Fox & Bailey Gazette - Issue 1

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THE PEPSI

TISSOT

HAMILTON

SHINOLA

NOMOS

NORQAIN

G-SHOCK

THE PEPSI ROLEX In certain circles, the word “Pepsi” doesn’t bring to mind drinking a fizzy refreshment at a baseball game. For them, it conjures an image of the peak of fine watchmaking.

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The Rolex GMT-Master II earned the

because of the time zone difference is a

piece of ceramic it calls Cerachrom,

nickname “Pepsi” because of its iconic

challenge non-Pepsi owners have to

which is a portmanteau of the first

blue and red bezel that resembles the

deal with.

syllable of “ceramic” and the Greek word

soda’s logo. But what solidified its

“chrom” meaning color. Rolex introduced

reputation was the Swiss craftsmanship

The colorful Pepsi, while as rugged and

Cerachrom on the GMTs in 2005 after

embedded within the watch itself.

ready for action as they come, brings a

decades of using aluminum – another

playful flare that shows the wearer doesn’t

reason “Pepsi” is a fitting nickname.

The GMT-Master II was designed with

take themselves too seriously. And no,

Aluminum had some benefits on the

international travel in mind, initially made

Rolex did not make the Pepsi as part of

production side, it could be machined

for the pilots of Pan-Am planes in the

an unconventional brand partnership with

and accepted color well, but scratched

1950s. Having been one of the most

the soda company – the colors have a

too easily and the colors would fade after

sought-after watches for more than half

practical purpose. The blue represents

years of exposure to UV light.

a century, these timepieces serve anyone

night time hours, while the red represents

whose business or pleasure interests take

day, to help read the dial on a 24-hour

Cerachrom, on the other hand, is virtually

them to faraway shores but who ultimately

time frame.

scratch-proof, unaffected by UV light

want to stay tied to home. Doing the

as well as exposure to chemicals like

math to figure out when your loved ones

The bidirectional turnable bezel is made

chlorine, and can be polished back to

are going to bed or missing a meeting

with Rolex’s patented, exclusive single

its original brilliance with ease should

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anything build up on it. Its production is

The latest Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master

The 2018 Pepsi was also the first of its

the result of Rolex vertically integrating its

II with a Pepsi bezel (ref: 126719BLRO)

watches to use Rolex’s patented 3285

suppliers, helping the company set its own

is made with 18-karat white gold, a

caliber, an update from its previous

quality standards and giving it exclusive

40 mm case with a screw-down case

iteration of the GMT-Master which used a

rights to the equipment they create.

back and winding crown with a triplock

3186 caliber, lacking the new Chronergy

triple waterproofness system, a crystal

escapement. Chronergy gave the

This is all part of a brand that has had a

made with scratch-resistant sapphire

126710BLRO 15% more efficiency and 70

long history of breaking new ground in the

and cyclops lens over the date, and is

hours of reserve power, up from the 3186’s

watchmaking industry. Rolex made the

waterproof to 100 meters. Its movement

48 hours.

first water-resistant watch – the Oyster –

is mechanical and self-winding, with a

in 1926, and was the first to introduce a

certified caliber of 3285 engineered to

The Pepsi holds its value well and is likely

helium escape valve for diving with the

give the watch its remarkable accuracy

to appreciate over time, making them a

1967 Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller. The

of +/- 2 second per day. Its dial comes

sought after collectible and investments.

original 1955 GMT Master was also the

in midnight blue or meteorite …

The achievement of owning one itself often

first watch to include a hand set to follow

sourced straight from outer space. The

binds the watch close to one’s heart and

the Greenwich Mean Time, which is the

126719BLRO comes in at a price

makes it a cherished possession passed

standard that all time zones are based on.

of $42,900.

