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RJ, the Geneva-based Swiss watchmaker, proudly presents ARRAW, its first Horology collection, adding to its portfolio of RJ Collaboration and RJ DNA watches. The ARRAW collection which also happens to be the brand’s first core collection is available for both men and women as a range of cutting-edge chronograph watches. It embodies RJ’s passion and commitment to true sophistication and distinctiveness.

RJ design elements originate from four different universes – Marine, Earth, Air and Space. This year, the ARRAW collection is inspired by the Marine universe with every watch possessing anchor-shaped indexes, lugs reminiscent of the screws on a ship and, on the back of the watch, a helix shell engraving.

The ARRAW collection is available in two sizes: 42mm and 45mm cases made from a range of materials including titanium, black ceramic and 5N+ red gold. The sleek case is the base for four iconic bumpers – a key element of RJ’s design DNA – in rubber which match composite elements ornamenting the polished and satin-finished lugs. The case is completed with push-buttons inspired by pistons from a ship’s engine room as well as a screwed-in crown guaranteeing water resistance to a depth of 100 meters.

ARRAW dials are sun-brushed, galvanized and gradient-painted, before being coated with transparent lacquer to provide a true depth to the finishing. The chronograph’s galvanic black counters are integrated into the dial and are surrounded by circular displays that complement the satin-finished and arrow-shaped hands.

The self-winding RJ-2040 chronograph movement displays a ‘30 minutes’ counter at 9 o’clock, a ‘12 hours’ counter and a date aperture at 6 o’clock, and a small second counter at 3 o’clock.

Another hallmark of the ARRAW collection is the interchangeable strap system that allows the strap to be released with a simple ‘click’ by pushing simultaneously on the two lug screws. On the clasp, a lever releases the strap from the deployment buckle without having to resort to any tools. A wide range of interchangeable rubber and alligator straps will be launched with the first models of the collection.

RJ’s CEO, Marco Tedeschi, commented: “I am proud to present ARRAW, RJ’s first core collection. ARRAW watches are a true modernisation of the RJ design philosophy and constitute the foundation for further development as we integrate our own manufacture movements. ARRAW will enable us to bring our DNA and Collaboration concepts to the next level.”

ARRAW watches are now available at official RJ retailers worldwide.

When the independent watchmaking brand Romain Jerome assumed a new identity as RJ, it made sure its presence was strongly felt with the launch of the new Arraw collection.

The Arraw collection is a step away from the brand’s earlier designs that featured distinctly ‘out-there’ elements and made use of exotic materials including fragments from the hull of the Titanic and even outer space. RJ, in its earlier avatar also collaborated with several pop-culture icons like Hello Kitty and Pac-Man to create almost-game like whimsical and fun timepieces. The Arraw collection, on the other hand features a simple, almost industrial design that still somehow remains completely in-tune with the RJ image.

RJ Arraw signifies the brand’s return to the basics and the use of raw materials to craft wearable, modern looking timepieces that continue to make a statement and appeal to a wide audience.

Designed and developed in just over 2 months, which has to be some kind of watchmaking record, the RJ Arraw Chronograph is available in a 45mm or 42mm size.

Drawing inspiration from RJ’s Titanic-DNA and Moon Dust watches, the case of the RJ Arraw is available in titanium, red gold or black ceramic for men and women. The dial of the Arraw Chronograph watches appear almost 3-dimensional with a depth created by a combination of sun-brushed, galvanized and gradient painted techniques which is then coated with a layer of transparent lacquer. The Arraw watches also feature RJ’s signature bumpers in black rubber.

The RJ2040 chronograph movement powers the Arraw timepieces and the 3 chronograph counters for hours, minutes and seconds are located at 6, 9 and 3 o’clock respectively, with a discreet date window at 6 o’clock as well.

In keeping with what seems to be one of this year’s most popular trends, the Arraw Chronograph comes with an easily interchangeable strap that requires no tools, with the strap being released by a simple push mechanism. The Arraw line was launched with a choice of interchangeable straps in rubber and alligator leather.

In another first for RJ, the Arraw line includes watches exclusively created for women, featuring bright feminine dials and straps in pink or white, accentuated with the sparkle of brilliant-cut diamonds. All the Arraw chronographs are water resistant upto 100m and mark the first step in the future of the RJ brand.

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