Cats Meow by James Rizzi is a limited-edition artist wristwatch created in 1993 and decorated with the bright, energetic imagery for which the New York Pop artist became internationally recognized.

The watch features a colorful cat-themed design across the dial and strap, combining a functional quartz wristwatch with Rizzi’s distinctive cartoon-like visual language. The model was produced in a limited edition of 2,999 individually numbered examples.

Original examples were issued with a specially designed artist presentation box, making complete sets especially appealing as collectible design objects. Auction records specifically describe the Cats Meow watch as a limited edition presented in an artist box.

James Rizzi was known for transforming the energy of New York City, animals, people, buildings, and everyday life into brightly colored, humorous compositions. His art extended beyond traditional prints and paintings into watches, ceramics, toys, automobiles, and other design objects.

Cats Meow reflects this crossover between Pop Art and functional design, turning one of Rizzi’s playful cat motifs into a wearable collectible.

A strong vintage collectible for admirers of James Rizzi, artist watches, Pop Art, 1990s design, cat-themed art, wearable art, limited editions, and artist-designed objects.

Artist: James Rizzi
Title: Cats Meow
Format: Limited-edition artist wristwatch / collectible design object
Material: Plastic and metal watch case with printed dial and artist-designed strap
Year: 1993
Edition: Limited edition of 2,999
Signature: Not hand-signed
Numbering: Individually numbered from the edition of 2,999
Movement: Quartz
Design: James Rizzi
Subject: Cats / Pop Art imagery
Set includes: 1 James Rizzi Cats Meow wristwatch with original box
Presentation: Originally issued in an artist-designed presentation box