The Citizen x Honda Ana-Digi Temp 2026 New Prelude Limited Edition is a collaborative wristwatch that revives the brand’s classic analog-digital format with design references to the new Honda Prelude. The watch retains the distinctive multi-display layout of the original Ana-Digi Temp, combining analog subdials with digital screens and a temperature readout. Honda branding appears on the dial and caseback, while the overall aesthetic draws from the graphic language of 1980s automotive dashboards. The stainless steel case is paired with a coordinating metal bracelet, reinforcing the retro character of the design.
Two colorways are available, including a white dial version with blue accents and a blacked-out edition with contrasting highlights. Each variant is produced in a limited run of 200 pieces and released through Honda’s official retail channels in Japan. The watch includes standard timekeeping, alarm, and stopwatch functions consistent with the Ana-Digi Temp line.
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