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The CITIZEN Limited-Edition 30th Anniversary Models - Iconic Nature Collection
Limited-Edition 30th Anniversary Models with washi paper dials that convey fleeting moments of beauty in nature
CITIZEN watch, created as part of CITIZEN’s pursuit of the essence of the watch, provide both superior quality and outstanding accuracy. Two new limited-edition The CITIZEN models will be launched from the Iconic Nature Collection to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brand. These new models feature a movement equipped with light-powered Eco-Drive*1, and high annual accuracy of ± 5 seconds. The delicate Tosa Washi paper on the dial evokes fleeting moments of beauty found in nature to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The CITIZEN.
The CITIZEN Iconic Nature Collection 30th Anniversary Model with Eco-Drive and annual accuracy of ± 5 seconds - 400 pieces worldwide (Left) AQ4106-00A (Right) AQ4100-22L
The CITIZEN was established in 1995 as a collection of watches that integrate seamlessly with the lifestyle of the owner. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the brand.
Two new models are being launched from the Iconic Nature Collection to honor this milestone. Both models speak to the living, breathing spirit of Japanese aesthetics that has endured for millennia. The concept of “okashi” appears in classical Japanese literature and is used to describe fleeting moments of beauty and joy in everyday life inspired by beautiful landscapes, the changing seasons, or anything that moves the soul. This idea is central to the way that Japanese people interpret the world around them as demonstrated by the concepts of nijimi (intentionally allowing ink to bleed into paper) and kasure (light, dry brush-strokes) which reflect the natural artistic effects of ink on paper. The washi paper dial with its natural textures and association with ink drawings and calligraphy, is the ideal material to convey these ideas.
The dial of the AQ4106-00A model is inspired by images of the early morning in spring. The paper, known as Unryushi, has long fibers that create unique swirling patterns, evoking fluffy white clouds floating in the sky soon after the break of dawn. The gentle white and pink hues express the colors of the sunrise and the subtle tones of cherry blossoms. The eye-catching case is finished with Duratect Sakura pink*2, the perfect color to herald the imminent arrival of spring. In contrast, the dial of the AQ4100-22L model imagines a summer night. The beauty of the moonlight reflected on the surface of a river is expressed using the distinctive Japan Blue color of indigo washi paper with its captivating ripples of color. The gold color of the second hand is reminiscent of gently glowing trails left by fireflies as they flit to and fro by the riverside, recalling memories of tranquil summer evenings.
Both models are equipped with a high-accuracy Eco-Drive movement with annual accuracy of ±5 seconds and the cases are made of lightweight, scratch resistant Super TitaniumTM*3. The crocodile leather straps are produced by a tanner certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG)*4. The eagle mark on the dial, crown, and case back symbolizes the twin ideals of The CITIZEN - foresight and dedication to the pursuit of ideals as well as the enduring connection between watch and wearer.
Product Features
■ Movement with annual accuracy of ± 5 seconds and a perpetual calendar
These models are equipped with a high-accuracy light-powered Eco-Drive movement with annual accuracy of ± 5 seconds, eliminating the need for regular battery changes. All The CITIZEN models with high annual accuracy also feature a perpetual calendar that automatically adjusts the end of each month, including in leap years, until February 28, 2100. These models are also equipped with CITIZEN’s proprietary impact detection and lock function to protect the watch mechanism, an automatic hand correction function in the event that the hands deviate from the correct time, as well as a calendar that changes instantly at the stroke of midnight.
These models are equipped with a high-accuracy light-powered Eco-Drive movement with annual accuracy of ± 5 seconds, eliminating the need for regular battery changes. All The CITIZEN models with high annual accuracy also feature a perpetual calendar that automatically adjusts the end of each month, including in leap years, until February 28, 2100. These models are also equipped with CITIZEN’s proprietary impact detection and lock function to protect the watch mechanism, an automatic hand correction function in the event that the hands deviate from the correct time, as well as a calendar that changes instantly at the stroke of midnight.
■ Super TitaniumTM case
CITIZEN’s proprietary Super TitaniumTM is the ideal material for wristwatches - it is lightweight (approx. 40% lighter than stainless steel) with superior hardness (approx. 5 times harder than stainless steel), as well as being corrosion resistant and gentle on the skin.
CITIZEN’s proprietary Super TitaniumTM is the ideal material for wristwatches - it is lightweight (approx. 40% lighter than stainless steel) with superior hardness (approx. 5 times harder than stainless steel), as well as being corrosion resistant and gentle on the skin.
■ Crocodile leather strap produced by a Leather Working Group (LWG)-certified tanner
The crocodile leather straps are produced by a tanner certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG) as part of CITIZEN’s efforts to produce sustainable watches.
