INDIANA-HEISMAN ARGOS - MENDOZA AUTOGRAPHED BOX SET EDITION
Description
Indiana-Heisman ARGOS, Mendoza Autographed Box Set Edition
Celebrating a Historic Moment in Time
The Indiana-Heisman ARGOS, Mendoza Autographed Box Set was created so fans can commemorate Indiana football’s first Heisman Trophy with the same care, symbolism, and Swiss Made craftsmanship that Fernando Mendoza wore when he hoisted the Heisman Trophy for the first time.
Inspired by Fernando Mendoza’s journey and designed to honor a season decades in the making, the ARGOS allows Hoosier fans to carry this historic achievement forward.
Only 75 ARGOS Autographed Box Sets will be produced. Available in two case sizes, 38 and 42 mm, teach numbered case preserves a defining chapter in Indiana football history through a timepiece that was made to be worn, remembered, and passed down.
Design and Symbolism:
- Hoosier Details: A celebration of this historic milestone for IU Football. The red dial is a nod to Hoosier fans, along with the IU Trident logo at 12 c'clock with the HEISMAN wordmark at 6 o'clock on the dial. Both the custom crown and buckle feature logos intended to honor IU Football.
- Engraved Rehaut: A journey, etched in steel. Fernando Mendoza’s name is engraved at the 12 o’clock position,. At 3 o’clock, coordinates mark the beginning of his football journey in Miami; at 6 o’clock, coordinates reference Berkeley, where his collegiate career began; and at 9 o’clock, coordinates honor Indiana University, where his journey culminated in a Heisman Trophy.
- Repeating Football Pattern: Across the dial symbolizes the teammates, coaches, family members, and fans who supported Mendoza every step of the way.
- Bronze-Toned Components: Reflecting the color of the Heisman Trophy itself.
- Personal Legacy: The custom rotor features the Cuban flag, honoring Mendoza’s family heritage.
- Each Mendoza Autographed Box Set includes BOTH the signed Walnut Box and signed football (with certificate of authenticity). Black Onyx Football produced by Leatherhead Sports and features a de-bossed Heisman Trophy logo.
Purchasers will also receive a complimentary Horn Legend vest, branded with the Heisman Trophy logo, for immediate gifting and wearing while the ARGOS is in production (~16 weeks).
- Only 75 Autographed Box Sets available
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Each watch case will be numbered
- Complimentary Custom Engraving
- 4 Year Warranty - twice the industry standard
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Indiana Heisman Quilted Vest
Description
Every 2025-26 College Football AXIA watch comes with a complimentary, custom-branded vest from Horn Legend. Featuring the CFP logo, this exclusive vest is designed to be worn with pride alongside your new AXIA timepiece.
Product Description from Horn Legend: Layer up in timeless style with the Pipeline Full-Quilted Vest. Featuring a diamond-quilted design with contrast trim, this vest delivers a refined look that works just as well at the tailgate as it does on the golf course. Lightweight yet insulating, it’s crafted for comfort and mobility, making it the perfect piece for transitional weather. Zippered pockets add functionality while maintaining a sleek silhouette.
Details
- Customized with USSS Star Emblem
- 100% Polyester
- Fully Quilted Inside the Vest (not shown in picture)
Care
- Machine wash cold
- Gentle cycle with similar colors
- Tumble dry low
Only one discount code per order - either free vest code or $100 Off code can be used
The ARGOS Glow: Day Watch, Night Tool
Witness the transition. Our use of potent X1 grade Super-LumiNova ensures critical time and markings are instantly visible at night.
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ARGOS - Mendoza Edition
This exceptional watch is more than an instrument; it is a wearable celebrations of IU Football history crafted with Swiss-made precision.
Engraved Rehaut
A Journey Etched in Steel.
Fernando Mendoza's name engraved at 12 o'clock and the coordinates of his journey at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock - Miami, Berkley and Bloomington respectively
The Crown & Bezel
Screw down crown features the IU logo and is as elegant as it is functional.
The sapphire bezel insert feature bronze markings except for the 20 and 25 positions.
Since first Heisman Trophy in IU history was won in 2025, we decided to highlight the 20 and 25 markings in white to celebrate this milestone.
The Movement
Precision engineering at its finest. Your AROGS is powered by an Elabore Grade Sellita SW200 Swiss Made movement.
Next Level Personalization
Honoring His Heritage
The rotor is the mechanism that provides continuous power to the movement, and its only appropriate that it features the Cuban flag, and Fernando's Cuban heritage powers his resilience and optimism and a key contributor to his success.
Surrounding the custom rotor is a red engraving disc under the back sapphire crystal. With room for 80 characters, and protection from the elements, the custom engraving will make this timepiece to truly be one-of-a-kind.
Elegance Meets Versatility
Beyond the elegance of the IU and Heisman logos integrated into the crown and buckle, the functionality of the micro-adjustable buckle and quick release pushers provides versatility when wearing this timepiece
Premium Collectible
A historic milestone deserves premium commemoration. Produced by Leatherhead Sports, the black onyx premium football features a debossed Heisman Trophy logo and personally autographed by Fernando Mendoza.
All autographed items come with certificates of authenticity.
Walnut Display Box
An heirloom-quality timepiece deserves to be showcased, even when you're not wearing it.
Hand crafted from walnut (solids and veneers) and lined in suede microfiber, this commemorative display box will keep your timepiece safe until you are ready to pass it on to the next generation.
Indiana Heisman Quilted Vest
While you wait for your custom timepiece to be built, we excited to provide a complimentary quilted vest branded with the IU and Heisman logos
The vest must be added to the cart at checkout to qualify. Vest are expected to ship in early February.