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INTRODUCING: No Time To Die might be delayed, but the new Swatch x 007 ²Q is available right now INTRODUCING: No Time To Die might be delayed, but the new Swatch x 007 ²Q is available right now

INTRODUCING: No Time To Die might be delayed, but the new Swatch x 007 ²Q is available right now

Thor Svaboe

After the success of the previous Swatch x 007 collaboration, another tough and colourful watch is back, now exclusively in time for the release of No Time To Die. In his infinite wisdom, Q has tinkered away in his basement and come up with the Swatch x 007 ²Q. Here we have a brash and colourful openworked sports watch in the SKIN Irony series, with a tough steel body, intensely Swatch, with a few tricks up its sleeve.

Swatch x 007 ²Q

In a world turned upside down, for 2020 Swatch and Q has done the same to the Swatch x 007 ²Q, with spectacular results, as the sporty vibe is just as cool in reverse, with added intricacy.

Swatch x 007 ²Q

The openworked calibre of the Swatch x 007 ²Q takes centre stage, framed by a wide silver sunray chapter ring, blue indices and lumed hands, cool characters to the brash red villainous colour of the rehaut, a bold move by the designer, Bond’s costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb. A superb mix of a sporty tool vibe with the smooth elegance of the lugless steel Irony case that works damn well.

Swatch x 007 ²Q

The inside-out vibe is underlined by the calm tartan print on the smooth brown leather strap, hiding the flashy insouciance of a red lining on the reverse. A sharp move, and a sign that the alliance of Q and Suttirat Anne Larlarb has toyed with a subtle play on the two faces of the seemingly reserved Bond?

Swatch x 007 ²Q

You get a hint of red on the edging of the comfortable Irony strap, where the image is one of a distinctly upmarket Swatch, a brand that ever since the release of the Sistem51 has gone from strength to strength, revitalised here for this new decade.

Swatch x 007 ²Q

With a price of $340 you might think this a premium investment for a Swatch, but it’s a contemporary, perfect entry ticket into the flashy world of 007. To succeed in your mission, suit up and start stalking you nearest Swatch dealer, for what will surely be a slim chance of securing one of these. Q, you have done a splendid job. James will be most pleased with the new Swatch. Now, where’s that emergency laser scrambler button? What, not even a miniature radar scanner?

Swatch x 007 ²Q

Swatch x 007 ²Q price and availability:

The Swatch x 007 ²Q is AUD$340 and is currently available. For more details, visit Swatch right here.