In addition to a groundbreaking collaboration with Dutch streetwear brand DAILY PAPER (article dispo HERE), Japanese pioneer G-SHOCK introduces the second signature model of NBA player Rui Hachimura, the GM-110RH.
In 2019, Rui Hachimura became the first Japanese national selected in the first round of the NBA draft and joined the Washington Wizards. His excellent performances make him a major asset for his team. A big fan of the G-Shock brand since he was young, Rui Hachimura signs a partnership with the Japanese label in November 2019.
The first signature model, the G-Shock GST-B100RH, is released in 2020. The second release is based on the GM-110 model and features the talented basketball player’s ancestral roots. This watch features a design inspired by the national flag of Benin, red yellow, green. The dial is elegantly adorned with these colors : the yellow hour hand, the red minute hand, the green inset dial and the Y-shaped bridge offer a beautiful tribute and optimal visibility. The GM-110RH case comes with 2 urethane straps, one in solid black and the other with motifs referring to Beninese craftsmanship and West African Kente fabric. On the latter, the buckle is dressed in red, yellow and green. To complete the look, Rui Hachimura’s signature « Black Samurai » logo is engraved on the back of the case and on the metal buckle of the black strap.
The watch comes in a co-branded case featuring the African-inspired design.
Rui Hachimura said of the GM-110RH : « The watch is inspired by my roots in Benin and Africa which are very important to me. The design of the strap and the dial of the watch evoke elements of Beninese culture and I am delighted to see how G-SHOCK has brought my ideas to life. »
The Rui Hachimura x G-SHOCK GM-110 is available at the G-SHOCK Store Marais Paris and online at gshock.com. The price is set at 369€. Don’t sleep !
