Citizen's new "Arrow of Oath" limited edition Eco-Drive watch features mother-of-pearl dial

Citizen has announced a new limited edition watch in its high-end Exceed line, dubbed the CB1110-70W "Oath of Arrow". It serves as the follow-up to last year’s CB1115-68W and continues the series' focus on traditional Japanese symbolism.

The latest model takes inspiration from "Hikime Kaburaya" (frog-eye arrow), a whistling kabura arrow used in Shinto rituals, archery, and Japanese martial arts that is said to signal new beginnings and ward off misfortune. Citizen translates this motif through a partially white mother-of-pearl dial, constructed using a clad-shell technique that inlays shimmering shell segments at the center against a black backdrop for a refined yet symbolic look.

While the aesthetic is rooted in Japanese tradition, the internals are built on Citizen's modern Eco-Drive H149 caliber. And unlike standard quartz movements, this solar-powered watch can stay charged with just a touch of daylight or any artificial light. It also features radio-controlled timekeeping with reception across Japan, China, the US, and Europe, along with a perpetual calendar and a 26-city world time function.

The CB1110-70W is quite slim, measuring just 8.5mm thick, and it secures with a three-fold push-style clasp made of Super Titanium. The dial is protected by a sapphire glass crystal with a clarity coating for high visibility, and you also get 50 meter water resistance and magnetic resistance (Type 1).

Citizen is only producing 500 units of the CB1110-70W "Arrow of Oath. The watch is priced at ¥132,000 and will go on sale in Japan on February 5. 

Citizen CB1110-70W "Oath of Arrow" specifications

• Case material: Super Titanium with Duratect Platinum coating (light silver)
• Case size: 38mm diameter
• Case thickness: 8.5mm
• Case design: Slim, dress-oriented profile inspired by the Hikime Kaburaya ceremonial arrow
• Dial: Black with partially white mother-of-pearl inlay (clad-shell construction)
• Crystal: Sapphire glass with clarity coating
• Band material: Super Titanium with Duratect Platinum coating (light silver)
• Band width: 19mm
• Clasp: Three-fold push type
• Band adjustment: Split pipe type
• Water resistance: 5 ATM (up to 50 metres)
• Magnetic resistance: Type 1
• Nickel resistant
• Light-powered Eco-Drive, radio-controlled watch
• Caliber: H149
• Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (when not receiving a radio signal)
• Solar-powered; approximately 2 years of operation on a full charge (with power save activated)
• Perpetual calendar
• World time function (26 time zones)
• Japan, China, US, and Europe radio wave reception
• Automatic station selection, regular reception, and forced reception functions
• Shock detection function
• Automatic hand position correction
• Daylight saving time support
• Power reserve / remaining charge display
• Charge warning and overcharge prevention functions
• Power save function
• Limited edition: 500 pieces
• Warranty: 3-year international warranty (extendable to 5 years domestically with MY CITIZEN registration)