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Tissot, Wilson and the WNBA collaborate to launch the first Official Watch of the WNBA

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SWITZERLAND, April 15, 2024 – In celebration of the exponential growth of the women’s game, Tissot, Wilson and the WNBA announced today their collaboration on two new limited-edition watches, marking the first official watch in league history.  The creation of the two new 40mm Tissot Seastar Wilson® WNBA watches highlight the Swiss watchmaking and timekeeping expertise of Tissot, Wilson’s innovative and official WNBA basketball, as well as the cultural influence of the WNBA.

A New Watch Collection Created for WNBA Fans and Basketball Fanatics

The first-of-its-kind Tissot Seastar Wilson® WNBA Powermatic 80 and Tissot Seastar Wilson® WNBA Quartz encompasses special features tailored to the most enthusiastic fans in basketball, including:

  • Distinct white and orange details, recognized globally as the brand identity of the WNBA
  • The watches come with interchangeable orange and white straps, produced from Wilson’s Official Basketball of the WNBA, Evo-NXT Premium Composite Material
    • The straps can be swapped out by simply clipping out and clipping in – no visits to the jeweller or tool required. This flexible, high-comfort approach to watch design is a key element in delivering versatility and usability
  • In connection with Tissot’s ownership as the official timekeeper of the NBA and WNBA shot clocks – the rotating bezels incorporates the 24-second basketball shot clock time
  • Tissot, Wilson, and the WNBA are all featured on the case back, which features a WNBA Wilson® basketball

The Next Edition of the World Renowned Tissot Seastar

The collaboration proudly complements the Seastar range, introducing a specially designed edition within the existing 40mm models. edition features two exclusive models: one powered by the Powermatic 80 movement, offering the allure and esteemed mechanics associated with automatic watches, and the other by a high-quality Swiss Made quartz movement, known for its precision and reliability.

The Powermatic version is distinguished by its black circular brushed dial and mineral bezel, in contrast to the quartz model, which features these elements in white.

The watches are ideal for those seeking a sporty yet assertive accessory that ensures technical superiority. The Seastar name reflects their water resistance up to 30 bar (300 meters/1,000 feet), with enhanced visibility in low-light conditions provided by Super-LumiNova® on the hands and hour markers.

Features

Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA Powermatic 80
CASE–    Diameter: 40 mm–    Sapphire crystal–    Shot clock bezel: uni-directional rotating mineral bezel with timing graduation–    Screw-down crown–    WNBA Wilson® basketball see-through case back
MOVEMENT–    Powermatic 80–    30 bar (300 m/1000 ft)–    Swiss Made–    Nivachron™ Balance Spring
DIAL–    Black circular brushed dial–    High contrast and legibility–    Hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova®
BRACELET–    Duo of Interchangeable Quick Release Wilson® WNBA Evo-NXT Premium Composite Game Ball Material
Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA Quartz
CASE–    Diameter: 40 mm–    Sapphire crystal–    Shot clock bezel: uni-directional rotating mineral bezel with timing graduation–    Screw-down crown–    WNBA Wilson® basketball customised case back
MOVEMENT–    Quartz movement EOL–    Swiss Made
DIAL–    White circular brushed dial–    High contrast and legibility–    Hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova®
BRACELET–    Duo of Interchangeable Quick Release Wilson® WNBA Evo-NXT Premium Composite Game Ball Material
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Caitlin Clark attendance boon: Some WNBA teams look for bigger arenas when the Fever come to town

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Some are booking bigger venues for when Clark and the Indiana Fever come to town.

The Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics have moved their games against the Fever to bigger arenas. The numbers Clark generated in college indicates it’s a smart move.

While at Iowa, when the No. 1 pick in the draft and the Hawkeyes went on the road this past season, they played in front of sellout crowds or set attendance records.

“She helps ticket sales, so I think it’s a really great time to have eyes. She’s going to be an elite player,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said. “She has been in college. She’s done stuff in college that nobody else has. She’s going to be a great player in the W. There’s no doubt about it.

“So the more people we can pack into the building to cheer against her, we’ll take it, although I don’t know if they’ll be cheering against her,” Hammon quipped. “I guess they might be cheering for her.”

The two-time reigning WNBA champion Aces relocated their game on May 25 from the 12,000-seat Michelob Ultra Arena to the 18,000-seat T-Mobile Arena.

Aces players credit Clark, but also know that their own team, which has won the past two WNBA championships, has done a great job increasing attendance at games over the past few seasons.

“We’re not rolling out any red carpet. We’re here to be a business and sell a lot of tickets. Kudos to her (Clark), but we also have done that in previous years in big games as well,” Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum said. “There are a lot of people that play basketball. People are coming to watch A’ja Wilson. People are going to watch Chelsea Gray.

“That’s not a slight on anyone, but I’m saying that’s not for her. We played in Chicago last year. We sold it out last year.”

Clark will make her preseason debut on Friday night at Dallas — a game that is already sold out.

The Mystics game against Indiana on June 7 will be played at Capital One Arena — Washington’s old home. Their normal home, the Entertainment and Sports Arena, can seat up to 4,200 fans, but the Capital One Arena has a maximum basketball capacity of more than 20,000.

Nearly half of WNBA teams play in NBA arenas, so there’s no need to move those games.

Still, a few others that don’t are feeling a push to move games to larger arenas, including the Chicago Sky. The Sky and Angel Reese play their home games in the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena. Fans started a petition to move their first home game against Indiana to the bigger United Center. There’s a concert scheduled at that arena on June 23 when the Fever come to town — so that’s not going to happen.

The Los Angeles Sparks are another team that could move their game against Indiana.

The Sparks are playing their first five home games at Long Beach because of arena conflicts from construction and the NBA and NHL playoffs. They are hosting the Fever on May 24, which is scheduled to be played at Long Beach. The team’s first five games will be played there in a 4,000-seat arena.

The Sparks have played games in the past at USC and there’s always a chance they could move the Indiana game there. The Sparks said they have nothing official to report when asked about moving the game.

The Atlanta Dream, who also play in a smaller venue that seats only 3,500, host Clark and the Fever on June 21. The team hasn’t said whether it’s exploring trying to move to a bigger arena yet.

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