A Legacy in Steel: Börje Salming’s Final Vision Lives On

Few athletes leave a legacy that extends far beyond their sport. Börje Salming was one of them. Revered for his courage, resilience, and pioneering impact on hockey, he was also deeply passionate about craftsmanship and design.

That passion now lives on through the first timepiece from Salming Watches: a project Börje helped shape from the ground up. The idea was born in 2018 when Salming and longtime friend Mats Kullenberg set out to create a watch that met Börje’s exacting standards. Swiss-made mechanics, Swedish production, and uncompromising quality were non-negotiable. Working closely with design studio Superlab, he remained involved in every detail. The result is a watch infused with personal references: the number 21, his iconic jersey number, is the only numeral on the dial; the crown is inspired by a hockey puck; and the seconds hand features the silhouette of Toronto’s CN Tower, a tribute to the city where he became a legend. When Börje passed away in 2022, his family chose to continue the project, convinced it was something he would have wanted to see completed. More than a watch, it is a tribute to a remarkable life, one that captures the precision, determination, and authenticity that defined Börje Salming, and ensures his legacy continues to move forward with time.

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