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Monday, June 30, 2008 12:47PM

freestyle usa shark attack

Save for the occasional friendship and slap bracelet, 1980s wrist-wear was defined by three big names: Casio, Swatch and FreeStyle. Since that decade of dayglo, FreeStyle watches have maintained a cult-like adoration from skaters, surfers and a whole range of counter-culture fashionistas. What started over 20 years ago is reaching its first resurgence: the classic Freestyle Shark watch is once again a hot ticket item. Our friends at FreeStyle USA reached out to GearCrave to get involved in a giveaway. As fans of the classic Shark watch, we happily obliged. Continue reading, GearCravers, to learn about the new 80s Shark watch and the full line of FreeStyle watches available to GearCrave readers.

The FreeStyle Shark Classic 80s Watch

freestyle USA shark

The classic 80s Shark watch comes in three color combinations at present– with more on the way very soon. As shown above, the 80s Shark is available in yellow, white/red and cyan. These polyurethane-banded digitals are depth rated to 100 meters, making them fully durable above and below water. These watches scream “retro”, just aching to fit themselves around your rather hip wrist.

Modern Freestyle Watches

freestyle watches

Aside from the 80s throwbacks, Freestyle has been actively designing some fresh new designs with modern appeal. As shown above, the Lopex World Class, C-Note and Lockdown watches are on the edge of the thick-band trends of today.

The Freestyle C-Note Watch

freestyle c-note watch

Your GearCrave editor’s favorite is the men’s C-Note watch. This watch is encased and banded with solid, stainless steel, rough and rugged for my own wrist (and seriously, the life of a blogger is rough and rugged, don’t let anybody fool you). The three-hand movement of the C-Note is depth rated to 50 meters, fitting the Freestyle characteristic of “performance friendly”. All that aside, it is the look of this watch that gets us. Shiny, metal-banded watches are on their way back, and we’re buying in early on getting ourselves one of these.

How to Win a FreeStyle Watch from GearCrave and FreeStyle USA

To qualify for a free FreeStyle Watch from FreeStyle USA, you must sign up, choose, and comment. Here’s how:

  • Sign up for the GearCrave email newsletter. (you can do so here, unless you’ve already signed up for a past giveaway)
  • Choose the watch you’d like to win on the FreeStyle USA website.
  • Comment on this page and include a link to the FreeStyle watch you would buy.

It’s that simple. We’ll leave the first comment as an example, just to clarify. Best of luck GearCravers, and thanks to FreeStyle USA for joining GearCrave in this great giveaway. This contest will end on Sunday, July 6th 2008 at 11:59p.m. Winners will be announced the next day. Best of luck, GearCravers!

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COMMENTS

  1. Posted by Mike Payne
    Monday, June 30, 2008 12:56PM

    Here’s that sample entry, as promised! I love the C-Note watch! Very cool…

    http://freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Cnote/

  2. Posted by Dara
    Monday, June 30, 2008 1:12PM

    I love the Shark Classics 80s watches. All the colors are hot!

  3. Posted by Adam Tate
    Monday, June 30, 2008 1:16PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Vortex/

    I would love the vortex watch. Freestyle watches are awesome!

  4. Posted by LT
    Monday, June 30, 2008 1:38PM

    The modern freestyle watches are great. The designs really do embrace the modern feel.

  5. Posted by Joseph
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:02PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/#

    Cause I’m an 80’s baby

  6. Posted by BlueFalcon
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:19PM

    personally I like the Illusion.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Illusion/

  7. Posted by Cody
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:19PM

    I like the Cnote. Very nice.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Cnote/

  8. Posted by richard morgan
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:42PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Shark+Classic+Mid/
    ********************
    They all look great. But, if I have to choose…

  9. Posted by v1ctorya
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:49PM

    I like The Minx: http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Womens/Minx/ In red, very styling

  10. Posted by tammy
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:52PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Shark+Classic+80%27s/#, the blue, pink, and yellow.

    thanks :]

  11. Posted by kyle b.
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:54PM

    they’re all really nice
    but ill have to go with the http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Shark+Classic+80%27s/#

    very colorful.

  12. Posted by Johannah B
    Monday, June 30, 2008 2:59PM

    I’d get this one ~~Tide 3.0G for me ~~ I am already on the email list..thanks!

  13. Posted by GuiBRZ
    Monday, June 30, 2008 3:00PM

    Yeah, definitely a black Cnote

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Cnote/

    (wasn’t sure how to grab a color-specific link…)

  14. Posted by KitKat
    Monday, June 30, 2008 3:12PM

    I’d have to go with the Lotus, in burgundy. Classic form, looks good on any woman and the colour is a nice touch. http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Womens/Lotus/#

  15. Posted by mmolai
    Monday, June 30, 2008 3:18PM

    Easy choice, the Shark Classic 80’s (x1) Please

  16. Posted by Rampai
    Monday, June 30, 2008 3:27PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Shark+Classic+Mid+80%27s/

    Shark Classic Mid 80’s please! Love the cyan and purple ones

  17. Posted by jacklou
    Monday, June 30, 2008 3:30PM

    This would easily have to be the one i would buy. Shark Classic 80’s please. http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/
    The 80s are back and the colors are amazing. I remember freestyle back in elementary school and I am glad they are taking back the alt watch industry.