Rolex wouldn’t limit itself to just one

In 2018, Rolex brought back the vintage

color palette for the GMT-Master II’s

Jubilee bracelet on the Pepsi (ref:

bezel – its spin offs have reached icon

126710BLRO) and for the first time was

status themselves. The “Batman,”

made with Oystersteel, another of Rolex’s

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The Pepsi holds its value well and is likely to appreciate over time, making them a sought after collectible and investments. The achievement of owning one itself often binds the watch close to one’s heart and makes it a cherished possession passed down through the generations. so-called because of its blue and black

exclusive innovations. While most other

bezel, the “Sprite” with green and black,

watchmakers use 816L stainless steel,

the “root beer” with brown and gold,

Oystersteel is made with low-carbon

and – fittingly – the “Coke” with red and

904L stainless steel that contains nickel,

black, show that class and style don’t

chromium, copper and molybdenum which

have to be constrained to a tight range of

make it nearly as resistant to corrosion

conservative colors lest you be seen as

as precious metals. 904L stainless steel

part of the uncultured “rabble.” Even this

is most often used in the aerospace

year, Rolex rolled out the Oyster Perpetual

and chemical industries, and presents

GMT-Master II (ref: 126718GRNR), an

a number of challenges that lesser

18-karat gold variation, with a black

watchmakers avoid. 904L is harder to

and gray bezel, creating an effect that

shape and requires special equipment to

is anything but economy class – if the

machine, and is overall more expensive.

original was made for Pan-Am pilots, this

But, it can reach a higher polish than more

one befits the passengers on a private jet.

common types of steel, giving Oystersteel a unique sheen that measures up to Rolex’s supreme standards.

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TISSOT - SIMPLE, ELEGANT, SPORTY While integrated sport watches have

for watch enthusiasts and casual

hour and the hands have a luminescent

become trendy in recent years – drawing

wearers alike.

coating making it easily readable in the

the eyes of those who want to look good

dark. Its case is made with scratch-

while staying active – there’s one watch

PRX stands for “power, robust, X,” with

resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-

that has stood the test of time: Tissot’s

the Roman numeral “X” referring to

reflective coating, so it can always catch

PRX Collection.

its water resistance of 10 atm, or 100

the light just right. As important as the

meters. These stainless steel timepieces

dial’s color and material the watch is

Originally released in 1978, the PRX

come in silver and gold and have a

made from in creating a visual impression

quartz was re-released in 2020, and the

tonneau-shaped case – the French

is the size of the case. The PRX cases

PRX Powermatic 80 was released in

word for barrel, referring to a rounded

come in widths of 35 mm, 40 mm, and

2022. The Powermatic immediately went

rectangle – that creates a smooth edge

42 mm, to fit a range of wrist sizes and

viral among the new generation on TikTok

sloping seamlessly into the bracelet.

achieve the look the wearer is going for.

due to its low-cost luxury and versatility

They have a tapered bracelet with a

which allows it to transition seamlessly

triple-blade folding steel clasp to ensure

The PRX defines the simple, elegant

between casual and formal settings.

a comfortable fit, and there are leather

timepiece, but Tissot offers watches with

PRX stands for “power, robust, X,” with the Roman numeral “X” referring to its water resistance of 10 atm, or 100 meters.

It didn’t take any big-name endorsements

and rubber bracelet options as well. Its

more bells and whistles as well. Making

or collaborative advertising campaigns

minimalist case allows it to subtly fit

use of the full dial, the PRX Automatic

to move the market, the watch spoke

under the cuffs of your shirt, revealing

Chronograph has three subdials that can

for itself and inspired a grassroots

itself only when needed.

be used to measure different intervals of

outpouring of praise. Whether you’re

time with pinpoint accuracy.

dressing up for

Tissot offers the PRX with both automatic

a special occasion or going about your

and quartz movements. As an automatic

All of this is available for between $395

daily routine, the PRX can complement

watch, the PRX Powermatic 80 gains its

and $825, making the PRX the best watch

various outfits.

power from the movement of the wearer’s arm and has 80 hours of reserve power

The PRX has been updated to 21st

to burn through while not being worn

century performance standards without

before you have to rewind it – nearly

sacrificing any of its essential character.

double that of Nautilus and Royal Oak.

