HODINKEE and Timex Releases Limited Edition Waterbury Timepiece
Niko Pajkovic — November 30, 2021 — Tech
References: shop.hodinkee & acquiremag
New York City-based watch website HODINKEE has partnered with Timex to launch their first dive watch, the Waterbury HODINKEE Limited Edition.
The sleek new watch features a 40mm × 13mm Waterbury dive case with minimalist, downward-facing lugs, a vintage Waterbury Clock Company logo, and a screwed-down case back. In addition, the watch delivers a fully graduated aluminum bezel and a luminous pip at the zero markers.
Inside the glass crystal, the new timepiece features a textured black dial with printed hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova for added luminosity. Meanwhile, there are three rounded Arabic numerals at three, six, and nine o'clock, adding to its vintage aesthetic. The watch sports a Miyota 8215 automatic with a power reserve of 42 hours in terms of power.
Image Credit: Hodinkee
The sleek new watch features a 40mm × 13mm Waterbury dive case with minimalist, downward-facing lugs, a vintage Waterbury Clock Company logo, and a screwed-down case back. In addition, the watch delivers a fully graduated aluminum bezel and a luminous pip at the zero markers.
Inside the glass crystal, the new timepiece features a textured black dial with printed hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova for added luminosity. Meanwhile, there are three rounded Arabic numerals at three, six, and nine o'clock, adding to its vintage aesthetic. The watch sports a Miyota 8215 automatic with a power reserve of 42 hours in terms of power.
Image Credit: Hodinkee
Trend Themes
1. Vintage-inspired Dive Watches - The rising popularity of vintage-inspired designs offers opportunities for companies to create new products with a retro aesthetic.
2. Sustainable Materials - Using sustainable materials in the production of dive watches could appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
3. Customization and Personalization - Allowing customers to customize and personalize their dive watches through interchangeable straps and custom engravings could create a more personalized experience.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking - Watchmakers could utilize vintage design elements and sustainable materials in the production of their watches to cater to changing consumer preferences.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms could offer customizable options, such as interchangeable straps and custom engravings, to differentiate themselves from traditional retailers.
3. Sustainability - Sustainability-focused companies could partner with watch manufacturers to create sustainable dive watches using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes.
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