Kamen Rider 55th Anniversary Chronograph Limited to 1,971 Units
Shuken Corporation has announced a Kamen Rider 55th Anniversary Commemorative Special Chronograph, sold through the select shop Direct Art Gallery. The watch is limited to 1,971 units worldwide, a number tied to the year the series began broadcasting in 1971.
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Why it matters
The anniversary product leans on radio-controlled, solar-powered movement and a Swiss-brand collaboration, a more technical build than a printed tribute piece, and the 1,971-unit run ties the production count directly to the franchise's start year.
Key Facts
- Shuken Corporation announced the Kamen Rider 55th Anniversary Commemorative Special Chronograph.
- The watch is limited to 1,971 units worldwide, the year Kamen Rider began broadcasting.
- It ships with a stainless steel band and an exclusive cowhide leather band with crimson stitching, plus a simple tool.
- The movement is radio wave solar, so no time adjustment or battery replacement is needed.
- The case was made with FULTON, a Swiss brand founded in 1885.
It ships with a stainless steel band and an exclusive cowhide leather band with crimson stitching, plus a simple tool for switching between them. Radio wave reception and solar charging mean no time adjustment and no battery replacement.
The back of the case carries a 55th anniversary logo and a serial number. The dial uses deep green and red, and the case was made with FULTON, the Swiss brand the article dates to 1885, which is the same year in the brand's own name. Reception covers Japan's standard radio waves from the Otakadoya-yama (40kHz) and Hagane-yama (60kHz) transmitters, so the watch corrects itself anywhere in Japan. A dedicated box is included. Shuken is also selling three types of Kamen Rider Voice Alarm Clocks as separate products.
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