TIMEX, whose exclusive distributor in Japan is Ueni Trading Co., Ltd., will be releasing the TIMEX 80 x PAC-MAN Watch, a collaboration model with the globally popular Japanese video game PAC-MAN, which celebrates its 40th anniversary on May 22, 2020, at select stores and online stores from July 30.
Background to the release of the "Timex 80 x Pac-Man Watch"
This collaboration, which was released in the United States in November 2019 and became a hot topic across the country, will be available in Japan, the birthplace of Pac-Man, from July 30th in 2020 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man's birth.
When Pac-Man was released in 1980, it quickly captivated millions with its simple rules that anyone can understand and its adorable characters. A few months later, it became a huge hit when it was introduced in the United States, and the "Pac-Man craze" quickly swept the world. Also in the 1980s, Timex, already established as America's leading watch brand, began producing cutting-edge digital watches and expanded its presence around the world. Pac-Man is a classic video game that transcends generations, ages, and nationalities, offering a visual and aural feast for the senses. The Timex 80 x Pac-Man Watch, which makes checking the time fun, will be available from July 30th (Thursday) at the official Timex online store*, the Ontime Move official online store, the Ontime Shibuya Loft store, and the Ontime Umeda Loft store. Pre-orders will begin on July 30th at the official Timex online store, with regular sales starting August 4th. Please note that pre-orders and purchases will not be available on August 3rd.
POP-UP STORE TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE "TIMEX 80 x PAC-MAN" WATCH
To commemorate this collaboration, pop-up stores will be opening at the Ontime Shibuya Loft store and the Ontime Umeda Loft store. Customers who purchase eligible products during the period will receive an original Pac-Man sticker as a gift. You can also try out the nostalgic "Pac-Man game" in the stores during the period.
・Ontime Shibuya Loft Store
〒150-0042
Shibuya Loft 1F, 21-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-5458-3076
Business hours 10:00 to 21:00
・Ontime Umeda Loft Store
〒530-0013
Umeda Loft 1F, 16-7 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
06-6359-3205
Business hours 11:00 to 21:00
Timex 80 x "Pac-Man" Watch Product Overview
This collaboration is based on the Timex 80, an adaptation of the popular "Classic Digital (commonly known as Kaku-Digi)" watch, which features a retro 80s design, to coincide with "Pac-Man," which was released in 1980.
TW2U32000 ¥11,000 (excl. tax)
TW2U31900 11,000 yen (excl. tax)
TW2U31900 11,000 yen (excl. tax)
Characters are engraved not only around the LCD screen, but also on the back cover of the case and the clasp of the bracelet. What's more, the alarm sound is a special version of the "Pac-Man" game sound (you can also play a demo if you like). In terms of functionality, in addition to the alarm, it also has a stopwatch, calendar, and the world's first "Indiglo(R) Night-Light," which illuminates the entire LCD screen, developed by Timex in 1992, providing all the necessary functions for everyday use.
Case width: 34mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Case material: Stainless steel
Strap material: Stainless steel
Functions: Alarm, stopwatch, calendar, Indiglo(R) night-light
Online stores where it is sold
・Timex official online store
https://www.timexwatch.jp/
・Ontime Move official online store
https://www.ontime-move.watch/news/5736/
What is "Pac-Man"?
"Pac-Man," a video game released by Bandai Namco Entertainment (then Namco) in 1980, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2020. It was a huge hit not only in Japan but around the world, and continues to be beloved by people around the world today as a representative Japanese video game and character. In 2005, Guinness World Records recognized it as the "Most successful coin-operated game" and awarded it a Guinness Book of World Records certificate. It continues to be available on home game consoles, smartphones, casino machines, and more. The currently available smartphone app, "Pac-Man," has surpassed 190 million downloads worldwide and is enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
What is "TIMEX"?
Timex is one of the world's most recognized American brands, with a history spanning over 160 years.
Founded in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, TIMEX has grown to become a favorite of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Throughout its long history, the company has produced numerous innovative products, technologies, and designs, including the world's first Mickey Mouse watch in 1931, the now-famous IRONMAN® watch released in 1986, and the groundbreaking Indiglo® night-light function, the world's first fully illuminated dial, introduced in 1992. Looking back at TIMEX's 160-year history as an American brand, it is no exaggeration to say that its many achievements to date support TIMEX today, and we hope that TIMEX will remain a universal, versatile, and timeless brand for the next 160 years.
About Ueni Trading
Ueni Trading Co., Ltd., founded 30 years ago, is a specialized trading company that also functions as a manufacturer, specializing in the sale of brand items, mainly in the fields of watches, cosmetics, and clothing. With a reputation for brand development, the company is often appointed as the Japanese agent by famous international brands, and handles many famous international watch brands, including British brands such as "Henry London" and "Sarah Miller London," Italian brands such as "Versace Watch" and "Hydrogen Watch," and German brands such as "Zeppelin" and "Duffa."
