Citizen collaborated with Mastermind Japan on a special limited edition watch, set to release in January of 2011. Limited to only 80 units, the timepiece pairs an advanced Citizen watch design, with one of Japan's more revered cult labels. Highlights include dual spherical sapphire glass, a photovoltaic eco-drive radio clock, black dials, radio reception function during the day (U.S./Europe), and water-resistance to 100 meters.

I have very little details on this timepiece. However, I can say that this is the most expensive Citizen watch I've ever seen, and maybe the best looking.

Retail $4,500

Source: Hypebeast

(Eco-Drive VITRO)

At Baselworld I had a chance to photograph three of Citizen's Eco-Drive concept watches, all part of the CITIZEN Basel Project 2009. The Eco-Drive RING is designed to receive light from a solar cell situated around the edge of the case. The Eco-Drive DOME features the new Cal.H610 movement, a dome-shaped dial and a unique case. The Eco-Drive VITRO features an invisible solar cell that is spread throughout the glass, and a skeleton-type dial that is integrated with the case.

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Citizen introduces the Eco-Drive Super Chronograph 1000 Calibre U700/U70, which can measure 1/1000th second. Not the first company to do it, TAG Heuer was the first, but still very impressive.

As well as split time, lap time and speed, the watch also displays average speed if the distance to be covered is input in advance.

When chronograph operations commence, small hands on the dial begin to rotate rapidly, while the same information is also displayed digitally. Together, the action of the hands and the digital display generate a feeling of speed and excitement.

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Citizen said it will buy all shares of Bulova Corp. from Loews Corp. for $246 million in January. Citizen wants to strengthen its wristwatch presence in the $200-$600 price range. A representative from Bulova Corp. said that this will help them expand in the U.S., which is the world's biggest market for watches. Bulova owns brand names Accutron, Caravelle and Wittnauer.