A Brief History of Supreme’s Extremely Hype Forays into Watches

Last week, Supreme launched its latest campaign starring Youngboy Never Broke Again—and eagle-eyed watch fans were quick to spot a gorgeous Patek Philippe Aquanaut strapped to his left wrist. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a tease for an official collab between Supreme and Patek, but the streetwear stalwart does have a long and distinguished history of dabbling in the horology world. 

Since its humble origins on New York’s Lafayette Street in 1994, Supreme has brought its effortless, skate-inflected POV to a startlingly vast array of partnerships—plastering its iconic red logo on everything from Honda dirtbikes and Speedo swim goggles to Louis Vuitton duffel bags and Burberry jackets. Naturally, a number of watch companies have entered the Supreme universe over the years to wild, hype-inducing effect. 

Whether you’re a streetwear head, a watch geek, or somewhere in between, we’ve rounded up all of Supreme’s entries into the watch space—including linkups with the likes of Seiko, Timex, and Jacob & Co.—in one convenient, chronological list. Here’s hoping we have reason to add to it soon. 

Supreme x Rolex (Sort of) Submariner Ref. 114060

Released: 2013

Befitting Supreme’s subversive, outsider-y roots, one of its earliest forays into the world of watches was an unsanctioned spin on a “Maxi”-cased Submariner. Bearing Supreme’s infamous “FUCK EM” slogan printed in red on the dial—an homage to the “Red Line” Subs and Sea-Dwellers of the later 20th century and beyond—only a small handful were made for friends of the brand. Unsurprisingly, when one recently surfaced on the resale market, it came with a six-figure price tag.


Supreme x TAG Heuer Pocket Pro Stopwatch

Released: 2018

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