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Sotheby's Fall/Winter Special. Is a special packaging sold just in Italy to Sotheby's auction house in Milan during an event on 4th July for the presentation of the new fall/winter Swatch Collection. The watch is a gent Flaky GW138. It has been produced in a limited number of 300 pieces.
German FIVB Beach Volleyball special. On the weekend of 25 to 29-JUN, the Swatch-FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour stopped in Berlin, Germany. A nice Swatch The Club event organized by Swatch The Club Germany took place in Berlin. To commemorate the event, a special packaging of the Skin Chrono Skyball (SUYK 107), limited and numbered to 111 pcs, was released.
Lausanne Olympic Museum Anniversary special. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, a special gent swatch Musee Olympique Lausanne 2003 (GZ182) is now available only at the store of the Olympic Museum.
Nuevo Futuro special .Recently, one swatch appear from the past. This swatch ( Tokyo 1946 musical , SLZ100 ). Here is a picture .
FIVB Beachvolleyball special. Swatch and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) have entered into a global partnership for the Beach Volleyball World Tour 2003-2004. Swatch The Club is offering three events to witness the FIVB World Tour 2003: Berlin, Germany (27th June - 29th), Marseille, France (18th July - 20th), Klagenfurt, Austria (30th July - 3rd Aug).For these events the Swatch has created two special watches: Skyball (SUYK107, a skin chrono) and special Cut Shot ( SHK104 a scuba).
Mystery Park specials. On 24-MAY, the Mystery Park was opened in Switzerland. Three different special swatch watches in special packaging have been released. They are for sale at the first extraterrestrial swatch store which is located in the park. The watches are: Kooxtun (synchro.beat, YKS8000C, packaging), Mixba (access, SFK100, packaging), Tzaquali (Scuba, SHN105, packaging).
Austria Surf Worldcup special. From 25-APR to 4-MAY, the Surf Worldcup took place at the Neusiedler See in Austria. An access special Surf Worldcup Neusiedler See(SHK102, Chill Factor with a special strap) has been released for this event.
NYC Times Square Swatch Store. A new swatch store was opened on 1-MAY at 8PM at the Time Square (Broadway and 45th Street) in New York City. The employees, however, got a special treat-a watch ("Blue Jacket"access) with a loop that says " Thank You, from Nicolas "
Portuguese Cookie Face special. A very nice special packaging (closed / opened) of the Cookie Face gent swatch (GK386) has just been released in Portugal by the Oeiras Parque store. It is limited and numbered to 250 pcs and comes in a beautiful acrylic display.
Lifeball 2003 Charity Auction. For this year's lifeball event in Vienna, Austria, swatch auctions a unique and certainly one-of-a-kind SKIN designed and embellished by the renowned MISSONI fashion house.
Sauber Team specials. The swiss Formula One racing team Sauber has released two swatch specials: Here a picture of an gent plastic swatch with a special strap and here a picture of an Irony Swatch .
Shaq 34 Irony Chrono. A nice Swatch Diaphane Chrono Shaquille O'Neal's Shaq 34 (SVCK 4007) is part of the new Irony collection. A gold version of this swatch Shaq 34 Gold (SVCK 4008G) with Swarovski stones is also available in the USA only.However, the gold version is definitely also available in Germany.
Swiss Collection special packaging. A special packaging Swiss Collection (not limited, not numbered) containing five swatch watches will be released in Switzerland at the end of May. The packaging will contain the following five watches: Cheesy Toast, Typical Square, Barry, Highness Of Zermatt, Champs de Züri.
Karlsruhe store opening special. The 23rd German Swatch store was opened on 17-APR in Karlsruhe, Germany . To celebrate the opening, a special packaging (limited and numbered to 100 pcs) was issued. The special papersleeve can contain any swatch watch from the 2003 spring / summer collection..
