ArtyA x John McLaughlin Son of Sound Guitar "Is That So?" Unique Edition for Only Watch 2021

This unique version (1/1) of the ArtyA Guitar Watch is fully handcrafted in collaboration with John McLaughlin, the legendary guitarist and Luc Pettavino’s friend, without whom this project would not have been possible. After collaborating with various legends of the music world, ArtyA is proud to present a new colorful and exceptional project.

Blandenier, a Geneva-based workshop has agreed to join this charitable project by producing this unique dial inspired by the most mythical album of the guitarist. 110 hours of hand painting work later, these bright colors and hypnotic patterns constitute a dazzling miniature painting.

John McLaughlin matched the ArtyA Masterpiece with his personal guitar, built by world-renowned luthier Paul Reed Smith, the Stradivari of guitar making. Certain guitars built by Paul are considered works of art and have been bought by collectors worldwide.

The artwork on the watch face and the guitar was created by Marq Spusta, a San Francisco based artist whose art is collected worldwide and featured on numerous record albums and posters

Technical specifications:

ArtyA Son of Sound Guitar John McLaughlin Unique Edition

Unique piece for Only Watch 2021

Case

• Material: Steel 316L DLC blackened and 18k Gold.
• The case, a revolutionary iconic patented shape is exhibited in museums across the world as an emblematic timeless design.
• Dimensions: W 37 mm x L 49 mm x H 15 mm
• Glass: Triple anti-reflective treatment of the sapphire crystal.
• Signature of John McLaughlin engraved on the case back.
• Water-resistant to 30 meters

Dial and hands

• Sliding hour, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph.
• The 4 active pushers inspired by guitar « tuning pegs » have the following functions: start/stop (chronograph), reset (chronograph), hours change, date change.

Movement

• ArtyA Woodstock Swiss high-end automatic movement.
• Power reserve of 50 hours

Functions/Indications

• The 4 active pushers inspired by guitar « tuning pegs » have the following functions: start/stop (chronograph), reset (chronograph), hours change, date change.

Strap and buckle

• Black alligator strap with a pin buckle

MSRP: Up for auction

Estimate: CHF 35'000 - 50'000

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