Swatch 'Temple' (PWK 192) Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
This Swatch 'Temple' wristwatch, designated by reference PWK 192, was manufactured by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994. It belongs to the Pop Swatch collection, a product line introduced by the manufacturer in the 1980s.
The watch features a quartz movement housed within a clear blue acrylic case. The aesthetic design includes a distinctive face and a matching elastic strap adorned with a ladder-style pattern in tones of light blue and yellow. The watch is part of a larger collection of 91 Swatch timepieces held by the museum, acquired from the spring/summer 1994 collection.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz & electronic watch
- Reference
- PWK 192
- Model Name
- Temple
- Inscriptions
- Rear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'
- Manufacturer
- Swatch SA
- Case Material
- Clear blue acrylic
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
- Registration Number
- ST 42061
Design
- Visible features
- • Case constructed of clear blue acrylic material • Strap features a printed ladder pattern in light blue and yellow • Elastic strap includes a solid yellow sliding keeper • Rear case bears the 'Popswatch' branding and the number '3'
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a circular case composed of clear blue acrylic, which allows visibility of the movement housing. The dial features a radial graphic pattern consistent with the Pop Swatch design language, utilizing a color palette of light blue and yellow. The hour, minute, and second hands are mounted centrally, contrasting against the patterned background. The overall dimensions are documented as 4.8 cm in width and 1.3 cm in height, excluding the strap attachment mechanism. The design is integrated into a specific series intended for diverse aesthetic options, as noted by the manufacturer's inclusion in the spring/summer 1994 collection.
- Strap and Accessories
- The watch is equipped with an elastic strap featuring a repeating ladder pattern. The strap incorporates a yellow elastic keeper to secure the tail of the band. When folded within its provided box, the total length of the watch assembly is recorded as 26 cm. These components indicate that the watch was preserved as a complete set upon its acquisition by the institution.
- Signatures and Technical Inscriptions
- Markings on the watch are located on the reverse side of the acrylic case. The manufacturer has stamped 'Popswatch' and the digit '3' directly onto the case back. These marks serve to identify the specific product line and provide internal production or model indicators. The movement is a battery-powered quartz mechanism. The watch was produced in 1994 as part of the Swiss-made Pop Swatch range, consistent with the company's objective to provide affordable alternatives to traditional mechanical timepieces.
Identification
- Reference
- PWK 192
- 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: Originality of the internal quartz movement components remains unverified
- Research required: Long-term durability of the elastic strap material is not addressed in documentation