Munich Kaleidoscope special. From 11 to 21-APR, the "Travelling Kaleidoscope" exhibition featuring 100 one-of-a-kind art works created by an invited list of artists, athletes, VIPs, designers, ...., is shown in Munich, Germany. To celebrate the opening of the exhibition on 11-APR, a VIP party took place on the 10th. A special Munich Kaleidoscope packaging.
Seidiland special .Recently, one swatch appear from the past. This swatch ( Tennis Grid GW100 - 1983 ) is the first watch whit a logo on the strap. Here is a picture .
Vienna City Special. A special Vienna swatch (GZ179) is available in Vienna, Austria, now. The watch features the giant ferris wheel on the dial.
Austria Tourism special. A special access swatch Austria Tourism (a Clearance access with a new strap, SKK103CB) has been released in Austria.
Italian Art Exhibition special. For the Melting Pop exhibition at the Palazzo Delle Papesse in Siena, Italy, a special swatch packaging limited to 120 pcs will be released during a Swatch The Club event on 12-APR. Here is another pic of the watch.
Special Swatch for World Museum opening. The 15th-March, the first museum devoted to Swatch watches opens a permanent exhibition in Cesano Maderno, near Milano, Italy. Here is a special packaging only given to the participants of the inauguration. Here is another pic.
Special United Nations General Assembly Geneva. The 25th special session of the United Nations General Assembly Geneva, called The World Summit for Social Development, is being sponsored by the United Nations. From 26 june to 1 july 2000, political leaders had a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to try to find solutions to the world's most pressing issues: reports on health, AIDS, globalization, corporate social responsibility, new resources for social development, poverty, decent work, and more.Swatch produced a limited watch (6000) with the special Social Summit logo on the loop. This watch, based on the " Sunscratch " (Solar SRM103 - 1996) with a special strap, was only given to the participants of the meeting an was never commercially sold.
Xtreme Verbier access special. For the Xtreme Verbier skiing contest in Verbier, Switzerland (on 21 to 23-MAR), Swatch will release a special access swatch Xtreme Verbier (a Vertical Flavour access with a special strap).
Lucky You french special packaging. The gent Lucky You (GS111) from the new collection is available in France in a special packaging. Here is a picture of the opened packaging.
Spiga/Vendôme Valentine special. The new Spiga store in Milano, Italy is selling a nice gent Valentine special called Take Your Heart (GE113P). Here is a picture of the packaging.
Phil Collins swatch watches. Ex-Genesis singer Phil Collins has designed three swatch watches. Here is a picture of two Phil Collins swatch watches. The X-Larg e doesn't look too bad. Apparently, the watches will be sold in a special packaging also containing a CD.
Greece Alpha Bank special. A new Swatch watch has been launched in Greece with the co-operation of Swatch and Alpha Bank. It has been designed by Greek designers and it can only be purchased by owners of the "Athens 2004 Visa" credit card, issued by Alpha Bank. The watch represents black figures of athletes and it comes in a nice special packaging.
Thailand treasure hunt special. A special set of swatch watches and other goodies was available in a joint promotion between Swatch and Djuice . It was part of a treasure hunt where 1000 swatches were distributed around Bangkok . There were 3 designs, thus 333 pcs each. Interestingly, each has a new code and extra loop: Batsknight (GK331C), Swatch Kiss (GN181C), Love Bite (GN176C) .The most complete set consists of: a pouch, a bandana, a nametag /badge, a bottle with sand + message, a treasure map and 3 swatches. The pouch, bandana, badge and map were given to all participants but the bottle is only for the VIPs and their names are printed on the bottle. Here is a picture of the VIP set.
Taiwanese Valentine special packaging. The current valentine swatch Aiming for your Heart is sold in Taiwan in a special packaging with a Jupiter doll , whose size is approximately 20x20x20cm. This Jupiter doll has the function of recording voices or sounds. This set is not sold in any swatch stores. Limitation is 2000 pcs.
