Swatch 'Cayman' Quartz Wrist Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
The 'Cayman' model (GN 137) is a quartz movement wristwatch manufactured by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994. Part of the company's spring/summer 1994 collection, this watch features a circular dial decorated with blue and green caiman figures against a yellow background.
The case is constructed from pale blue plastic and is paired with a blue strap featuring a coordinating pattern. The buckle is pale blue plastic, matching the case. The watch is powered by a quartz movement and is marked on the case back with specifications including 'Patented Waterresistant' and 'Swiss Made'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wrist watch
- Maker
- Swatch SA
- Reference
- GN 137
- Case markings
- 408, Patented Waterresistant, Swiss Made, 6103
- Case material
- Plastic
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
- Registration Number
- ST 42049.1
Design
- Visible features
- • Circular dial with stylized caiman illustration • Pale blue molded plastic case • Blue strap with contrasting green and blue pattern • Visible battery hatch on the case back
- Case and Dial Design
- The dial is circular and finished in yellow, serving as a background for green and blue caiman figures. This graphic approach is reflected in the strap design, which utilizes a dark blue base accented by a recurring organic pattern in green and blue hues. The case itself is molded from pale blue plastic, which maintains a monochromatic consistency with the pale blue plastic buckle. The watch maintains a slim profile, consistent with standard quartz-driven plastic cases of the period, designed to house the battery and movement components securely.
- Movement and Markings
- The watch is operated by a quartz movement. Access to the battery is provided via a removable cover integrated into the rear of the plastic case. The back of the case features a series of impressions indicating its specifications. The markings include the phrase 'Patented Waterresistant' and the origin statement 'Swiss Made'. Additionally, the numerals '408' and '6103' are present on the case back, providing internal tracking or production identifiers for this specific example.
- Collection and Provenance
- This object is identified as one of 91 Swatch watches acquired by the museum. It was sourced from the brand's spring/summer 1994 collection. The object is catalogued under the registration number ST 42049.1. It is documented within the museum's science and measurement collection area, where it represents a specific iteration of mass-produced Swiss quartz watch design from the mid-1990s.
Identification
- Reference
- GN 137
- Serial number
- 6103
- 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: The source attributes the watch to the 1994 spring/summer collection but does not specify the exact month of manufacture.
- Research required: The reference GN 137 is listed as the model identifier for the 'Cayman' watch.