George Lucas’ characters have their own footing in pop culture, and so do the Citizen timepieces among watch lovers. So, when Citizen subtly tabs the sci-fi elements of Star Wars in a watch, the Japanese watchmaker gives fans of the franchise a way to celebrate their love and fandom on earth as it is in the galaxy far away.
The Star Wars x Citizen Rebel Starfighter Boxed Set may have a niche fanbase, but it surely has an appeal that would transcend beyond the wrist of Star Wars memorabilia collectors. Citizen and Star Wars franchise share a long-term relation but the new Rebel Starfighter watch has its own story inscribed within the Citizen model CA0870-43W on the back.
Designer: Citizen
Star Wars x Citizen Rebel Starfighter Timepiece
Like you would expect from a thematic timepiece the antics of the franchise appear right on the dial to start with. The Star Wars-themed dial rejoices in the Rebellion. It features the Rebellion symbol, the Death Star and an X-Wing in the three sub-dials of the analog watch. The Star Wars x Citizen Rebel Starfighter watch has a 44mm case coupled with two pushers on either side of an oversized screw-down crown.
Spanning the circumference of the watch bezel is spherical-shaped crystal raised mineral glass which is shatter-proof, adding to the robust nature of the Rebel Starfighter watch. It features 1/5 second chronograph that measures up to 60 Minutes, 24 Hour Time, and a 3 o’clock date window. If you are beginning to see the Citizen Rebel Starfighter as an average timepiece, you must look deep down under the hood.
Rebellion and X-Wing Influence
The watch is powered by an in-house B612 Eco-Drive movement, which feeds on any kind of light source and converts it into energy to power the watch. The movement allows the watch to run non-stop for months, even in darkness, eliminating the need for repeated battery replacement in watches. The Star Wars x Citizen Rebel Starfighter watch thrives on this power of the movement, setting it in a league of perpetually running themed analog watches.
That said, the thematic watch is not only about its face and the innards. The rebel theme of the watch carries onto its customized caseback as well, which also features the Rebellion symbol and an X-Wing, similar to that on the dial. The watch is paired with a black leather strap featuring contrasting gray stitching. To impress fans alike, the Star Wars x Citizen Rebel Starfighter watch arrives alongside a mini collectible shield pin featuring T-65B X-Wing Starfighter within a co-branded package. The boxed set is now available for purchase through Citizen starting at $425 and is a must-have for sci-fi fans.
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