G&R Japan Co., Ltd. has announced the first Japan edition of Swiss watch brand Gorilla, "LEGACY TOKYO."
Gorilla was founded by the former chief designer of one of Switzerland's three major luxury watch brands, with the concept of creating an unprecedented hyper-performance watch. This Japan edition, "LEGACY TOKYO," is a 2020 special limited edition (limited to 250 pieces worldwide) that pays homage to Tokyo, a city that continues to evolve at the forefront of automotive culture. It will be released in Japan first.
As a venue for unveiling new products amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the brand held its first online global launch charity event on July 30th. The event was delivered live online via a connection with the Swiss headquarters, and featured a live appearance by special guest Yukio Iketani, making it a successful event with many participants not only from across Japan but also from Asian countries.
A portion of the proceeds from this special limited edition "LEGACY TOKYO" in Japan will be donated to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health's "Protect Tokyo - COVID-19 Medical Support Donation Fund" to be used to purchase supplies for Tokyo's medical facilities working on the front lines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
At the same time as “LEGACY TOKYO”, two new models, “MODENA” and “ESPIONAGE”, have been released from the 2020 GT Collection.
For details on the three new models from Gorilla, the hyper-performance watch brand that continues to drive creative disruption, please refer to the product overview.
[THE TEAM COLLABORATION]
Octavio Garcia
Born in Chicago, USA. Having grown up in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, American pop culture had a profound influence on his passion for design. He studied product design at the Art Center College of Design in Switzerland, where his passion for watchmaking began. His career as a watch designer began at Omega in 1999, and continued his design career at Audemars Piguet in 2003. In 2010, he became Chief Artistic Officer.
Lukas Gopp
Born and raised in Vorarlberg, Austria, Lukas studied industrial design at the European Institute of Design and the Academy of Creativity in Milan. After graduating in 2003, he began his career as a watch designer, working at Sector Group, a manufacturer of Sector sports watches. He subsequently gained experience working for some of the world's most renowned watchmakers, including IWC Schaffhausen, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry, and Audemars Piguet.
【What is Gorilla?】
■POWER...The shared passion for cars and watches, the ultimate beauty that is not too extreme, and the lineage of luxury watch design.
■PERFORMANCE...The ultimate combination using cutting-edge materials. A meticulous design that is worn on the wrist and seen by others. A watch that will captivate you once you wear it.
■CONCEPT..."Creatively disruptive" watchmaking.
■RARITY...We are determined not to be a brand for those looking for a safe watch.
■TARGET...For those who constantly seek the joy of creating something new.
[FASTBACK GT COLLECTION] LEGACY TOKYO
Tokyo, the heart of the Far East. The 1964 Tokyo Olympics marked the city's postwar reconstruction and marked a period of remarkable growth. Not only is it the economic center of Japan, but it has also evolved into a diversified international city, a hub for traditional Japanese performing arts like kabuki and noh, as well as pop culture like anime and manga, and youth fashion. In 2020, half a century has passed since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and Tokyo is likely to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. What legacy will Tokyo leave behind for the next half century? The city boasts a unique custom culture of dynamic tuning cars and dress-up cars, as seen in the Tokyo Auto Salon. Through the film "The Fast and the Furious x Tokyo Drift," drifting, a car culture that originated in Japan, was introduced to the world and became an official FIA sport. Gorilla Watch has announced the 2020 special limited edition "LEGACY TOKYO" in homage to Tokyo, a city that continues to spearhead cutting-edge car culture. The red, ring-shaped central disc is designed to resemble the Japanese flag, and the "20" on the index is a special gold color to commemorate the 2020 model. Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, it will be released first in Japan.
[FASTBACK GT LEGACY TOKYO]SPECIFICATION
・Case Material: Checkered flag pattern forged carbon, anodized aluminum, titanium, ceramic
・Bracelet: Cordura and Viton rubber hybrid strap, red stitching or two-tone Viton rubber strap (sold separately)
・Buckle: Titanium
・Caliber: Miyota 90S5 Automatic winding (42-hour power reserve)
・Functions: Hour, minute, second
・Water resistance: 100 meters/330 feet/10 ATM
・Case width: 44 mm, 48.5 mm (including crown guards)
・Thickness: 13 mm
・Sapphire crystal: Anti-reflective coating on both sides, scratch-resistant
・Crown: Screw-down for water resistance
・Weight: 110 grams (including strap and buckle)
・Price: 198,000 yen (excluding tax), 217,800 yen (including tax)
・Pre-release in Japan: July 31, 2020
[FASTBACK GT COLLECTION] ESPIONAGE
The art of restomod is one of the most demanding disciplines in custom car making, requiring the skill to blend traditional fabrication techniques, cutting-edge materials and methods, and design to maximize the performance and style of vintage cars. The Espionage name and color are derived from a 1965 Ford Mustang built by the Ring Brothers, legendary custom car craftsmen and restomod masters.
