The LUDENS X collection celebrates the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions with a limited-edition collaboration created alongside Anicorn. Supervised by Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa, the release centers on a 39mm automatic watch inspired by the Ludens EVA Creative Suit. The blackened stainless steel case features gold-tone hardware, engraved bezel detailing, sapphire crystal, and a multi-layered dial with exposed screw elements, anniversary graphics, and Super-LumiNova BGW9 hands. A modified NH35-ATD automatic movement is displayed through an exhibition caseback with custom branding and individual numbering.
The main watch set includes interchangeable black stainless steel bracelet and carbon fiber-patterned leather strap options, along with a black cuff bracelet, a serialized Metal Print Warranty Card, and a display case. The collection also introduces a standalone silver cuff bracelet and a magnetic Ludens 10th Anniversary Metal Print poster.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Serialized Collector Watches
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- Coordinated cuffs, straps, and displayable metal prints point to accessory ecosystems where wearable and collectible formats reinforce each other.
