Sony is not known for luxury watches, but for PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, it tried something very different. The company partnered with Hong Kong watchmaker Anicorn to release a limited-edition mechanical watch inspired by the original 1995 PlayStation console. Only 300 units are being made worldwide. The price is $780. Pre-orders opened in December 2025, and deliveries are expected by mid-2026. The watch sold out almost immediately.

Built Like a PlayStation From the 90s

The design focuses heavily on nostalgia. The stainless-steel case uses the same gray tone as the first PlayStation console. The dial features the controller symbols Triangle, Circle, X, and Square as hour markers. The hour and minute hands are shaped like the Start and Select buttons. The rubber strap includes PlayStation color symbols and matching markings. The watch does not hide its inspiration. Every surface ties back to the PS1 era.

This Is a Real Mechanical Watch

Inside the case is a Miyota 9039 automatic movement made in Japan. An automatic mechanical watch does not use a battery. It runs through a system of springs and gears, and it powers itself from the natural movement of the wearer’s wrist. As long as the watch is worn regularly, it keeps running without needing manual winding.

The movement is only 3.9 mm thick and provides a 42-hour power reserve, meaning it will continue running for nearly two days even when not worn. The transparent caseback allows the full movement to remain visible. This is not a decorative piece. It is a proper mechanical watch. Anicorn also added a digital element with an NFC accessory shaped like a PlayStation memory card, which connects to an online memory board.

Where It Stands Next to Other Luxury Collabs

Gaming and watches crossing over is not new. TAG Heuer, Seiko, and Casio G-Shock have all done game-themed models before, but those usually stick to quartz or digital setups. That is where Sony’s watch feels different. Going with a mechanical movement puts it closer to traditional watchmaking than fan merch. You can see the same mix of tech and luxury in products like the Panerai Luminor Marina Razer Edition, which was limited to 500 units and came with DLC coating and a three-day power reserve, or the Apple Watch Hermès, which pairs premium materials with everyday tech.

Does the Price Make Sense

At $780, the PlayStation watch sits between merch and traditional luxury watches. The price is supported by the mechanical movement, limited production, and brand value. This is not built for casual buyers. It targets collectors and long-time PlayStation fans.

So What Is It Really

This watch does not try to replace smartwatches or introduce new tech features. It turns gaming history into a physical collector item that also functions as a real mechanical watch. That makes it more than a novelty.

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Casio has released its G-Shock GA-2110MK-5A collaboration with Maison Kitsuné in the US. The watch costs $210 and is available through Casio.com and authorized retailers. The release follows a staggered global launch. Japan got the watch in November (for ￥33,000), followed by European markets earlier this month (priced at €180).

The watch is built on the GA-2100 platform, known for its slim octagonal case. It uses Maison Kitsuné’s “camaieu” design approach with soft beige and cream colors inspired by Parisian architecture. A bright orange resin bezel represents sunset over Paris. The watch comes in color-matched packaging.

Maison Kitsuné’s fox logo appears on the 9 o’clock inset dial and at the case-strap junction. Additional logos are on the band loop and case back.

The watch includes shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, and Carbon Core Guard construction. Battery life is approximately three years using two SR726W cells. The mineral glass face has Neobrite luminous material. Double LED lights illuminate both analog and digital displays with selectable 1.5-second or 3-second duration settings.

Features include a 1/100-second stopwatch that measures up to 24 hours, a countdown timer with one-second increments up to 24 hours, five daily alarms, and hourly time signals. World time covers 48 cities across 31 time zones with daylight saving adjustment. The automatic calendar runs until 2099.

The case measures 48.5 × 45.4 × 11.8 mm and weighs 51 grams. The bio-based resin band fits wrists from 145 to 215 mm. Accuracy is rated at ±15 seconds per month. The watch offers a hand-shift feature that moves analog hands out of the way for digital display viewing.

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