"Collaboration model"
What thoughts come to your mind when you hear this phrase?
I think that most men in the world would be excited and thrilled by these words. This is especially true when it comes to luxury watches. Many of these models are sold in limited quantities, so it is rare for someone else to have the same watch as you, which is one of their charms.
This time, we would like to introduce these collaboration models by manufacturer.
We will also introduce models that were sold at Commit Ginza, so please enjoy and stay with us until the end.
5 collaboration models
①Grand Seiko x Godzilla
Source: https://www.grand-seiko.com/jp-ja/news/pressrelease/20191002
The first model we will introduce is a collaboration between Grand Seiko, a world-renowned Japanese brand, and Godzilla, the king of monsters, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their birth. It was released in a limited edition of 650 pieces worldwide.
The reason for this collaboration is that Godzilla destroyed the clock tower at the Wako Main Building when he landed in Ginza. This led to the release of a special model to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Godzilla's birth.
Now, as for the watch itself, it features a deep red dial with a sunburst pattern, reminiscent of the monster king Godzilla's signature "radiant heat ray." The indexes, hands, and bezel are also designed to be thick, giving it a wild look that is reminiscent of Godzilla.
The shark straps, which are said to have been used to express the texture of Godzilla's skin, are coated in red, creating an eerie sense of dynamism as Godzilla's glowing red-black skin moves.
The back of the watch features a design exclusive to this collaboration model, depicting Godzilla destroying the streets of Ginza and the clock tower of the Wako Main Building. Seiko's famous Spring Drive caliber, the Cal. 9R15, can be seen peeking out from the back, a must-have for any watch lover.
Reference price: 1,430,000 yen (tax included)
② TAG Heuer x One Piece
Source: www.tagheuer.co.jp
Next up, we'd like to introduce the collaboration model between One Piece and TAG Heuer, which is arguably the most popular in the Japanese manga world.
It is based on TAG Heuer's popular Aquaracer Black Phantom.
The dial features the silhouettes of the nine members of the Straw Hat Pirates in red, which represents the passion of the crew, and the bezel is designed to resemble a compass. The Straw Hat Pirates' pirate flag is placed at the 12 o'clock position, firmly expressing the world of One Piece.
Also, for a limited period at the beginning of sales, there was an event called the "Case Back Campaign" where you could choose the character to be designed on the case back. If you come across this watch on the second-hand market, be sure to take a look at the case back as well.
Reference price: ¥378,000 (tax included)
3. Hublot x Berluti
In the world of luxury watches, Hublot is one of the brands that has collaborated with many different genres. This time, we will introduce a collaboration model with Berluti, a French luxury shoe manufacturer.
Its distinctive feature is the luxurious use of high-quality Venezia leather, also used by Berluti, on the surface of the dial and strap. This Venezia leather is a first-class product that uses an elaborate method of layering colors called patina to create a unique sense of luxury. It is a perfect match for luxury watches, and is a model that exudes elegance and is clearly differentiated from other watches.
Commit Ginza is also selling two bottles in 2021.
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・Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti All Black CE Ref.511.CM.0500.VR.BER16 Limited to 500 pieces worldwide
Previous sales price: ¥712,800- (tax included)
・Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti Scritto Flat Bianco TITANIUM Ref.521.NE.050W.VR.JBER18 Limited to 100 pieces in Japan
Previous sales price: ¥999,900- (tax included)
④Omega x Snoopy
When talking about collaboration watches, this combination is definitely an essential one.
This is a collaboration model between Omega and Snoopy that has been introduced many times in the Commit Ginza column.
The currently hotly-discussed new 2020 model [Speedmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42MM Snoopy Award Ref. 310.32.42.50.02.001] is said to have closed pre-orders at most stores or have a waiting list of 100 people.
This collaboration, which began in 2003, was released to commemorate the Snoopy Award, given to companies and individuals who have contributed to NASA's space exploration program. Three models have been released so far, but all of them are now skyrocketing in price, making them difficult to obtain.
For more details, please check out the YouTube post we posted earlier!
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5. Richard Mille x McLaren
This is a partnership model between McLaren and Richard Mille that was announced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2018. It is a limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide, and was sold preferentially to customers who purchased McLaren's Ultimate Series.
This was recently sold at Commit Ginza.
The watch is crafted in orange, a colour synonymous with McLaren, and is made from a combination of Orange Quartz TPT® and Carbon TPT®. The titanium pushers are inspired by the headlights of a McLaren 720S, the titanium crown is inspired by a McLaren wheel and the titanium part embedded in the bezel is shaped like the air intake of a McLaren F1.
This watch is packed with complex mechanisms, including an annual calendar, oversized date display, flyback chronograph, and countdown timer, and is equipped with the state-of-the-art automatic movement, Cal. RMAC3.
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What did you think of this content?
Each manufacturer has an attractive collaboration model, and all of them are sure to whet your appetite for purchasing.
Because quantities are limited, they rarely come up on the second hand market and are expected to sell quickly when they do arrive, so be sure to check out Commit Ginza's latest news.
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We hope that by seeing this collaboration model, more people will become interested in luxury watches.
see you!