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November 21, 2019
RJ × MARVEL Collaborate on the "Arrow Spider-Man" Watch | RJ
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Spiderwebs Rendered in Skeleton Movement! The "Arrow Spider-Man" Packed with Superhero Icons
A collaborative watch, the "Arrow Spider-Man," has been released in a limited edition of 100 pieces worldwide, born from a partnership between RJ (formerly Romain Jerome), a watch brand from Switzerland, and MARVEL, which has created numerous captivating heroes and works.
Text by OZAKI Sayaka
Spider-Man Motifs Interpreted Anew Throughout
RJ, a watch brand that designs and manufactures ambitious and cultural luxury Swiss watches with in-house movements at its Geneva studio, has released the collaborative watch "Arrow Spider-Man" with Marvel, the creator of numerous superheroes. This model, powered by a mechanical skeleton movement manufactured at the RJ studio, boasts a unique presence with a design and silhouette directly inspired by the superhero and his world.
Particularly noteworthy is the "Arrow Spider-Man" model's exclusive mechanical skeleton movement, "RJ-3005," composed of spiderweb-shaped main plates and bridges. The central spiderweb, coated in red lacquer, is not merely decorative but technically integrated into the movement, revealing the regulator at 6 o'clock and the barrel at 12 o'clock.
The openworked dial allows for appreciation of the movement's intricate details, while the inner bezel, engraved with a minute track, enhances the sense of depth. Slanted indices connecting the inner bezel and the spiderweb further accentuate the three-dimensional effect. The signature arrow-shaped hands of the Arrow model are positioned at the center of the movement, and the small seconds subdial, located between 8 and 9 o'clock, features Spider-Man's ultimate symbol: the spider.
The 45mm case, adorned with RJ BUMPERS™ in rubber, is crafted from black carbon. The interplay of lustrous stealth gray and charcoal gray lends this model a striking individuality. The grade 5 titanium case back features an engraved cartouche, with the polished text "ARRAW SPIDER-MAN LIMITED EDITION" and serial number emerging from the micro-blasted surface, enhancing its profound impression. The strap is made of black polyamide, evoking the texture of the superhero's suit and suggesting high durability.
Marco Tedeschi, CEO and Creation Director of RJ, commented on the model: "We are honored to have worked closely with the Marvel Studios team, who placed their absolute trust in us throughout the design and development of this inaugural watch. Once again, RJ pays homage to pop culture and comics through its timepieces. Spider-Man provided inspiration that transcended the watch's exterior, directly influencing the movement's design with its world."
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Tel. 03-6452-8802
https://rjwatches.jp/
Movement | Manual winding (RJ3005)
Case Material | Black carbon
Case Diameter | 45mm
Strap Material | Polyamide
Water Resistance | 10 bar
Price | ¥2,380,000 (excluding tax)
Limited Edition | 100 pieces worldwide