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Swatch 'Bark Bark' Wrist Watch

Partially verified

This gents quartz wrist watch, identified as the 'Bark Bark' model (GR 118), was produced by Swatch SA in Switzerland in 1994. The watch features a black circular dial decorated with a red heart motif and two blue dogs. It is housed in a red plastic case and fitted with a plastic strap featuring a multicolored, diamond-shaped pattern and a red buckle. This object is part of a collection of 91 Swatch watches acquired from the spring/summer 1994 range. The rear of the case is stamped with the numerical sequence '410' and '6103'.

Swatch 'Bark Bark' model wristwatch, 1994, featuring a black dial with dog and heart motifs and a patterned strap.
Swatch 'Bark Bark' model wristwatch, 1994, featuring a black dial with dog and heart motifs and a patterned strap. — Museums Victoria. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
collections.museumsvictoria.com.au
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Swatch SA
Reference
GR 118
Catalogue / lot identifier
ST 42051.1
Source-reported date
1994
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Case Construction

The 'Bark Bark' watch utilizes a red plastic case that houses its quartz movement. The aesthetic design centers on a black circular dial, which features a prominent red heart graphic accompanied by two figures of dogs. This imagery is complemented by the watch strap, which is constructed from plastic and decorated with a repeating diamond-shaped geometric pattern. The strap is secured with a red buckle, maintaining the color scheme of the casing.

The design of the 'Bark Bark' fits into the broader production output of Swatch SA during the 1994 spring/summer collection. The physical components are composed primarily of plastics to create a lightweight, mass-produced wearable item.

Evidence for this section
  • “Black circular face with red heart and two blue dogs. Red plastic case. Diamond shaped pattern on plastic strap, red buckle.”
  • “In box with warranty & instructions.”

Movement and Specifications

The timepiece is powered by a quartz movement, a technology that was central to the manufacturer's strategy upon its entry into the market in the early 1980s. This movement type provided a consistent alternative to the traditional mechanical watches that were under pressure from digital trends during that era.

The case back provides evidence of the production details. The watch is marked with specific stamps, including '410' and '6103', which are impressed directly into the plastic casing. These numbers, along with the model designation GR 118, identify the specific variant within the 1994 collection.

Evidence for this section
  • “Quartz movement.”
  • “Rear of case stamped '410' & '6103'.”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch is cataloged as a single item within a larger set of 91 Swatch timepieces held in the museum's collection. This entire group was acquired by the institution as a purchase, representing a snapshot of the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection. The item maintains its association with its original packaging, including the box and the provided user documentation.

By documenting this piece alongside its original accessory set, the object record preserves the intended state of the watch at the time of its retail availability in 1994.

Evidence for this section
  • “One of 91 Swatch watches purchased from the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection.”
  • “In box with warranty & instructions.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific significance of the numbers '410' and '6103' stamped on the case back?
  • Does the 'GR 118' reference correspond to a specific internal production code or distribution identifier within the 1994 collection?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Swatch 'Bark Bark' Wrist Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ManufacturerSwatch SA“Swatch SA”
Reference numberGR 118“GR 118”
Strap patternDiamond shaped pattern on plastic strap“Diamond shaped pattern on plastic strap”
InscriptionRear of case stamped '410' & '6103'“Rear of case stamped '410' & '6103'”
CollectionOne of 91 Swatch watches purchased from the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection“One of 91 Swatch watches purchased from the Swatch spring/summer 1994 collection”

Visible details

  • Red plastic case
  • Black circular face with heart and dog imagery
  • Diamond-shaped pattern on strap
  • Quartz movement

Research qualifications

  • Stated provenance as one of 91 watches is a group context, not an object-specific history
  • The source lists '410' and '6103' as stamps but does not define them as serial numbers

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Wrist Watch - Swatch, 'Bark Bark', Switzerland, 1994

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 2a5a5c4e7b

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