Swatch 'Rebus' Wrist Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
This quartz wrist watch, identified by the reference PWN 113 and named 'Rebus', was produced by Swatch SA in 1994. It is part of the Pop Swatch range. The watch features a clear green acrylic case and a dial face rendered primarily in pale blue.
The assembly includes an elastic strap patterned with apple green motifs. As a component of the spring/summer 1994 collection, this item is documented as one of 91 Swatch watches acquired by the institution. It was designed within the context of the company's established manufacturing operations in Switzerland. The rear of the case bears specific stamps, including the numeral '3' and the 'Popswatch' designation, which verify the model identification within the broader Swatch manufacturing series.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wrist watch
- Maker
- Swatch SA
- Reference
- PWN 113
- Inscriptions
- Rear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case description
- Clear green acrylic
- Strap description
- Elastic, patterned apple green
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
- Registration number
- ST 42058
Design
- Visible features
- • Clear green acrylic case • Elastic strap with multi-colored pattern • Pale blue watch face with graphic details • Yellow hands for time indication
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a distinctive clear green acrylic case that houses the movement and dial. The dial face is finished in a pale blue color, providing a background for the graphic elements and the yellow-colored hands. This combination is consistent with the design language found in the Pop Swatch range, which often utilized bold colors and translucent materials. The design of the 'Rebus' model emphasizes a playful aesthetic, with the strap complementing the watch head through a patterned elastic material primarily featuring shades of apple green.
- Movement and Identification
- The watch is powered by a quartz movement, consistent with the technological focus of Swatch watches produced in Switzerland during the 1990s. The movement is protected within the acrylic case, which is specifically marked to identify the model and its range. The identification of the watch is confirmed by stamps found on the rear of the case. These markings include the numeral '3' and the 'Popswatch' branding, which serves to verify the watch's origin and position within the manufacturer's lineup for the 1994 season.
- Provenance and Documentation
- This watch is recorded with the registration number ST 42058 and is part of a larger institutional collection comprising 91 Swatch watches purchased from the 1994 spring/summer collection. The object is associated with the manufacturing activities of Swatch SA in Switzerland.
Identification
- Reference
- PWN 113
- 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: Warranty and instruction documents mentioned but not visible in images
- Research required: Specific placement of case back stamps not clearly depicted in provided photos