Taiwanese dealer's launch special. On 13-JAN, a special packaging containing the gent Jeu dEnfant (GL113) has been distributed in Taiwan for the launch of the new spring / summer 2003 swatch collection. Here is some more information: "It is rumored that it is a DIY product by Swatch Taiwan branch employees. They put the swatch in a transparent bowl and put some real candies inside then fix them with jelly type wax. Package with a paper box and two stamps inside the open end and the up-side". Limitation is around 150 to 200 pcs.
Lucky You french special packaging. The gent Lucky You (GS111) from the new collection is available in France in a special packaging
German Swatch "Movienight of Extreme Sports" special. In January and February 2003, the Swatch Movienight of Extreme Sports will be shown in several cinemas across Germany. For this occasion, a limited special packaging (containing a Swatch Snowpass watch with one day ticket for the Sölden (Austria) skiing area and one DVD; 999 pcs) will be sold in the cinemas participating at the screening of the Swatch Movienight of Extreme Sports.
Frankfurt Airport mini special. A new swatch store was opened recently at the Frankfurt airport. To commemorate the opening, a special luggage tag was given away with every watch purchased. Here is a picture of the back of the luggage tag.
Verbier access special. Another swiss ski resort has its own access special: Verbier . Here is a picture of the access special Verbier Experience ( SKK103OAC).
Munich megastore tin special / Gold & Pioneer Xmas event. A "Jelly Fish" Swatch Flagship Store has been opened in december in Munich, Germany. Another tin special called MegaInMinga (limited to 100 pcs) has been released for this event, it contains any swatch from the current collection.
Gassan event special. On the weekend of 22/23-NOV, two Gassan Diamond special packagings of the gent Just Blue (GN715) were launched in the Netherlands at a Swatch The Club event: A normal special packaging featuring the watch with a new strap in a cardboard box, limited to 2,222 pieces.
Hamburg store opening special. Yet another swatch store has been opened in Hamburg, Germany, on 7-NOV. A special packaging of the current club swatch Lots of Swatch has been released, it is limited and numbered to100 pcs.
Leipzig Promenaden anniversary special. Another tin special has been released by Swatch in Germany.The Swatch Store in Leipzig has released the Leipzig Promenaden tin special (limited and numbered to 100) to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the " Promenaden Hauptbahnhof ".
Junior special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a clearance access (SKK103AAAB) with logo Junior on the additional loop.
Mount Titlis access special . A special access Mount Titlis ( Clearance access SKK103 HA with a nice strap) being sold in Switzerland.
Milan swatch store opening special. A Swatch store similar to the Vendôme store in Paris has opened on 29-OCT in Milan, Italy. The location is Via Della Spiga. During the opening event on 29-OCT, a special Via della Spiga was distributed during the event, limited to 200 pcs. It was possible to choose the watch (pop or lady ) and the strap for the special: gold / silver / red. Here is a picture of another Via della Spiga special. At the Milan store, there are swatches exclusive to the Milan store and also swatches from the Vendôme collection . Price of the swatches at the Milan store is normal italian retail price, so some Vendôme swatches may be a little cheaper in Milan than in Paris.
Inocente Spain Special. A special swatch (a Tierra gent with a new strap, ref.no. GK901D) has been given to people or companies donating money to a charity organization in Spain: Fundacion Inocente. Hereis a picture of the watch and here is a closeup picture of the strap. Two more special swatches were available from the Fundacion Inocente: Glitter (GK216D) and Knox (GB157D).
Weiden special. Even more tin specials from Germany: To celebrate the opening of the Swatch Store in Weiden, Germany, on 15-OCT, the store has released a limited and numbered packaging Any swatch from the current collection can be packaged into a specially designed tin numbered to 100 pcs.
Shaqtacular special. A swatch special Shaqtacular VII (a X-Large Translucent Dream, SUDK105, with a new strap) was given away as entrance pass during the recent Shaqtacular charity event on 21-SEP.
DIE ZEIT IST REIF special. Yet another tin special, but a very nice one: To celebrate the opening of the Swatch Store in Dresden, Germany, the store has released a limited and numbered packaging called Die Zeit ist reif: Any swatch from the current collection can be packaged into a specially designed tin, numbered to 00 pcs.
