Cole Haan Ginza Begins Selling Smartwatches | COLE HAAN
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January 9, 2015

Cole Haan Ginza Begins Selling Smartwatches | COLE HAAN


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Cole Haan Ginza Flagship Store Launches Sales


Smartwatch "Veldt Serendipity"


Cole Haan, an American shoe brand that offers a wide range of lifestyle products, will begin selling the Japanese-developed smartwatch "Veldt Serendipity" at its Japanese flagship store, Cole Haan Ginza, starting December 12th.

Text by KAWADA Akinori




Aiming for a Rebalance from Smartphone Dependency


Receiving numerous messages from email, Twitter, and LINE, checking news sites, weather, and the current time... Modern individuals find themselves constantly reaching for their smartphones, often falling into "smartphone addiction." How can one escape this dependency? By entrusting some functions to other devices and reducing the time spent on smartphones. The smartwatch "Veldt Serendipity" was born from this very concept.

The stylish "Serendipity" syncs with iOS to deliver notifications for various messages. It helps "rebalance" a life overly reliant on smartphones, steadily supporting a contemporary lifestyle. Its name, meaning "the ability to discover anew," seems to suggest finding something from the reality regained by stepping away from the digital world.

This smartwatch, embodying meticulous craftsmanship and the latest technology, shares a commonality with Cole Haan's products, leading to its selection for sale at the Cole Haan Ginza flagship store.

While "Serendipity" goes on sale December 12th, purchasers will also receive a complimentary interchangeable strap in the same color as Cole Haan's latest innovative men's shoe, the "Zerogrand Wing Oxford" – the lightest and most flexible shoe the brand has ever released. This allows for coordinated styling between shoes and smartwatch.

Furthermore, on December 12th, starting at 8:30 PM, a talk show will be held at the Cole Haan Ginza flagship store featuring photographer Roland Kirishima and Hitoshi Nonogami, CEO of Veldt Inc., the company that developed "Serendipity." Against a backdrop showcasing "Serendipity" with its cutting-edge technology and the "Zerogrand" collection, the two distinguished speakers will discuss "Digital and Fashion" and "Craftsmanship and Innovation." This engaging talk show, with invitations limited to the first 40 guests who apply via the dedicated website, is not to be missed.

<Talk Show with Roland Kirishima and Hitoshi Nonogami>
Date & Time | December 12 (Fri) from 8:30 PM
Location | Cole Haan Ginza Flagship Store (3-4-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Talk Show Application Site | https://www.colehaan.co.jp/contents/event.php
Cole Haan Japan Customer ServiceFree 150120-56-0979

COLE HAAN | Veldt Serendipity

Photographer, Filmmaker, Creator
Roland Kirishima




COLE HAAN | Veldt Serendipity

Veldt Representative
Hitoshi Nonogami






COLE HAAN | Veldt Serendipity



Veldt Serendipity Model C
Case | Stainless Steel
Diameter | 48mm
Movement | Quartz
Functions | Incoming call notifications (all apps configurable via iOS Notification Center, including email and social media), schedule, world clock, weather forecast, compass, timer, activity tracker, smartphone proximity alert, taxi dispatch service to registered locations (Tokyo area only), and more.
Strap | Leather
Water Resistance | IPX7
Price | ¥78,000 (Available in 5 colors)

http://www.veldt.jp/serendipity/