Citizen's Daring Experiment: A Star Wars-Inspired Watch for the Sophisticated Enthusiast

Character-themed watches often come under scrutiny for their balancing act, having to remain recognizable to fans, functional as a timekeeping device, and wearable in every sense. Over the years, Citizen has honed this craft through their notable partnerships with Disney, Marvel, and the Star Wars franchise. Their latest release, the Citizen ATTESA Mandalorian Beskar watch acts as a celebration for the first Star Wars film in theaters since 2019, presenting a more grownup and refined presentation of the popular franchise.

This limited-edition piece is a noticeable departure from Citizen’s playful approach in their prior Star Wars-themed creations. Instead, it embraces a clean, intricate design, abundant complications, and an exclusive, impactful finishing inspired by the mythical beskar steel of Star Wars lore.

Citizen wisely kept the Star Wars elements subtle, allowing the basic design to truly shine through. The iconic look of the watch is highlighted by the faceted lugs and the brand’s superb finishes on the titanium case. The watch’s elegant black time zone bezel adds a slim but suitable Mandalorian-esque line of contrast, while the 3 o’clock crown is topped with a mythosaur skull emblem – a subtle nod to the franchise.

The back of the watch gives a louder shout-out to Star Wars, featuring the Mandalorian logo and a graphic of main character Din Djarin’s helmet. Yet despite the many nods towards the universe it represents, the ATTESA Mandalorian Beskar watch commits to the understated, striking a perfect balance for the mature Star Wars enthusiast.