Swatch 'En Vague' Wrist Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
This quartz wristwatch, known as the 'En Vague' model (reference SDN 109), was manufactured by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994 as part of the 'Scuba 200' collection.
The watch features a gold-toned circular dial with yellow and green accents, set within a dark blue acrylic case. It is completed with a green textured leather strap featuring a matching blue buckle. The rear of the case is stamped with an identification marking. This object was acquired as part of a collection of 91 Swatch watches from the spring/summer 1994 range. Swatch timepieces were designed to serve as secondary watches, providing an affordable and accessible alternative to traditional mechanical styles while maintaining Swiss manufacturing.
The watch is catalogued by Museums Victoria with the registration number ST 42080.1 and is documented as part of an exhibition collection.
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
- Model Name
- En Vague
- Case Material
- Acrylic
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Model Reference
- SDN 109
- Case Inscription
- 4 04
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
- Registration Number
- ST 42080.1
Design
- Visible features
- • Dark blue translucent acrylic case • Green textured leather strap with blue buckle • Gold-colored bezel with engraved numerals • Quartz movement configuration
- Acquisition and Provenance
- The object was acquired by the museum through a purchase, forming part of a wider effort to preserve examples from the 1994 spring/summer Swatch collection. The inclusion of this watch in the museum's exhibition collection management system indicates it was intended for historical and educational reference. This registration, number ST 42080.1, places the object within the broader horological collection of the museum. By maintaining this object, the collection preserves the design language and marketing approach employed by Swiss manufacturers during this era.
- Movement and Identification
- The watch operates using a quartz movement, a standard technical feature for the Swatch brand during the mid-1990s. The movement is housed within the water-resistant acrylic case. Specific identification markings are present on the reverse of the case, which is stamped with the identifier '4 04'. This stamping serves as a physical mark of the model's production details, separate from the primary registration number assigned by the collection. The watch is officially identified by the reference code SDN 109. This reference identifies it as belonging to the Scuba 200 range, which was released by Swatch SA as part of their spring/summer 1994 product line. The internal documentation links this specific piece to a larger acquisition of 91 items from the same seasonal collection, ensuring its place within the museum's science and measurement archives.
- Design and Case Construction
- The Swatch 'En Vague' watch is constructed with a dark blue acrylic case, which is a characteristic material choice for the brand's 'Scuba 200' range. The dial is circular and finished in gold, featuring a stylized graphic in yellow and green that extends towards the center. Numerals are engraved directly into the gold-toned bezel surrounding the crystal, providing a distinct contrast against the dark blue housing of the watch head. The timepiece is secured to the wrist by a green textured leather strap that complements the colored accents on the dial. The overall configuration of the watch measures 23 cm in length and 3.8 cm in width, conforming to the physical specifications documented in the institutional records for this registration number.
Identification
- Reference
- SDN 109
- Serial number
- 4 04
- 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 exact functional status is not specified by the source
- Research required: The source notes the watch is in a box with warranty and instructions, though these are not visible in the provided photos.