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Swatch 'Temple' (PWK 192) Wristwatch

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the Swatch 'Temple' (PWK 192) showing the clear blue acrylic case and patterned elastic strap.
Front view of the Swatch 'Temple' (PWK 192) showing the clear blue 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 wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Swatch SA
Reference
PWK 192
Catalogue / lot identifier
ST 42061
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 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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Clear blue acrylic case, face and elastic strap with ladder pattern, light blue and yellow.”
  • “One of 91 Swatch watches purchased from the Swatch 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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Clear blue acrylic case, face and elastic strap with ladder pattern, light blue and yellow.”
  • “In plastic box with warranty & instructions.”
  • “BAND FOLDED BACK IN BOX, TOTAL LENGTH 26 CM.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Inscription: Rear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'.”
  • “Quartz wrist watch, 'Temple', PWK 192, Swatch SA, Switzerland, 1994.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific significance of the numeral '3' stamped on the rear of the case?
  • Does the 'Popswatch' branding denote a specific detachable mechanism for the watch head as typical of this series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Swatch 'Temple' (PWK 192) Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ManufacturerSwatch SA“Association: type: Manufacturer, name: Swatch SA, date: 1994, country: Switzerland”
Model NameTemple“Wrist Watch - Swatch, 'Temple', Switzerland, 1994”
ReferencePWK 192“Quartz wrist watch, 'Temple', PWK 192, Swatch SA, Switzerland, 1994.”
Registration NumberST 42061“Registration number: ST 42061”
Case MaterialClear blue acrylic“Clear blue acrylic case”
Movement TypeQuartz“Quartz movement.”
InscriptionsRear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'“Inscription: Rear of case stamped '3' & 'Popswatch'.”

Visible details

  • 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'

Research qualifications

  • Originality of the internal quartz movement components remains unverified
  • Long-term durability of the elastic strap material is not addressed in documentation

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

Consulted source

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

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 7e8c779101

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