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Exaequo “Dali” Softwatch

Exaequo “Dali” Softwatch

£530.00 GBP
£530.00 GBP
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Model: Exaequo “Dali” Softwatch

Year: 1990s

Features:

The Rise. Dali watches have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, though regular visitors to my website won’t be surprised to learn they’ve been sought after in Japan for decades. True to Japan’s horological tastes - if it looks unusual, it will find an audience.

The Inspiration. Exaequo named the piece after Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory, the surrealist masterpiece famous for its melting watches. Despite having always been called the “Dali”, the first version carried no text on the dial. The second only displayed the words “Softwatch”. It was the third iteration - the “Dali Dial” shown above - that changed everything.

The Problem. Adding Dali’s signature to the centre of the dial was the legal equivalent of flying too close to the Sun. The artist’s estate sued, and in 1998, unable to meet the mounting legal costs, Exaequo closed its doors.

Specifications:

Condition: In very good condition. Lots of swirls on the case, but no significant scratches or marks. On the original strap and buckle. 

Scope: No box or papers.

Movement: Quartz

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 25.8mm (widest part)
  • Lug to lug: 41.0mm
  • Case Thickness: 7.2mm
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