UNDONE x Monopoly MONEYMAN Watches By Stephen Bliss Hands-On

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:banghead: $480.00 USD VK64 “mecha-quartz” chronograph


DEC 26, 2019 — BY ARIEL ADAMS

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/undone-...liss-hands-on/

UNDONE warned me before they told me about their upcoming collection of Monopoly watches (aBlogtoWatch debut here), saying, “We aren’t sure if these are for you.” Intrigued by this, I said, “Try me.” It turns out that Hong Kong-based UNDONE not only sought to use a Monopoly game license from Hasbro but also decided to develop these Monopoly watches as a collaboration with famed artist and graphic designer Stephen Bliss (of Grand Theft Auto renown). The result of such as trio of personality (the game, the watch maker, the graphic artist) is not at all immediately predictable. What was released (to start, it seems) is the UNDONE x Monopoly MONEYMAN collection that sees artist Stephen Bliss re-imagine the Great Depression-era character of Uncle Pennybags as an avatar hero of our desires to “make it rain.”

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Each UNDONE Urban Chrono watch has a caliber VK64 “mecha-quartz” chronograph movement produced by Seiko Instruments in Japan. The Monopoly MONEYMAN watches have a 41.8mm-wide steel case (in natural or gold and black tones, depending on the model) which is 13.5mm-thick. The Godfather has more traditional dial luminant, but The Benjamin model steals the “night show” with its lumed “M” money symbol and accompanying Monopoly logo and Uncle Pennybags motifs.

As modern art in the vein of urban fashion and pop culture, the UNDONE x Monopoly MONEYMAN watches by Stephen Bliss are certainly noteworthy. As timepieces, they are original and fun to wear. They are also far less expensive than most other similar products in the wristwatch world that are often more directly “luxury” in price. Cost for each of these limited edition of 500 piece watches is more than your typical Undone Urban Chronograph, but understandable given that now two other entities (Hasbro and Stephen Bliss) need to share in the revenue pot (it is a collaboration, remember?), in addition to UNDONE. The watches brought a smile to my face, and I hope that products like the UNDONE x Monopoly MONEYMAN Stephen Bliss will be more common over the next several years.

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In this groundbreaking collaboration, Stephen Bliss, the artist who established the highly recognizable, illustrative style of Grand Theft Auto, brings his iconic pop-culture influences and a morbid sense of humour to UNDONE’s set of 2 limited edition Monopoly Collector’s timepieces (500 PCS each).

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The Godfather (500PCS)
USD 480

Inspired by lipstick smudges, gold fillings, and big black cars. “The Godfather” by Stephen Bliss has all the elements and subtleties expected of a classy dress watch;

The applied indices, a Monopoly-red minute track along with the blend of brush and polished finishing ensures a sophisticated feel without the garishness of too-much gold. The Black Cordura quick-release strap makes this a versatile piece perfect for both tux and party occasions.



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Inspired by the capitalist pursuit of happiness, “The Benjamin” by Stephen Bliss is a United States Series 2006A, $100 banknote you can wear on your wrist!

Signed off not by the US Secretary of Treasury but the original GTA artist; the dial features the authentic Monopoly boardgame patent number (“No. 2,026,082” registered by the Parker Brothers back in December 31, 1935) cleverly disguised as a U.S. Mint issuance number. The greenback themed timepiece is complimented by Genuine Brown Calf straps featuring UNDONE’s signature quick-release technology.


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https://www.undone.com/en/monopoly#u...opoly-benjamin


PECIFICATIONS
DETAILS
Watches don’t just tell time anymore – they tell stories. Enter UNDONE and its countless customisation options. After all, it’s your wrist, your style.
WARRANTY
12 Month Warranty from purchase date
MATERIALS
Case - 316L Stainless Steel Lens - Hardened Domed K1 Crystal :whip:
MOVEMENT
Seiko Instruments Inc. VK64 Mechanical-Quartz Hybrid Flyback Chronograph
DIMENSIONS
Case Width - 41.8mm excl. crown Case Thickness - 13.5mm incl. crystal
WATER RESISTANCE
3 ATM / 30 Meters

$480.00 :chuck:
 
Wing sells his VK quartz with mineral/ K1 crystals just north of $100.00 on sale. These guys are paying some "artist" to use his name. The more hands in the pie the customer pays the premium.

 
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