Sissy by Kansai Yamamoto E111 watch

I have problems with a lot of watches I receive in that some arrive with the alarm set and I forget to check. I'm off to the theater later so wanted something both smart and silent, so chose this analogue watch today.

The watch is part of a line of designer gear called Sissy by Kansai Yamamoto. Kansai Yamamoto is a contemporary Japanese fashion designer and one of the leaders in his field. He is known for his  avant garde take on classical designs, and was the designer for David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust phase (where he had some of his most outrageous and memorable outfits). Since 2001, he has been most known for his eye wear, but has also designed the Skyliner train which connects Tokyo and the Narita airport.

As part of his Sissy line, he made a collaboration with Citizen watches to make his timepieces. This watch uses Citizen Solar Tech technology with an E111 module. It is a 3 hand dial design with a date window at the 3 o'clock position. The solar panel is built into the watch face such that it is not noticeable, except by the solar tech name in small writing.

The watch design isn't too unusual, but there is a nice curve to the face and glass, and the numbers are stretched to fit their placement. Unusually, it only has numbers between the main 3, 6, 9, and 12 positions which are marked by lines (as most watches which skip numbers keep the main positions and skips the others).

The full model number is E111-S024072, and the watch was made in 1994 or 2004. It has a 5 bar water resistance, and was cased in China (but has a Japanese movement).