New handcrafted Attack on Titan watches are limited to just 100 pieces each
A new collaboration has seen the creation of three Attack on Titan themed wristwatches.
GARRACK, who previously released a series of watches based on the hit anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, will now be releasing three limited-edition mechanical wristwatches inspired by some of Attack on Titan’s most popular characters.
These timepieces uniquely incorporate Awa Washi paper, a traditional Japanese craft, into their design.
Each model will be limited to 100 units, making the watches a true collectors item.
Attack on Titan, based on Hajime Isayama’s manga, is a globally recognized and influential series.
It depicts humanity’s struggle for survival against giant, man-eating Titans within walled cities.
Known for its intense action, intricate plot, and exploration of themes like freedom, war, and humanity’s darker nature, the series has gained immense popularity worldwide.
This collaboration with a traditional Japanese craft highlights a growing trend of merging contemporary pop culture with artisanal heritage.
Awa Washi, originating from Tokushima Prefecture, boasts a 1300-year history. This traditional Japanese paper is celebrated for its unique texture, resistance to water, and durable yet thin quality, making it suitable for various applications beyond traditional paper, including interiors.
The watches specifically utilize “Asarakusuishi”, a variety of Awa Washi characterized by its distinctive patterns created by spraying water to form holes during the papermaking process.
The Awa Washi brand Awagami Factory collaborated on this project, highlighting their efforts to preserve and evolve traditional Japanese paper culture by exploring new techniques and materials.
The collaboration watches feature a tonneau-shaped case, providing a refined aesthetic.
The fractured texture of the Attack on Titan logo is artfully recreated on both the watch dial and the hybrid strap, which combines Awa Washi on the surface with calf leather underneath.
Each of the three models pays tribute to a specific character: Eren Yeager, Levi, and Erwin Smith.
Key design details include:
- Hour and Minute Hands
Modeled after the “ultra-hard steel blades” used by the Survey Corps.
- “Wings of Freedom” Emblem
Positioned at the 4 o’clock mark, this iconic Survey Corps symbol rotates every second. The character’s name is engraved on the top right of this rotating emblem.
- Caseback
Features an engraved serial number, a design of the “Wings of Freedom,” and a transparent window (see-through back) showcasing the Japanese automatic movement.
Let’s take a look at each of the three watches in more detail!
- Eren Yeager Model
Features a “Basement Key” at the 3 o’clock position, corresponding to his birth month (March).
The watch strap, face and dial elements carry a blue theme, representing the ocean that Eren and his friends dreamed of seeing.
- Levi Model
Includes a teacup at the 12 o’clock position, referencing his birth month (December).
The watch strap, face and dial elements carry a green theme, representing Levi’s cloak and his dedication to the Survey Corps.
- Erwin Smith Model
Displays a bolo tie at the 10 o’clock position, corresponding to his birth month (October).
The watch strap, face and dial elements carry a bronze theme, intended to represent the jackets of the members of Erwin’s Survey Corps.
Each model is a limited edition of 100 pieces, priced at ¥55,000 (tax included, approx. $380.62 USD/£280.50 GBP).
All watches feature a stainless steel case, mineral glass, 3 ATM water resistance, a 38.5mm case diameter, 14mm case thickness, and a 20mm lug width, fitting wrist sizes from 14cm to 19cm.
As a special offer, customers who purchase a watch will receive a winding machine as a gift on a first-come, first-served basis.
This device automatically winds the watch and can also serve as a display stand.
Pre-orders for the watches will begin on the official Garrack online store on June 20th, with the official launch set for June 27th.
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