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27/05/2012
 

Timepieces: NIXON

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Written by: Jarod

NIXON watches, Are you familiar with them?
If not or if so, regardless you need to get involved with NIXON…
Nixon has completely grown and evolved over the years BUT ALSO completely developed with the authenticity of the action sports world…

When I first came to be familair with NIXON it was a good friend of mine Caine Gayle was one of their 1st if not THE 1ST rider on the team, all watches, no tee’s or anything on a few models of watches… They only gave tee’s to their team riders and they could give them out, super exclusive rad and aspirational, with a clean, MODA aesthetic with the functionality of a skateboard truck… T
Their team was diverse, solid, talented and fashionable, NAILED IT!!!
I was introduced to one of the Nixon owners Chad and he called me his ‘Little brother” from the beginning…
I’ve admired the company over the years and I’ve still held onto the original The Don model watch that Chad gave me that initial meeting as I feel it holds a place in time literally and figuratively…

NIXON has grown, many models, team has changed over the years but just as the hands of the watches tick so does the company evolve…
Thank you Chad & Andy for doing something fun & unique, Caine for the intro & Nixon for doing your thing as I type…

My wife and I were hooked up with a couple watches, check em out…
The Chronicle SS in Raw Steel is what I’m rocking…
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Wifey caught the 42-20 in Chromacoat which is a finish that chips away to reveal an under color…
Rad, big fresh chunky piece…
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The Chronicle SS Raw Steel finish is sick, just raw metal…
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Here’s my Nixon collection over the years, I had a Superhero model from back in the day but it was lost in the line of duty, bummer…
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The Nixon Don that started it all…
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About the Author

Jarod
Born Nor Cal, grew up in San Diego sparked by the automotive industry & fueled by all things interesting and pop culture. Gets paid to MC & host events & brand ambassador. Twitter @JarodCapitalA + www.JarodDeAnda.com for more info



 
 

 
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