Italian Swatch event. A swatch event will take place in Torino, Italy on 12-OCT at the 9th edition of the "Festa della Neve" (feast of the snow, anticipating Torino Olympic winter games in 2006). During the event a special access swatch (limited to 300 pcs. ) will be distributed. The access swatch is a Clearance SKK103 OABC with a loop additional with imprint " 39 Salone Europeo della Montagna ". Here is a picture of packaging.
Taiwanese Valentine special. The chinese valentine day is on 15-AUG (July 7th of the lunar calendar). For this occasion, Swatch Taiwan will release a special packaging containing two swatches from the new collection: My Next Holiday (GK383) and Your Next Holiday (LK217). Here is a picture of the opened packaging.
Goodyear Eagle F1 special. A nice mini special packaging has been released by tire manufacturer Goodyear: The Eagle F1 is a Secret Agent (YCS401D) irony chrono with a special strap looking like Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.The irony packaging comes in a special paper sleeve.
Three new dutch specials. Three new special packagings have been released in the Netherlands :Kamer van Koophandel Haaglanden (Chamber of Commerce in the Haaglanden region) has it's 150th anniversary which was celebrated with a special edition Swatch. Here is a picture that shows the special strap. This Swatch has the official code GG809A making it an official special. It is a limited edition of 250 pieces.
SCM : The Dutch firm SCM, specialized in Shopping Center Management, has released a Swatch with their logo on the loop in a limited edition of 80 pieces. Sioux : On October first 2002 the Dutch firm Sioux, specializing in Technical Software Development will reach one hundred employees. By that occasion a special package was made by their in house designer, Annemiek Machielse and given to each employee. Here is a picture of the box. This box contains this Swatch . To be ready for new employees 120 pieces where produced. Now there two different kinds of these: these first 120 pieces with one printed loop and another 60 pieces with one printed and one extra black loop.These final 60 pieces will be sold to collectors through the Swatch Store in Utrecht.
German Swatch special. To celebrate the first birthday of the Swatch Store in Augsburg, Germany, the store will release a limited and numbered packaging : Any swatch from the current collection can be packaged into a specially designed tin , numbered to 200 pcs.
Portuguese Fraldinhas special packaging. A special packaging of the Fraldinhas (GZ176) Baby swatch has been released in Portugal. The package is a giant safety pin with swatch logo and the watch inside. In addition to the special packaging, a T-shirt, a CD, and a hat is also available.
Austria Beachvolleyball access special 2002. A special access swatch Sun Ball (SHK101C) has been issued for the Beachvolleyball World Championships which will take place in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 31-JUL to 4-AUG-2002.
Daimler - Benz special . A special swatch has been released for the centenarian of the automotive factory Daimler -Benz 1886-1986. The watch is a gent Pinstripe ( GA102 - 1985 ). Here is a picture of the swatch.
Minolta special . Recently, another one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a .Beat Floating Dot (YQS1000 - 2000) with logo Minolta QMS on the strap.
X-Large collection italian club event . In Milan the 28 June 2002 was presented in " Magna Pars " the new collection of X-Large collection - summer 2002 ( Citrus Spritz (SUDK 101), Squeezed Pumpkins (SUDK 102), Ocean Ripple (SUDK 103), Vida Loca (SUDK 104). During the event , a special packaging was sell to each italian club member. Here is a picture of special packaging. Here is a picture of number and here is a picture of the four swatch X-Large collection.
Skin Exhibition. The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York, a division of the Smithsonian, will present an exhibit called "Skin" from 7-MAY until 15-SEP. At the opening night gala co-hosted by Swatch on May 6th, Swatch presented each guest with a Swatch Jelly Skin that had the exhibit logo imprinted on the band (different colours were available).
