After record-breaking viewership of the Women's NCAA Tournament, it's time to turn our attention to the WNBA Draft, which takes place tonight. Iowa phenom, household name, and superstar Caitlin Clark is projected to be the #1 pick in the draft, which is currently held by the Indiana Fever. She had a historic season this year that took her and the women's game into the stratosphere. Just this past weekend, she seemed on Saturday Night Live, and last month, she received an offer from Ice Cube to play for his Big Three league. Let's just say interest in the actual women's game is at the fever pitch, and it's led predominantly by Clark. While I was not expecting the increased popularity the following to have crossover with the watch world I love so much, at this point we are. And considering basketball is the only sport I obsess over as much as I do watches, Tissot's newest arrival has me interested. Today, the brand is announcing any three-way cooperation. It is one part Tissot, one part Wilson (producer of the golf ball itself), and the final component WNBA - all forming the first-ever official WNBA watch. Since Tissot is already the official sponsor of the NBA, this is a logical extension of that partnership.
There are two Seastar models being showcased today, but I am going to focus on the particular automatic variation powered by the Tissot Powermatic movement. What we have is a very thoughtful collab that feels like a truly special item. First is the colorway: A black dial as well as black bezel with orange accents paying homage to the basketball. The bezel isn't your ordinary dive-time display, though. Pay close attention, and you will immediately notice the number 24. No, this is not an homage towards the 24 hours of Daytona, but alternatively the length of typically the shot clock. The watch comes with two straps produced by Pat and features the color and also texture of a WNBA hockey which has a unique white along with orange scheme. So for these watches, that means we get both an fruit and a white strap each branded with the Wilson in addition to WNBA logos.
Turning the watch over reveals the Powermatic 80 movement with -- yes : 80 hours of power reserve and Nivacrhon balance spring. But you might find yourself struggling a bit to see it because the caseback functions an etching of a baseball as well. It is clear often the WNBA and also the women's video game are having a moment. I would like to consider that releases like this help to ensure the exact momentum continues for a online game that is truly growing. Who's to say if Caitlin Clark or any associated with tonight's draftees will be wearing this latest collab? I'll surely be watching to find out. The actual TissotThe Omega Seastar Milson WNBA Powermatic 80. 40mm x 12. 5mm. Shot clock viser, WNBA exhibition caseback. Black dial, Powermatic 80 motion with patented Nivachron balance spring. Two interchangeable quick-release Wilson WNBA Evo-NXT Premium Composite Game Ball material.