[FASTBACK GT ESPIONAGE] SPECIFICATION
・Case Material: Checkered flag forged carbon, anodized aluminum, titanium, ceramic
・Bracelet: Two-tone Viton rubber strap
・Buckle: Titanium
・Caliber: Miyota 90S5 automatic (42-hour power reserve)
・Functions: Hour, minute, second
・Water resistance: 100 meters/330 feet/10 ATM
・Case width: 44 mm, 48.5 mm (including crown guards)
・Thickness: 13 mm
・Sapphire crystal: Anti-reflective coating on both sides, scratch-resistant
・Crown: Screw-down for water resistance
・Weight: 110 grams (including strap and buckle)
・Price: 198,000 yen (excluding tax), 217,800 yen (including tax)
・Release date: July 31, 2020
[FASTBACK GT COLLECTION] MODENA (Modena) The Gorilla Fastback Modena pays homage to the mythical place where the legend of the thoroughbred was born. Its design conveys the spirit of the most captivating racing machines. The yellow aluminium dial encased in sleek black ceramic is reminiscent of the tachometer characteristic of Italy's most seductive sports cars. The hybrid rubber strap with bright red Alcantara further emphasises the inspirational source of the Fastback GT Modena.
[FASTBACK GT MODENA] SPECIFICATION
・Case Material: Checkered flag pattern forged carbon, anodized aluminum, titanium, ceramic
Bracelet: Alcantara and Viton rubber hybrid strap with red stitching or Cordura and Viton rubber hybrid strap (sold separately)
・Buckle: Titanium
・Caliber: Miyota 90S5 automatic (42-hour power reserve)
・Functions: Hour, minute, and second hands
・Water resistance: 100 meters/330 feet/10 ATM
・Case width: 44 mm, 48.5 mm (including crown guards)
・Thickness: 13 mm
・Sapphire crystal: Anti-reflective coating on both sides, scratch-resistant
・Crown: Screw-down for water resistance
・Weight: 110 grams (including strap and buckle)
・Sales price: 198,000 yen (excluding tax), 217,800 yen (including tax)
Release date: July 31, 2020
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Gorilla was founded by the former chief designer of one of Switzerland's three major luxury watch brands, with the concept of creating an unprecedented hyper-performance watch. This Japan edition, "LEGACY TOKYO," is a 2020 special limited edition (limited to 250 pieces worldwide) that pays homage to Tokyo, a city that continues to evolve at the forefront of automotive culture. It will be released in Japan first.
As a venue for unveiling new products amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the brand held its first online global launch charity event on July 30th. The event was delivered live online via a connection with the Swiss headquarters, and featured a live appearance by special guest Yukio Iketani, making it a successful event with many participants not only from across Japan but also from Asian countries.
A portion of the proceeds from this special limited edition "LEGACY TOKYO" in Japan will be donated to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health's "Protect Tokyo - COVID-19 Medical Support Donation Fund" to be used to purchase supplies for Tokyo's medical facilities working on the front lines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
At the same time as “LEGACY TOKYO”, two new models, “MODENA” and “ESPIONAGE”, have been released from the 2020 GT Collection.
For details on the three new models from Gorilla, the hyper-performance watch brand that continues to drive creative disruption, please refer to the product overview.
[THE TEAM COLLABORATION]
Octavio Garcia
Born in Chicago, USA. Having grown up in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, American pop culture had a profound influence on his passion for design. He studied product design at the Art Center College of Design in Switzerland, where his passion for watchmaking began. His career as a watch designer began at Omega in 1999, and continued his design career at Audemars Piguet in 2003. In 2010, he became Chief Artistic Officer.
Lukas Gopp
Born and raised in Vorarlberg, Austria, Lukas studied industrial design at the European Institute of Design and the Academy of Creativity in Milan. After graduating in 2003, he began his career as a watch designer, working at Sector Group, a manufacturer of Sector sports watches. He subsequently gained experience working for some of the world's most renowned watchmakers, including IWC Schaffhausen, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry, and Audemars Piguet.
【What is Gorilla?】
■POWER...The shared passion for cars and watches, the ultimate beauty that is not too extreme, and the lineage of luxury watch design.
■PERFORMANCE...The ultimate combination using cutting-edge materials. A meticulous design that is worn on the wrist and seen by others. A watch that will captivate you once you wear it.
■CONCEPT..."Creatively disruptive" watchmaking.
