Swatch Keith Haring Limited Editions

Swatch x Keith Haring Limited Editions

You know what’s cooler than a MoonSwatch? A Keith Haring Swatch. 

In 1986, Keith Haring, an artist known for his contemporary pop art characterized by stylized shapes and bright colors, collaborated with the Swatch brand on three different limited edition pieces limited to 9,999 pieces. The 34mm case and strap were both made out of plastic and featured their quartz movement. It’s their dials however, that truly captured Haring’s essence, with each one serving as a canvas for Haring’s distinguishable style. 

This ad, curated by our friends over at Ad Patina, features Haring’s signature “Dancing Figures”, hand-written lettering and of course the three limited edition watches. It’s custom framed in a “floating” style, fully-exposed 16.5” x 19” solid wood frame with a teal painted and gesso finish. It features a custom-measured, hand-cut 4-ply border in a shade of cream, complimenting all the ad tones. Every material used is acid-free and the glass is anti-reflective and offers UV-protection to keep this precious ad preserved no matter where you decide to hang it. Speaking of which, hanging your newly purchased ad is a seamless task, as this particular frame comes with an additional hanging wire and felt pads for wall protection.  

In a market quickly filling up with newer Swatch collaborations, these vintage limited edition Keith Haring watches provide a unique historical context and gobs of style, arguably much more interesting than anything that has come since. 

Like the watches themselves, this framed ad is a punchy addition that will be a conversation starter for watch nuts and art enthusiasts everywhere!

ABOUT OUR COLLABORATION WITH AD PATINA

We're thrilled to be collaborating once again with our longtime friend Nick at Ad Patina to bring you a selection of the most-popular and hard to find original vintage magazine advertisements curated specifically for Analog:Shift!

Scouring the world for forgotten marketing treasures, Ad Patina's raison de être very much mimics our own — to hunt down these wonderful bits of history, preserve and restore them as needed, and share them with an enthusiastic community.

These documents of horological and advertising history have entered the collecting conversation as the ultimate accompanying accessory to go along with hobbies and passions. They have found themselves framed in homes and offices around the world. 

Every one of these wonderful pieces is a genuine, vintage advertisement that has been professionally framed to ensure years of enjoyment to come — no reprints or reproductions here!

Much like a traditional piece of art — a painting or photograph — an original advertisement can be appreciated for its design as well as for its power to evoke nostalgia. Something vintage enthusiasts know all about!

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.