Swatch 'Girotondo' Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
This quartz wristwatch, known as the 'Girotondo' model (reference GG 129), was produced by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994. It is part of the spring/summer 1994 collection.
The watch features a quartz movement housed within a green-tinted transparent acrylic case. Its design is characterized by a clear plastic strap decorated with a multicolored pattern of figures, which is echoed on the watch face. The timepiece measures 23 cm in length and 3.5 cm in width. This watch was acquired by the museum as part of a larger selection of 91 Swatch timepieces representing the brand's production during this period.
The rear of the case bears specific identification stamps, including 'S 407' and '6103'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- Swatch SA
- Reference
- GG 129
- Dimensions
- 23 cm x 3.5 cm x 0.8 cm
- Model Name
- Girotondo
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Inscriptions
- S 407 and 6103
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
- Registration Number
- ST 42050
Design
- Case and Design
- The Swatch 'Girotondo' is constructed with a circular, green-tinted translucent acrylic case. The aesthetic relies heavily on the integration of the strap and dial design, which features a continuous pattern of multicolored stylized figures. The clear plastic strap extends from the case lugs and is secured with a matching blue-tinted plastic buckle, accompanied by a solid-colored pink strap keeper. The dial surface continues the figure-based motif found on the strap, visible through the clear case front. The hour, minute, and second hands are contrastingly colored, adding to the decorative nature of the timepiece.
- Visible features
- • Transparent green-tinted circular case • Multicolored figure motifs on strap and dial • Integrated pin buckle • Battery compartment visible on case back
- Provenance and Context
- This watch was acquired as part of a collection of 91 Swatch watches representing the spring and summer 1994 product releases. The acquisition reflects the museum's interest in documenting the production and design history of Swatch SA. According to institutional records, the company originated in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, as an effort to sustain domestic watchmaking through affordable design. The 'Girotondo' model represents the brand's production strategy during the 1990s, where designs were intended to be accessible and reflective of contemporary life.
- Movement and Identification
- The movement is accessible via the case back, which incorporates a removable battery cover for maintenance. The case back also serves as the primary location for manufacturing and model identification stamps. The object is identifiable by the specific sequence 'S 407' and '6103' stamped directly into the case material on the reverse side. These markings, along with the model reference 'GG 129', differentiate this unit from others within the 1994 collection. The piece is part of a broader institutional acquisition of 91 similar watches.
Identification
- Reference
- GG 129
- Serial number
- S 407 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 functional status of the quartz movement is not detailed by the source
- Research required: While identified as a 'gents' watch by the source, dimensions are consistent with standard Swatch sizing for the period