2020s Ralph Lauren x The Rake 'Negroni Bear' Limited to 200 41.5mm

Here we have the distinguished 2020s Ralph Lauren x The Rake 'Negroni Bear' Limited to 200 pieces in collaboration with The Rake. Made as a symbol of strength against the backdrop of the life-changing COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. "The Rake", founded by Wei Koh, is a magazine that features many aspects of men's lifestyle. First published in 2008, their offices are in London. The magazine covers a variety of topics related to fashion, culture, and luxury living for men. It is recognised for its high-quality editorial content and photography. The 41.5mm polished stainless steel round case sits comfortably on your wrist thanks to the wired lugs. Its curved flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 47mm and a case thickness of 10.5mm. At 2 o’clock on the right side, there is a coin-edged crown. The stepped, polished, smooth bezel holds a flat crystal above a distinctive Ralph Lauren POLO bear holding a glass of  Negroni, wearing his dapper black suit and tie. A Negroni is a well-loved Italian cocktail that has a unique mix of flavours, balancing sweetness with a hint of bitterness. It's made by combining equal amounts of gin, a bitter Italian liqueur called Campari, and sweet vermouth, which adds a rich flavour. This drink is typically served over ice and often garnished with a slice or twist of orange for a nice finishing touch. An outer minute rail track surrounds large black Art Deco Arabic numerals marking the hours, with a deep orange five, a nod to the colour of this particular cocktail. Black spade and syringe hands are complemented by a deep orange second hand. At 9 o’clock, we have the ‘POLO Ralph Lauren’ completing this versatile, limited-timepiece. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back with the details of the watch in high relief around its edge and ‘The Rake 1 of 200 Ralph Lauren’ printed in the centre, inside an automatic Sellita SW200-1, 26 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour featuring hand winding, hacking seconds for your convenience. It comes paired with its quick-release 20mm leather strap and a Negroni orange grosgrain strap. This watch is sold with its original Ralph Lauren x The Rake box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Ralph Lauren x The Rake box and paperwork. It comes paired with its quick-release 20mm leather strap and a Negroni orange grosgrain strap. The watch is from Circa. 2020s and is sold in lightly worn condition, as you can see from the photographs. It comes with our 12-month NON-Waterproof Warranty.

A watch like this Ralph Lauren x The Rake 'Negroni Bear' reminds us that his hobby can be fun and we don't always have to take it so seriously, unless you are a devout Ralph Lauren fan who religiously drinks Negroni... Regardless, this watch packs a punch on the wrist with its unique case design and is powered by a workhorse Sellita movement. Limited to 200 pieces total, this is your opportunity to become one of the lucky few to own this watch and wear it whilst, hopefully, drinking a Negroni!

Reference : 472828513001
Movement : Automatic Sellita SW200-1
Age : Circa. 2020s
Year : Circa. 2020s
Case Size : 41.5mm
Case Thickness : 10.5mm
Lug to Lug : 47mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12 Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Ralph Lauren, originally named Ralph Lifshitz, began his career in fashion by designing neckties in 1967. His first full menswear collection, titled "Polo," was launched in 1968. In 1970, he opened his first boutique within Bloomingdale's. The Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewellery Co. was established in partnership with Richemont in 2009. In 2020, the brand introduced the Polo Watch collection.