Swatch have recently launched a special Art Journey Collection, where one of the watches is featuring two artworks from the collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi. This special Swatch x Louvre Abu Dhabi watch is inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai, and our beautiful astrolabe from the 18th century; and it is presented at the moment in a special cubicle under the dome.
Once you go inside, you will be introduced to this Swatch watch, beautifully displayed, with a nice "soundtrack" of smashing waves creating a bit of an immersive experience in there.
Here you get a closer look at the watch. The underside is etched with the impression of the astrolabe by Ibn Ahmad Al-Battuti, where the projection of a night sky is adding a touch of UAE heritage to the design. The front is showing off the crashing waves of the famous woodprint, and the classic prussian blue waves continue down the strap as well.
This special edition watch is now for sale in the gift shop at the museum, for a limited time only. I find it really beautiful, but I will not buy one, as I only wear my trusty Apple Watch. But what a great gift for someone who enjoys special watches, or art!
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