First-ever TSUYOSA x seconde/seconde/
collaboration model and new TSUYOSA models

CITIZEN Watch is releasing new models from its TSUYOSA collection that bring colour and fun to the everyday. The first exciting new model is TSUYOSA’s first-ever collaboration with French creative seconde/seconde/, resulting in a watch design that fuses art and humour.

For this new collaboration model, seconde/seconde/ took inspiration from the name TSUYOSA, meaning “power” and “strength” in Japanese. The minute hand has been transformed into a katana as a symbol of this power and strength. The sword is rendered in the pixel art style of retro Japanese video games known and loved all over the world, resulting in a unique, offbeat design. In a humorous touch, the indices appear to have been sliced in half by the razor-sharp sword. The dial and the hilt of the sword are an appealing blue colour that highlights the playful design of the sword and the indices. The clasp of the bracelet features deft sword slashes, and the case back is printed with a powerful message from seconde/seconde/ - “Being smaller has never stopped Minutes from slicing Hours into pieces.” This model is limited to 3,600 pieces worldwide - the number 3,600 is taken from the image of slicing one hour into 3,600 seconds, inspired by the way the katana minute hand slices through the indices. This special collaboration model combines both a quirky sensibility and a special message.

seconde/seconde/ artist and watch customizer Romaric André explains:
“As a creative always trying to fusion the opposites in order to create impactful contrast, it is such an exciting venture to collaborate with a brand like CITIZEN. Just a French guy on one side. And a huge and historical Japanese brand on the other. The best collaborations are usually those that bring together parties that initially seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum.”

Product Features

■ Message from seconde/seconde/
“Being smaller has never stopped Minutes from slicing Hours into pieces”
Even someone who appears to be small and weak at first glance has the power to overcome enormous obstacles. The image of the smaller Minutes slicing the larger Hours into pieces is a humorous concept that evokes the courage to take on any kind of challenge in life.

■ Collaboration Model Features
This model showcases the creative flair of seconde/seconde/ including a pixelated Japanese sword as a minute hand, sword slashes on the clasp, and a special message printed on the case back. The watch comes in a limited-edition box designed by seconde/seconde/.

■ Comfortable and practical, offering functional beauty
The three-link metal bracelet provides superior comfort, and the sapphire glass features a date magnifier for improved visibility. The transparent case back allows the wearer to admire the intricate inner workings of the movement.

 Details

• Caliber No.

  8210

• Movement

  Mechanical

• Strap

  Stainless Steel

• Water Resistant

  Water Resistant 50m

• Thickness

  11.7mm

• Case Size

  40mm

• Weight

  138g

• Case

  Stainless Steel

• Glass

  Sapphire Glass

• Specification21 jewels
  Automatic
  Date Display
  Running time of approx. 40 hours (when fully wound)
• Gender

  Gent