New York artist and illustrator Kirsten Ulve has produced this unique take on the kitsch Jesus-watch genre: The time is read on Jesus’s teeth – the upper jaw indicates the hours and the lower jaw the minutes.
Jesus Watch by Kirsten Ulve
She took on the challenge of working with the most recognized face on earth, a face which is both inspiration and expletive. The watch anticipates the cry of all those running late, “Jesus have you seen the time!”
Jesus has the most recognizable face on earth, so I thought he’d make a great design challenge. How often do you look at your watch? Here’s a handy devotional image for the modern multi-tasker with no time for church. Both inspiration and expletive, his face also begs the question “When Would Jesus Do It?”
Produced in London in a numbered edition of 20 pieces, you can see more of Kirsten Ulve’s work here
Specifications:
Case: Black PVD coated stainless steel
Strap: Black leather with red stitching
Width (3 o’clock to 9 o’clock): 37mm
Height (from lug to lug): 46mm
Mechanism: Single jewel quartz mechanism
Waterproof: 5ATM
Guarantee: 12 months
Price: £175, €198 (approximation), $250 (approximation)