Sony and Hong Kong–based watchmaker Anicorn are celebrating the 30th anniversary of PlayStation with a collection of exceptional mechanical watches. The centerpiece? A First PlayStation Limited Edition mechanical watch, produced in only 300 numbered units, paying tribute to the iconic 1994 console.

This collaboration comes at a time when gaming-themed watches are multiplying. Casio recently launched its Pac-Man collection to mark the franchise’s 45th anniversary, offering four models featuring the colorful ghosts and the famous “WAKA WAKA”. But the Anicorn x PlayStation watch clearly plays in a very different league.

A mechanical watch that justifies its price

According to The Gadgeteer, what sets this watch apart from typical gaming collaborations is the seriousness with which the team treated the source material. Where many brands simply slap a logo onto a generic quartz movement and double the price, Anicorn and Sony appear to have taken a very different approach.

Priced at $780, the watch features an automatic Miyota movement visible through a sapphire exhibition caseback. The stainless steel case echoes the faceted lines and matte gray tone of the PS1 console. The dial showcases a raised PlayStation logo at its center, with the iconic PlayStation button symbols positioned at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock as applied 3D hour markers. The hands replicate the Start and Select buttons of the original controller.

Designed to appeal to collectors

Each watch is delivered with a Memory Card featuring NFC technology. Pair it with your smartphone to access a “Digital Memory Board” — a modern reinterpretation of PS1 save management, now designed “to tell your own stories”. In practice, this feels more like a collectible gadget than a truly functional accessory. The watch will also come packaged in a metal case styled in the colors of the classic PlayStation.

Two Play Symbol quartz models

Alongside the anniversary piece, Anicorn is offering two Play Symbol quartz watches, Dark Mode and Light Mode, priced at $250 each. These models display the PlayStation symbols using an oil-filled display (yes, really), creating a smooth, distortion-free visual field. The symbols appear to float and animate with every movement of the wrist.

Release on December 19

The PlayStation x Anicorn collection will be available exclusively on Anicorn’s website starting December 19, 2025, at 10:00 PM EST (4:00 AM on December 20, French time). With only 300 units produced for the flagship model, sales are expected to sell out within minutes.