Swatch | People | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

We have 2 objects involving Swatch

UNlimited Watch
plastic, metal.
Gift of William Drenttel.
2010-28-1

This object was made by Swatch.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

This is an analog Swatch wristwatch with a clear strap and transparent casing making the inner working mechaniesm uniquely displayed as the watch operates. This includes the gears, springs, cans, and the battery. The upper strap has a silver bar securing a plastic fastener while the bottom strap has several punctures for an adjustable fit. The watch’s body is in a clear and transparent enclosure with silver colored bars fastening both the upper and bottom straps. There is also a silver dial on the right side for adjusting the time. The face of the watch is outlined with an opaque circle containing dashes and the word is “Swatch” at the bottom center. The minute, hour, and second hands are in blue, red, and yellow respectively.

GK 100 Jelly Fish Watch, 1985
molded plastic, metal.
Gift of Robert M. Greenberg.
2017-51-15-a,b

This object was made by Swatch.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.