With the Pope’s passing on Monday morning, we wanted to take a moment to look back at when he donated his personal Swatch to be auctioned for the Brian LaViolette Foundation, a U.S. organisation dedicated to supporting higher education. Unlike previous Pope’s who chose to wear Rolex and Erhard Junghans, Francis kept it simple wearing a Swatch with featured a day-date and snow white dial, which could be purchased instore for $55 at the time. Many believe that Pope Francis’ chose this watch as he was known for his humility and simplicity, so wearing a modest Swatch watch fits his values. It reflects his preference for practicality over luxury and staying connected to everyday people. Worn by the Pope since 2013, the watch sold for $56,250 and comes with a letter of authenticity signed by his personal secretary, Fr. Fabio Salerno, making it a remarkable piece of history. #barkandjack #swatch