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Seiko Teams Up with AMNIBUS for "D.Gray-man" Allen Walker Collab Watch

Seiko and AMNIBUS have launched an officially licensed "D.Gray-man" Allen Walker limited-edition watch, weaving the cursed stigmata, scar, and Timcanpy engravings into the case details. Pre-orders close September 16, with shipping set for next April.

Seiko Teams Up with AMNIBUS for "D.Gray-man" Allen Walker Collab Watch
Seiko携手AMNIBUS推出《D.Gray-man》艾倫・沃克聯名腕錶

How do you tell the story of an exorcist's curse through a wristwatch? Seiko and anime merch platform AMNIBUS answer with markers and engravings. The two have teamed up on an officially licensed limited-edition watch starring Allen Walker from Katsura Hoshino's dark fantasy shonen manga "D.Gray-man." The design translates the character's iconic Crown Clown mask, wings, and exorcist's crown motifs into a black-and-gold dial vocabulary.

Seiko携手AMNIBUS推出《D.Gray-man》艾倫・沃克聯名腕錶
Seiko携手AMNIBUS推出《D.Gray-man》艾倫・沃克聯名腕錶

The silver hour marker at 12 o'clock corresponds to the pentacle-shaped cursed stigmata beneath Allen's left eye, while the 6 o'clock position takes the shape of his signature cross-shaped scar—the most recognizable mark on his face. The case is crafted from gold-plated stainless steel, measuring 37.5mm by 33.0mm, and goes for a slim profile that, according to the brand, is designed to slip easily under a shirt cuff. The case back is engraved with Allen's golden golem companion Timcanpy, alongside the English version of his motto: "Don't stop. Keep walking."

The strap is made of embossed genuine cowhide, paired with a Hardlex crystal face and 50-meter everyday water resistance. Powering it is Seiko's Japan-made Caliber 7N01 quartz movement, with monthly accuracy within plus or minus 15 seconds and a three-year battery life. Each watch comes packaged in a themed collector's box decorated with gold-foil patterns and the "D.Gray-man" series logo.

This collaboration goes the official licensing route rather than a simple print-on-merch approach—placing the character's cursed stigmata, scar, and companion golem across three distinct spots on the watch (the hour marker, the 6 o'clock position, and the case back) essentially breaks the character's design into a three-part language told through the timepiece. Priced at approximately 85,900 yen, or around $540 USD, the watch is available for pre-order through AMNIBUS. Pre-orders close on September 16, 2026, with shipping scheduled for April 2027.

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