International pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi’s third signature model
Published on 1 October 2024
Introducing the third signature model from pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi, a mainstay in the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, the world’s ultimate pro-surfing series. Based on the G-LIDE GLX-5600 watch for extreme sports, this new model boasts a mixed-color resin bezel and band that represent dynamic waves, with Igarashi’s signature in different places on the watch itself.
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Available Online on 4 October 2024, 11:00am.
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Kanoa Igarashi
Pro surfer Igarashi started surfing at the age of three, and at age nine, he became the youngest person ever to join the USA surfing team. At the age of 14, he became the youngest ever to win the USA Championship Under-18. He began participating in the WSL Championship Tour in 2016, and has gone on to win a number of major surfing competitions.
FEATURES
An exterior design that expresses the fierce waves surfers face in the challenging world of surfing
The bezel and band feature mixed-color molding, the interplay of black and gray evoking vigorous waves. They are made with bio-based resin, which is expected to help reduce environmental impact. A black ion-plated bumper protector adds to the toughness of the watch.
A face showcasing Igarashi’s signature
Glass vapor disposition in a gold hue adds a special touch to the simple iconic face. Igarashi’s signature graces the center top, and lights up with the EL backlight.
A band engraved with his number: “50”
Igarashi’s surfer number, 50, is featured at the base of the band.
The mark of a signature model
The case back is engraved with Igarashi’s signature.
Special packaging
SPECIFICATIONS
• Shock-resistant structure
• 20 bar water resistance
• World time (48 cities)
• Moon data
(moon age of the specific date, moon phase graph)
• Tide graph
• 1/100-second stopwatch
• Countdown timer
• 3 multi-function alarms
• Flash alert
• Auto EL backlight
