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National Championship timepieces and ultra-limited, coach-signed collector sets now available to commemorate the season Hoosiers will talk about forever WARREN, N.J., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every championship season has its moments. The throw that silences a stadium. The drive that turns belief into destiny. The season that becomes legend. For Indiana fans, 2025 will always be remembered for the Hoosiers' historic run capped by a national championship victory that will live on in highlight reels, living rooms, and now, in time itself. To celebrate this historic season, AXIA Time (AXIA), Official Timepiece of the College Football Playoff, released its Indiana National Championship Timepiece Collection, honoring the defining plays, the championship road, and the players and fans who made this season unforgettable. Also available is an ultra-limited collaboration with Head Coach Curt Cignetti, with signed collector-grade display box sets to preserve this moment in Hoosier history.   "At AXIA Time, we live to commemorate moments like this," said John Kanaras, Founder and CEO of AXIA Time. "Our National Championship designs were created to honor Indiana's journey and give the Hoosier community a piece of history that can be worn, cherished, and passed down." A Season Etched in Steel and Sapphire The Indiana National Champions Collection is available in three Swiss Made designs: Argos Automatic – 42mm Argos Automatic – 38mm (unisex) Lythos Quartz – 42mm Each timepiece is crafted with solid stainless-steel cases, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and high-precision Swiss movements—built not just to be worn, but to be handed down. Every detail tells the story of Indiana's championship journey: "Hoosiers" circling the dial, anchored by the Indiana trident at 12 o'clock "2026 National Champions" permanently marking the achievement The trident engraved on the crown and framed in the outline of Indiana on the buckle The full championship road etched into the rehaut, recording BIG TEN Champions at 12 o'clock and the final scores from the Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, and National Championship—like a box score you can wear on your wrist The Coach-Signed Collector's Set For fans who want something as rare as the season itself, AXIA partnered with Coach Curt Cignetti to create an ultra-limited, signed display box set. Each set includes: An Indiana National Championship watch A hand-crafted walnut display box, bearing Coach Cignetti's third-party authenticated signature A vial of authentic championship-game confetti, preserved from the night Indiana sealed its place in history From Game-Winning Plays to a Lifetime on the Wrist Whether you remember the season by Mendoza's Heisman moment, the final drive that sealed the title, or the roar of Memorial Stadium when belief became reality, AXIA's National Championship Collection gives Hoosiers a way to carry that feeling forward—long after the confetti is swept away. The Indiana National Champions Collection and limited, coach-signed box sets are available in strictly limited quantities. Learn more or secure your piece of Hoosier championship history at www.axiatime.com. About AXIA Time AXIA Time creates heirloom-quality, Swiss Made timepieces that honor life's defining achievements. Guided by axia (value), philotimo (integrity and doing right by others), and the spirit of Ithaka (finding meaning in the journey), AXIA designs watches meant to be worn, cherished, and passed down. From championship teams to once-in-a-lifetime milestones, AXIA builds watches that don't just tell time—they tell stories. AXIA Time. Made for the Moment. Built for Forever.

The hungry wolf fights harder than the full wolf. Fernando Mendoza's journey from overlooked recruit to Heisman winner, and the watch built to commemorate it.

Ultra-limited, Swiss Made commemorative designs honor Indiana University's first Heisman Trophy Winner WARREN, N.J., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AXIA Time (AXIA), creator of heirloom-quality, Swiss Made timepieces that honor life's defining achievements, today announced an exclusive partnership with 2025 Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza to launch a special edition commemorating Indiana University's first-ever Heisman Trophy winner. Produced in ultra-limited quantities, the collection celebrates a historic moment in Indiana football history and the journey that led to it. The Fernando Mendoza Heisman Trophy Timepiece collection includes two ultra-custom designs: the Titanium 5 DIASIMOS, the model worn by Mendoza when he won the Heisman Trophy, and the 316L stainless steel ARGOS, created for fans to commemorate this historic milestone. The Fernando Mendoza Heisman Trophy Timepieces are available for purchase now in limited quantities per design. For more information or to purchase, visit www.axiatime.com/mendoza. "At AXIA Time, we believe the most meaningful moments aren't just about the achievement itself, but also about the people, places, and belief that carried you there," said John Kanaras, founder and CEO of AXIA Time. "It's an honor to partner with Fernando Mendoza to preserve a moment that means so much to him, to Indiana University, and to generations of Hoosiers. This celebration is exactly what AXIA Time was created to do: Mark life's defining achievements and keep them close."   The Fernando Mendoza Heisman Trophy Timepiece collection includes two ultra-custom designs: the Titanium 5 DIASIMOS, the model worn by Mendoza when he won the Heisman Trophy, and the 316L stainless steel ARGOS, created for fans to commemorate this historic milestone. Both designs feature deeply intentional elements that reflect Mendoza's personal journey. At the 12 o'clock position on the dial, the Indiana trident appears, and is complemented with the Heisman wordmark at 6 o'clock.  The engraved rehaut (inner rim of the case) features Mendoza's engraved name. At 3 o'clock, the engraved coordinates mark the start of his football journey in Miami; at 6 o'clock, the coordinates reference Berkeley, where he began his collegiate career; and the 9 o'clock, coordinates honor Bloomington, where his journey culminated in a Heisman Trophy. The watch rotor showcases the Cuban flag to commemorate Mendoza's family heritage. Additional design details further reinforce the symbolism of the achievement. A repeating football pattern across the dial represents the teammates, coaches, family members, and fans who supported Mendoza along his journey. Each watch features a bronze-toned dial inspired by the Heisman Trophy itself, and the DIASIMOS features a square-grain alligator leather strap referencing the historic padding used in football helmets and worn by the iconic Heisman figure. To complete the commemorative experience, limited-edition autographed custom box sets are available that include a signed display box and a premium autographed football. The DIASIMOS box set will be limited to 25 pieces and will retail for $3095.  The ARGOS box set will be limited to 75 pieces and will retail for $1795.  All purchases also include a complimentary Horn Legend vest, officially branded with both the Indiana University and Heisman Trophy logos, which will ship in advance of the limited-edition watches. The Fernando Mendoza Heisman Trophy Timepieces are available for purchase now in limited quantities per design. For more information or to purchase, visit www.axiatime.com/mendoza. About AXIA TimeAXIA Time creates heirloom-quality, custom timepieces that honor life's defining achievements. Guided by axia (value), philotimo (integrity and doing right by others), and the spirit of Ithaka (finding meaning in the journey), AXIA Time designs watches meant to be worn, cherished, and passed down. Every piece is crafted with Swiss Made movements, premium materials, and meticulous attention to detail, reflecting a commitment to quality, care, and personal service. From universities and championship teams to service organizations and individuals marking once-in-a-lifetime moments, AXIA Time builds watches that capture a story and keep it close. AXIA Time. Made for the Moment. Built for Forever. SOURCE AXIA Time

