stopwatch, calendar, and alarm, but with a PAC-MAN flair. They're also equipped with the Timex INDIGLO® night light which Timex first introduced back in 1992. The watches will be available to purchase in Japan on the official online stores of Timex and ontime move as well as in-store at ontime Shibuya LOFT and ontime Umeda LOFT. *Available online at Timex from July 30. General sales will begin on August 4. Pop-up stores will also open at ontime Shibuya LOFT and ontime Umeda LOFT where you can get your hands on an original PAC-MAN sticker, play the original game, and more.