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It’s 5am and my alarm is blaring. Coffee first. With longboard in hand I wind down the stairwell of my fifth floor walkup. One train transfer and an hour later I’m in the water at Rockaway, paddling out to join the lineup of fellow New Yorkers. Then come the inevitable questions: When’s peak low tide? How about sunrise tomorrow? Can I sneak in another wave before I need to be out of the water and headed to work? The Nixon Rival surf watch has the answers, with plenty of style.
I’ll admit I’ve never been a watch guy. Vintage military watches have always been my go-to. Low tech. But getting back into surfing after a decade hiatus changed that—and after a few weeks of testing the Rival is now a natural part of my surf kit. Designed with a slim profile and soft silicone band, it fits easily and comfortably under a wetsuit. And with hardened mineral crystal and a custom, durable TR90 case made of #tide recycled ocean plastics, the sustainable Rival helps keep waves clean for future sessions.
