Siphon (2) Art Deco





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Ancient siphons (chargers) of the luxury brand ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA and ROLEX UNCLE SCROOGE (SCROOGE MCDUCK / RICH UNCLE) in yellow. Enjoy the photographs to see the beauty of these siphons; they feature taps or heads in red, the most sought-after, a beauty with many years of age, in good condition for collectors and decoration. Seltzer water. They may have slight scuffs or small glass flaws.
abstract Money Art / Crypto Pop Art.
Composition: Features Uncle Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck / Rich Uncle) dressed in a Gucci-patterned suit, holding a money bag with the Bitcoin symbol and a shopping bag with the Rolex logo, all on a neon graffiti background with spray cans and paint drips (spray paint / splash art), an impressive artwork that fuses the elegance of luxury watches with the boldness of abstract art. Iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
Composition: Shows the dial and case of a Rolex Daytona (Panda dial or meteorite dial) on a dense, multicolor background of thick brushstrokes and oil/acrylic impasto paint.
ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA: Conversation with Gemini
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These are upcycling art decorative pieces that combine antique crystal siphons with Rolex advertising imagery.
Details of the objects
Base: Classic thick greenish/yellowish crystal siphons with a blue lead/plastic head and a clear lever, typical of the mid-20th century (very common in Spain and Argentina).
Design and Iconography:
Left siphon: Presents an advertising graphic of Rolex Submariner with an artistic design in which the watch case forms the body of a fish with geometric and psychedelic/rainbow colors.
Right siphon: Shows an artistic illustration of a Rolex Submariner Date (with blue dial and bezel, popularly known as Smurf or Blue Submariner) on a dynamic background with paint splatters and frozen/aqueous tones.
Nature of the product
They are not official Rolex brand products, but artistic or pop-art decorative objects (often handmade or by independent artists) intended for collectors, bars, display cases, or vintage/horology-themed interior decoration.
Both Rolex images were created by artists tell me the name and title of each
Here are the details of the illustrations printed on the siphons:
Left siphon
Author: Celestino Piatti (famed Swiss graphic designer and illustrator, 1922–2007).
Title / Context: Rolex Submariner – Guaranteed waterproof to 660 feet (advertising poster originally designed in 1955).
Details: One of the most iconic vintage campaigns for Rolex. Piatti used his characteristic expressive style to transform the Submariner itself into a fish with psychedelic/rainbow colors, metaphorically representing the watch’s water resistance.
Right siphon
Author: Illustration by contemporary author / Modern Pop Art (not official).
Title / Context: Graphic composition in splash art / drip art style based on the Rolex Submariner Date "Smurf" (ref. 116619LB).
Details: Unlike the vintage Piatti piece, this image corresponds to a modern digital graphic design circulating on pop art print platforms (like Displate, Etsy, or Pinterest). It combines hyperrealistic photography of the white gold watch with blue dial/bezel and abstract paint splatters and ice/water effects.
Both Rolex images were created by artists tell me the name and title of each
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Here you have the available data about the two artworks represented in this new pair of vintage siphons, inspired by the visual imagery of the Chanel luxury brand:
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Urban Pop-Art / Street Art collage.
Description: Presents the iconic interlocking double-C Chanel logo on a black speckled splash art background. The interior of the letters is filled with a urban collage texture made of torn posters, press clippings, and colorful graffiti.
Nature: It's a contemporary pop art graphic design printed without a registered commercial author, very popular in the independent urban art scene.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Abstract Fashion Watercolor.
Title / Theme: Illustration of the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle.
Description: Represents the emblematic rectangular crystal bottle drawn with black lines and lit with warm golds, oranges, and pinks watercolor style, with paint splatters in the background.
Nature: It corresponds to a contemporary fashion illustration print for decorative purposes. This type of work is produced by independent artists sold in art print galleries and decoration shops (such as Etsy or Displate) for glam or chic interior aesthetics.
Both images of Ferrari have been created by artists tell me the name and title of each
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Unlike the vintage Rolex work seen earlier, in this pair of siphons there are no signed posters or paintings by a well-known named artist. They are contemporary graphic compositions and photo montages created digitally for decorative prints and Pop Art merchandising.