  18. Posted by Pablo
    Monday, June 30, 2008 3:42PM

    Definitively

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/

  19. Posted by Chad
    Monday, June 30, 2008 3:55PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Cnote/# It was hard to decide from the black or the silver face, but I went with the silver for a more professional look.

  20. Posted by Joe
    Monday, June 30, 2008 4:25PM

    The C-Note is easily my favorite!
    http://freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Cnote/

  21. Posted by Jon R.
    Monday, June 30, 2008 4:26PM

    Definitely the C-Notes.
    http://freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Cnote/

  22. Posted by Carlos Santiago
    Monday, June 30, 2008 4:31PM

    I am astonished with “Lockdown”
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Lockdown/
    A fashionable watch and have a latter function as well.
    I give it kudos.

  23. Posted by Nick
    Monday, June 30, 2008 5:19PM

    The Navigator likes good to me
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Navigator/

  24. Posted by bless
    Monday, June 30, 2008 5:28PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Womens/Tide++3.0G/

    that’s what i would get!!!!!

  25. Posted by Logan
    Monday, June 30, 2008 5:30PM

    Very tough choice, but I went with the Capitan…
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Capitan/

    In brown!

  26. Posted by Lawrence
    Monday, June 30, 2008 5:43PM

    I must go with the poster above me.

    El Capitan in Brown please!

  27. Posted by Travis
    Monday, June 30, 2008 5:48PM

    Love the Shark Classic 80s, in the white. So clean.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/#

  28. Posted by Melissa
    Monday, June 30, 2008 6:19PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Dive/Immersion/

    I love the Dive Immersion watch. So stylish!

  29. Posted by Justin
    Monday, June 30, 2008 7:24PM

    Wow, those are pretty sweet watches; makes it hard to pick just one. I think I’d have to choose the Lockdown:

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Lockdown/

  30. Posted by phil
    Monday, June 30, 2008 8:52PM

    The c-note watch in black is great!
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Cnote/#

  31. Posted by mary jenkins
    Monday, June 30, 2008 9:23PM

    loving the navigator for my husband.http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Navigator/

  32. Posted by Ian
    Monday, June 30, 2008 9:26PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Cnote/

    The C-Note of course.

  33. Posted by Steven
    Monday, June 30, 2008 9:34PM

    wow the white hammerhead rocks.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Hammerhead/

  34. Posted by srone
    Monday, June 30, 2008 10:01PM

    Since I am so tough on watches, it will have to be the Black Hammerhead. http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Dive/Hammerhead/#

  35. Posted by GavinA
    Monday, June 30, 2008 10:34PM

    the precision looks great and keeps the time in style.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Dive/Precision/

  36. Posted by bunny
    Monday, June 30, 2008 10:46PM

    I love the Black Capitan!
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Capitan/

    Thanks!

  37. Posted by K.C.
    Monday, June 30, 2008 11:35PM

    Definitely a tough choice, but I am going with the Illusion in Silver/White Face.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Illusion/

  38. Posted by Justin
    Monday, June 30, 2008 11:39PM

    I love the Shark Classic 80s white/red. Absolutely awesome.

  39. Posted by Nate
    Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:28AM

    That Shark Classic Mid 80’s in neon green and white is sweet.
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+Mid+80%27s/#

    Although the SDII Metal could sway me perhaps given time to ponder http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Signature/SDII+Metal/

    been awhile since I rocked a digital, either way

  40. Posted by jawsh
    Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11:55AM

    The cyan shark watch is pretty awesome, man.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/

  41. Posted by bo
    Tuesday, July 1, 2008 2:25PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Shark+Classic+Mid+80%27s/#

    all the shark classics with funky colors are so fun!

  42. Posted by josepaolo
    Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:34PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+Mid+80%27s/#

    neon green and white eats the others up!

  43. Posted by peter
    Tuesday, July 1, 2008 4:34PM

    snazzy affordable watches…diver’s watches look slick and great price…

  44. Posted by Jason
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:53AM

    OMG OMG OMG I soooo wanted one of these back in the 80s. GearCrave plz hook me up now. I really digg the http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/ in Red/White colourway. Thanks.

  45. Posted by jay
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:59AM

    the The Freestyle C-Note Watch is hot…

  46. Posted by poon
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10:02AM

    The Freestyle C-Note Watch ftw!

  47. Posted by Juliekk
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10:36AM

    I’m all signed up! I like the Kampus for men. Thanks, and good luck everyone.

