– Limited to 500 units in Japan, with a two-per-customer cap and no announced international release.
– Design directly references the Ibanez Tube Screamer, featuring a deep green TS808HWV2-inspired dial and subdials labeled Drive, Tone, and Volume; caseback engraved with Ibanez branding and pedal markings.
– Built on Citizen Tsuno Chrono platform: 38 mm stainless steel, 10.8 mm thick, quartz movement, 1/1 second chrono, 12-hour totalizer, date, 5 bar water resistance, mineral crystal, ~2-year battery life.
– Special edition packaging styled after the TS808HWV2, sold through music stores nationwide and the Ibanez Lifestyle store in Japan.
– Price launched at ¥44,000 (about $277 USD).
Citizen and Ibanez have jointly released the Tsuno Chrono Custom Tube Screamer Limited (model TSTCC808).
This right here is a 500-piece limited edition quartz chronograph that takes heavy design inspiration from the iconic Ibanez Tube Screamer guitar overdrive pedal. The watch launched in Japan on May 15, 2026, priced at ¥44,000 (approximately $277 USD), and is sold through music stores nationwide and the Ibanez Lifestyle store.
Design references and dial details
The design references are very deliberate (and specific). The deep green dial references the colorway of the TS808HWV2 (currently $298 on Amazon), which is a hand-wired version of the Tube Screamer released in 2024. The three subdials are labeled Drive, Tone, and Volume, reflecting the pedal’s three-knob control layout. The caseback is engraved with the Ibanez logo, “Tube Screamer Overdrive Pro,” and Input/Output markings referencing the pedal’s jack sockets.
specifications and build
The watch is built on Citizen’s Tsuno Chrono platform, which is a series rooted in the brand’s first full-scale chronograph from the 1970s. At 38 mm wide and 10.8 mm thick in stainless steel, the watch runs a battery-powered quartz movement with 1/1 second chronograph functionality, a 12-hour totalizer, and a date display. Water resistance is rated at 5 bar, and the crystal is mineral glass. Battery life is rated at approximately two years. The watch ships in a special edition box styled after the TS808HWV2 packaging.
Allocation and purchase details
The 500-unit allocation is confirmed for Japan, with no indication of an international release at this time. Purchase is limited to two units per customer.
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