American watch giant Armitron has just released a new line of limited-edition watch in collaboration with famed Los Angeles artist Jen Stark. The Jen Stark x Armitron collection includes eight analog watches and two Apple Watch straps, all featuring Starks’s exciting abstract designs.
The watches are unisex-sized with silver, black, or gold PVD-coated, stainless steel cases measuring 40mm wide, 46.5mm long, and 7mm thick. They are designed for practical, everyday wear with quartz movements and a useful 50m water resistance.
Stark is a contemporary multimedia artist whose work has been featured in major exhibits, public installations, and broadcast media as well as collaborations with such companies as Google and Vans. Her work is renowned for its mesmerizing and often vibrant patterns. Drawing inspiration from the mathematical structures found in nature, she creates intricate, organic works that pulse with life.
“I’m excited to collaborate with Armitron on this project. It’s an amazing feeling to see my artwork come to life on such beautiful timepieces,” says Jen Stark.
Each watch face is a riot of movement and color. Armitron offers the watches with either silicone or mesh straps. The metal mesh serves to anchor and frame the wild dial designs while the silicone options allow them to escape the bounds of the case and spill over the wearer’s wrist as well. The Apple Watch straps do the opposite, framing Apple’s sleek industrial unit with expressive, kinetic design.
“We’re very excited to add the brilliance of Jen Stark to our creative palette,” says Barbara Weichselbaum, CEO of Gluck Corporation, Armitron’s parent company. “As a heritage brand with a resonant history, Armitron is primed to partner with individuals who align with our core values of quality, artistry, and individuality.”
Armitron has always been committed to producing high-quality timepieces at accessible prices and this exciting collection is no exception. The Jen Stark x Armitron collection ranges in price from $40 for Apple Watch bands, to $85-$95 for watches. All are available for purchase exclusively on armitron.com.
