TIME TO SHINE:CROSS TIMEPIECE COLLECTION MARRIES SIGNATURE DESIGN WITH AFFORDABILITY TO CREATE A NEW DIMENSION IN WATCHES

The new CROSS COUNTRY timepiece collection brings up-to-the-moment style to wrists while protecting the wallet. In harmony with today’s demand for products that deliver style and quality and yet are easily accessible, CROSS creates a timepiece collection that is exceptional for its uncommon blend of on-trend design, precision engineering, and attractive pricing.

The CROSS timepieces feature Swiss movements and uniquely engraved dials inspired by best-selling CROSS writing instruments, with suggested retail prices from $90 – $325 (including chronographs). The collection includes strap and bracelet models with pushpin clasps for men and women, mineral crystals, dependable ETA Swiss movements, and water-resistance to 3 ATM (100 feet/30 meters) except for chronograph which are resistant to 5 ATM. Certain styles are available with calendar display. The collection of 21 models includes these design families:

• PARIS designs influenced by fashion trends:

- Men’s watches: A stunning addition to a men’s wardrobe, these watches feature a square shaped face with an inset dial with engraving that replicates pebbled leather – a design attribute of the Autocross pen. Engraved crowns have a Swarovski crystal cabochon in either black or brown. Available in three versions: brown leather strap and brown face; black leather strap with black face, stainless steel case with brushed finish; or gunmetal gray face with satin-finish stainless steel case and bracelet. (s.r.p. from $150-200).

- Women’s watches: Echoing the engraving found on the CROSS Sauvage pens, these watches present tonneau-shaped, engraved dials with a subtle interpretation of giraffe, zebra and python patterns. Colored bands in brown and blue patent leather as well as a stainless steel bracelet model with a black dial, offer hip styling for women but with a look that will transcend trends. (s.r.p. from $150-175).

• MILAN chronograph designs:

- These three chronographs boast large-scaled, bold dials, radial-diamond engraving on the face, and stainless steel, screw back cases. Prices begin at $285 for the model with rose-gold plating on a stainless steel case, chocolate brown dial, rose-gold plated hands, and embossed brown leather strap. The stainless steel bracelet model with white silver metallic dial and blue sub-dials is $300. A third version, a stainless steel bracelet with black finish and black dial, has a suggested retail price of $325. All chronographs are water-resistant to 5 ATM (165 feet/50 meters); they may be worn in the shower or swimming in shallow water.

• CHICAGO classic designs for men and women:

-The polished appearance of these round-faced dials recall design elements found in the Century and Townsend collections of writing instruments The dials (in tones of black, rose-gold or silver) feature a sunburst-engraved pattern. The shape of the crown echoes the conical top found in CROSS Century pens, one of the company’s most beloved designs.

-Available in bracelet and leather strap models for men and women, each Chicago timepiece features stylized numerals. Suggested retail prices range from $90-$150.

• MANHATTAN tank style watches:

-The perennially popular tank watch takes a refreshing turn with the CROSS touch of design. These sophisticated models come in either a black strap version with sunburst-engraved frosty steel blue dial, evoking an Apogee pen, or stainless steel bracelet models with metallic silver or black dials for men. Women’s styles include choice of embossed pink or black leather strap or stainless steel bracelet. Poised for day into night wearability, the Manhattan timepiece ensures precision performance and style at a pretty price. Suggested retail prices are: $170-190 for women’s models, and $180-215 for men’s models.

These CROSS timepieces debut this September at all CROSS stores, online here, and through select retailers

CROSS, the renowned maker of fine writing instruments and accessories, is based in Lincoln, Rhode Island.