A still from a 1980s Swatch Watch commercial
Today’s Friday Video Pick comes from the vibrant world of Swatch. This Australian ad features the best of ’80s design…in-your-face colors, quick bursts of flashy geometry, and…a street carnival setting? The commercial is “set” in Vienna, which clearly inspired an Old Word-meets-modern vibe. Attempts to jazz it up with glass block and neon lighting prove quite interesting
I have to say I’ve watched the commercial numerous times, and I couldn’t quite tell you everything that’s packed into this awesome 29-second pop culture explosion. You sort of have to see it to believe it… And the watches are amazing too!
On that note, Enjoy! And Happy Friday!
That Swatch is called "Flumotions". I have that same Swatch; had it since 1987. Still works perfectly, and wear it nearly every day. It has a black band that I bought to replace the original multicolored band, because I want to keep the original as mint as possible, so I don't use it. It also has a black Swatchguard 2 on it as well. I love my Swatch!!
Wow! You hang onto that Swatch! I'm guessing you get lots of compliments. : – )
Yes, I do. I am the “Guest” in the first post. I also have Technosphere, Blue Bay, and Turquoise Bay Swatches, all in perfect working and mint condition. They all have black bands now, because the originals are nearly impossible to find. They all have black Swatchguards on them as well. I love my Swatches!!!
I also remember the commercial.