Seven new Citizen textured dial watches launching soon

Citizen has announced its new Light in Black collection watches. The range is part of the brand’s 50th anniversary celebrations, with each timepiece featuring a black and yellow gold colored design.

Five of the Light in Black, or Light in the Dark, watches will be released globally in June 2026. These are the Citizen Attesa Satellite Wave GPS CC4078-51E, the Citizen Attesa AT8384-58E, the Citizen Promaster Dive BN0264-53E, the Citizen Classic Chronograph AT2576-68E and the Citizen L Bianca EW5636-55E. Two further models, the Citizen Exceed CB1147-61E and the Citizen xC Hikari Collection ES9495-59E, appear to be exclusive to the Japanese market.

Each of these Citizen Light in Black watches is a limited edition, with between 500 and 6,700 units set for release. The black dials feature five textured segments, representing the five decades of the brand. The pattern has been applied using inkjet printing technology, with gold flecks that catch the light as you move your wrist. Plus, these timepieces are powered by Eco-Drive movements, which can be charged using any source of light. 

The pricing for the Citizen Light in Black collection watches will start from $450 in the US and £329 in the UK for the Classic Chronograph AT2576-68E. A complete price list and the number of units available can be found below.

• Citizen Attesa Satellite Wave GPS CC4078-51E - $2,195/£1,595 - 1,900 units worldwide
• Citizen Attesa AT8384-58E - $1,195/£995 - 2,200 units worldwide
• Citizen Promaster Dive BN0264-53E - $495/£399 - 6,700 units worldwide
• Citizen Classic Chronograph AT2576-68E - $450/£329 - 6,000 units worldwide
• Citizen L Bianca EW5636-55E - $525/£375 - 3,800 units worldwide
• Citizen Exceed CB1147-61E - ¥220,000 - 500 units, Japan only
• Citizen xC Hikari Collection ES9495-59E - ¥132,000 - 1,200 units, Japan only