MINT & UNWORN: 1997 Swatch Irony Art Special \"Rotor\" (YGZ101) by Arnaldo Pomodor For Sale

Up for sale is a museum-grade, investment-quality piece of wearable horological art: the 1997 Swatch Irony Art Special \"Rotor\" (Ref: YGZ101). Designed by the legendary Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, this masterpiece was strictly limited to just 700 pieces worldwide. It stands as one of the rarest and most historically significant Swatch models ever produced.Pomodoro, known for his oversized vision of art and metal, designed this refined 3D treatment of wraparound details, with a masterful use of light and shading. Adding to the value is the packaging, a Pomodoro-designed and signed metal box imitating a watch battery.This special watch was unveiled at both the Guggenheim Museum (NY) and the Peggy Guggenheim Foundation (Venice) where a gigantic reproduction of the watch, as tall as the NY Guggenheim, was installed. In attendance were media, collectors, admirers of Pomodoro\'s work, and my grandmother.CONDITION: MINT / UNWORN
This piece is in flawless, unworn collector condition. It has been meticulously stored as a investment piece since 1997.

• Watch: Absolutely pristine. No scratches, scuffs, blemishes, or signs of handling. The signature architectural reliefs are perfectly crisp.
• Packaging: The highly coveted original steel presentation box and the blue ribbed outer carton are both intact and excellently preserved.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Swatch \"Rotor\" YGZ101 Limited Edition Watch (Hand-numbered out of 700)
• Original Artist-Signed Steel Presentation Box
• Original Blue Ribbed Outer Carton Packaging
• Original Swatch Warranty/Certificate Papers

SHIPPING & SECURITY

• Free Domestic Shipping: Sent via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Home Delivery.
• Fully Insured: Shipping includes full insurance coverage for the purchase value.
• Signature Required: Delivery will strictly require an adult signature upon arrival.
• Expert Packaging: Over-boxed and heavily padded to ensure the delicate original vintage packaging arrives completely undamaged.
• International buyers welcome via the International Shipping Program.