New York artist Wes Lang created an exclusive collection of limited edition engraved Rolex watches for London’s Bamford Watch Department featuring his signature tattoo influenced style engraved on the watch cases and bracelets. The collection includes the Rolex Submariner, the Rolex Milgauss and a two toned Rolex GMT-Master II. The collaboration also includes a distinctive and highly collectible wooden watch box designed by Lang.
Wes Lang, whose controversial works include painting, illustration and collage, is especially known for his extraordinary portraits of Native Americans and use of macabre imagery. Brooklyn based Lang grew up in Chatham, New Jersey, and is associated with Zieher Smith Gallery in Chelsea, New York (currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy).
“I like to take American history and then completely ignore it. I come at it visually, taking images and telling my own story. It comes out of criticism and great love. There are problems [with America], and we all know that, but I’m attracted to the dark side of things.” – Wes Lang
All images above courtesy of Bamford Watch Department
All images below courtesy of Wes Lang Studio
4 comments
His art is sick. You have to know the story behind each piece to full appreciate it. I have two tats inspired by his art. I am surprised that he would be this collaboration but it works.
I like Langs work but don’t get all the hype. His art looks like so many things that I have seen b4. Interesting, yes but not original.
I’m a big Wes Lang fan but I’m afraid to ask how much these watches cost. Are they only available from Bramford?
I work at The Webster Miami and we just received one of the five made in the specific design with a bird stenciled in, as well as the writing ‘What are they doing in heaven today?’. The retail value of the watch is $38,800 and is the last one left made. If interested I could gladly send pictures of the watch.
If you have any questions you can contact me at markus@thewebstermiami.com
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Markus Ekman
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