The sapphire crystal offers better scratch

The quartz’s battery life is expected to

resistance, and the movement is more

expire in two years.

accurate and reliable compared to its historical counterpart. Its combination

The watch dials come in a range of classy

of Swiss craftsmanship, retro style and

colors, from ice blue to gold to black,

affordable prices makes it an easy choice

with and without a waffle pattern. Each

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HAMILTON THE DIAL OF DESTINY Time is a bit complicated for Indiana

crystal, has a soft white dial, a PVD

Hamilton watches have added class and

Jones in the final installment of the iconic

yellow case and is water resistant up

style to hundreds of major Hollywood

franchise, “Indiana Jones and the Dial

to 30 meters.

movies over the years, worn by the likes

of Destiny,” but in true Indy style, the

of Elvis Presley’s character in “Blue

mercurial archaeologist likes his own

Since its founding in Lancaster,

Hawaii” (1961), Roger Moore’s James

timepieces simple.

Pennsylvania in 1892, Hamilton has

Bond in “Live and Let Die” (1973), Will

defined the American standard of quality in

Smith’s character in “Men in Black” (1997),

Harrison Ford’s Indy sports Hamilton’s

watchmaking and went on to produce the

Matthew McCaunaghey’s character in

American Classic Boulton Quartz – the

world’s first electronic digital watch, the

“Interstellar” (2014), and Chris Evans’

first watch the character has ever worn

Pulsar, in 1972. Shortly after it launched

Captain America in “The Avengers” (2012).

on screen – which was designed in

the original Boulton, Hamilton ceased

partnership with the film’s prop master

all commercial production of watches to

With such extensive experience designing

and costume designer to match the hero’s

make more than 1 million watches for

timepieces to fit the personalities of

rugged, weathered, purely functional

the U.S. military in World War II, playing

fantastical, aspirational characters, it’s

mystique. The watch fits so seamlessly

a crucial role in our troops’ ability to

no wonder the Boulton perfectly captures

into Jones’ world that you’d be forgiven

coordinate the war effort.

Indiana Jones’ inquisitive spirit, his guts

Harrison Ford’s Indy sports Hamilton’s American Classic Boulton Quartz – the first watch the character has ever worn on screen... for not noticing it, and for not thinking of

Now Swiss-owned and its components

to go to the ends of the earth for those

it as something you could don yourself,

Swiss made, Hamilton this year returned

he loves, and his fierce shepherding of

but hawk-eyed watch lovers may be too

to Lancaster to open its first store in

supernaturally powerful objects.

distracted by it to follow the plot.

America, in the building that formerly housed the Bowman Watchmaking

Now, you can embody your inner

The Boulton (ref:H13431553) was

School. The store features timepieces from

swashbuckling treasure hunter with the

first released in 1941 and was one of

deep in the archives alongside its modern

American Classic Boulton Quartz at an

Hamilton’s most popular watches from

productions, telling a story of the ingenuity

that defining decade in American life.

required to last. And the Boulton is a

It was re-released in the 1980s, taking

glimmering jewel in that timeline.

on more modern characteristics – larger dimensions, and a new shape to the calf

The range shown in Hamilton’s slate of

leather strap and stainless steel case.

products can only be the result of more than a century of refined craftsmanship.

Those dimensions include: a 27mm x

The company’s latest creations can add

31,6mm case that’s 7.8mm thick, a lug

flare and class to your every outing,

width of 18mm and a buckle width of

whether casual or active, and even include

16mm. Its face is made with mineral

modern spins on its other classics.

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SHINOLA DETROIT MADE Nestled in Detroit’s Midtown, you’ll find

the Detroit Auto Show in September,

their Instagram page for April Fools that

the source of one of the city’s greatest

which will include the Charity Preview –

was a riff on their flagship Runwell model.

exports: the manufacturing hub for

a vital platform for spreading the word

This “new release” was called the Runlate,

Shinola’s watches. Shinola, founded in

about organizations supporting children in

and was the same watch except with each

2011, has been a fierce champion of its

need throughout the region – and debut

hour marker being replaced with the

home city as it climbed its way out of the

its Canfield Speedway Lap 06 timepiece.

word “LATE.”

hole created by the collapse of the auto

In 2019, when Shinola restructured the

industry during the 2007-2008 financial

company and laid off about 30 workers,

The post noted that this watch would

crisis, and the city has returned the favor.

it worked to connect those affected

never appear in stores, but after a solid

employees with local job opportunities in

sample size of customers said they’d buy

Since then, Shinola has made more than

an effort to protect the city’s workforce

the Runlate, Shinola did a limited release

1.2 million watches, now employs about

after making a tough decision.

of the watch.

