Henri Matisse The Snail watch
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https://shop.tate.org.uk/henri-matisse-the-snail-watch/29339.htmlAdditional Information
A miniature masterpiece for your wrist, this Swatch x Tate watch is inspired by The Snail, 1953 by Henri Matisse.
When ill health prevented Matisse from painting as he had done before, he began ‘painting with scissors’. By cutting painted paper into shapes, he created his famous 'cut out' artworks, strategically placing colours and shapes together for maximum effect.
A tiny print of Matisse’s artwork sits at the centre of the watch’s pale blue translucent dial, which is made from biosourced material. Black minute and hour hands finish the watch face, and the shiny, semi-transparent straps are printed in an all-over design taking details from Matisse’s cutout shapes that make up The Snail. The resulting watch is a fittingly vibrant tribute to one of Tate Modern’s most visited artworks.
The watch straps are fastened with a baby blue plastic buckle, which, along with the case, match the blue of the block that represents the snail’s body in Matisse’s cut out artwork. A clear, shiny loop bearing the Tate dot logo finishes the strap.
Since the early 1980s, Swatch has been collaborating with artists, designers and galleries to spread the idea that art makes the world a better place – a belief Tate shares. We’ve collaborated to reinterpret Tate collection artworks into timepieces to be treasured.
Swiss-made, the Henri Matisse watch is water resistant, so you can keep your watch clean with a toothbrush dipped in soapy water, and dry with a soft cloth. Rinse in lukewarm water after swimming in salt water, and avoid contact with solvents and creams. Light scratches to the synthetic glass can be buffed out using cream polish, and when your watch battery runs out, you can get it replaced for free at a Swatch shop.
- Artist Henri Matisse
- Artwork The Snail
- Dimensions 3.4 cm x 3.92 cm x 0.875 cm
- Material Case: 100% Biosourced material. Strap: plastic
Delivery & returns
Delivery times
We aim to deliver stocked shop products within:
UK – 2-3 working days
International – 2-4 weeks
For made-to-order items, including framed custom prints, furniture, lighting and rugs, we aim to deliver within:
UK – 1-2 weeks
International – 2-4 weeks
Please note that some items are dispatched separately if they are made to order (such as coffee, custom prints and custom print clothing, neon lights or furniture). This means that if you order these items alongside other shop products, they won’t all arrive together, and you’ll get several deliveries.
If the delivery time frame for each item has ended and you’re still waiting for something from your order, please get in touch and we’ll investigate for you.Delivery costs
We currently offer free standard delivery on UK orders over £60. Please note that this is offer is valid only online. Our other delivery costs are as follows.
For orders under £60:
UK – £3.60 per order
European Union – £15 per order
Rest of world (including non-EU European countries) – £28 per order
Limited editions
Due to the nature of our Limited Edition artworks, Tate offers rates for packaging materials to sufficiently protect the works and a fully insured, door-to-door courier service, for both UK and international shipping.
Rugs
Rugs are dispatched directly from the Christopher Farr workshop, so they will arrive separately from any other items ordered from Tate Shop.
For international shipping enquiries, please contact us at shop@tate.org.uk for quotes on delivery to selected countries.
Goldfinger + Tate furniture
As each item of furniture is made to order, delivery takes 12-14 weeks, and will arrive separately to any other items in your Tate Shop order.
Food & Wine
Our collection of food and wine is only available for delivery in the UK. We currently offer free delivery on wine orders over £100, using a specialist white glove service within the M25 area.
Wine: UK only – £20 per order
Please note that our wines can only be purchased by those aged 18 years and over. Customers will be asked to provide proof of age upon delivery.
Here’s more information on delivery.
Refunds & returns
Please contact our customer service team within 45 days if you need to return anything from your order. We will be happy to offer you a full refund, replacement or exchange on any items excluding custom prints, Goldfinger + Tate furniture, face coverings and pierced earrings. We cannot cover the cost of returning the items, unless we've made a mistake or they are faulty.
Unfortunately, after 14 working days we cannot refund the delivery charge on your order. You can contact our customer service team by email at shop@tate.org.uk or by phone on +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (Monday – Friday, 10.30 –17.00).
Here’s more information on refunds & returns.
Delivery & returns
Delivery times
We aim to deliver stocked shop products within:
UK – 2-3 working days
International – 2-4 weeks
For made-to-order items, including framed custom prints, furniture, lighting and rugs, we aim to deliver within:
UK – 1-2 weeks
International – 2-4 weeks
Please note that some items are dispatched separately if they are made to order (such as coffee, custom prints and custom print clothing, neon lights or furniture). This means that if you order these items alongside other shop products, they won’t all arrive together, and you’ll get several deliveries.
If the delivery time frame for each item has ended and you’re still waiting for something from your order, please get in touch and we’ll investigate for you.Delivery costs
We currently offer free standard delivery on UK orders over £60. Please note that this is offer is valid only online. Our other delivery costs are as follows.
For orders under £60:
UK – £3.60 per order
European Union – £15 per order
Rest of world (including non-EU European countries) – £28 per order
Limited editions
Due to the nature of our Limited Edition artworks, Tate offers rates for packaging materials to sufficiently protect the works and a fully insured, door-to-door courier service, for both UK and international shipping.
Rugs
Rugs are dispatched directly from the Christopher Farr workshop, so they will arrive separately from any other items ordered from Tate Shop.
For international shipping enquiries, please contact us at shop@tate.org.uk for quotes on delivery to selected countries.
Goldfinger + Tate furniture
As each item of furniture is made to order, delivery takes 12-14 weeks, and will arrive separately to any other items in your Tate Shop order.
Food & Wine
Our collection of food and wine is only available for delivery in the UK. We currently offer free delivery on wine orders over £100, using a specialist white glove service within the M25 area.
Wine: UK only – £20 per order
Please note that our wines can only be purchased by those aged 18 years and over. Customers will be asked to provide proof of age upon delivery.
Here’s more information on delivery.
Refunds & returns
Please contact our customer service team within 45 days if you need to return anything from your order. We will be happy to offer you a full refund, replacement or exchange on any items excluding custom prints, Goldfinger + Tate furniture, face coverings and pierced earrings. We cannot cover the cost of returning the items, unless we've made a mistake or they are faulty.
Unfortunately, after 14 working days we cannot refund the delivery charge on your order. You can contact our customer service team by email at shop@tate.org.uk or by phone on +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (Monday – Friday, 10.30 –17.00).
Here’s more information on refunds & returns.