The Citizen Detective Conan “Kid the Phantom Thief” is a limited-edition Ana-Digi Temp created through the collaboration between Citizen and the Japanese anime series Detective Conan. Released in 2024 as 1 of 4 character-themed versions, the watch combines Citizen’s distinctive analog-digital architecture with graphics dedicated to Kaito Kid.
Powered by the Japanese quartz Caliber 8989, this model offers far more functionality than its compact retro case suggests, including dual time, a 1/1000-second chronograph, alarm, perpetual calendar functions and an integrated thermometer. Limited to 2,000 pieces, it is particularly interesting as a crossover between Citizen’s 1980s-inspired technical design and modern Japanese pop-culture collecting.
Design
The Citizen Detective Conan “Kid the Phantom Thief” retains the unmistakable rectangular architecture of the Ana-Digi Temp, with a compact stainless steel case measuring approximately 35 mm vertically and 31 mm across. Its angular profile, stepped edges and exposed side pushers preserve the retro-futuristic character associated with Citizen’s analog-digital watches. The fixed metal bezel is integrated visually into the case rather than functioning as a separate timing element, giving the watch its characteristic electronic-instrument appearance.
The dial is the main distinguishing feature of the Kaito Kid edition. A textured blue and white background represents a stylized night cityscape viewed from above, referencing the character’s aerial appearances and his association with moonlit settings. The upper section contains 2 circular analog displays surrounded by contrasting metallic rings. The left dial incorporates details inspired by Kaito Kid’s monocle, including the hanging clover element and a small top-hat symbol, while its colored hand references his tie. The right display uses playing-card imagery, including a spade motif, creating a direct visual connection with the character without replacing the functional Analog-Digital layout.
Below them, the rectangular LCD display introduces the distinctly electronic side of the watch, while the temperature sensor occupies the lower-left section. A black “KID THE PHANTOM THIEF” plaque provides the most explicit character identification. A mineral crystal protects the dial, while the stainless steel bracelet continues the stepped geometric styling of the case and uses a free-adjustment system designed to accommodate a broad range of wrist sizes.
Case & Construction
The stainless steel case of the Citizen Detective Conan “Kid the Phantom Thief” measures approximately 35 × 31 mm and is 8.2 mm thick, making this a relatively slim and compact analog-digital watch despite its multiple displays, sensor and 4-button control layout. Mineral crystal covers the dial, while the 4 lateral pushers provide access to the different electronic modes and adjustments. Water resistance is rated at 30 meters (3 ATM), suitable for normal daily exposure but not intended for swimming or sustained aquatic use.
The stainless steel caseback is especially important on this edition. It carries the official Detective Conan branding, a Kaito Kid character icon and the individual edition number identifying each watch within the 2,000-piece production run. The model was supplied with a special album-inspired presentation box and an illustrated guarantee card, reinforcing its positioning as a licensed collector’s edition rather than simply a dial variation of the standard Ana-Digi Temp.
Movement
Inside this Citizen Detective Conan “Kid the Phantom Thief” is Citizen Caliber 8989, a Japanese battery-powered quartz movement developed for the modern Ana-Digi Temp platform. It combines conventional analog indications with an LCD digital display and electronic functions controlled through the 4 case pushers. Citizen specifies an average accuracy of ±15 seconds per month under normal operating conditions, while battery life is approximately 2 years. The movement uses a non-rechargeable battery rather than Citizen’s Eco-Drive light-powered technology.
Caliber 8989 is particularly notable because it preserves the multifunction concept of Citizen’s historic Ana-Digi Temp watches while adapting it for contemporary use. Its calendar automatically accounts for different month lengths and leap years and does not require manual correction through December 31, 2099. The 2 analog indications also have separate roles: the primary display provides hours and minutes, while the secondary analog display can indicate seconds or information associated with alarm, dual-time and chronograph functions depending on the selected operating mode.
Functions & Complications
The Citizen Caliber 8989 provides the Citizen Detective Conan “Kid the Phantom Thief” with an unusually broad set of functions for such a compact quartz watch. Alongside hours, minutes and seconds, it provides date and day displays, 12/24-hour format selection, dual time, alarm, hourly time signal and illumination. Its chronograph measures elapsed time to 1/1000 of a second and can record periods of up to 12 hours.
The signature Ana-Digi Temp feature is the electronic thermometer, which measures ambient temperature through the dedicated sensor integrated into the case. The combination of independent analog indications and LCD information allows several functions to remain accessible without abandoning conventional hand-based time reading, one of the defining characteristics of the Ana-Digi Temp concept.
Performance
On the wrist, the compact 35 × 31 mm case and 8.2 mm thickness give the Citizen Detective Conan “Kid the Phantom Thief” proportions that are modest by contemporary standards. Citizen and PREMICO specifically describe the format as a middle size suitable for both men and women, while the free-adjust stainless steel bracelet accommodates wrists of approximately 13.5 to 19 cm. The relatively flat rectangular construction also helps keep the multifunction display close to the wrist.
Legibility is intentionally divided between analog and digital information rather than concentrated in a conventional dial. The upper analog displays provide quick visual indications, while the LCD handles numerical information and specialized modes. Illumination improves access to the digital functions in low light. The 3 ATM water-resistance rating remains the principal practical limitation: this is best considered an everyday and collectible watch rather than a sports or aquatic model.
Technical Data
Brand: Citizen Watches;
Model: Citizen × Detective Conan Ana-Digi Temp “Kid the Phantom Thief” Limited Watch (Ref. 51340B);
Year: 2024;
Case Material: Stainless Steel;
Case Diameter: 31 mm (case width);
Case Thickness: 8.2 mm;
Lug Width: 18 mm;
Lug-to-Lug: ~40 mm;
Crystal: Mineral Crystal;
Water Resistance: 30 m / 100 ft (3 ATM);
Battery Life: ~2 years;
Movement: Quartz Watches, Citizen Caliber 8989 Analog-Digital (Japanese Movement);
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Day, 12/24-Hour Display, Dual Time, Alarm, Hourly Time Signal, Illumination, Temperature Measurement;
Complications: 1/1000-Second Chronograph with 12-Hour Counter, Thermometer, Dual Time, Perpetual Calendar to December 31 2099;
Bracelet / Strap: Stainless Steel Bracelet with Free-Adjustment System;
Type: Analog-Digital Watches, Calendar Watches, Chronograph Watches, Digital Watches, Collectible Watches, Limited Edition Watches, Special Edition Watches, Tool Watches;
Sex: Unisex Watches;
Nationality: Japanese Watches.
Retail Price (Launch): ~€300 / ~$320.
The Citizen Detective Conan “Kid the Phantom Thief” connects 2 recognizable elements of modern Japanese design: the retro electronic character of Citizen’s Ana-Digi Temp and the long-running Detective Conan franchise. The collaboration is especially effective because the character graphics are incorporated into an already unconventional multifunction watch rather than applied to a conventional three-hand design.
Limited to 2,000 examples and supplied with dedicated packaging, the model has clear appeal for Citizen collectors, Analog-Digital enthusiasts and Detective Conan fans. Its compact dimensions, Caliber 8989 functionality and carefully integrated Kaito Kid details also allow it to remain a practical watch beyond its role as a licensed collectible.
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