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Swatch introduces the NASA-inspired Space collection

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June 2021


Swatch introduces the NASA-inspired Space collection

Three of the five watches of the new Space collection feature elements of bio-sourced material and are directly inspired by the spacesuits worn by NASA astronauts.

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hile the perceptions of NASA differ across generations, one thing remains the same: the space agency’s ability to capture the public’s imagination and desire to explore the stars and new horizons. Swatch’s latest collection taps into this feeling, inspiring people to dream big, create their own universe and make the most of their time on earth.

The Space Collection celebrates NASA and reveals the next chapter of the Bioceramic Swatch story. Two-thirds ceramic and one-third bio-sourced plastic, Bioceramic boasts a silk-like touch and is extremely resilient. Three of the five watches feature elements of bio-sourced material and are directly inspired by the spacesuits worn by NASA astronauts.

The Big Bold Chrono Extravehicular looks to the iconic white spacesuit for inspiration. First worn in 1983 by NASA astronauts Story Musgrave and Donald Peterson, the white suits shield astronauts from the sun’s radiation.

Swatch introduces the NASA-inspired Space collection

The white chrono features a 47mm Bioceramic case and a bio-sourced plastic glass. The chrono timer is not set to the usual full hour marker but ten seconds prior and highlighted in red as a nod to the final countdown to liftoff. The crown is positioned at 3 o’clock alongside two pushers, while the red and blue strap loops, hands with Swatch glow and NASA logo complete the design.

The orange Advanced Crew Escape Suit, also known as the Pumpkin Suit, inspires the Big Bold Chrono Launch. The bright orange color of the watch mirrors the highly visible suits worn by astronauts for the ascent into space.

The orange chrono features a 47mm Bioceramic case and a bio-sourced plastic glass. The chrono timer is not set to the usual full hour marker but ten seconds prior and highlighted in red as a nod to the final countdown to liftoff. The crown is positioned at 3 o’clock alongside two pushers, while the blue and white strap loops, silver-colored dial, hands with Swatch glow and NASA logo complete the design.

Swatch introduces the NASA-inspired Space collection

The Big Bold Jumpsuit echoes the everyday go-to blue jumpsuits astronauts wear for press conferences or working in the NASA facility.

The blue watch features a 47mm Bioceramic case and a bio-sourced plastic glass. The crown is positioned at 2 o’clock, while the white strap loops, hands with Swatch glow and NASA logo complete the design.

Rounding up the Swatch Space Collection is Take Me To The Moon ‘Gent’ with a transparent case, and Space Race ‘New Gent’ with a mirror-effect silver-colored dial. Watch out for the Swatch Space Collection exclusive set that includes the youngest member of the Swatch family.

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