Shinola has also done its part to honor

Shinola’s watches are an effort to revitalize

Detroit’s deep manufacturing history.

an American watchmaking industry

Shinola assembles its watches out

With its Great American Series, Shinola

that never recovered after World War II,

of Detroit’s historic Argonaut building

released its Henry Ford Limited Edition

bringing as much of the manufacturing

using Swiss-made materials along with

Pocket Watch, in tribute to one of the

process back to our shores as they can.

other imported parts, and even flew in

greatest titans of industry who made his

Their timepieces range in price from $395

watchmakers from Switzerland to train its

name in Motor City – who also happened

to $2,995, with both vintage and modern

workers. In addition to providing hundreds

to be a lover of timepieces himself, known

designs, and are made with an undeniable

of jobs, the company has worked to be a

to tinker with them at his workshop.

good corporate citizen by supporting local

They’re also not afraid to have a little fun:

charities and causes. Shinola is supporting

Shinola posted a fake watch model on

400 workers and expanded their brand to offer a whole host of luxury goods from bikes to purses to dog collars that are built to last – and they even opened the Shinola Hotel in 2019, which employs about 365 people. Including its two flagship stores in Detroit, Shinola has 21 retail locations across the U.S. On their website, Shinola regularly highlights Detroit locals, their own craftsmen who’ve honed their skills over the years as well as craftsmen in other fields who share their mission of endlessly exploring and refining their passions. They also compile an extensive calendar of big-ticket events like music festivals, new restaurants and arts showcases to add to your summer itinerary.

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NOMOS GLASHÜTTE 175 YEARS OF WATCHMAKING There are rare places throughout

copper deposits began to dry up. Fearing

raise its profile in the decades since.

the world that, because of some

they would suffer the same fate of other

Now, Glashütte is the capital of

cosmic agreement of forces, become

cities who, throughout time, have fallen

Germany’s watchmaking industry,

synonymous with a particular craft – like

after depleting their resources or losing

producing more watches at a higher

New Orleans and jazz music, Paris and

their primary economic driver, the Saxon

quality than any other city in the country.

wine, or Roswell, New Mexico and UFOs.

King Friedrich August II sent a master

NOMOS Glashütte, founded in 1990,

Switzerland may be the first place that

watchmaker by the name of Ferdinand

represents the latest evolution in that

comes to mind when you think of the craft

Lange to teach the locals how to make

lineage of craftsmanship. Lange surely

of watchmaking, but a deeper dive into

watches that would rival those of the

felt a warmth in his bones when, in 2014,

the industry reveals a city in neighboring

Swiss.

NOMOS was able to take control of its

Germany that has followed a parallel

destiny and turn the industry on its head

track to becoming a shining beacon of

The town would need to build a watch

in the process: they designed their own

watchmaking prowess: Glashütte.

industry from scratch, which meant

escapement – the beating heart of every

having engineers and toolmakers, those

watch – entirely in-house, allowing them

Watches have been made in Glashütte, a

who could manufacture the various

to break off from reliance on Swiss-made

town of about 7,000 people located south

intricate components of a watch and the

components, as virtually all other watch

of Berlin near Dresden, tucked away

structures to manage the work. Despite

brands are. And theirs is simply better.

deep in forests and rolling hills, since

the beating Germany took in two world

1845. The region had been reliant on

wars, Glashütte’s watchmaking industry

NOMOS’s escapement – made up of a

mining for centuries, until the silver and

grew stronger and has only continued to

balance spring, balance wheel, escape

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wheel, and pallet lever – is able to be

and watchmaking achievements at the

As a company, NOMOS prides itself

more accurate for longer, has a power

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, and

on transparency in its practices and

reserve of 84 hours on a single winding

the iF Design Award. Overall, NOMOS

its commitment to its community

due to its more efficient use of energy,

watches have earned more than 160

of customers. The company values

and is more resistant to external forces.

prizes from experts and the general

customer feedback and often involves

That kind of innovation can only come

public.

customers in the design process

from 170 years of a perpetually renewed curiosity about what watches can do.

through contests and surveys. They also The Tangente Neomatic 41 has a

emphasize sustainability and ethical

stainless steel case with a bipartite

production by using environmentally-

The knowledge of how to construct an

sapphire crystal glass back, has sapphire

friendly packaging and ensuring that

escapement was nearly lost after quartz

crystal glass with anti-reflective coating,

their watches are made with responsible

movements took over the industry in the

a galvanized white silver-plated date ring

sourcing of materials.

