On the occasion of Citizen’s 50th anniversary of its marquee light-powered Eco-Drive quartz timekeeping technology, the Japanese company has announced a special limited edition timepiece to mark the milestone.

Dubbed the Eco-Drive Photon, this next generation watch is powered by the caliber E036, which boasts an advanced circuit system that despite being thinner than previous Eco-Drive movements, can drive a heavier hand set.

Presented in either a 39.6 mm titanium, or a DLC black and gold coated DLC case, that’s water-resistant to 50 meters, and features a matching integrated bracelet, this next-generation Eco-Drive movement can stay charged for an entire year (in power save mode) and has an accuracy of accuracy of -15/+ 15 seconds per month.

The Eco-Drive Photo most notably features slitted metal dial with a layer of colored film sandwiched between the slits and the solar cell (that lets natural and artificial power the watch) to create a distinctive eye-catching appearance that changes as you view it at different angles.

In advance of its Fall 2026 release, Citizen has announced pricing of $995 for the Super Titanium version (Ref. BJ6560-53W) and $1,195 for the DLC-coated black and gold titanium variant (Ref. BJ6569-59X). Each version is limited to 5,000 pieces.

Photos by Citizen.