Tissot announces a collaboration with the manga UFO Robot Grendizer, merging two iconic characters from the 70s: the famous PRX and the super robot anime from Japan.
This association opens a new chapter in the history of Tissot, mixing Swiss craftsmanship and 70s design with manga pop culture. With the launch of the new Grendizer U series, new fans are welcomed into this fantastic world, while those familiar with the manga are invited on a nostalgic but joyful journey back in time.
Inspiration from the 70s, technologies from the present
This special edition watch combines the vintage design of the PRX with the iconic elements of the popular anime series. Both were originally launched in the 1970s. The manga captured hearts across Europe from 1978, the same year as the first release of the Seastar, PRX original model. This timepiece features a 40mm 316L stainless steel case and the blue dial, inspired by the blue of Grendizer itself, glows with a yellow Super-LumiNova® bust of the robot hero, complemented by a Harken-style second hand and a uniquely engraved rotor, which will for sure evoke nostalgia for any true fan. In the upper flange, there is a text in Japanese that reads “UFOロボ グレンダイザー”, the original title for Grendizer. This detail underscores the authenticity of the collaboration between the Swiss brand and the Japanese manga.
Powered by the Powermatic 80 movement, the watch offers up to 80-hours of power reserve, while the Nivachron™ balance spring ensures high precision and reliability. Protected by a sapphire crystal and equipped with a mineral glass back, this special edition offers durability, while leaving an open-window on to the different nods to the series. With a water resistance of up to 10 bar (100 metres/330 feet) and an engraved crown, it guarantees dependability in any environment. The sturdy design of the iconic 70s metal bracelet has been worked to provide utmost comfort.
The watch box as well gets his own very special design, modelled after the Spazer, Grendizer’s UFO. It offers a very personal touch reminiscent of the main character’s legendary spaceship, and its box sleeve features Go-Nagai’s original drawings.
Go Nagai stated, “It’s fascinating that UFO Robot Grendizer and the Tissot PRX both started in 70s. They come from different worlds, but the collaboration brought out a special meaning.” He elaborated on the collaboration’s significance, adding, “By merging UFO Robot Grendizer’s fight for a better future with the PRX’s journey of marking life’s milestones, we’ve crafted a watch that is a true tribute to their legacy and heritage.”
A bridge between worlds and generations
This timepiece combines Tissot’s expertise with the finest materials, merging tradition with a touch of nostalgia and creativity. Crafted with passion, from the specially designed box to the striking Grendizer motives on the dial and rotor, every element is a nod to the manga series. Tissot invites you on a journey through captivating worlds that brings generations together with the spirit of the Grendizer.
