New Releases · 2026-12-03
Citizen xC ES9431-51D celebrates 30 years with a lace-like mother-of-pearl dial
The 25mm anniversary edition is limited to 1,200 pieces and scheduled for 3 December 2026 in Japan.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Citizen official product reference; Citizen corporate announcement of 8 October 2026

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What to know
Citizen’s xC ES9431-51D marks the collection’s 30th anniversary with an etched mother-of-pearl dial inspired by a lace veil. Lab-grown diamonds decorate the dial and bezel, while the light-silver stainless-steel exterior uses Duratect Platinum surface treatment. The 25mm case is 7.2mm thick.

This 1,200-piece edition is scheduled for Japanese release on 3 December 2026 at ¥110,000 including tax. Calibre H060 is light-powered Eco-Drive quartz with radio-controlled timekeeping, world time and a perpetual calendar. Sapphire glass and 10-bar water resistance complete the watch. The Japanese launch is confirmed in Citizen’s announcement; Belgian availability has not been established.

At a glance
| Reference | ES9431-51D |
|---|---|
| Case | 25 × 7.2 mm stainless steel |
| Movement | H060 Eco-Drive radio-controlled quartz |
| Dial | Etched mother-of-pearl; lab-grown diamonds |
| Water resistance | 10 bar |
| Edition | 1,200 pieces worldwide |
| Japan price | ¥110,000 including tax |
| Scheduled Japan release | 3 December 2026 |
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