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Kisai Uzumaki – Concept to Reality
Kisai Uzumaki is the sixth fan-submitted concept to become reality from the Tokyoflash Design Studio Blog. The conceptual idea for Kisai Uzumaki was submitted in February 2011 by a reader of the blog and fan of Tokyoflash, Firdaus Rohman from Malaysia.
The concept design was voted one of the most popular designs by fans on the blog and is now available to buy exclusively at Tokyoflash Japan.
If you have a unique idea for an original watch design, submit it to the Tokyoflash Design Challenge and there’s a chance that your idea will become reality too.
JORG GRAY ADDS CLINT DEMPSEY TO ROSTER OF BRAND AMBASSADORS
Jorg Gray, an American watch brand designed to change the way we view time, today announced its partnership with the internationally renowned, all-time leading American goalscorer in the English Premier League, Clint Dempsey. The Texas native, currently residing in London, is known for his aggressive, high-intensity performances for Fulham Football Club and the United States Men’s National Soccer Team. Dempsey joins the Jorg Gray family in the midst of the Fulham FC season – just before the highly anticipated match between the U.S. Men’s National Team and Italy on February 29. Recognized as one of the most talented players in his sport, Dempsey continually garners the respect of the soccer world with his unstoppable scoring ability and charismatic personality. With over 18 goals already logged in 2012, Dempsey is currently the seventh leading scorer in the league for a single season and boasts an unprecedented two hat tricks in competition. Additionally, the attacking midfielder has scored more goals than any other player since the 2010 World Cup and holds the record for the fastest goal in U.S. history. “Soccer is about passion, heart and being true to what you stand for,” said Dempsey. “Jorg Gray has grown their incredible brand of watches with a passion for the craft and a strong belief in no compromises. I look forward to promoting Jorg Gray on and off the field.” As the newest face of Jorg Gray, Dempsey will appear at retailers around the globe as he showcases Jorg Gray’s entire collection. A limited edition timepiece will be introduced to the market in the coming months – incorporating the style and attitude of the world’s leading footballer. “We are eager to watch Clint build upon his incredible momentum during the rest of the soccer season,” said Trevor Gnesin, president of Jorg Gray. “His creativity and instincts on the field make him an indisputable fit for the Jorg Gray brand. We’re proud to have him on our team and look forward to this amazing opportunity to work with a world-class athlete at the top of his game.”
Event Recap: HODINKEE Celebrates The 40th Anniversary Of The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak In NYC
Last friday night, we invited you, our dear friends and readers, to join us up at the Park Avenue Armory to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The setting was inside the spectacular exhibition combining fine watchmaking with both traditional and digital art from some of the world’s most creative thinkers (which we previewed in video here).
Over 150 HODINKEE readers came to view the exhibition over the three hour event, we have to say, we couldn’t be more pleased with how things turned out. The chance for you, real watch lovers, to be in the same room as over 100 haute horology timepieces from one of the top manufactures in the world (including Gerald Genta’s personal Royal Oak, and Guy Laliberte’s unique grand complication that went into space) was really something special. Also, to be able to talk to senior executives at Audemars Piguet, including Olivier Audemars (who can been seen in several pictures below), head of design Octavio Garcia, and North American CEO Francois-Henry Bennahmias made for an incredible, personal look into a great brand and the people that make it so special.
We want to thank each HODINKEE reader who made it to our special event on Friday and send a sincere thank you to everyone at Audemars Piguet for allowing us to celebrate such an important milestone in your history together.
Above we have prepared a short video recap of the night, and below, several photographs (see if you can find yourself!).
See you very soon.
- Ben & the HODINKEE team
Full Slideshow Here:
Small Round Link Silver Bracelet
Polished stainless steel 3 hand watch with a brushed silver plating and a round face. Silver-tone colored dial. Case size 28MM. Case thickness 7.4MM.
Polished stainless steel 3 hand watch with a brushed silver plating and a round face. Silver-tone colored dial. Case size 28MM. Case thickness 7.4MM.