With the CFP field unveiled, college football fans can now secure their limited-edition, heirloom-quality watches at axiatime.com   WARREN, N.J., December 10, 2024 – AXIA Time, creator of ultra-custom Swiss Made timepieces, is celebrating this year’s College Football Playoff (CFP) by producing a limited number of watches commemorating the 12 teams in contention for the national championship.   College football fans can now purchase their favorite timepieces at axiatime.com. The collection includes two officially licensed designs — the Argos and the Lythos — for each school selected to compete in College Football Playoff. AXIA Time is only producing 200 timepieces per playoff team, split evenly between the two designs.   AXIA Time, the Official Timepiece of the College Football Playoff, unveiled designs for the top CFP hopefuls last month, allowing fans to reserve their limited-edition watches early. Confidence ran highest at Indiana University, Boise State and the University of Texas, whose watches received the most reservations out of all schools still in the hunt.      “Quality timepieces and great seasons are both something to wear proudly. Die-hard college football fans now have an heirloom made to meet the moment,” said AXIA Time founder John Kanaras. “We’re going to remember this dramatic and unpredictable season for decades to come. The stories of this year’s playoff field will be told and retold as fans pass down their AXIA Time watches through the generations. That’s exactly why we’re in this business.”   Each design has been approved by its respective school, featuring the team’s logo at 12 o’clock — premium space typically used for the watchmaker’s insignia — and eye-popping colorways. The CFP wordmark appears on the bottom half of the dial.   The Argos is powered by Sellita's SW200 Elabore grade movement, which boasts a power reserve of 38 hours, is water resistant to 300 meters, and features steel hands and applied indexes filled with X1 Super-Luminova — the highest performing grade of photoluminescent material used in watchmaking today. The Argos comes on a solid three-link 316L stainless steel bracelet with a micro-adjustable buckle and DLC coating. Premium touches include an etched repeating pattern with the CFP logo, "ROAD 2 ATLANTA" on the chapter ring, and custom engraving up to 50 characters.   The Lythos is crafted from premium components and powered by a Swiss Ronda 715 quartz movement with a 10-year battery. It comes in a 316L stainless steel case and bracelet — both with DLC coating.  The top glass is sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and is water resistant to 100 meters.  The dial of the Lythos steals the show with a sunray finish and etched repeating pattern featuring the CFP logo and a colorway specific to each school.         In addition to the fan watches, AXIA Time has also created an Argos timepiece exclusively for the players competing in the College Football Playoff. The players' style, which is not available to the general public, features a unique sunray dial, a sapphire crystal caseback, the CFP logo at 12 o’clock, and a subtle yet striking etched football pattern that radiates out from the dial's center.   Also, as the Official Timepiece of the Heisman Trophy, Official Timepiece of the prestigious Tewaaraton Awards for college lacrosse, and the Official Timepiece of the Naismith Award for college basketball, AXIA Time has scored with these elite athletes by creating personalized timepieces of exceptional quality to commemorate life's biggest achievements and most unforgettable moments.   See the CFP 2024-25 Timepiece collection to learn more about each design, including pricing, specifications and expected delivery details.   About AXIA Time AXIA Time, established in 2018, creates custom Swiss Made automatic timepieces that commemorate 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 two Lacrosse Ivy League Championships in two years, the university gifted each player a championship watch. For John, the watch held great sentimental value, but didn't measure up to the significance of the memories they represent. For 30 years he looked for a watch of quality and design that would meet that moment. When he couldn't find what he was looking for, he built it himself.   AXIA (ahk-SEE-ah) means "value" or "worth" in Greek. From the designs and high quality of AXIA Time components to an outstanding purchase experience for customers, the heart of the company's mission is to create value for everyone it touches. Learn more at axiatime.com.   ###