Swatch 'Garage' Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
This 'Garage' model (LB 136) is a ladies' quartz wristwatch produced by Swatch SA in 1994. Part of the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection, the watch features a black acrylic case measuring 21 cm in total length.
The dial is decorated with a black and white dog face illustration. The watch is completed by a strap constructed from patterned fabric on a leather base, accompanied by a standard black pin buckle. The movement is quartz-powered, housed within the synthetic case. This specific example is identified in the collection of Museums Victoria as one of 91 Swatch watches acquired from the same seasonal collection. The case back bears stamped numbers and the manufacturer's mark, while the internal side of the strap is inscribed with branding and material origin details.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Model Name
- Garage
- Manufacturer
- Swatch SA
- Case Material
- Black acrylic
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Model Reference
- LB 136
- Acquisition Date
- 1994
- Case Inscriptions
- 405, 6103
- Strap Construction
- Fabric on leather
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
Design
- Visible features
- • Dial features a stylized dog face graphic • Case back includes a central battery hatch • Black pin buckle secured to the fabric-covered strap • Strap interior marked 'GENUINE LEATHER MADE IN FRANCE'
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch utilizes a black acrylic case, which serves as the primary housing for both the quartz movement and the dial assembly. The dial is characterized by a high-contrast graphic depicting a dog's face in black and white. This central image is complemented by peripheral markers, and the overall composition aligns with the brand's aesthetic approach from the 1994 collection. The watch is secured to the wrist via a strap that features a black and white patterned fabric exterior. The lining of the strap is constructed from leather, with markings indicating its origin. The entire assembly terminates in a simple pin-style buckle, providing a functional interface for the user.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timekeeping mechanism within the 'Garage' model is a quartz movement. This technology was selected by the manufacturer to provide an accessible, mass-produced alternative to mechanical horology. The case back provides access to the battery through a circular, coin-slotted hatch, a consistent feature of this manufacturer's design language.
- Markings and Institutional Context
- The object is identified by the registration number ST 41982 within the museum's collection. The reverse of the case features specific stamped numerical identifiers, specifically '405' and '6103', which distinguish this individual watch. The interior of the strap carries the manufacturer's name, confirming its status as a product of Swatch SA. As part of a larger institutional holding, this watch is documented as one of 91 pieces acquired from the spring/summer 1994 release.
Identification
- Reference
- LB 136
- Serial number
- 405, 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 exact purpose or sequence of the stamped numbers '405' and '6103' is not clarified beyond their location on the case back
- Research required: It is not confirmed if the battery hatch is fully functional or contains a period-correct battery