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Homage Tribute to Enzo Ferrari & Scuderia Ferrari.
Composition: Photomontage that brings together three key symbols of the brand:
The portrait of Enzo Ferrari (the founder, "Il Commendatore") in black-and-white/sepia with his characteristic dark glasses.
The classic sporting Ferrari 330 P4 (or Ferrari 250 LM) in dynamic yellow.
The famous Scuderia Ferrari shield with the prancing horse on a yellow background.
Nature: A modern digital graphic composition used in posters and decorative prints for car enthusiasts.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Art Déco illustration / Vintage Cockpit Art.
Composition: A retro-futuristic illustration from the 1930s-1950s showing the driver’s perspective from the cockpit:
Classic wooden steering wheel and perforated aluminum spokes with the Cavallino Rampante emblem.
Vintage analog gauges and dashboard indicators (oil, speed, tachometer).
Nature: It is a vector graphic design print inspired by classic automotive design, marketed on independent art print platforms (such as Displate or Fine Art America).
Both images of Harley have been created by artists tell me the name and title of each
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In this pair of artisanal siphons dedicated to Harley-Davidson, there are no works signed by a classical painter with a known name, but two pieces from the historical graphic and advertising catalog of the Milwaukee brand:
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Graphic emblem for clothing and accessories (Harley-Davidson Clothes).
Composition: Shows the iconic American Bald Eagle with wings spread over the Bar & Shield emblem, accompanied by the slogan "An American Legend".
Nature: Corporate design and brand illustration created by the company’s design department for its official clothing line (Motorclothes) and leather patches, very popular since the 1980s.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Vintage-era illustrated advertising poster (1910–1920).
Composition: A classic advertising illustration depicting a rider climbing a steep mountain on a vintage yellow/orange Harley-Davidson, alluding to the famous hill-climb trials of the era. At the bottom, retro typography with the name "Harley-Davidson".
Nature: It is a reproduction of an official Harley-Davidson advertising cardboard or catalog cover from Harley-Davidson’s golden age of the 1920s, created by anonymous commercial illustrators within the company to promote engine power on mountainous terrain.
Both images of Rolex have been created by artists tell me the name and title of each
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In this pair of siphons we also do not find historic works with formal authorial attribution or gallery official titles, but digital creations belonging to Neo-Pop Art and commercial Street Art, closely associated with the style popularized by urban artists like Alec Monopoly.
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Abstract Pop Art Texture / Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
Composition: Shows the dial and case of a Rolex Daytona ("Panda" or meteorite dial) on a dense multicolor background of thick brushstrokes and impasto oil/acrylic paint.
Nature: A contemporary graphic design printed on art prints for interior decoration (watch art), without a signature from an internationally renowned author.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Money Art / Crypto Pop Art.
Composition: Features Uncle Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck / Rich Uncle) dressed in a Gucci-patterned suit, holding a money bag with the Bitcoin symbol and a shopping bag with the Rolex logo, all on a neon graffiti background with spray cans and paint drips (spray paint / splash art).
Nature: A contemporary street art illustration about wealth, luxury, and cryptocurrencies. This type of composition is very popular in independent street art galleries and design platforms (such as Etsy or Displate), strongly inspired by the popularized style of "Money & Luxury" by current pop artists.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most emblematic and coveted chronographs in high-end watchmaking.
Key model data
Origin (1963): Designed to meet the needs of professional race drivers, taking its name from the famous Daytona International Speedway circuit in Florida.
Bezel: Tachymetric bezel: Its distinctive feature allows drivers to measure average speeds of up to 400 units (miles or kilometers per hour).
Movement: Manual-wind automatic movement equipped with Rolex’s in-house caliber (historically used modified calibres such as the Zenith El Primero until the launch of the 4130/4131 calibers).
The "Paul Newman" phenomenon: The exotic dials associated with actor and race car driver Paul Newman made this model a auction legend, achieving record prices.
It is considered a symbol of luxury and prestige in the world of horology.
