Krayon x PAC-MAN

This should not work. That is exactly why it does.

The Krayon x PAC-MAN takes one of the most technically serious complications in modern watchmaking and overlays it with one of the most recognisable pieces of pop culture. The result is not novelty. It is controlled contrast.

At its core is the in-house calibre C030, developed by Krayon. This movement is built around the brand’s defining complication: a fully programmable sunrise and sunset display, calibrated to the owner’s specific location. It tracks the changing length of days across the year with mechanical precision.

The PAC-MAN integration is not superficial. The characters actively display this information. PAC-MAN himself progresses around the dial to indicate day and night, while the “great cookie” marks sunset, triggering the transition into night mode. At midnight, the ghosts turn blue until dawn, before reverting back. It is functional storytelling, not decoration.

The dial is executed in polished black onyx, providing depth and contrast against the translucent tampography maze. Hand-painted pixelated characters sit above this, giving the illusion of movement depending on light and angle.

Despite the complexity, the watch remains highly wearable. The platinum case measures 39mm in diameter and just 9.5mm thick. This restraint is deliberate. The focus remains on the dial and complication, not case mass.

Through the sapphire caseback, the finishing of the C030 is entirely in line with high-end independent standards. Hand-applied anglage, refined surfaces, and a compact 5mm movement architecture reflect a focus on precision and discipline.

Limited to just 15 pieces, this is not a gimmick release. It is a collector piece positioned at the intersection of serious watchmaking and cultural relevance. Buyers are not choosing it despite the concept. They are choosing it because of how well it has been executed.

• Limited to 15 pieces worldwide
• In-house calibre C030 with sunrise/sunset complication
• Fully configurable to owner’s geographic location
• PAC-MAN integration used as functional display
• Polished onyx Métiers d’Art dial with hand-painted elements
• Platinum case with slim 9.5mm profile
• Independent haute horlogerie execution