August 2008
PLANT THE FUTURE
Toronto – In keeping with its core values, Roots has always supported efforts to protect the environment, especially in recent years in the fight against global warming. Partnering with the Tree Canada Foundation in its work to promote public awareness, education, and community action for the planting and caring of trees, Roots will help initiatives to reduce the effects of carbon dioxide emissions on the environment.
With the purchase of any of the watches in the NEW Natural Inspirations Collection, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to TreeCanada to plant a forest.
The Natural Inspirations Watch collection is a reflection of the natural beauty that exists in the everyday world around us. Watches feature eco-friendly vegetable-tanned leather bands and long life batteries. Natural embellishments on watch dials, bands and crystals combine with rich organic tones of olive, slate and cocoa to create a beautiful, nature-inspired look.
Roots Founder is an updated vintage-inspired watch design with its oversized proportions and interesting subdial detail. Founder is available with vegetable-tanned leather bands in either brown or black making this casual design environmentally friendly too.
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00
Roots Visa Pointis a watch design truly inspired by nature. The slate dial texture is a reflection of the outdoors and is available in both charcoal and brown versions. Vista Point comes equipped with luminous hand and markers - perfect for any man who loves the outdoors.
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00
Roots Zen is a distinctive oversized cuff-style watch featuring a vegetable-tanned leather band that is soft and comfortable to wear. The vintage feeling of this watch design is reinforced by the patchwork design, making it the perfect causal weekend accessory. In black or brown, this watch comes equipped with luminous hands and an extended battery life.
Suggested Retail Price: $115.00
The Roots Oasis watch has a pretty floral pattern embossed in the genuine leather band and printed on the dial. The soft leather band is comfortable to wear. Available in brown or olive green, Roots Oasis comes complete with an extended battery life and luminous hands and is perfect for a weekend getaway.
Suggested Retail Price: $115.00
Roots Blossoms features an intricate continuous floral pattern embossed on the solid stainless steel bracelet and across the watch crystal. This pretty bangle watch is an accessory you can wear everywhere and also features an extended battery life.
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
These watches as well as many others in the Natural Inspirations collection can be found at selected Roots, major department, jewellery and specialty gift stores. The complete collection can also be viewed online at www.watchroots.com.
For more information about Roots Watches, contact Jennifer Hughes at
(416) 633-6303 x 340 or jhughes@cosmoda.com.