UCS (Uno Caol Showten) is the business that is run by Japanese MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter Caol Uno and they are celebrating their 8th anniversary. For this occasion they have gotten together with Casio G-Shock to produce special 8th anniversary watch by using the classic shaped GWM5600 which is based on DW5600. The key feature of this model is that it is run by solar power rather than the conventional battery system so that this watch will in theory never run out of power. They have chosen to use the yellow colorway which pays homage to the original DW5600 that was on offer on its first release. Only a small branding on the band is visible with laser engraving of the UCS 8th anniversary and 8 stars on the back metal cover.
UCS (Caol Uno Showten)
3-88 Hanasaki-cho | Map
Naka-ku, Yokohama Japan
TEL #: +045-260-5175
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Established in 1945 as an outdoor specific watch brand, Dakota have produced watches with high functionality and X-Large Japan have managed to team up with Dakota for the second time for another watch. As with the previous collaboration, the popular Dakota Angler model was chosen once again.
On the dial face is the famous X-Large logo in blue on black keeping the design simple. Also on the back of the watch is the engraving of both Dakota and X-Large to signify the project. As well as the watch, there are other useful survival tools integrated with the watch such as LED micro light, compass, file, and nipper.
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The latest addition tot their Aviation line of watches is a tribute to the Hawker Hunter fighter jet, a staple of the Swiss Air Force.
The limited edition (1,958 model run) watch features a gunmetal, anthracite PVD coated case, Oris 644 automatic movement, calendar hand, and a boxset which includes a genuine Hunter ejection seat safety splint which has been turned into a keyring.
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For the upcoming holiday season, JK5 partnered up with Timex to release a specially designed timepiece that is to be released at Barney’s CO-OP. Based on one of Timex’s classic digital watch silhouettes known for its square and slim shape, the small octagonal face features artfully cryptic tags that read “JK5″ and “Barneys” across the top, “Illuimate” on the sides, and “Love, Light, Create” on the bottom.
The functions of such as “Reset” and “Mode” are highlighted with a glyph-like type treatment. The pink and blue type contrasted nicely with the black straps to highlight the designs without being over-the-top.
Check out the interview with JK5 on Green Label Art and also look out for the watch to drop!
Designed with Sven Andersen the new ‘SpidoLite SA’ watch by Linde Werdelin constists of a wide array of creative functionality. The case features rare skeletonized titanium detailing. Furthermore the limited edition SpidoLite has an older 70s automatic mechanical movement.
This lends itself to the love of vintage timepieces, while also giving you the quality assurance of modern craftsmenship.
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