Swatch 'Girasole' Wrist Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
This quartz wristwatch, identified as the 'Girasole' model (reference SAP 100), was manufactured by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994. The watch features a clear mauve-tinted acrylic case and is fitted with a yellow, textured leather strap.
The dial is designed with gilt and white detailing, displaying Roman numerals arranged around a central sunburst-like motif. The movement is quartz-based. This timepiece was acquired by the museum as part of a larger collection of 91 Swatch watches representing the spring/summer 1994 collection. The watch measures 23 cm in length, 3.5 cm in width, and 1 cm in height.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- Swatch SA
- Strap
- Yellow leather
- Reference
- SAP 100
- Dimensions
- 23 cm (Length), 3.5 cm (Width), 1 cm (Height)
- Model Name
- Girasole
- Case Material
- Clear mauve acrylic
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
- Registration Number
- ST 42102
Design
- Visible features
- • Clear mauve acrylic casing • Yellow leather strap with textured finish • Sunburst-style dial with gilt Roman numerals • Visible quartz movement seen from the case back
- Case and Dial Design
- The overall configuration results in a watch measuring 3.5 cm in width and 1 cm in height. The design incorporates a gilt and white face, with Roman numerals serving as hour markers placed against a dark background. A distinctive feature of the dial is the sun-like or jagged graphic element surrounding the center, which integrates with the positioning of the numerals. The watch is attached to a yellow leather strap, which displays a textured pattern across its surface and is secured by a transparent buckle. The aesthetic follows the intended design approach of the 1994 spring/summer collection.
- Movement and Construction
- The internal mechanism is described by the museum as a quartz movement. The watch exhibits a construction where internal components are partially visible through the clear casing, including the case back. The manufacturing focus for the Swatch brand in 1994 emphasized the creation of affordable, innovative alternatives to contemporary mechanical and digital market offerings. This specific watch was released as part of a broad seasonal collection, reflecting a business strategy intended to position Swatch products as secondary, fashionable accessories rather than traditional heirlooms.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is registered under the number ST 42102. It was acquired by the museum as a purchase and is documented as one of 91 examples selected from the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection. This suggests a complete set as originally sold by the manufacturer during the period of its release in Switzerland.
Identification
- Reference
- SAP 100
- 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 categorizes the movement as 'Quartz', but the photograph of the back suggests a rotor-like component, potentially indicating an automatic or specialized quartz-hybrid caliber.
- Research required: The material of the strap is described as 'leather' in the summary, while the physical description notes 'yellow leather'.