The crocodile leather straps are produced by a tanner certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG) as part of CITIZEN’s efforts to produce sustainable watches.
■ The eagle mark - the symbol of The CITIZEN
The dial, crown, and case back feature an eagle mark - the symbol of The CITIZEN. Eagles have incredible eyesight – they can clearly spot their prey from a distance of 1,000 meters or more. The eagle symbolizes foresight, the ability to anticipate the future and act accordingly. Eagles have also formed bonds with humans since ancient times. The eagle mark symbolizes the twin ideals of The CITIZEN - foresight and dedication to the pursuit of ideals as well as the enduring connection between watch and wearer.
The dial, crown, and case back feature an eagle mark - the symbol of The CITIZEN. Eagles have incredible eyesight – they can clearly spot their prey from a distance of 1,000 meters or more. The eagle symbolizes foresight, the ability to anticipate the future and act accordingly. Eagles have also formed bonds with humans since ancient times. The eagle mark symbolizes the twin ideals of The CITIZEN - foresight and dedication to the pursuit of ideals as well as the enduring connection between watch and wearer.
Product Specifications
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| Brand | The CITIZEN / Eco-Drive with Annual Accuracy of ± 5 Seconds Limited edition model | |
| Model | AQ4106-00A | AQ4100-22L |
| Launch | May 2025 (Scheduled) | |
| Limited quantity | 400 (Worldwide) | 400 (Worldwide) |
| Case / Band | Super Titanium™ (Duratect Sakura Pink)/Crocodile (LWG) | Super Titanium™ (Duratect Platinum)/Crocodile (LWG) |
| Glass | Dual Sphere Glass with Anti-Reflective Coating | |
| Dial | Japanese washi paper | Hand-dyed indigo Japanese washi paper |
| Case diameter / thickness | 38.3mm / 12.2mm（ design specification only ） | |
| Specifications | Cal.A060/ Accuracy of ±5 seconds per year / Eco-Drive runs for 18 months on full charge (in power save mode) / Perpetual Calendar Independently adjustable hour hand ■ W.R. 10 BAR | |
*1 Eco-Drive is CITIZEN’s proprietary technology that powers watches using any natural or artificial light source, eliminating the need to replace batteries. A first within the watch industry, Eco-Drive was certified as an Eco Mark product by the Japan Environment Association (JEA) and recognized for its contribution to environmental sustainability.
*2 Duratect is CITIZEN’s proprietary surface hardening technology that enhances the surface hardness of metals such as stainless steel and titanium, protecting watch bodies from scratches and damage. This technology offers excellent abrasion quality and maintains the luster of metals for long periods of time. DURATECT Sakura pink is a delicate, appealing shade that evokes the warmth of spring and gentle pink cherry blossoms against a pale blue sky. Duratect Sakura Pink is resistant to discoloration to maintain the beautiful pink color for longer. This technology achieves a high level of Vickers hardness from 1,100 to 1,500 HV. Platinum is a soft precious metal with Vickers hardness of 50-100 HV. CITIZEN’s proprietary surface hardening technology boosts this figure to 1,000-1,200 Hv. This treatment provides superior hardness as well as a bright, almost transparent, silver sheen to produce remarkably beautiful timepieces. (Vickers hardness of stainless steel is approx. 200 Hv).
*3 Super Titanium™ is CITIZEN’s proprietary technology to treat solid titanium with surface hardening technology. It is at least 5 times harder than stainless steel, resistant to scratches, lightweight and gentle to the skin for comfortable wearing.
*4 Leather Working Group (LWG): An international organization including brands that sell leather products to consumers, manufacturers of leather (tanners), and suppliers of chemicals to the leather industry. LWG assesses the environmental performance and safety of leather manufacturing, and grants certification to tanneries that meet its strict standards. In April 2023, Citizen Watch became a member of the LWG organization.
The CITIZEN brand aims to become an integral part of users’ lives by tirelessly pursuing the next ideal in timekeeping accuracy, quality, design, and reliability. The CITIZEN is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025.
The CITIZEN special site: https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/the-citizen/
CITIZEN WATCH is a true manufacture d'horlogerie with the capabilities to carry out the entire watch manufacturing process in-house, from creating a watchʼs individual components to its final assembly. The company operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Since its founding in 1918, CITIZEN has held the belief of “Better Starts Now” ̶ that is, no matter who you are and what you do, it is always possible to make something better, and now is the time to start doing it. Sharing this belief, we have made watches, invented and improved technologies and explored the future of watches such as our proprietary light-powered Eco-Drive technology.
