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Speedo Splasher Jr Fashion Watch
Sporting Goods > Water Sports > Speedo > Item 35
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Speedo Splasher Jr Fashion Watch
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by Speedo
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Includes watch, storage box, printed instructions, and explanation of warranty
Water resistant to 150 feet
Unidirectional bezel for timing, luminous index and hands makes reading your watch easier
Highest quality Japanese movement
One year limited warranty
Product Description
Speedo's sporty and fun watch comes in a wide range of colors. Water resistant up to 150 feet, the watch features a bright sunray dial with a luminous index and hands, a translucent case, colorful band, 3 hand movement, and a unidirectional timing bezel. About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn't take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it’s manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange. Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits. Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland’s Inge de Bruijn.
The information above regarding this Speedo Splasher Jr Fashion Watch is as of 9-11-2005. Please click through for current information and availability. Click here to comment on this featured Speedo Splasher Jr Fashion Watch or any other Speedo or to simply post a comment or article related to sporting goods.
In addition to the Speedo Splasher Jr Fashion Watch on this page and other merchandise in the category of "Speedo", we offer a number of other Water Sports products, as well as a broad line of sporting goods in general.
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