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Swatch 'Rebus' Wrist Watch

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the Swatch 'Rebus' watch showing the clear green acrylic case and patterned elastic strap.
Front view of the Swatch 'Rebus' watch showing the clear green acrylic case and patterned elastic strap. — Museums Victoria. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
collections.museumsvictoria.com.au
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz wrist watch
Maker / attribution
Swatch SA
Reference
PWN 113
Catalogue / lot identifier
ST 42058
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

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Clear green acrylic case, face mainly pale blue, strap elastic patterned mainly 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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Quartz movement.”
  • “Rear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'.”

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.

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

Open research questions

  • What specific thematic 'rebus' imagery is represented on the dial and strap?
  • What are the specific variations in the '3' stamp on the case back across the Pop Swatch series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Swatch 'Rebus' Wrist Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerSwatch SA“Manufacturer, name: Swatch SA”
ReferencePWN 113“'Rebus', PWN 113”
Registration numberST 42058“Registration number: ST 42058”
Case descriptionClear green acrylic“Clear green acrylic case”
Strap descriptionElastic, patterned apple green“strap elastic patterned mainly apple green.”
Movement typeQuartz“Quartz movement.”
InscriptionsRear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'“Rear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'.”

Visible details

  • Clear green acrylic case
  • Elastic strap with multi-colored pattern
  • Pale blue watch face with graphic details
  • Yellow hands for time indication

Research qualifications

  • Warranty and instruction documents mentioned but not visible in images
  • Specific placement of case back stamps not clearly depicted in provided photos

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

Consulted source

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

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 986f452c96

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