Swatch returns to the Locarno Film festival with a limited-edition timepiece

Locarno Film Festival is one of the world’s leading events in film that will take place from 6 to 16 August 2025, and as a main sponsor, Swatch is celebrating the 78th edition of the festival with a stunning limited-edition timepiece inspired by the iconic festival poster created by Turner Prize-winning German artist, Wolfgang Tillmans.

Aptly named LOCARNO78, this exclusive watch captures the spirit of the iconic Pardo d’pro and style of this year’s event, featuring the signature leopard motif on both its dial and strap, and mirroring the poster’s hypnotic swirl of holographic abstraction.

The dial showcases a mesmerising iridescent Solar Spectrum effect, complemented by printed spots for indexes, while a dedicated loop highlights the festival’s name.

The LOCARNO78 is priced at $167 and available online at swatch.com.

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