World Cup Soccer Swatch. For the current soccer world cup championship in Japan and South Korea, Swatch has released a soccer special called What A Team! (GK382). Here is a picture of the watch. As you can see, swatch saved money again on the official logos (swatch is not a sponsor). The watch is at least available in Germany and Italy.
Jungfrau access special . A special access Junfrau ( Clearance access SKK103 OAB with a nice strap) being sold in Switzerland.
Gold and Pioneer club event. From 17 to 19-JUN, the traditional gold and pioneer member club event took place in Biel, Switzerland. To commemorate the event, a special packaging of the 27ème Canton Swatch (GZ174) was released in a numbered edition of 120 pcs. The watch is packaged in a red book . The book contains the watch and the manifest of the 27th canton.
Athens Kaleidoscope club event. Here is a report about the Athens Kaleidoscope Swatch The Club event. At the event, about 200 of the Kyklos specials were released in a special packaging containing a kaleidoscope. Here is a picture of the packaging .
Adelboden access special . A special access Adelboden ( Clearance access SKK103 OAA with a nice strap) being sold in Adelboden in Switzerland.
Solden access special. A special access Solden ( Clearance access SKK103PA with a nice strap) is currently being sold in Solden in Switzerland.
Minolta special . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent Trasparent (GK 209 - 1996) with logo Minolta VECTIS on the strap.
Dutch Amnesty International special. On June 16 there will be a sponsor run for Amnesty International in Utrecht.For this occasion, the Swatch Store in Utrecht will release a special packaging (222 pcs) called The Dictator Of Love. The packaging will feature a transparent skin.
Visa Special . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a chrono " IOC 100 " (SCZ101) with logo VISA on the strap. I don`t know the limitation.
Vendôme mother's day special. A Fleur de Coeur (GJ125P). It is a gent swatch packaged in a sort of hat box limited to 250 pcs.
Portuguese Baby special. This week, swatch will release a portuguese only special gent swatch called Fraldinhas .The watch has a baby on the dial, and several on the strap. It comes in a special package with a safety pin with the word “swatch”. Swatch Portugal has created a charity project called “ Quero uma casa deste tamanho ”. Swatch gives 6 Euros for each watch sold to the institution “ Ajuda de Berço ”.
Eleven new refitted swatches: Gent "Eye Eye Aie " ( GN 177 - 1998 ) with imprint logo Bausch Lomb. Gent " Cheerleander " ( GV107 - 1994 ) with imprint logo Prudential_Securities . Chrono " Le Bleu " ( SCN117 - 1996 ) with imprint logo United Airlines. Gent " Medium Blue " ( GN 154 - 1996 ) with imprint logo Nokia .Gent " Medium Blue " ( GN 154 - 1996 ) with imprint logo Barclays Capital . Gent "Medium Blue " ( GN 154 - 1996 ) with imprint logo Knoll . Gent " My Way " ( GB 733 - 1996 ) with logo imprint Robotics .Gent " Piume di gallina " ( GG 709 - 2001 ) with imprint logo Odouls . Gent " My Way " ( GB 733 - 1996 ) with imprint logo V8 Splash . Gent " Greenset " ( GG 704 - 1993 ) with imprint logo Fairplex - Pomona . Gent " Classic 85 " ( GB 706 - 1985 ) with imprint logo Hockey Police Neuchatel 1986.
Expo.02 specials. According to this newspaper article from Switzerland, Swatch will sponsor the swiss exhibition Expo.02 as "official time keeper". Special Swatch watches will be released for this exhibition, see this German press release. At the Basel 2002 World Watch and Jewellery Show, Swatch presented 4 new special watches called 27. Kanton. Switzerland is divided in 26 Cantons. At the event, Mr. Hayek sen. and Mr. Sofisti also spoke to the theme of the 27th Canton. The four watches GZ172, GZ173, GZ174, GZ175 will be sold starting 20-APR in all Swatch stores in Switzerland. They are sold in a special sleeve.
"I SURVIVED TAX DAY" special. A very interesting special was just given away for free in the USA. Here is a picture of the complete set.