■RARITY...We are determined not to be a brand for those looking for a safe watch.
■TARGET...For those who constantly seek the joy of creating something new.
[FASTBACK GT COLLECTION] LEGACY TOKYO
Tokyo, the heart of the Far East. The 1964 Tokyo Olympics marked the city's postwar reconstruction and marked a period of remarkable growth. Not only is it the economic center of Japan, but it has also evolved into a diversified international city, a hub for traditional Japanese performing arts like kabuki and noh, as well as pop culture like anime and manga, and youth fashion. In 2020, half a century has passed since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and Tokyo is likely to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. What legacy will Tokyo leave behind for the next half century? The city boasts a unique custom culture of dynamic tuning cars and dress-up cars, as seen in the Tokyo Auto Salon. Through the film "The Fast and the Furious x Tokyo Drift," drifting, a car culture that originated in Japan, was introduced to the world and became an official FIA sport. Gorilla Watch has announced the 2020 special limited edition "LEGACY TOKYO" in homage to Tokyo, a city that continues to spearhead cutting-edge car culture. The red, ring-shaped central disc is designed to resemble the Japanese flag, and the "20" on the index is a special gold color to commemorate the 2020 model. Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, it will be released first in Japan.
[FASTBACK GT LEGACY TOKYO]SPECIFICATION
・Case Material: Checkered flag pattern forged carbon, anodized aluminum, titanium, ceramic
・Bracelet: Cordura and Viton rubber hybrid strap, red stitching or two-tone Viton rubber strap (sold separately)
・Buckle: Titanium
・Caliber: Miyota 90S5 Automatic winding (42-hour power reserve)
・Functions: Hour, minute, second
・Water resistance: 100 meters/330 feet/10 ATM
・Case width: 44 mm, 48.5 mm (including crown guards)
・Thickness: 13 mm
・Sapphire crystal: Anti-reflective coating on both sides, scratch-resistant
・Crown: Screw-down for water resistance
・Weight: 110 grams (including strap and buckle)
・Price: 198,000 yen (excluding tax), 217,800 yen (including tax)
・Pre-release in Japan: July 31, 2020
[FASTBACK GT COLLECTION] ESPIONAGE
The art of restomod is one of the most demanding disciplines in custom car making, requiring the skill to blend traditional fabrication techniques, cutting-edge materials and methods, and design to maximize the performance and style of vintage cars. The Espionage name and color are derived from a 1965 Ford Mustang built by the Ring Brothers, legendary custom car craftsmen and restomod masters.
[FASTBACK GT ESPIONAGE] SPECIFICATION
・Case Material: Checkered flag forged carbon, anodized aluminum, titanium, ceramic
・Bracelet: Two-tone Viton rubber strap
・Buckle: Titanium
・Caliber: Miyota 90S5 automatic (42-hour power reserve)
・Functions: Hour, minute, second
・Water resistance: 100 meters/330 feet/10 ATM
・Case width: 44 mm, 48.5 mm (including crown guards)
・Thickness: 13 mm
・Sapphire crystal: Anti-reflective coating on both sides, scratch-resistant
・Crown: Screw-down for water resistance
・Weight: 110 grams (including strap and buckle)
・Price: 198,000 yen (excluding tax), 217,800 yen (including tax)
・Release date: July 31, 2020
[FASTBACK GT COLLECTION] MODENA (Modena) The Gorilla Fastback Modena pays homage to the mythical place where the legend of the thoroughbred was born. Its design conveys the spirit of the most captivating racing machines. The yellow aluminium dial encased in sleek black ceramic is reminiscent of the tachometer characteristic of Italy's most seductive sports cars. The hybrid rubber strap with bright red Alcantara further emphasises the inspirational source of the Fastback GT Modena.
[FASTBACK GT MODENA] SPECIFICATION
・Case Material: Checkered flag pattern forged carbon, anodized aluminum, titanium, ceramic
Bracelet: Alcantara and Viton rubber hybrid strap with red stitching or Cordura and Viton rubber hybrid strap (sold separately)
・Buckle: Titanium
・Caliber: Miyota 90S5 automatic (42-hour power reserve)
・Functions: Hour, minute, and second hands
・Water resistance: 100 meters/330 feet/10 ATM
・Case width: 44 mm, 48.5 mm (including crown guards)
・Thickness: 13 mm
・Sapphire crystal: Anti-reflective coating on both sides, scratch-resistant
・Crown: Screw-down for water resistance
・Weight: 110 grams (including strap and buckle)
・Sales price: 198,000 yen (excluding tax), 217,800 yen (including tax)
Release date: July 31, 2020
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