Chronographs are also available usually, these also go for minimalist visuals. Generally, stick hands tell time over an unassuming dial, giving a dressier appearance to these watches. PVD coatings give a matte black or rose gold exterior to the cases, while mineral glass serves as the crystal. PVD coatings are comparatively more durable than other precious metal plating methods. This puts the brand on a similar level to Swatch brands such as Tissot, or fellow fashion house Balmain.Ĭalvin Klein watches come in a variety of clean, minimal designs, typically with either a stainless steel or PVD finish. Because of the Swatch emphasis on vertical integration, these fashion watches benefit from other Swatch brands’ quality and expertise.įor example, ETA quartz movements tick inside these timepieces, and the watch assembly occurs in Switzerland. While not prominent as a watchmaker as a part of Swatch Group, Calvin Klein Watches has access to Swatch’s resources. Since 2002, American fashion conglomerate Phillips-Van Heusen owns the Calvin Klein brand. Though Calvin Klein works with Vendome Yamada to make and sell jewelry, Swatch Group sells the jewelry outside of Japan. The fashion house and Swatch Group came together in 1997 to create the first Calvin Klein watch collections.

In the 1990s, the brand was looking to expand its offerings, and so diversified into watches and jewelry. These included, for instance, Italo Zucchelli, Francisco Costa, Amy Mellen and Raf Simons. Throughout the years, aside from Klein himself, many other distinguished fashion designers worked with the brand.

Calvin Klein started his fashion label in 1968 in New York, which would become iconic for its jeans and underwear.

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