Tell Time and Trip Out with the Swatch & Art x Rankin Watches
Matt Ho — June 15, 2011 — Art & Design
References: swatch & viacomit.net
The latest watches to come from famed Swiss brand Swatch are the Swatch & Art x Rankin Watches.
The Swatch Art x Rankin Watches bring together the famous watch manufacturer and famed British photographer Rankin together for eight original pieces. The timepieces are created in the classic Gent Original form that’s a recognizable classic. The visual displays are extremely trippy with a haze of colors and a black spot in the middle—think of it as the Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings, but way less evil and more stylish.
The Swatch Art x Rankin Watches are limited editions, but don’t worry. Three will be sold in unlimited numbers, while the rest of the five will be limited to 777 pieces, so there’s a chance for you to own one either way.
The Swatch Art x Rankin Watches bring together the famous watch manufacturer and famed British photographer Rankin together for eight original pieces. The timepieces are created in the classic Gent Original form that’s a recognizable classic. The visual displays are extremely trippy with a haze of colors and a black spot in the middle—think of it as the Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings, but way less evil and more stylish.
The Swatch Art x Rankin Watches are limited editions, but don’t worry. Three will be sold in unlimited numbers, while the rest of the five will be limited to 777 pieces, so there’s a chance for you to own one either way.
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