Watch brand G-SHOCK and Wu-Tang Clan are releasing a limited-edition watch in celebration of the hip-hop group’s 30th anniversary. This is the second time that both entities have collaborated. The release of the last watch marked the hip-hop group’s 20th anniversary and it was a black-and-yellow DW-6900. As for this second collaboration, they are releasing a new GM6900WTC22-9 watch that appears in the group’s “Killer Bees” black and yellow colorway.
The standout design of this particular watch is the Wu-Tang Clan’s signature “W” logo on the band and dial. In addition, there is “WU-TANG” branding with yellow accents and the “Cash Rules Everything Around Me C.R.E.A.M.” lyrics on the face of the watch. As for the material, the watch is a stainless steel black IP bezel with 200M water resistance, shock resistance, and more. The watch is available to purchase through an online contest and is priced at $280.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Music-inspired Watches
- Companies can collaborate with popular musicians or bands to create limited-edition watches, leveraging their fanbase to increase sales.
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Who This Affects Most
- Watch Manufacturing
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- Fashion Retail
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