*Eco-Drive, Duratect, Super Titanium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
*The final design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*The availability, specifications, and related information, such as the product code for the models featured in this site, may vary by markets. If you would like to know more details, including the availability of these products in your area, please select your local website from our global site.
Reference Materials
-30 Years of The CITIZEN-
Since 1995, The CITIZEN has offered watches that integrate seamlessly with the lifestyle of the owner, representing the pinnacle of design and technology.
Since 1995, The CITIZEN has offered watches that integrate seamlessly with the lifestyle of the owner, representing the pinnacle of design and technology.
1995
The CITIZEN makes its debut
The first The CITIZEN model embodied CITIZEN’s corporate philosophy of “Loved by citizens, working for citizens” by integrating the company’s most advanced technologies into a unique flagship model.
The development of The CITIZEN models focuses on the concept of creating timepieces that share every hour, every minute, and every second of the owner’s life. This model combined high annual accuracy of ± 5 seconds a year with a timeless design. The fundamentals of The CITIZEN, its distinctive characteristics and unique features, were established with this first model in 1995.
CTA57-0523, Limited-edition of 1,000 pieces per year. *No longer available for sale.
The first The CITIZEN model embodied CITIZEN’s corporate philosophy of “Loved by citizens, working for citizens” by integrating the company’s most advanced technologies into a unique flagship model.
The development of The CITIZEN models focuses on the concept of creating timepieces that share every hour, every minute, and every second of the owner’s life. This model combined high annual accuracy of ± 5 seconds a year with a timeless design. The fundamentals of The CITIZEN, its distinctive characteristics and unique features, were established with this first model in 1995.
CTA57-0523, Limited-edition of 1,000 pieces per year. *No longer available for sale.
1998
New model packed with features to integrate seamlessly into any lifestyle
In 1998, The CITIZEN released its second-generation model offering upgraded specifications. It was also easier to use thanks to modifications made based on feedback from owners acquired through multiple customer surveys.This model was the first to be equipped with a Perpetual Calendar that automatically adjusts the date until 2100. It also includes an independently adjustable hour hand for use when travelling overseas. Other firsts include the metal band that is gentle on the skin and suitable for those with metal allergies, and a push-button clasp that allows the watch to be taken off without damaging the fingernails.
CTN57-0602 *No longer available for sale.
In 1998, The CITIZEN released its second-generation model offering upgraded specifications. It was also easier to use thanks to modifications made based on feedback from owners acquired through multiple customer surveys.This model was the first to be equipped with a Perpetual Calendar that automatically adjusts the date until 2100. It also includes an independently adjustable hour hand for use when travelling overseas. Other firsts include the metal band that is gentle on the skin and suitable for those with metal allergies, and a push-button clasp that allows the watch to be taken off without damaging the fingernails.
CTN57-0602 *No longer available for sale.
2005
To achieve even greater lightness and comfort, Citizen has incorporated Super Titanium™
This unique material, honed over many years, embodies the concept of ”a watch that accompanies and lives with you throughout life.” In addition to its characteristics of being ”scratch-resistant,” ”lightweight”, ”skin-friendly”, and ”rust-resistant”, the application of ”DURATECT PTIC” (now known as DURATECT Platinum) has enabled the realization of beautiful platinum hues and colour tones comparable to stainless steel, generating significant response and interest.
CTQ57-0955 *No longer available for sale.
This unique material, honed over many years, embodies the concept of ”a watch that accompanies and lives with you throughout life.” In addition to its characteristics of being ”scratch-resistant,” ”lightweight”, ”skin-friendly”, and ”rust-resistant”, the application of ”DURATECT PTIC” (now known as DURATECT Platinum) has enabled the realization of beautiful platinum hues and colour tones comparable to stainless steel, generating significant response and interest.
CTQ57-0955 *No longer available for sale.
2010
New mechanical movement developed for The CITIZEN
Just like CITIZEN’s proprietary technology Eco-Drive, the Caliber 0910 mechanical movement was developed to offer more sustainable options to customers. This high-accuracy mechanical movement is made entirely in-house at CITIZEN, starting with manufacturing the individual watch components and ending with the final assembly process.
Taking cues from CITIZEN’s first-ever pocket watch in 1924, this model carries on CITIZEN’s enduring commitment to providing high accuracy mechanical watches with aesthetic appeal.
CTV57-1281, Limited edition of 80 pieces. *No longer available for sale.
Just like CITIZEN’s proprietary technology Eco-Drive, the Caliber 0910 mechanical movement was developed to offer more sustainable options to customers. This high-accuracy mechanical movement is made entirely in-house at CITIZEN, starting with manufacturing the individual watch components and ending with the final assembly process.