Seller's Story
Ancient siphons (chargers) of the luxury brand ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA and ROLEX UNCLE SCROOGE (SCROOGE MCDUCK / RICH UNCLE) in yellow. Enjoy the photographs to see the beauty of these siphons; they feature taps or heads in red, the most sought-after, a beauty with many years of age, in good condition for collectors and decoration. Seltzer water. They may have slight scuffs or small glass flaws.
abstract Money Art / Crypto Pop Art.
Composition: Features Uncle Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck / Rich Uncle) dressed in a Gucci-patterned suit, holding a money bag with the Bitcoin symbol and a shopping bag with the Rolex logo, all on a neon graffiti background with spray cans and paint drips (spray paint / splash art), an impressive artwork that fuses the elegance of luxury watches with the boldness of abstract art. Iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
Composition: Shows the dial and case of a Rolex Daytona (Panda dial or meteorite dial) on a dense, multicolor background of thick brushstrokes and oil/acrylic impasto paint.
ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA: Conversation with Gemini
Give me all the data you can about these images
These are upcycling art decorative pieces that combine antique crystal siphons with Rolex advertising imagery.
Details of the objects
Base: Classic thick greenish/yellowish crystal siphons with a blue lead/plastic head and a clear lever, typical of the mid-20th century (very common in Spain and Argentina).
Design and Iconography:
Left siphon: Presents an advertising graphic of Rolex Submariner with an artistic design in which the watch case forms the body of a fish with geometric and psychedelic/rainbow colors.
Right siphon: Shows an artistic illustration of a Rolex Submariner Date (with blue dial and bezel, popularly known as Smurf or Blue Submariner) on a dynamic background with paint splatters and frozen/aqueous tones.
Nature of the product
They are not official Rolex brand products, but artistic or pop-art decorative objects (often handmade or by independent artists) intended for collectors, bars, display cases, or vintage/horology-themed interior decoration.
Both Rolex images were created by artists tell me the name and title of each
Here are the details of the illustrations printed on the siphons:
Left siphon
Author: Celestino Piatti (famed Swiss graphic designer and illustrator, 1922–2007).
Title / Context: Rolex Submariner – Guaranteed waterproof to 660 feet (advertising poster originally designed in 1955).
Details: One of the most iconic vintage campaigns for Rolex. Piatti used his characteristic expressive style to transform the Submariner itself into a fish with psychedelic/rainbow colors, metaphorically representing the watch’s water resistance.
Right siphon
Author: Illustration by contemporary author / Modern Pop Art (not official).
Title / Context: Graphic composition in splash art / drip art style based on the Rolex Submariner Date "Smurf" (ref. 116619LB).
Details: Unlike the vintage Piatti piece, this image corresponds to a modern digital graphic design circulating on pop art print platforms (like Displate, Etsy, or Pinterest). It combines hyperrealistic photography of the white gold watch with blue dial/bezel and abstract paint splatters and ice/water effects.
Both Rolex images were created by artists tell me the name and title of each
Give me all the data you can about these images
Here you have the available data about the two artworks represented in this new pair of vintage siphons, inspired by the visual imagery of the Chanel luxury brand:
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Urban Pop-Art / Street Art collage.
Description: Presents the iconic interlocking double-C Chanel logo on a black speckled splash art background. The interior of the letters is filled with a urban collage texture made of torn posters, press clippings, and colorful graffiti.
Nature: It's a contemporary pop art graphic design printed without a registered commercial author, very popular in the independent urban art scene.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Abstract Fashion Watercolor.
Title / Theme: Illustration of the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle.
Description: Represents the emblematic rectangular crystal bottle drawn with black lines and lit with warm golds, oranges, and pinks watercolor style, with paint splatters in the background.
Nature: It corresponds to a contemporary fashion illustration print for decorative purposes. This type of work is produced by independent artists sold in art print galleries and decoration shops (such as Etsy or Displate) for glam or chic interior aesthetics.
Both images of Ferrari have been created by artists tell me the name and title of each
Give me all the data you can about these images
Unlike the vintage Rolex work seen earlier, in this pair of siphons there are no signed posters or paintings by a well-known named artist. They are contemporary graphic compositions and photo montages created digitally for decorative prints and Pop Art merchandising.
