GARRACK, a character collaboration lifestyle brand, is set to release a watch collection that brings together Neon Genesis Evangelion and the traditional Japanese craft of Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay). Pre-orders open June 12, with sales beginning June 26, 2026.
Special product page: https://world-wide-watch.jp/s/garrack/feature/evangelion2026/
Three models are available — Unit 01, Unit 02, and Unit 00.
The Evangelion designs are expressed on each watch dial using Raden, a traditional technique that uses thinly shaved iridescent shell from abalone and other shellfish. Each watch is also fitted with a Japanese-made automatic movement, reflecting a thorough made-in-Japan approach throughout.
Each dial is carefully finished by hand by a craftsman, allowing the beauty of the Raden to shift with the angle of light. No two pieces are identical, making each watch a uniquely individual item.
Unit 01 Model
① The dial features Unit 01's color scheme and design rendered in Raden work.
② The "01" marking from Unit 01 is placed at the 1 o'clock position.
③ Indices and case are designed to evoke the A.T. Field.
Product Details
Product Name: Neon Genesis Evangelion Series S-MEISTER Mechanical Watch Unit 01 Model
Model Number: SMS-EVA-41-1
Price: ¥77,000 (tax included)
Movement: Automatic (MIYOTA movement)
Case: Stainless steel
Strap: Calf leather
Crystal: Mineral glass
Case Back: See-through back
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Case Diameter: 41mm
Unit 02 Model
① The dial features Unit 02's color scheme and design rendered in Raden work.
② The "02" marking from Unit 02 is placed at the 2 o'clock position.
③ Indices and case are designed to evoke the A.T. Field.
Product Details
Product Name: Neon Genesis Evangelion Series S-MEISTER Mechanical Watch Unit 02 Model
Model Number: SMS-EVA-41-2
Price: ¥79,200 (tax included)
Movement: Automatic (MIYOTA movement)
Case: Stainless steel
Strap: Calf leather
Crystal: Mineral glass
Case Back: See-through back
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Case Diameter: 41mm
Unit 00 Model
① The dial features Unit 00's color scheme and design rendered in Raden work.
② The "00" marking from Unit 00 is placed at the 12 o'clock position.
③ Indices and case are designed to evoke the A.T. Field.
Product Details
Product Name: Neon Genesis Evangelion Series S-MEISTER Mechanical Watch Unit 00 Model
Model Number: SMS-EVA-41-0
Price: ¥79,200 (tax included)
Movement: Automatic (MIYOTA movement)
Case: Stainless steel
Strap: Calf leather
Crystal: Mineral glass
Case Back: See-through back
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Case Diameter: 41mm
Other Features
NERV Logo
A NERV mark is printed on the see-through case back.
Note
Due to the nature of Raden work, there are individual differences in color and pattern, and the appearance changes depending on light reflection. Because the shells are applied by hand by craftsmen, the pattern also varies between pieces.
Traditional Craft: Raden (Mother-of-Pearl Inlay)
Raden is a traditional technique in which the iridescent layer of shells such as abalone is shaved to an extremely thin layer and used to decorate lacquerware. In Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, it has long been known as "Aogai-nuri" and has been passed down as a representative technique of Takaoka lacquerware.
Because Raden uses natural materials, each piece carries a one-of-a-kind luster that only natural shell can produce.
The dials of these watches are finished one by one through Raden work applied entirely by hand by craftsmen.
Musashigawa Craft Studio: Fourth-Generation Artisan Taketsugu Musashigawa
Takaoka lacquerware traces its origins to 1609, when Toshimasa Maeda, lord of the Kaga domain, opened the town of Takaoka and encouraged the production of everyday goods. It has since been passed down as a nationally designated traditional craft.
Musashigawa Craft Studio, established in 1910, has inherited these traditional techniques across generations. Fourth-generation artisan Taketsugu Musashigawa is active as a young traditional craftsman, adapting traditional patterns for contemporary applications and exploring new combinations of Raden with more casual products.
For this collection, Musashigawa applied advanced Raden techniques to express the Evangelion designs on the dials. The intricate character patterns are reproduced by hand-applying thin shell pieces one by one, resulting in pieces where tradition and contemporary design come together.
Works created from natural materials and craftsmanship are said to retain their beauty for 100 years.
How the Raden Dials Are Made
1 | Polishing
The shell is cut and polished to a thickness of approximately 0.1mm.
2 | Coloring
The polished shell is colored from the back of the iridescent surface.
3 | Cutting
The shell is finely cut into individual parts to match the design.
4 | Lacquer Application
The base dial is treated with lacquer.
5 | Decoration
Animal-hide glue is applied to the lacquered dial, and the cut shell pieces are hand-applied one by one.
6 | Completion
A final coating is applied, and each dial is carefully finished individually.
About EVANGELION
Starting in 2007 as the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series with planning, screenplay, and direction by Hideaki Anno, three films — "Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone," "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance," and "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo" — were released and became major hits, continuously drawing in new fans across a wide demographic. "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" is the fourth and final installment of the Rebuild series, released on March 8, 2021. It earned a total box office of ¥10.28 billion and drew 6.73 million viewers. Currently streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
The collection is also available at the official Evangelion store "EVANGELION STORE."
Official Online Store
https://www.evastore.jp/shop/default.aspx
Ikebukuro TOKYO-01
https://www.evastore2.jp/tokyo-01/
Hakone Yumoto Eva-ya
https://www.evastore2.jp/eva-ya/
©カラー
