Everything might not be black and white but, if these awesome looking UNDONE Popeye Monochrome Watches are anything to go by, perhaps they should be. We’re big fans of UNDONE here at The Coolector and we’re invariably first in line when they’ve got a new collection nestled on their digital shelves. Having covered their original, in colour Popeye release, we were excited to see them move into Monochrome for this one and the end result is a lesson in understated design that we’re loving.
The Monochrome Collection from UNDONE kicks off with their Popeye series of watches but keep your eyes peeled for other watches being given this superb looking black and white treatment. With less colour and less distractions, these watches still manage to turn heads courtesy of their playful design and fans of Popeye et al will definitely be in their element with these glorious looking timepieces. Available in two limited edition iterations – one featuring Popeye and the other, his nemesis, Brutus, these watches are limited to just 300 of Popeye and 100 of Brutus so, needless to say, you’ll need to move rapidly if you want to add one to your own horological lineup.
POPEYE MONO WATCH | £509
Designed to allow you to see more details in Black & White, the Popeye Mono Watch from UNDONE is an impressive timepiece. More of a “rediscovery” as opposed to a “reinvention”, the Popeye MONO is about taking something classic and stripping it down to its core: the bi-directional rotating bezel boasts a Zirconium Dioxide Ceramic insert. The 100m water resistance is ensured by the screw-down, glass caseback, allowing for professional marine activities.
With only 300 available, this will sell out fast and some of the finishing touches include Popeye’s name signed off on the serialised glass caseback and the j jetblack DLC (Diamond-like-carbon) coating, equipped with a 316L flat 3-link “Oyster” style stainless steel bracelet.
BRUTUS MONO WATCH | £594
The UNDONE Monochrome Collection is an exclusive series of commemorative monotone collectibles and this Brutus Mono will definitely be one of the most popular. This crowning collection celebrates the brand’s best designs as well as unmistakable DNA as the world’s favourite “pop culture-infused horological Smorgasbord” in a monochromatic parade of superheroes and iconic characters. Again, the Brutus MONO is about taking something classic and stripping it down to its core: it offers a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, and inner anti-reflective treatment, enhancing the visibility in sunlight. The watch boasts a water resistance of 300m, perfect for water activities.
Brutus’ name is signed off on the serialised glass caseback as a finishing touch and the UNDONE Brutus MONO is housed within a DLC (Diamond-like-carbon) coated 316L stainless steel case. This watch also features a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, with inner anti-reflective treatment to increase visibility in sunlight. If you’re a fan of the Popeye franchise, these watches are definitely going to be ticking all the right boxes and you’ll have to make sure you move fast to secure one for your wrist this winter.
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