Reservoir reinterprets Popeye

In true Reservoir style, the watch made with Label Noir features one of the most beloved cartoon characters: Popeye.

Reservoir Label Noir Popeye

Following the release of its first iconic comic book-inspired watch featuring Blake & Mortimer, Reservoir has brought out a new limited edition model starring none other than Popeye. For its creation, the House collaborated with Label Noir, a brand from La Chaux-de-Fonds specialising in personalising watches.

Reservoir Label Noir Popeye

The silhouette of the seemingly gruff sailor with a pipe always in his mouth, capable of becoming strong and protecting the weak by swallowing the portentous spinach, is hand-painted in the centre of the dark grey dial.

Reservoir Label Noir Popeye

The watch offers a retrograde minute display on the flange, indicated by Popeye's arm acting as a hand, and a jumping hour display at 6 o'clock.

Reservoir Label Noir Popeye

In dove grey is the nubuck leather strap, with red and grey stitching, while the 41.5 mm case is made of grey DCL titanium and is guaranteed water-resistant to 5 atmospheres.

Reservoir Label Noir Popeye

Popeye also appears on the sapphire crystal case back that partially shows off the movement used: the automatic RSV-240 calibre, with a patented module produced by Reservoir (based on the La Joux-Perret G100), for a power reserve of 56 hours.

Reservoir Label Noir Popeye

Each numbered model (a limited edition of 200 pieces) is delivered in a white wooden box, decorated with an image of 'The Popeye Family'. On sale at a price of €4,700, the watch is currently available on the Reservoir website and from authorised dealers.

Reservoir Label Noir Popeye

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