Swatch 'Bark Bark' Wrist Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
This gents quartz wrist watch, identified as the 'Bark Bark' model (GR 118), was produced by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994. The watch features a black circular dial decorated with a red heart motif and two blue dogs.
It is housed in a red plastic case and fitted with a plastic strap featuring a multicolored, diamond-shaped pattern and a red buckle. This object is part of a collection of 91 Swatch watches acquired from the spring/summer 1994 range. The rear of the case is stamped with the numerical sequence '410' and '6103'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Collection
- One of 91 Swatch watches purchased from the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection
- Inscription
- Rear of case stamped '410' & '6103'
- Manufacturer
- Swatch SA
- Strap pattern
- Diamond shaped pattern on plastic strap
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Reference number
- GR 118
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
Design
- Visible features
- • Red plastic case • Black circular face with heart and dog imagery • Diamond-shaped pattern on strap • Quartz movement
- Movement and Specifications
- The timepiece is powered by a quartz movement, a technology that was central to the manufacturer's strategy upon its entry into the market in the early 1980s. This movement type provided a consistent alternative to the traditional mechanical watches that were under pressure from digital trends during that era. The case back provides evidence of the production details. The watch is marked with specific stamps, including '410' and '6103', which are impressed directly into the plastic casing. These numbers, along with the model designation GR 118, identify the specific variant within the 1994 collection.
- Design and Case Construction
- The 'Bark Bark' watch utilizes a red plastic case that houses its quartz movement. The aesthetic design centers on a black circular dial, which features a prominent red heart graphic accompanied by two figures of dogs. This imagery is complemented by the watch strap, which is constructed from plastic and decorated with a repeating diamond-shaped geometric pattern. The strap is secured with a red buckle, maintaining the color scheme of the casing. The design of the 'Bark Bark' fits into the broader production output of Swatch SA during the 1994 spring/summer collection. The physical components are composed primarily of plastics to create a lightweight, mass-produced wearable item.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is cataloged as a single item within a larger set of 91 Swatch timepieces held in the museum's collection. This entire group was acquired by the institution as a purchase, representing a snapshot of the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection. The item maintains its association with its original packaging, including the box and the provided user documentation. By documenting this piece alongside its original accessory set, the object record preserves the intended state of the watch at the time of its retail availability in 1994.
Identification
- Reference
- GR 118
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Stated provenance as one of 91 watches is a group context, not an object-specific history
- Research required: The source lists '410' and '6103' as stamps but does not define them as serial numbers