Concessions to modernity embody sapphire crystal as a substitute of plastic for the dial masking on these new fashions, and high-grade rubber straps as a substitute of the plastic of previous. The vary consists of 5 variations with stainless-steel instances (two of which have black PVD coatings to match their bezels), and 5 that includes instances within the authentic Arnite, in enjoyable colorways designed in partnership with New York-based Kith.
Ronnie Fieg, Kith’s founder and an influential determine in as we speak’s streetwear and sneaker world, can also be a passionate collector of classic TAG Heuer System 1s. The all-plastic variations, plus two metal variations with vibrant blue and inexperienced bezels respectively, are unique to Kith—discover them in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hawaii, Tokyo and Paris, or on its web site.
However count on to maneuver quick, as a result of if the MoonSwatch is any precedent, the scalpers will transfer sooner—however the truth that at $1,350, the brand new System 1s are 5 instances the value of a MoonSwatch.
However they’re uncommon: there are solely 250 examples every of the Kith unique all-Arnite fashions, and 350 of the 2 metal Kith exclusives. The 2 fashions with black-coated metal instances, additionally with inexperienced or blue bezels and straps, are unique to TAG Heuer shops (and won’t be on-line), and restricted to 825 items every.
Lastly, the model with a stainless-steel case and bracelet, and black bezel, is shared between each manufacturers, and restricted to 1,350 items. All fashions characteristic quartz actions and 200-meter water resistance, simply because the originals did. There may be additionally, in response to TAG Heuer’s press launch, a boxed set that includes all ten watches, although the model has but to verify how and the place it’s obtainable.
In addition to that includes Kith’s “Simply Us” slogan on the dial, the watches are additionally co-branded, with “Kith” changing “TAG” within the watchmaker’s emblem—the primary time TAG Heuer has ever co-branded a watch, and reflective of the corporate’s keenness to talk to the Gen Z customers which can be meat and drink to manufacturers like Kith.
Certainly, trendy TAG Heuer, owned by LVMH, the posh conglomerate, since 1999, has been going by way of its personal sequence of rebirths lately. These have included the event of its high-end Connected smartwatch; the introduction of lab-grown diamonds for high-end fashions; makes an attempt (ongoing, however as but unsuccessful) to revolutionize hairspring manufacturing with nano-technology; a current reintroduction of its long-dormant eyewear business; the introduction, with Citizen’s assist, of solar-powered fashions; and a number of modifications in each administration, product and pricing technique.
