New York-based fashion brand Rag & Bone has partnered with Casio in order to design a pair of special edition 20th anniversary ‘A1000’ watches. The ‘A1000RCB-1B’ and ‘A1000RCG-8’ watches are inspired by Casio’s earlier models, boasting retro-inspired monochromatic matte black and gunmetal exteriors, respectively. Both watches are octagon-shaped and feature a five-row solid metal bracelet and a sapphire crystal LCD display. ‘rag & bone’ text decorates the frame of the display in Casio’s signature font, showcasing the label’s "brand of downtown cool."
The new ‘A1000RCB-1B’ and ‘A1000RCG-8’ are available now via Casio’s website and are priced at $250 USD each. Both models display the time along with the date, a stopwatch, and an alarm, making them a practical choice for everyday wear.
Sandblasted Matte Digital Watches
Casio and Rag & Bone Launch Two New Matte-Finish 'A1000' Models
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Matte-finish Watches - The popularity of retro-inspired watches with a matte finish could lead to increased demand and production of similar items within the watch industry.
2. Collaboration Trends Among Fashion and Tech Brands - Partnerships between fashion and technology industries could result in innovative and stylish product designs, as seen with the collaboration between Rag & Bone and Casio.
3. Practical Everyday Wearable Technology - Matte-finish digital watches with practical features such as alarm and stopwatch could inspire innovation in wearable technology for daily use.
Industry Implications
1. Watch Industry - The watch industry could benefit from incorporating retro-inspired designs with a matte finish into their product lines in response to market demand.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry could explore more partnerships with tech companies to create innovative and stylish wearable technology products.
3. Wearable Technology Industry - The popularity of practical features in digital watches could inspire more companies in the wearable technology industry to focus on creating products for daily use.