A special tribute watch is to be released in honour of Ozzy Osbourne.
The watch, titled, 'The Ozzy' is to be released by the London based, Split Watches, celebrating the late singer's legacy as a music and cultural icon. They are also available via the firm's official website here.
The Ozzy will feature the Black Sabbath's star's famous purple tinted glasses on the sub dials and his cross at 12 o'clock, with his logo on the rotor through Split's exhibition case back.
All proceeds from these watches will go towards MusiCares, a leading non profit charity who support the health and welfare of the music community, they are also a non profit partner of the Recording Academy.
Split was founded by third generation watchmaker Ed Margulies and musician Dara Amjadi. Marguilies who was trained in Switzerland, has worked with some of the most respected names in horology, including Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin.
Speaking about this collaboration, Dara Amjadi spoke about what Ozzy Osbourne meant to him personally.
"These were the posters on my wall growing up," Dara stated. "The records that shaped what I wanted to do with my life. Music like that stays with you. It's part of who you become".
"Ozzy stepped into the wider public eye through 'The Osbournes' and what he revealed went far beyond reality TV. He showed that firstly he was a great family man, and also that vulnerability isn't a weight meant to hold people down — it's a force that can set everyone free. By owning every flaw, every struggle, and every unfiltered moment, he gave people permission to do the same", Split added.
"That's the spirit we want in everything we make. The watch is an expression of what Ozzy and his music represented to us. In that honesty, he forged something rare — an unspoken, unbreakable bond with people across the world. Split is for those who value authenticity over ego".
"Our collaboration with MusiCares started the way the best things often do, with a conversation," the Split team says. "One of our earliest clients, who worked in the music, spoke highly of MusiCares and introduced us. He wasn't wrong. What we discovered wasn't just a charity, but a much-needed support system for those in the industry. It only took a couple of conversations with Wynnie Wynn to realize our shared values, love of music and a belief that it's essential to create a safe space for people in the community to talk. From that point on, it became clear that we needed to do something together, something with intent and purpose".
"All proceeds from 'The Ozzy' will support MusiCares, which provides critical health services, financial assistance, and mental health support to music professionals. MusiCares helps the humans behind the music because music gives so much to the world. The collaboration reflects a belief that objects we choose should carry meaning".
Elsewhere, Theresa Walters, executive director of MusiCares, said that Osbourne's impact on the world through his music will live on.
"At MusiCares, we exist to support the people who make music possible, through every triumph and every hardship", she said.
"Ozzy's impact on music and culture is immeasurable, and just as important is how he cared for people who make music possible. We're deeply grateful to Sharon Osbourne and Split Watches for honoring Ozzy's legacy in such a beautiful and fitting way. Together, we ensure that music people have the help they need, to keep the music playing for all of us".
"This watch represents something very meaningful — Ozzy always said, 'Time is the most precious thing in the world. Be very careful not to waste it," Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's widow added.
"We're delighted that Split Watches created such a thoughtful piece that truly captures Ozzy's spirit. The fact that they're donating the proceeds to MusiCares, an organization that my husband and I have admired and supported for many years, is just fantastic. The money raised is a great way for us to continue to support MusiCares and the music community".
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News of this comes as Sharon and Ozzy's Los Angeles home was put back on the market. More on this from Nova here.
