Larry Chen is a world-renowned automotive and car culture photographer based in Los Angeles. He's widely recognized for his dynamic shots capturing drifting, racing (including Formula Drift, Pikes Peak, and Gymkhana series with Ken Block/Hoonigan), and grassroots car scenes. Starting with Speedhunters, he's become a prominent figure in the industry over 20+ years, with work featured in major outlets, a YouTube channel showcasing car culture, and a 2025 book Life at Shutter Speed reflecting on his career. He's also a Canon Explorer of Light and often collaborates with brands like Heat Wave Visual.
The Heat Wave Nixon timepiece (also called the Nixon x HWV Watch or Heat Wave x Nixon Time Teller) is a limited-edition collaboration watch between Heat Wave Visual (a car culture/lifestyle brand known for sunglasses and accessories) and Nixon (a popular action/surf-inspired watch company). Released around late 2025 (with big hype during Black Friday drops), it's built on Nixon's best-selling 40mm Time Teller platform but customized with a retro-futuristic design inspired by 1980s/1990s gauge clusters and dashboards. Key features include a subtle tonal grid-engraved dial, fluorescent orange markings and hands for that classic warm glow, the Heat Wave icon at 12 o'clock, a stainless steel case, and a debossed silicone band with both brands' logos. It's aimed at enthusiasts for its nostalgic yet modern vibe.
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