Citizen, The Citizen 30th Anniversary Washi dial watches.
Citizen is celebrating 30 years of its “The Citizen” collection with two limited-edition models that prove the brand knows how to mix cutting-edge tech with pure Japanese artistry. The star of the show? Two limited-edition 30th anniversary of The Citizen watches with exceptional dials. Those dials are made from washi paper — a traditional material that gives these watches texture, depth, and a soft glow you won’t find anywhere else.
Citizen, The Citizen 30th Anniversary Washi dial watch with Super-Titanium case and platinum leaf on the dial.
Washi paper has been handcrafted in Japan for centuries and is an ingrained part of the Japanese culture. It is used to reflect the joy and beauty of the landscapes or the seasons. The paper is made by letting ink bleed into the fibers – causing a textured and unique effect on each piece of paper. Washi paper is used in lanterns, calligraphy and even sliding screens. On a watch dial, it creates a surface that shifts with the light and feels almost alive.
Citizen first experimented with Washi paper dials in 2017, and for this anniversary, the brand takes the concept to the next level.
This model of Citizen’s The Citizen 30th Anniversary Washi dial watches, is made in Super-Titanium with an amber hue.
The AQ4103-16W captures autumn’s golden hues with a black washi dial brushed with gold leaf and warmed by a brown gradient. Its Super Titanium™ case gets an amber-yellow Duratect finish — a subtle nod to sunlight fading behind mountain ridges.
The AQ4100-22A flips the mood. Inspired by a snowy winter dawn, its dial uses platinum leaf sprinkled across gray washi paper, giving off a frosty shimmer. A charcoal-gray seconds hand adds a final Japanese design touch.
The Citizen 30th Anniversary Washi dial watches retail for about $3,195.
Both watches measure 38.3mm in diameter and are paired with certified crocodile straps. Inside is Citizen’s Eco-Drive Caliber A060, accurate to an incredible ±5 seconds a year. It’s powered by light, so it never needs a battery swap, and it packs a perpetual calendar plus a quick-set hour hand for travel.
With only 400 pieces each and prices starting around $3,195, these anniversary editions are wearable works of Japanese craft that also happen to run on one of the most reliable, and sustainable, movements in the world.
Just 400 pieces of each of the Citizen, The Citizen 30th Anniversary Washi dial watches will be made.
