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Swatch x Palace of Versailles
3,504,000 hours of history and 400 years of splendor, now at your wrist!
To celebrate its 400th anniversary and the reopening of the History Gallery, the Palace of Versailles, in partnership with Swatch, is launching three original watches based on Swatch X You designs inspired by the former royal residence.
The watches are available from now on and can be delivered directly to your home in 48 hours.
COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS
From the French gardens of André Le Nôtre, to the iconic architecture of the eastern façade, and the historical figures who have shaped the Palace’s history, these three watch models pay tribute to the very essence of the former royal residence.
Architecture
The “Architecture of Versailles” model highlights the Palace’s most iconic and precious architectural elements. Enhanced by a striking blue background, the Royal Gate, the East Facade and the Marble Courtyard are reinterpreted in a creative, contemporary way that captures the greatness of this historic place.
Gardens
What would Versailles be without its gardens? The “Gardens of Versailles” theme invites you to explore the splendors of the French gardens and pay tribute to their most innovative and inspiring features: their prodigious sculptures, magical fountains and, of course, the famous Apollo.
Characters
Discover the “Characters of Versailles” pattern, inspired by the figures who have shaped the history of the Palace. Depicted on the stage of the Petit Théâtre de la Reine at Trianon, Louis XIV as Apollo dominates the scene, while Marie-Antoinette, Marie Leszczynska and Madame de Pompadour entertain the Court. The famous Molière and Jacques-Louis David are also on hand to capture the moment, just as they did with their quill or brush.
THE SWATCH BRAND
Joie de vivre and positive challenge made in Switzerland!
Swatch has been shaking up the watch industry since 1983. Thanks to its cutting-edge designs, Swatch is one of the world’s leading and most sought-after watch brands. Always remaining true to itself, the brand never ceases to surprise, whether by regularly launching new models or special collections.
Swatch’s commitment to action sports such as BMX, longboarding and surfing shows just how pioneering the brand has been in its way of thinking and acting. The Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai embodies the brand’s love of art, bringing together artists from all over the world.