Taking cues from CITIZEN’s first-ever pocket watch in 1924, this model carries on CITIZEN’s enduring commitment to providing high accuracy mechanical watches with aesthetic appeal.
CTV57-1281, Limited edition of 80 pieces. *No longer available for sale.
2011
A new level of accuracy and sustainability - annual accuracy of ±5 seconds and Eco-Drive
This model was the first to combine high annual accuracy of ±5 seconds with CITIZEN’s proprietary light-powered Eco-Drive technology. Eco-Drive eliminates the need for regular battery changes, making Eco-Drive watches versatile timepieces that can be worn on any occasion for many years to come.
AQ1000-58A *No longer available for sale.
This model was the first to combine high annual accuracy of ±5 seconds with CITIZEN’s proprietary light-powered Eco-Drive technology. Eco-Drive eliminates the need for regular battery changes, making Eco-Drive watches versatile timepieces that can be worn on any occasion for many years to come.
AQ1000-58A *No longer available for sale.
2017
Fusing tradition and the latest technologies – Eco-Drive model with a washi paper dial
When CITIZEN was researching new translucent materials for its watch dials, it concluded that washi paper was the ideal choice. Washi paper has been used in sliding paper screens and paper lanterns to bring light into living spaces in Japan since ancient times. Light permeates through gaps between the fibers while also producing a variety of textures and hues that can be enjoyed from various angles when light shines on the dial. The ingenuity and innovation incorporated into this model symbolizes CITIZEN’s willingness to take on new challenges to pursue its ideals.
AQ4020-54Y *No longer available for sale.
When CITIZEN was researching new translucent materials for its watch dials, it concluded that washi paper was the ideal choice. Washi paper has been used in sliding paper screens and paper lanterns to bring light into living spaces in Japan since ancient times. Light permeates through gaps between the fibers while also producing a variety of textures and hues that can be enjoyed from various angles when light shines on the dial. The ingenuity and innovation incorporated into this model symbolizes CITIZEN’s willingness to take on new challenges to pursue its ideals.
AQ4020-54Y *No longer available for sale.
2019
Aspiring to create the world’s most accurate watch* with annual accuracy of ±1 second
This groundbreaking model uses an AT cut crystal oscillator and also features a temperature correction function that measures the temperature every minute. The gears inside the movement were fabricated using the LIGA process to achieve exceptional precision. This Eco-Drive model represents the pinnacle of CITIZEN’s technological achievements with incredibly high annual accuracy of ±1 second.
*As of May 2023, for an autonomous analogue light-powered watch.
AQ6010-06A Limited edition of 100 pieces worldwide. *No longer available for sale.
This groundbreaking model uses an AT cut crystal oscillator and also features a temperature correction function that measures the temperature every minute. The gears inside the movement were fabricated using the LIGA process to achieve exceptional precision. This Eco-Drive model represents the pinnacle of CITIZEN’s technological achievements with incredibly high annual accuracy of ±1 second.
*As of May 2023, for an autonomous analogue light-powered watch.
AQ6010-06A Limited edition of 100 pieces worldwide. *No longer available for sale.
2021
Creating more accurate, more beautiful mechanical models
This model combines CITIZEN’s unique design philosophy with the decades of decorative finishing expertise possessed by Switzerland’s La Joux-Perret. The Caliber 0200 movement inside offers both high accuracy in the long term and superior aesthetic appeal. The specifications of the watch exceed the chronometer standard (ISO3159), providing high average daily accuracy of -3 to +5 seconds and ushering in a new generation of mechanical models.
NC0200-90E *No longer available for sale.
This model combines CITIZEN’s unique design philosophy with the decades of decorative finishing expertise possessed by Switzerland’s La Joux-Perret. The Caliber 0200 movement inside offers both high accuracy in the long term and superior aesthetic appeal. The specifications of the watch exceed the chronometer standard (ISO3159), providing high average daily accuracy of -3 to +5 seconds and ushering in a new generation of mechanical models.
NC0200-90E *No longer available for sale.
2022
Exquisite washi paper dials created with traditional indigo dyeing techniques
The Tosa washi paper on the dial is dyed using traditional Japanese indigo dyeing techniques. No two dials are alike. Indigo, also known as Japan Blue, produces a deep, vivid color that combines beautifully with the delicate texture of the washi paper.
AQ4091-56M
The Tosa washi paper on the dial is dyed using traditional Japanese indigo dyeing techniques. No two dials are alike. Indigo, also known as Japan Blue, produces a deep, vivid color that combines beautifully with the delicate texture of the washi paper.
AQ4091-56M