Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Urban Culture, Pop & Contemporary Art

Sun, Feb 24, 2019 11:00AM EST
Lot 772

Swatch "I Swatch Very Wet" Watch

Estimate: $150 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
Water resistant watch, packaged in a can from the Scuba 200 Collection 1991. Watch is labeled as the "Medusa" style, depicted in the reference photo. The "Swatchissimo" reference book and collector's guide is offered in this auction. Reference: Swatchissimo Swatch Watch Book, Roland Carrera, pg. 464. This lot is from the personal collection of an important Soho-New York gallery owner. The collection represents over 30 years in business and his passion for 20th century design.
Designer & Manufacturer: Swatch
Markings: marking(s); Collection 1991
Country of Origin & Materials: Switzerland; metal, paper (unopened, watch materials have not been confirmed)
Dimensions(H,W,D): 5.25"h, 3"dia can (note: because the promotional packaging is opaque and unopened, we cannot confirm the dimensions of the watch itself)

Condition

very good, patina/oxidation to metal can, minor wear to labels, apparently unopened; not tested for functionality