Garrack Unveils Evangelion Mechanical Watches with Raden Mother-of-Pearl Dials, Handcrafted in Japan — Available 26 June 2026

Three Japan-made automatic watches — inspired by EVANGELION Unit-01, Unit-02, and Unit-00 — with dials handcrafted in raden, the traditional Japanese craft of mother-of-pearl inlay.

Tokyo, Japan — 10 June 2026 — Ueni Trading Co., Ltd. announces that its character collaboration brand GARRACK will launch a mechanical watch collection that unites the EVANGELION series with Raden, the traditional Japanese craft of mother-of-pearl inlay. The collection comprises three models inspired by Evangelion Unit-01, Unit-02, and Unit-00.
Available from 26 June 2026.
Special feature page: https://world-wide-watch.jp/s/garrack/feature/evangelion2026/

Product Overview

The collection features three models inspired by Evangelion Unit-01, Unit-02, and Unit-00. The design of each EVA is rendered on the dial in Raden — a traditional Japanese craft that works the iridescent nacre of seashells. Each watch is driven by a Japanese automatic movement and built as a genuine Made- in-Japan timepiece. Every dial is finished by hand, and the Raden shifts in expression with the angle of the light.

Featuring a Traditional Japanese Craft: Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay

Raden is a traditional technique in which the iridescent, pearlescent layer of shells such as abalone is shaved extremely thin and set into a lacquer ground. In Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, it has long been known as aogai-nuri and handed down as one of the signature techniques of Takaoka lacquerware. Because the shell is a natural material, every piece reveals a one-of-a-kind play of color. For this collection, each dial was finished one by one, entirely by hand.

The Artisan: Takeshi Musashigawa, Fourth-Generation Head of Musashigawa Studio

Takaoka lacquerware traces its origins to 1609, when Maeda Toshinaga, lord of the Kaga domain, founded the town of Takaoka and encouraged the making of everyday goods; it has since been designated a traditional craft of Japan. Founded in 1910, Musashigawa Studio has carried this tradition across generations. Its fourth-generation head, Takeshi Musashigawa, is a young master who reinterprets traditional motifs for the present day and brings raden to contemporary products.

For this project, GARRACK worked with Musashigawa to render the EVANGELION designs on the dials, recreating each character's intricate patterns by hand-laying wafer-thin shell, piece by piece — a dialogue between tradition and modern design.

The Raden Dial, Step by Step

1. Polishing — The shell is cut and polished to a thickness of about 0.1 mm.
2. Coloring — Color is applied to the reverse of the polished, iridescent surface.
3. Cutting — The shell is cut into individual parts to match the design.
4. Lacquering — The base dial is treated with lacquer.
5. Inlay — Animal glue (nikawa) is applied to the lacquered dial, and the cut pieces are laid by hand.
6. Finishing — A final coating completes each dial.

Product Lineup

Three models join the lineup, designated on the watches as Test Type-01 (Unit-01), Production Model-02 (Unit-02), and Proto Type-00 (Unit-00). Prices are shown in Japanese yen, with approximate U.S. dollar values for reference.

Unit-01 Model
Ref. SMS-EVA-41-1 | JPY 77,000 (tax included; approx. USD 480)
• The dial renders Unit-01's color scheme and design in raden.
• The “01” insignia is set at the 1 o'clock position.
• Indices and case inspired by the A.T. Field.

Unit-02 Model
Ref. SMS-EVA-41-2 | JPY 79,200 (tax included; approx. USD 495)
• The dial renders Unit-02's color scheme and design in raden.
• The “02” insignia is set at the 2 o'clock position.
• Indices and case inspired by the A.T. Field.

Unit-00 Model
Ref. SMS-EVA-41-0 | JPY 79,200 (tax included; approx. USD 495)
• The dial renders Unit-00's color scheme and design in raden.
• The “00” insignia is set at the 12 o'clock position.
• Indices and case inspired by the A.T. Field.

Technical Specifications
The following specifications are common to all three models.
Movement: Automatic (MIYOTA movement)
Case: Stainless steel
Dial: Raden (mother-of-pearl) inlay
Strap: Calf leather
Glass: Mineral glass
Case back: See-through case back, printed with the NERV emblem
Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 meters)
Case diameter: 41 mm

Please note: Owing to the nature of raden, color and pattern vary from piece to piece, and the appearance changes with the reflection of light. Because each dial is laid by hand, the pattern is unique to every watch.

About EVANGELION
EVANGELION is one of Japan's most influential anime franchises. The Rebuild of Evangelion film series — planned, written, and directed by Hideaki Anno — began in 2007 and won wide acclaim across a broad audience. Its fourth and final installment, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time (2021), grossed JPY 10.28 billion and is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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About GARRACK
GARRACK is a Japanese lifestyle brand that seamlessly blends Japan's proud character culture with high-level fashion and design. By selecting premium materials and incorporating sophisticated designs suitable for everyday adult life, it allows the charm of beloved characters to become a natural part of daily life. Through high-quality products, GARRACK delivers special moments that stir the heart.
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Distributor: Ueni Trading Co., Ltd.