Also, two versions of the Heuer 02 watch face were created exclusively for this edition: a fun rendition using Super Mario’s iconic red and blue colours, and a more classic one with subtle touches of Super Mario’s red cap. According to TAG Heuer: “The Timekeeping watch face was reskinned using the retro elements from the 1985 version of Super Mario Bros. For this limited edition, TAG Heuer has revisited and re-interpreted four dials to include special details associated with Super Mario.
TAG HEUER AQUARACER LIMITED EDITION CARIBBEAN EXCLUSIVE SOFTWARE
In terms of the software there are digital exclusives for buyers to enjoy. Each are secured by a steel folding deployant clasp engraved with a Super Mario “M” in place of the standard TAG logo. If you really want to catch the eye, and further drive home the Super Mario look, TAG Heuer has also included a perforated rubber strap entirely in Super Mario red. The first is a black leather on Super Mario red rubber that can tone down the look with a hint of playfulness for more formal or smart casual moments. The two included straps, exclusive to the watch, are also subtle nods to Super Mario. You will also notice the Mario cap red lacquer accents found on the bezel graduation, push buttons, and crown engraved with a Mario “M”. There are exclusive and subtle hints of the Super Mario theme that shine throughout – the bezel, for example, presents motifs of Toad, green pipe, and a star in place of the 15, 30, and 45 numerals. Mixed finishes create a greater sense of luxury, with contrasting brushed and mirror polished surfaces to create intriguing light play. The 50 metre water-resistant steel case is 45mm in diameter and 13.5mm thick, sporty dimensions that present a robust smartwatch with an engaging large and legible screen. The TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition follows the familiar format of previous Connected watches from the LVMH brand, but leverages an all-new aesthetic – both within the software and hardware of the watch.
Today, TAG Heuer is drawing the connection between gamer and watch wearer, with the TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition watch – a limited edition of 2000 pieces. The Nintendo character Super Mario became a familiar presence in many of our lives as young gamers, forging a bond that carries right through even to adulthood. The common thread between any type of watch buyer, however, is that novelty needs to stir up an emotional connection – something that ties the watch to something deeper in their lives. But to the broader marketplace it takes something a bit different to catch the eye. Sure, die-hard enthusiasts get turned on by listed specifications – calibers, diameters, lug widths and lug-to-lug lengths. I/trending 15887 WA-HOO! TAG Heuer teams up with Nintendo to present the TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition Zach BlassĪt Time+Tide we pride ourselves on tackling how watches relate to pop culture.