Swatch 'Yellow Star' Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1994
The 'Yellow Star' wristwatch is a quartz-movement timepiece produced by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994. This watch is identified by the model number SSM 102. The design features a transparent black acrylic case and a circular blue face displaying yellow and black numerals.
The watch is paired with a yellow textured leather strap, complemented by a transparent black buckle. The back of the case features an inscription stamped with the number '412'. This watch was acquired as part of a collection of 91 Swatch timepieces from the company's spring/summer 1994 collection. The object is catalogued by Museums Victoria under the registration number ST 42108.1.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Dial Detail
- Blue circular face with yellow and black numbers
- Inscription
- 412
- Object Name
- Wrist Watch - Swatch, 'Yellow Star', Switzerland, 1994
- Model Number
- SSM 102
- Strap Detail
- Yellow textured leather
- Case Material
- Transparent black acrylic
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Swatch SA
- Registration Number
- ST 42108.1
Design
- Visible features
- • Transparent black acrylic watch case • Blue dial with numerical indices in yellow and black • Yellow textured leather watch strap • Visible quartz movement mechanism through the transparent case back
- Design and Materials
- The Swatch 'Yellow Star' is constructed with a transparent black acrylic case, which exposes the underlying quartz movement. The watch face is circular and coloured blue, featuring a sequence of yellow and black numerals. The dial layout includes internal and external numerical markings to track time. The watch is secured with a yellow textured leather strap, which includes a transparent black buckle. The overall design reflects the specific aesthetic conventions of the Swatch 1994 spring/summer collection.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is held within the collection of Museums Victoria under the registration number ST 42108.1. It represents one item within a larger set of 91 Swatch watches purchased by the institution. These watches were curated to represent the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection. The records indicate the watch was acquired by purchase, adhering to standard museum acquisition protocols for the institution's science and measurement collection.
- Technical Specifications and Markings
- The timepiece is powered by a quartz movement. The back of the acrylic case allows for direct observation of the internal electronic components and the battery compartment. The rear surface of the case is stamped with the number '412', which serves as an individual identification mark for this specific unit. The watch is identified by the model reference SSM 102. It was produced by Swatch SA in Switzerland as part of a broader production series that prioritised mass-manufactured, functional alternatives to traditional mechanical watches.
Identification
- Reference
- SSM 102
- Serial number
- 412
- 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
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