Swatch watches in memory of the art core of Ping Hotel

The world-renowned fashion watch and jewelry brand Swatch is delighted to continue the legendary history of a century, launching two new watches themed on the Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre - Peace Hotel (PEACE HOTEL) and Bund 19 (BUND 19). The Peace Hotel (PEACE HOTEL - GZ226S) watch will be issued globally in a limited edition of 888 pieces, exclusively available at the Swatch boutique located within the Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre; the Bund 19 (BUND 19 - GZ228) watch will be available at Swatch stores across Asia.

The Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre is located at No. 19 Bund in Shanghai, at the intersection of Nanjing Road and the Bund. As the financial district of old Shanghai, it was once a famous landmark of Shanghai and China. Today's Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre will recreate its past glory, welcoming renowned contemporary artists from home and abroad who will work and showcase their creations during their stay, becoming part of Shanghai's creative community. As a center for contemporary art, the Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre has a unique historical and cultural heritage, fully showcasing the charming appeal of Shanghai, a vibrant and influential city.

The Peace Hotel PEACE HOTEL watch is specially designed to commemorate this important international conference, highlighting the profound historical significance of this landmark hotel. This unique watch features a transparent gray silicone strap with black inscriptions of "The International Opium Commission", the conference date "February 1909", and the venue "Palace Hotel, Bund 19". On the side of the strap at 6 o'clock are golden Chinese characters that extend to the dial, while at 12 o'clock, there is a golden "1909" inscription, resembling a book etched with historical moments. The transparent gray plastic buckle, silicone strap ring, and transparent gray plastic case complement each other. A polished gray dial with black hour markers at twelve-hour intervals, adorned with golden Chinese characters and vertical lines, presents an extremely smooth line that highlights a visually stunning impact. Only the golden hour and minute hands, along with subtle black second hand, appear on the dial, achieving simplicity yet precision. This remarkable Peace Hotel PEACE HOTEL watch is issued globally in a limited edition of 888 pieces, accompanied by a specially designed simple watch pouch, exclusively available at the Swatch boutique located within the Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre at No. 19 Bund, Shanghai.

Peace Hotel RMB 410 PEACE HOTEL GZ226S

As a tribute to the Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre and contemporary art, the Bund 19 BUND 19 watch will be sold at Swatch specialty stores across Asia.

Background information:

This eye-catching Bund 19 BUND 19 watch perfectly blends historical culture with modern culture in an enchanting and deeply symbolic combination of black, white, and gold colors. One side of the strap is made of pure gold-coated silicone, paired with a same-colored strap ring and solid black plastic buckle; the white dial uses black-and-white contrast to depict the elegant grandeur of the Peace Hotel South Building, harmonizing with the pure black plastic case and golden crown to present a unique charm, perfectly showcasing a visually striking artistic appeal, exuding a delicate vintage elegance without losing its refined grace. After comprehensive repairs, the Peace Hotel South Building - this landmark structure - has been reborn as an international art center. "Bund 19" is both the name of the watch and the address of this magnificent and dignified building.

At the end of the 19th century, opium addiction was rampant in China, and simultaneously, opium also infiltrated countries like Europe and America. In this context, from February 1 to 26, 1909, the International Opium Commission meeting was held at the Midway Hotel in Shanghai (now the Peace Hotel South Building), historically known as the "International Anti-Opium Conference," with representatives from 13 countries participating, igniting international anti-opium public opinion.

In February 1909, the International Opium Commission convened in Shanghai, China, where leaders from 13 countries discussed international opium trade and related anti-opium agreements. This conference was held at the Midway Hotel (Shanghai Peace Hotel South Building), now the Swatch Peace Hotel Art Centre.

To commemorate the centenary of the 1909 Shanghai "International Anti-Opium Conference," the Chinese government held a commemorative event for the "International Anti-Opium Conference" in Shanghai from February 26 to 27, 2009.

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