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Background to the release of the "Timex 80 x Pac-Man Watch"
This collaboration, which was released in the United States in November 2019 and became a hot topic across the country, will be available in Japan, the birthplace of Pac-Man, from July 30th in 2020 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man's birth.
When Pac-Man was released in 1980, it quickly captivated millions with its simple rules that anyone can understand and its adorable characters. A few months later, it became a huge hit when it was introduced in the United States, and the "Pac-Man craze" quickly swept the world. Also in the 1980s, Timex, already established as America's leading watch brand, began producing cutting-edge digital watches and expanded its presence around the world. Pac-Man is a classic video game that transcends generations, ages, and nationalities, offering a visual and aural feast for the senses. The Timex 80 x Pac-Man Watch, which makes checking the time fun, will be available from July 30th (Thursday) at the official Timex online store*, the Ontime Move official online store, the Ontime Shibuya Loft store, and the Ontime Umeda Loft store. Pre-orders will begin on July 30th at the official Timex online store, with regular sales starting August 4th. Please note that pre-orders and purchases will not be available on August 3rd.
POP-UP STORE TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE "TIMEX 80 x PAC-MAN" WATCH
To commemorate this collaboration, pop-up stores will be opening at the Ontime Shibuya Loft store and the Ontime Umeda Loft store. Customers who purchase eligible products during the period will receive an original Pac-Man sticker as a gift. You can also try out the nostalgic "Pac-Man game" in the stores during the period.
・Ontime Shibuya Loft Store
〒150-0042
Shibuya Loft 1F, 21-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-5458-3076
Business hours 10:00 to 21:00
・Ontime Umeda Loft Store
〒530-0013
Umeda Loft 1F, 16-7 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
06-6359-3205
Business hours 11:00 to 21:00
Timex 80 x "Pac-Man" Watch Product Overview
This collaboration is based on the Timex 80, an adaptation of the popular "Classic Digital (commonly known as Kaku-Digi)" watch, which features a retro 80s design, to coincide with "Pac-Man," which was released in 1980.
TW2U32000 ¥11,000 (excl. tax)TW2U31900 11,000 yen (excl. tax)TW2U31900 11,000 yen (excl. tax)Characters are engraved not only around the LCD screen, but also on the back cover of the case and the clasp of the bracelet. What's more, the alarm sound is a special version of the "Pac-Man" game sound (you can also play a demo if you like). In terms of functionality, in addition to the alarm, it also has a stopwatch, calendar, and the world's first "Indiglo(R) Night-Light," which illuminates the entire LCD screen, developed by Timex in 1992, providing all the necessary functions for everyday use.
Case width: 34mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Case material: Stainless steel
Strap material: Stainless steel
Functions: Alarm, stopwatch, calendar, Indiglo(R) night-light
Online stores where it is sold
・Timex official online store
https://www.timexwatch.jp/
・Ontime Move official online store
https://www.ontime-move.watch/news/5736/
What is "Pac-Man"?
"Pac-Man," a video game released by Bandai Namco Entertainment (then Namco) in 1980, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2020. It was a huge hit not only in Japan but around the world, and continues to be beloved by people around the world today as a representative Japanese video game and character. In 2005, Guinness World Records recognized it as the "Most successful coin-operated game" and awarded it a Guinness Book of World Records certificate. It continues to be available on home game consoles, smartphones, casino machines, and more. The currently available smartphone app, "Pac-Man," has surpassed 190 million downloads worldwide and is enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
What is "TIMEX"?
Timex is one of the world's most recognized American brands, with a history spanning over 160 years.
Founded in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, TIMEX has grown to become a favorite of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Throughout its long history, the company has produced numerous innovative products, technologies, and designs, including the world's first Mickey Mouse watch in 1931, the now-famous IRONMAN® watch released in 1986, and the groundbreaking Indiglo® night-light function, the world's first fully illuminated dial, introduced in 1992. Looking back at TIMEX's 160-year history as an American brand, it is no exaggeration to say that its many achievements to date support TIMEX today, and we hope that TIMEX will remain a universal, versatile, and timeless brand for the next 160 years.
About Ueni Trading
Ueni Trading Co., Ltd., founded 30 years ago, is a specialized trading company that also functions as a manufacturer, specializing in the sale of brand items, mainly in the fields of watches, cosmetics, and clothing. With a reputation for brand development, the company is often appointed as the Japanese agent by famous international brands, and handles many famous international watch brands, including British brands such as "Henry London" and "Sarah Miller London," Italian brands such as "Versace Watch" and "Hydrogen Watch," and German brands such as "Zeppelin" and "Duffa."
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