Varsity Automatic Watch with Black Dial, Red and White Accents #VW-05

Varsity Automatic Watch with Black Dial, Red and White Accents #VW-05

Limited Series of 100 units.

Powering the watch is the Made in Japan Miyota 8205 movement. The 8205 is an automatic movement that handwinds and hacks, and has a power reserve of 40 hours. As it is a vertical day configuration, there is only one language on the day wheel (English). The 39mm case is just 13mm thick (13.5mm including the dome of the sapphire crystal) and a very cozy 47mm lug to lug. A screwdown crown ensures a full 200 meters of water resistance.

Instead of a traditional dive timer bezel, we have included a bi-directional dual time bezel, which is a great way to track a second time zone. The insert is ceramic, so it resists scratching. Telling the time is a snap with syringe style hands with accented color tips.

Securing it to your wrist is a matching black rubber strap with red keepers, and a bonus nylon strap in the same color scheme is included. Both straps have quick release spring bars to allow for quick changes with no tools.

If you desire a bracelet for your watch, we also offer a matching bracelet. It tapers from the 20mm lug width to 18mm at the 4 position micro-adjust clasp. The bracelet is solid link, and solid endlink, and is easily sized with an included screwdriver. The H-links are brushed on the tops and side, with a note of high-polish on the top and bottom edges of the center links. This provides a bit of visual ‘pop’ as your wrist moves. The bracelet also uses quick release spring pins.

Varsity Watch was born from a simple question: "What if glancing at my watch could remind me of my school or team, creating joy instead of stress?" Instead of the stress some may experience with a smart watch programmed with alarms and alerts, the vision of Varsity Watch focuses on supporting under-the-radar student-athletes through meaningful NIL partnerships while introducing team fans to their first quality timepiece.

Sales of this model directly support Cooper Johnson, a tennis player at the University of Georgia. For each piece sold of this model, Cooper will receive $50 from Varsity Watch. 

Cooper Johnson embodies the precision and academic excellence that defines Georgia Men’s Tennis. As a freshman who enrolled at Georgia in January 2025, Johnson brings elite talent to the Bulldogs after an exceptional junior career at Windward Tennis Academy in Cumming, Georgia. His outstanding preparation established him as the No. 1 ranked recruit in the state of Georgia and No. 21 nationally, earning five-star status with an impressive Universal Tennis Rating of 11.9. Johnson’s competitive excellence was demonstrated through his 3-2 record against fellow five-star recruits and his Junior ITF ranking of 3,157, along with an ITF World Tennis Number of 16.5, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest levels of junior tennis. Though he did not compete during the spring 2025 season due to his mid-year enrollment, Johnson’s elite credentials position him as a cornerstone for the Bulldogs’ future championship aspirations. Beyond the court, Johnson maintains his commitment to academic excellence while pursuing his studies at Georgia. As a proud ambassador for Varsity Watch, Johnson represents the values of dedication, excellence, and competitive drive that make him a valuable representative both in tennis and in advancing the brand’s mission to support student-athletes who pursue greatness at the collegiate level.

Created by a fellow watch enthusiast, Varsity Watch differs in its marketing approach. While most watch brands target existing enthusiasts, Varsity Watch engages directly with team fan bases, creating an entry point into the watch hobby through team pride. At the same time, it champions the student-athletes who dedicate countless hours to their craft but don't always receive the recognition or opportunities that come to star players.

At its core, Varsity Watch transforms time-checking from a source of anxiety into moments of authentic team connection. It celebrates the dedication that happens away from the spotlight and creates timepieces that honor both watchmaking tradition and team spirit.