1970s. Now that consumers are coming

on the dial, and oxidized black hands. Its

back around to valuing the craft of

strap is Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan

NOMOS offers a range of watch styles,

mechanical watches, NOMOS has taken

black with a remborde lug and a width

from classic dress watches to more

up the mantel to teach a new generation

of 20 mm, and its stainless steel clasp

contemporary and sporty models. This

the art of constructing escapements with

is winged and square. Its case has a

variety allows customers of every taste

its own formula.

diameter of 40.5 mm, a height of 7.8 mm,

to find a NOMOS watch that suits them.

It takes four years from the beginning

and lug-to-lug measures 49.3 mm. It is

And the company always likes to keep its

of the design process for a NOMOS

water resistant up to 5 atmospheres.

customers guessing about what they’ll

It takes four years from the beginning of the design process for a NOMOS Glashütte watch’s movement to tick for the first time Glashütte watch’s movement to tick

The Tangente, like all of NOMOS’s

release next and leaving them wanting

for the first time. But each step of this

timepieces, must meet a certain

more. They frequently release limited

process is essential and the extreme

standard to be considered truly “made

edition watches and collaborate with

precision that results is reflected in the

in Glashütte.” Companies must make

artists, designers, and other brands to

sublime timepieces themselves.

at least 50% of the value of a watch’s caliber in Glashütte to be allowed to label

NOMOS has updated their Tangente line

their timepieces as “Glashütte watches.”

of watches with the Tangente Neomatic

NOMOS goes above and beyond that

41 (Reference 180). The most obvious

requirement by making up to 95% of each

new feature is the innovative take on

movement on site. There are significant

displaying the date: the numbers one

internal differences between the typical

through 31 line the edge of the dial,

Glashütte watches and Swiss watches,

and two red bars appear on either side

though they may only be perceptible to

of the current date. This date design

an expert’s eye, but quality is a universal

was entirely new and, like NOMOS’s

language and NOMOS is fluent.

escapement, exclusive to the Tangente.

While NOMOS watches are considered The Tangente became a best-seller just a

luxury timepieces, they offer a relatively

year after its debut in 2018, and has won

accessible entry point into the world

three international prizes: the European

of mechanical watches with in-house

Product Design Award in 2019 – selected

movements. Their pricing is competitive

on the basis of innovation, aesthetics,

for the level of craftsmanship and design

functionality, and sustainability – the

they provide. The Tangente Neomatik

Challenge Watch Prize for its technical

comes in at $4,100.

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NORQAIN THE BRAND When you’re looking to take your timepiece collection to the next summit, invest in one of Norqain’s signature designs crafted to accent any occasion. Born in the Swiss Alps in 2018, Norqain has already surged beyond its competition on the strength of its inhouse craftsmanship, adding a new chapter to Switzerland’s rich watchmaking legacy while pushing it into the next generation.

Norqain has three core collections: Independence, Adventure and Freedom, each with their own distinct inspiration while maintaining the company’s foundation of quality. Their watches are made for those who share a reverence for nature’s perfect imperfections, signified by their logo which evokes a mountain range with the pairing of the two “n’s” that bookend their name.

Independence - Rugged and bold, this family of watches make a statement whether you’re pursuing your passions indoors or challenging your body outdoors.

This family is defined by its Skeleton and Wild One models. The Skeletons have a translucent dial that offers a window into the passion that makes Norqain tick, while the Wild Ones are lightweight and supremely durable to withstand whatever battering its sporting wearer puts it through.

Adventure - Bridging the gap between form and function, this watch family features rotating bezels, a dial that is clearly legible in all lighting conditions, and can withstand depths of up to 200 meters. It includes the glow in the dark Neverest Night Sight which has the cardinal directions engraved on the bezel.

