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Swatch - Glitter Black

Article published 6th Jul 05

Product: Accessories
Theft: Theft is inevitable: Buy two

Swatch's Glitter Black is the Grace Jones of watches. Pagan diva, explosive social misfit, parties hard, wears sunglasses inside, and pioneered the disco-hoodie. Her junior high school teacher described her as "socially sick". She's rebellious, glamorous and androgynous with extra-terrestrial beauty.

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