Tough Animal Watches; Born From Surfing
So what's in a name? A lot if you're a regular customer of the U.K.'s Animal merchandise, makers of Animal clothing, watches, footwear, eye wear, and accessories for action sports like surfing, mountain biking, skateboarding, and snowboarding. Animal's reputation for producing rugged and durable products has made them a household name among action sports enthusiasts both in the U.K. and around the world.
The company got its start when two surfers decided to create a watch strap that wouldn't snap under the stress of surfing. The Velcro and webbing design they came up with worked so well they were able to produce the straps and sell them to other surfers, to the point where they could finance surfing trips all over the globe. It's no surprise then that the fledgling company decided to create a line of watches worthy of their increasingly popular strap.
Today Animal carries a full line of watches for men, women, and children, all with the good looks and rugged durability the company is known for. There are eight models to choose from, including their top-of-the-line Hurricane Model.
The Hurricane has a three-eye chronograph movement with Lurninova hands and markers, all in a marine grade stainless steel case. The pinned case utilizes a custom screw-down back and crown and is depth tested at 200 metres. A two-year international guarantee ensures this watch can be purchased and worn with the utmost confidence.
The rest of Animal's watch line is made to similar standards of quality and attractive design. The stainless steel case makes these watches especially attractive to surfers and windsurfers, whose constant exposure to salty sea water would ruin a lower quality watch in no time. Leather or rubber straps have been included on some models yet their design makes them as rugged as the original webbing strap. All Animal watches are water resistant at various depths, including 50 metres for the entry level Off Shore model.
Rounding out the experience for Animal watch owners is the company's in-house watch service centre. With the philosophy that owning an Animal watch should be a "lifelong and hassle free experience", Animal Co. is dedicated to giving its customers the very best in service and warranty coverage. From replacing batteries and seals to more serious repairs, rest assured your Animal watch will be well cared for.
Animal watches can be purchased at numerous retail outlets throughout the United Kingdom, as well as online dealers.