Freedom - For the lovers of the classics, the Freedom family evokes the aesthetics of the ‘60s with its domed sapphire glass, vintage

straps and striking yet simple dials.

which helps the families of Sherpas who

Each piece is customizable, with a range

have died helping climbers navigate the

of case and dial designs that can be mixed

Himalayas.

and matched with different straps. Norqain also offers engraving to give the watch a

Norqain’s most recent watches are made

personal touch.

without using any animal products, and older models that used leather are in the

Norqain’s watches are priced between

process of being phased out. Its straps are

$2,100 and $6,600, making them ideal for

either metallic, fabric, or made with a leather

those who are just entering into the luxury

alternative such as rubber. Their ivory

timepiece market or maybe those who’ve

colored fabric straps are made with 100%

only relied on digital clocks.

recycled ocean-bound plastic. Norqain has also earned carbon neutral certification from

In addition to a commitment to producing

Swiss Climate.

the highest quality products, the young company has also dedicated itself to a

Make a defining choice in your style with a

sustainable production process and giving

Norqain watch, and let it inspire you to do

back to the mountaineering community that embodies much of what it stands for.

Ten percent of the sales of the Neverest timepieces, the star of the Adventure family, goes to support the Butterfly Help Project

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G-SHOCK THE ADVENTURER’S WATCH Just as a poison dart frog’s brilliant

resin coating – always an opportunity for

his oxygen tank, engraved on the case

red skin wards off predators, Casio

G-SHOCK’s designers to experiment – is

back and he illuminates the LCD when the

G-SHOCK’s newest addition to its

also of lighter weight.

LED backlight is activated.

From the same brand that has made

G-SHOCK is always playing with its watch

the watches synonymous with the Navy

models, finding new ways to expand and

Bold, bulky, durable and reliable, the

SEALs, of course the GW8230NT-4 is

excite its customer base – with the help of

limited-edition GW8230NT-4 was released

going to have industry-leading water

a who’s-who of A-list celebrity collectors

this year in honor of the 30th anniversary

depth and blunt force resistance. The

including the likes of Justin Bieber and

of the launch of G-SHOCK’s iconic

rugged watch can keep you punctual

Rihanna. In 2017, the Japanese electronics

diver’s watch. In a style inspired by the

even 200 meters underwater, and it can

manufacturer cemented itself as the Nokia

DW8200NT, which debuted in 2000, the

take a beating better than any of the other

of watches when it broke a Guinness

latest watch’s design updates the modern

“sport” watches on the market.

World Record when its DW5600E-1 was

Frogman watch line wards off those who lack a taste for adventure.

classic with a wide range of eco-friendly

still functional after being run over by a

features, expanding what is possible for

But why stop there? The watch has a slew

the industry as a whole.

of other features that make it the leading

24.97-ton truck.

diving watch on the market, and make

At $620, the Frogman GW8230NT-4 packs

While the GW8230NT-4 has an outsized

it best-suited for a wide range of other

a lot of watch into an affordable package.

footprint on the wearer’s wrist, its

activities in the process. It tracks dive time

No matter where life takes you and no

environmental footprint is minimal,

and measures your surface interval, keeps

matter what obstacles it puts in your way,

thanks to G-SHOCK’s innovation and

time in 31 time zones, tracks the phases

the GW8230NT-4 will be there with you on

commitment to protecting the environment

of the moon, has a tide graph, a 1/100

this watch is built to help you explore. Its

second stopwatch, a countdown timer, five

bezel, integrated strap, case and liquid-

daily alarms including one snooze alarm,

crystal display (LCD) are soaked with

and a power saving feature which turns off

a resin made with renewable biological

the display when it’s left in the dark. The

sources, to be more easily biodegradable,

watch’s case is 52mm long, 50.3mm wide,

and it also comes with a solar panel in the

and 18mm high.

dial – which is integrated into the design – that stores energy from the sun, reducing

The GW8230NT-4 is limited edition, so

the need for battery replacements.

long-time fans have a tight window of opportunity to add a rare model with

The watch is built to have the same

one-of-a-kind design elements to their

trademarked presence that made it

collection and new admirers have a

famous without sacrificing comfort.

chance to start their collections with an

It’s made with titanium, which is much

homage to where it all started. In another

more lightweight than the stainless steel

nod to Frogman enthusiasts, the watch

of many other watch models, and the

has the iconic diving frog, equipped with

PG. 19

the other side. |

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