Summary
Square Enix, the developer ofFinal Fantasy 16, has partnered with luxury watchmaker Franck Muller to create an exclusive, limited-edition watch collection inspired by the game. Released in 2023,Final Fantasy 16introduced some key innovations to the series and received mostly positive reviews. The game featured a more action-driven combat system and a darker, more mature narrative, setting it apart from its predecessors. While some longtime fans criticized its shift away from traditional RPG elements, many consider it a bold and worthy addition to the franchise.
Since its launch,Final Fantasy 16has received two DLC expansions:Echoes of the Fallenin 2023 andThe Rising Tidein 2024. The first expansion introduced a new storyline, dungeons, and formidable bosses, earning praise from fans. However, the second DLC took things to another level, delivering an epic showdown with Leviathan, an entirely new region, and additional content. Many players considerThe Rising Tideone of the best DLC releases of 2024.
As revealed on theofficial Franck Muller website, the luxury watchmaker has teamed up with Square Enix to create a unique, hyper-limited watch collection inspired byFinal Fantasy 16. The collection features The Final Battle model, with only one produced worldwide, which showcases the Eikons Ifrit, Phoenix, and Bahamut. Additionally, three other models are each dedicated to a single Eikon — Ifrit, Phoenix, and Bahamut — and incorporate design elements inspired by their Dominants: Clive, Joshua, and Dion. For these editions, only 16 watches will be made and sold globally.
Final Fantasy 16 and Frank Muller Collaborate on Watch Collection
The exclusive Final Battle watch is priced at roughly $207,000, while the other watches in the collection are set to retail for around $20,000 each. All the watches feature meticulously designed Eikon motifs that reflect how they appear in the game.Unlocking Eikons inFinal Fantasy 16plays a crucial role, granting Clive new, powerful abilities that enhance combat and propel the story forward through grand battles and transformations.
While theFinal Fantasyseries is known for its epic summons,Final Fantasy 16takes it a step further bylinking Eikons to characters called Dominants. For many fans, this connection is one of the best innovations in the game, offering a more personal experience with the power of the Eikons. It adds depth to the story, making the Eikons not only powerful forces, but also key to the character’s development and the overall narrative.
The Eikon-themed watches are not the first ambitious merchandise campaign by theFinal Fantasydeveloper. In 2024,Square Enix opened a new storein the upscale Shibuya district of Tokyo, offering not onlyFinal Fantasymerchandise but also products from other popular franchises likeDragon Quest. This latest collaboration highlights the immense selling power of one of the video game industry’s most iconic series.
