A Label Noir creation for Reservoir

Produced in collaboration between Reservoir and Label Noir and featuring the famed cartoon character Popeye, this new limited edition brings a nostalgic icon to the wrist in sleek fashion.

The timepiece embodies the ready-for-anything attitude of Popeye with the bold spirit of Reservoir and unexpected creativity of Label Noir, resulting in true comic novelty that is as strong in design as Popeye’s very own anchor arms.

Introduced to the world on 17 January 1929, by E.C. Segar in the “Thimble Theatre” comic series, Popeye from his debut has always been a rough-and-tumble, spinach-loving underdog. True to himself as a mean-muggin’ man with a heart of gold, the sailor became one of the most popular characters of 20th century through comic strips, radio shows, television programs, and eventually both animated and live-action films.

On the wrist, the 41.5mm titanium watch recalls classic Reservoir styles, with slightly curved lugs and a signature knurling on its unique crown placing the model in the fantastic canon of the brand. The case itself is clad in an under-the-radar grey DLC – the colour scheme courtesy of Labe lNoir – with a satin finish used throughout that adds to the model’s bold style.

While Popeye is not specifically your traditional hero or an athlete, he is never one to shy away from a person in need or a moment of action. Just the same, while this bold new Reservoir is not explicitly a sports watch, the dark look, satin, finish, and importantly 50 metres of water resistance help make the timepiece a capable companion for the everyday, with a grey nubuck leather strap with red & grey stitching and a matching grey DLC pin buckle adding that feeling.

Inside the new limited-edition model is the Reservoir Calibre RSV-240, a next-generation automatic movement. Produced in association with the Swiss movement-maker Telos, the self-winding mechanism makes use of a LJP-G100 base with a patented, proprietary 113-pieces module, while optimising it for Reservoir watches and the maker’s unique style of timekeeping.

The timepiece is available in a 200-piece limited series. Each numbered model is presented in a white wooden box adorned with an image of “The Popeye Family”, an additional Chrome Painted Figurine “Popeye eating spinach” and a special embroidery in honour of Popeye. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the box.

March 02, 2023