TAG Heuer Evokes Eighties Nostalgia with the Methodology 1 Kith

Initially launched in 1986, the TAG Heuer Methodology 1 was a reasonable and cheerful sports activities actions watch recognisable to anyone who grew up inside the Eighties and Nineties. Now TAG Heuer has merely unveiled the Methodology 1 Kith Restricted Modela faithful remake of the distinctive Sequence 1 model, created in tandem with streetwear label Kith. Equipped in ten vibrant variants, the model new Methodology 1 is branded “Kith Heuer” in a nod to the collaboration, with the type label’s emblem altering the customary “TAG” inside the watchmaker’s defend emblem.

Preliminary concepts

Historically a mannequin that was an entry degree into luxurious sports activities actions watches, TAG Heuer has now gone a bit additional upmarket. Its re-issues of basic Heuer chronographs, as an illustration, are located in a pricier part. Customers looking for one factor additional cheap have the Aquaracer or modern-day Methodology 1. Now they’ve another choice: the distinctive Methodology 1 constructed to current ranges of top quality.

Kith’s motto, “Merely Us,” sits merely above six

The stylish-day Methodology 1 has superior adequate it not resembles the distinctive, so the Methodology 1 Kith will be attention-grabbing to any individual who needs to get pleasure from some nostalgia. The remake is sort of much like the Eighties Sequence 1 model – even the plastic for the case and bezel are made by the similar supplier – nonetheless with updated specs for additional robustness. At CHF1,500, the TAG Heuer Methodology 1 Kith is an environment friendly value proposition and in keeping with the accessible spirit of the distinctive.

The first TAG Heuer

The Methodology 1 Kith will carry once more recollections for people who grew up inside the Eighties. The distinctive Sequence 1 was often the first luxurious Swiss timepiece for a young person then, along with Ronnie Fieg, the founding father of Kith, serving to make it bestseller that supplied inside the tons of of 1000’s of fashions.

The model new Methodology 1 is a faithful reissue of the distinctive in every design and plenty of the provides. TAG Heuer even tracked down the supplier of the distinctive Eighties cases and retrieved the similar moulds used to sort the plastic cases and bezels for the 1986 model. As with the distinctive, the model new Methodology 1 has its bezel and plenty of the cases in arnite, a robust, cost-effective plastic.

That said, the distinctive was a watch made for a value vary and was inexpensively made with a stamped steel or moulded plastic case fitted with a plastic crystal and plastic strap. Whereas retaining the similar design, the Methodology 1 Kith has been updated with stylish provides, along with a sapphire crystal, synthetic rubber strap, and a additional solidly constructed steel bracelet.

The dial is branded “Kith Heuer”, though it retains all the parts that outlined the distinctive, along with the acquainted “Mercedes” hour hand and the shield-shaped indices on the quarters. The “Kith Heuer” emblem will be found on the rubber strap and case once more. This merged emblem is notable as inside the 38 years since TAG Heuer was born out of Heuer, the mannequin has in no way blended its emblem with one different.

Accessible in ten completely completely different colourways, the timepiece sports activities actions a 35 mm case of steel, coated steel, or plastic. Seven of the variants are distinctive to Kith, each named after cities that host the label’s retailers, whereas two are distinctive to TAG Heuer. One shared model will be accessible from every TAG Heuer and Kith.

A subject set containing all ten objects will be accessible. It’s restricted to 75 objects, with all the watches delivered in a giant presentation subject.

Key information and value

TAG Heuer Methodology 1 Kith Restricted Model
Ref. WA121F.BA0023
Ref. WA121J.BT0012
Ref. WA121L.BT0014
Ref. WA126A.BT0005
Ref. WA126B.BT0006
Ref. WA126C.BT0007
Ref. WA126D.BT0008
Ref. WA126E.BT0009
Ref. WA121N.BA0023
Ref. WA121P.BA0023

Diameter: 35 mm
High: 9.45 mm
Supplies: Stainless steel, PVD stainless steel or arnite
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 200 m

Movement: Unavailable
Options: Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Winding: Quartz

Strap: Stainless steel bracelet or rubber strap

Restricted model: Kith arnite fashions restricted to 250 objects each; Kith stainless steel model restricted to 350 objects each; TAG Heuer arnite fashions restricted to 825 objects each; A shared arnite model restricted to 1350 objects
Availability: Accessible in TAG Heuer boutiques and retailers starting April 2024
Price: CHF1,500

For additional information, go to TAGHeuer.com.

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