  48. Posted by Elisa Perkins
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10:52AM

    Classic 80s!!

  49. Posted by Kathy Conley
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 11:28AM

    Love the tide 3.0G

  50. Posted by Eloise Carlson
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 3:02PM

    I love the Lotus style. I guess because it’s pink! Thanks for a great opportunity!

  51. Posted by Neon
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 7:21PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/#

    Shark CLassic for me!

  52. Posted by judy brittle
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008 11:03PM

    love the shark classic nylon
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+Nylon/
    thank you so much!

  53. Posted by Michael V
    Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:05AM

    The Cyan shark watch is funky and awesome.

  54. Posted by Susan C
    Thursday, July 3, 2008 11:33AM

    I like the Gromalog the best.

  55. Posted by name
    Thursday, July 3, 2008 4:25PM

    I would definitely buy this watch for myself:
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Womens/Lotus/

  56. Posted by Heather
    Thursday, July 3, 2008 8:46PM

    Oh my, I LOVE the 80s watches…brings back a lot of memories! My favorite watch on the site is the Shark Buzz!

  57. Posted by Danielle
    Friday, July 4, 2008 2:19AM

    I loved these as a teenager and still love them great to see them back my favorite is the classic mid nylon!
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+Mid+Nylon/

  58. Posted by Doug
    Friday, July 4, 2008 4:14PM

    I love the Vortex:
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Mens/Vortex/

  59. Posted by John Regions
    Friday, July 4, 2008 11:18PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Signature/Lopex+World+Class/
    Yeah, boy!! Signature-Lopex World Class (black),,,mmmm-mmmmm, good!!

  60. Posted by Peggy Gorman
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 1:52AM

    All the watches are different and beautiful . I choose thehttp://www.freestyleusa.com/images/db/1593/Lotus
    Nice style and I need a new watch. Count me in to win

  61. Posted by Samantha Pruitt
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 2:29AM

    i really love the Lopex World Class watch in white, that’s really schnazy!

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Signature/Lopex+World+Class/

  62. Posted by Sharon Jones
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 3:57AM

    Lotus in silver for sure…LOVE THIS!
    Thanks for great contest

  63. Posted by Sylvia Porter
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 7:33AM

    i really love the Tide 3.0G in purple, that is really nice~

  64. Posted by Melissa V
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 8:07AM

    i love the 80s so i’d pick the Shark Classic Mid 80’s in PURPLE!
    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+Mid+80%27s/#

  65. Posted by lorene
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 10:38AM

    classic 80’s girl

  66. Posted by Tisa
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 12:46PM

    My favorite watch on the site is the Shark Buzz! ~ :) THanks!

  67. Posted by Tina Hartley
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 4:13PM

    These are great,hope I win one

  68. Posted by name
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 7:44PM

    I like the Bishop Mid in black/silver. Great contest, thank you!

  69. Posted by ann
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 8:48PM

    Miss Dior

  70. Posted by ann
    Saturday, July 5, 2008 9:02PM

    oops, shark 80s in cyan is sweet!

  71. Posted by dee
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 9:13AM

    Likin’ the burgundy lotus watch!

  72. Posted by Tracey Byram
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 9:36AM

    Lots of sharp watches available. But my choice would be the Capitan or the Capitan II.

  73. Posted by Gloria Dornin
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 5:01PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Womens/Lotus/

    in burgandy. Very pretty

  74. Posted by Robert Abramson
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 6:04PM

    The c note is a style which I find Gracious but not ostentacious. It combines classic style with utility ruggedness. It works For Me.

  75. Posted by Heather C
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 9:14PM

    I just love the Women’s Coral in Brown. Pretty sweet looking.

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Womens/Coral/

  76. Posted by Kristen Hendricks
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 9:40PM

    I like the WOMENS Lotus watch the most. I would really love to win it. It is gorgeous and totally my style. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.

  77. Posted by name
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 10:19PM

    ALL WATCHES!

    WIN WIN WIN!!!

  78. Posted by Charlene Kuser
    Sunday, July 6, 2008 11:24PM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Womens/Tide++3.0G/
    in blue color.I really like these watches.
    Very sporty!Thanks for the giveaway

  79. Posted by Best of Last Week: Freestyle Watches | GearCrave | The Mens Buying and Lifestyle Guide
    Monday, July 7, 2008 11:30AM

    [...] week, GearCrave featured a giveaway with FreeStyle USA, makers of the classic 80s watch phenomenon, the Shark (as shown above).  Beyond the Shark, [...]

  80. Posted by maino
    Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:04AM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic+80%27s/# (Cyan)

    it was acceptable in the eeeeeightieeeees…..

  81. Posted by Alex
    Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:32AM

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Classic/Shark+Classic/

    Now that is a slick looking watch!

  82. Posted by cody
    Sunday, July 27, 2008 1:15PM

    i like….

    http://www.freestyleusa.com/products/Signature/Lopex+World+Class/

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