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Homage Tribute to Enzo Ferrari & Scuderia Ferrari.
Composition: Photomontage that brings together three key symbols of the brand:
The portrait of Enzo Ferrari (the founder, "Il Commendatore") in black-and-white/sepia with his characteristic dark glasses.
The classic sporting Ferrari 330 P4 (or Ferrari 250 LM) in dynamic yellow.
The famous Scuderia Ferrari shield with the prancing horse on a yellow background.
Nature: A modern digital graphic composition used in posters and decorative prints for car enthusiasts.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Art Déco illustration / Vintage Cockpit Art.
Composition: A retro-futuristic illustration from the 1930s-1950s showing the driver’s perspective from the cockpit:
Classic wooden steering wheel and perforated aluminum spokes with the Cavallino Rampante emblem.
Vintage analog gauges and dashboard indicators (oil, speed, tachometer).
Nature: It is a vector graphic design print inspired by classic automotive design, marketed on independent art print platforms (such as Displate or Fine Art America).
Both images of Harley have been created by artists tell me the name and title of each
Give me all the data you can about these images
In this pair of artisanal siphons dedicated to Harley-Davidson, there are no works signed by a classical painter with a known name, but two pieces from the historical graphic and advertising catalog of the Milwaukee brand:
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Graphic emblem for clothing and accessories (Harley-Davidson Clothes).
Composition: Shows the iconic American Bald Eagle with wings spread over the Bar & Shield emblem, accompanied by the slogan "An American Legend".
Nature: Corporate design and brand illustration created by the company’s design department for its official clothing line (Motorclothes) and leather patches, very popular since the 1980s.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Vintage-era illustrated advertising poster (1910–1920).
Composition: A classic advertising illustration depicting a rider climbing a steep mountain on a vintage yellow/orange Harley-Davidson, alluding to the famous hill-climb trials of the era. At the bottom, retro typography with the name "Harley-Davidson".
Nature: It is a reproduction of an official Harley-Davidson advertising cardboard or catalog cover from Harley-Davidson’s golden age of the 1920s, created by anonymous commercial illustrators within the company to promote engine power on mountainous terrain.
Both images of Rolex have been created by artists tell me the name and title of each
Give me all the data you can about these images
In this pair of siphons we also do not find historic works with formal authorial attribution or gallery official titles, but digital creations belonging to Neo-Pop Art and commercial Street Art, closely associated with the style popularized by urban artists like Alec Monopoly.
Left siphon
Style / Concept: Abstract Pop Art Texture / Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
Composition: Shows the dial and case of a Rolex Daytona ("Panda" or meteorite dial) on a dense multicolor background of thick brushstrokes and impasto oil/acrylic paint.
Nature: A contemporary graphic design printed on art prints for interior decoration (watch art), without a signature from an internationally renowned author.
Right siphon
Style / Concept: Money Art / Crypto Pop Art.
Composition: Features Uncle Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck / Rich Uncle) dressed in a Gucci-patterned suit, holding a money bag with the Bitcoin symbol and a shopping bag with the Rolex logo, all on a neon graffiti background with spray cans and paint drips (spray paint / splash art).
Nature: A contemporary street art illustration about wealth, luxury, and cryptocurrencies. This type of composition is very popular in independent street art galleries and design platforms (such as Etsy or Displate), strongly inspired by the popularized style of "Money & Luxury" by current pop artists.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most emblematic and coveted chronographs in high-end watchmaking.
Key model data
Origin (1963): Designed to meet the needs of professional race drivers, taking its name from the famous Daytona International Speedway circuit in Florida.
Bezel: Tachymetric bezel: Its distinctive feature allows drivers to measure average speeds of up to 400 units (miles or kilometers per hour).
Movement: Manual-wind automatic movement equipped with Rolex’s in-house caliber (historically used modified calibres such as the Zenith El Primero until the launch of the 4130/4131 calibers).
The "Paul Newman" phenomenon: The exotic dials associated with actor and race car driver Paul Newman made this model a auction legend, achieving record prices.
It is considered a symbol of luxury and prestige in the world of horology.

