In making this ultra-custom timepiece
available to all, Zach Edey seeks to
share this moment with his supporters and the
Boilermakers community.
WARREN,
N.J., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXIA Time
maker of Swiss made automatic (self-winding) watches that
commemorate life's greatest achievements, announces a new
limited-edition timepiece designed to celebrate Zach Edey's back-to-back Naismith Trophy Honors,
one of the greatest players in Purdue
basketball history.
"Each aspect of the watch represents all who helped me on my
journey: teammates, coaches, family, friends and fans," says
Edey.
"Zach's accomplishments on the court the past two seasons have
been remarkable, putting him in elite company in terms of Jersey
Mike's Naismith Trophy repeat winners," said Eric Oberman, president of the Atlanta Tipoff
Club, the nonprofit organization that manages the Naismith Awards.
"It seems only fitting that he is involved in this timepiece to
mark this moment."
As one of only three men ever to win multiple Naismith Trophies,
symbolizing the most outstanding college basketball player in the
country, Zach Edey has etched his
place in college basketball history. For Zach Edey, these achievements wouldn't have been
possible without the collaboration of his team and support of his
coaches, family, and all the Purdue
fans.
Honoring Zach's number 15, this timepiece is limited to only
150 pieces, and will come with a Wood Display Box autographed by
Zach Edey.
The design of the timepiece focuses on the logos and colors of
Purdue and Naismith with additional
details that make it extra special for the Boilermaker faithful: A
chapter ring that reads "15 BACK TO BACK" around the hour marks,
the Naismith player icon embossed on the crown, and the Motion P on
the steel bracelet buckle. But for Zach, two of his favorite
details are the Maple leaf on the rotor, honoring his Canadian
heritage, and the repeating pattern of the Naismith player icon on
the dial.
"Each aspect of the watch represents all who helped me on my
journey: teammates, coaches, family, friends and fans," says Edey.
"None of the success we had could have been possible without
them."
These limited edition timepieces will be available exclusively
on the Purdue NIL store for the first 48 hours. Beginning
May 10 at 11am
CDT, fans can also find them at axiatime.com.
For John Kanaras, Founder of AXIA Time, working with
Zach Edey on the design of this
timepiece has been a heartwarming experience. "As the Official
Timepiece of the Naismith Award, I've had the pleasure to present
two watches to Zach," says Kanaras. "What has impressed me the most
about Zach, in addition to his elite athleticism, is his sense of
gratitude and modesty. You don't find many like him at his
level."
To learn more about the limited-edition Zach Edey Purdue
Naismith Timepiece by AXIA Time, please visit axiatime.com.
ABOUT AXIA TIME
AXIA Time, established 2018, creates
custom Swiss made automatic timepieces that commemorate some of
life's greatest achievements. AXIA time was born out of founder
John Kanaras' love of horology and his alma mater. After helping to
lead the 1988 Penn Quakers to a second Lacrosse Ivy League
Championship in two years, the University gifted each player a
championship watch that, while it held great sentimental value,
didn't measure up to the memories it represented. For 30 years he
looked for a watch of quality and design that would match the
essence of the university he attended and his memories from that
time. When he couldn't find what he was looking for, he built it
himself. AXIA (ahx-EE-ah) means value/worth in Greek and is at the
heart of the company's mission: to exceed expectations in
everything they do. From the designs and quality of the components
they use, to the purchase experience of their customers, their
intention is to treat people exactly the way they would want to be
treated. Maybe better.
For more information about AXIA Time, visit axiatime.com.
ABOUT THE ATLANTA TIPOFF
CLUB
Founded during the 1956-57 season, the Atlanta
Tipoff Club is committed to promoting the game of basketball and
recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of those who make the
game so exciting. The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the Naismith
Awards, the most prestigious national honors in all of college and
high school basketball. Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of
basketball, the family of Naismith Awards annually recognizes the
most outstanding men's and women's college and high school
basketball players and coaches. Other Naismith Awards are presented
to the men's and women's college basketball defensive players of
the year, as well as lifetime achievement awards to basketball
officials and outstanding contributors to the game. UCLA's Lew Alcindor
received the first Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy in 1969, while the
late Anne Donovan (Old Dominion) was the inaugural women's recipient
in 1983. Corporate partners of the Naismith Awards include AXIA
Time, Jersey Mike's and Werner Ladder.
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