The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood to create limited edition art clocks with Bremont
Ronnie Wood is best remembered for his association with the legendary rock Rolling Stones, but now he is ready to make waves in the world of art, by displaying his work in an exhibition next month. Amongst these works of art will be a series of limited edition clocks, designed by the musician, which have been created in joint collaboration with watchmaker Bremont. It does come as a bit of a surprise to those, who have known him just as a member of Rolling Stones, but as facts prove, there are collectors who seek to collect his work with eagerness.
Looking at the B1 Marine clock and it feels like a true work of a craftsman. Bremont has lent it’s expertise in the engineering aspects mostly, with the super complicated and rather sophisticated mechanism. This includes 3 time zones, a 30-day power reserve before a rewind is needed, date, 90-day chronograph, and fully waterproof casing. The skeleton of the clock (pictured below), is visible once you open the front dial and see inside. From what we can make out as gold, most of the components inside have been crafted with great care and detailing is fairly apparent, just like on the outside. What will actually garner more attention is that all the 14 units of this clock have been carefully painted by Ronnie Wood himself, depicting the various stages of his life. Since the association with Rolling Stones has gone well over 4 decades, there will be plenty to speak of, but we wouldn’t place a bet on having the whole story as art work on the clock.
Word about the pricing hasn’t yet gotten to us as yet. But for those looking for what the timepiece looks in person, do visit the Saatchi Gallery, where the first unit of the clock is already on display.
