Brand: Krayon | Model: Krayon x PAC-MAN | Category: Independent Watchmaking / Astronomical Complication | Release Year: 2026
Last updated: September 19, 2026
The Krayon x PAC-MAN brings arcade nostalgia to the Anywhere sunrise and sunset complication. Limited to 15 individually decorated platinum watches, this 2026 release pairs a black onyx dial with a mechanical display that gives PAC-MAN and the ghosts a timekeeping role.
What is the Krayon x PAC-MAN? It is a mechanical watch built around Krayon’s Anywhere complication, with PAC-MAN serving as the 24-hour indicator. The ghosts’ eyes mark sunrise, while the large white cookie marks sunset. Central hands show hours and minutes, and the lower subdial displays the date and month. The Anywhere system is configured for a chosen geographical location; changing that location requires a watchmaker’s adjustment. It does not automatically follow the wearer’s travels. Its calendar is a simple calendar, requiring correction after months shorter than 31 days. The creative appeal is how naturally the arcade imagery fits the display. A familiar character becomes a way to understand the passing day. We see this as an engaging example of independent watchmaking making a specialist complication more approachable. Fei Hou’s artistic direction draws on childhood gaming memories shared with Rémi Maillat. The subtle maze and pixel-style graphics give the watch an identity that feels playful without overwhelming its traditional shape. For collectors, the question is personal: does this combination of nostalgia and unusual mechanics resonate with you? The strongest reason to own it is enjoyment of that combination. A small edition alone cannot establish future resale value.
A series of 15 unique dial compositions offers an individual expression within a shared design. Collector appeal centres on the connection between arcade culture and astronomical watchmaking. Evaluate the specific dial, condition, documentation and asking price; limited production does not guarantee appreciation or easy resale.
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