Japanese "Happy Joe" & "Happy Jenny" special. Starting 1-MAY, a gift box (limited to 2002 pcs) of special Happy Joe and Happy Jenny irony swatches will be released in Japan.
Viederstein special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a chrono-alarm " Twinkling " ( SOB401 - 1998 ) with logo Viederstein on the strap.
Salt Lake City special. It is a limited and numbered edition of 100/100 pieces. Here is a picture of the watch.
Montreux 2002 special. Here is a first picture of the Montreux 2002 special swatch ,released for the 36th Montreux Jazz Festival. The watch has been designed by the British artist Richard James North.
Spanish Olympia Special. The city of Madrid wants to host the olympic games in 2012 ( Madrid 2M12 ).For this occasion, a special swatch 2M12 ( a Tokyo Musicall with a new strap) was given to IOC members and sponsors of 2M12. The watch is limited and numbered to 750 pcs.
Ascom special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent " Gutenberg " (GK 703) was published in 1992 with logo Ascom on the strap. Here is a another pic . I don`t know the limitation.
Turkey FC Fenerbahce scuba access special. An access scuba special (a Freeride By Peter Bauer SHN101D) with a special strap ) for the FC Fenerbahce soccer club will be issued in the Turkey. The special will be limited to 1000 pcs. Another two Fenerbahce special swatchs has surfaced: A Happy Joe Yellow (YGS409GC) with a metal strap engraved with the Fenerbahce logo and a Secret Agent Yellow ( YCS 406 ) with metal strap engraved with the Fenerbahce logo.
Piggy the Bear French special packaging. A special packaging ( front / back ) of the new gent Piggy the Bear (GK 367) has been released in France. Limitation is 600 pcs, numbered. The watch is packaged with a nice book.
Inhorgenta 2002 special. For the watch & jewelry fair Inhorgenta 2002 in Munich, Germany, swatch has released a special access swatch Inhorgenta 2002 (a Ski Patrol access with a special strap, SKO100C). The swatch is limited to 300 pcs and it comes in a nice special packaging.
AMD special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a access Clearance ( SKK103AD) with logo AMD on the strap.
Honda special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a chrono Chess ( SCB116 -1995) with logo Honda on the strap. I don`t know the limitation.
Davos / Klosters access special. A special access Davos / Klosters ( Clearance access with a nice strap) is currently being sold in Klosters and Davos in Switzerland.
Kommerling special . The company Kommerling gave to the important persons that they went to their stand to the fair " K-Messe " to Stoccarda in 1997 a swatch with logo Kommerling on the strap.I don`t know the limitation.
Dutch Ben Sneeuwklokje special. A nice special packaging of the Monte Da Lua access with a new strap (SKK113C) has been distributed by the Dutch mobile phone operator Ben.
Watch-Boavista Oporto Special. To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the swatch store watch-boavista in Oporto, Portugal, a special packaging (numbered, 96 pcs) of the art special swatch Rio Douro Cor de Prata (GZ165) showing Porto 2001 was released by the store. The packaging contains the watch and a T-shirt with a pin.
Adelboden Access. During the ski world cup event in Adelboden, Switzerland, on 6-JAN-2002, swatch has sold a special access swatch Adelboden (SKK103AD, a Clearance access with a nice strap). Limitation is 300 pcs.
Soulcity 2001. For the traditional Soulcity event on new years eve 2001/02 in Vienna, Austria, a special access swatch (This-Closure scuba access with a new strap, ref. no.SHB108C) has been released. Participants at the event also received two nice fleece hats . Here is a picture of the first hat and here a picture the second hat.
Caterpillar special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent-loomi Mezzoforte ( GB 900 - 1996 ) with logo Caterpillar on the strap.
Valentine special 2002. The valentine special 2002 will be designed by Matthias Winkler, here is a first picture of Cupid's Bow (GK371) and here is a picture of the packaging.
The Winners Game special . I t is a limited and numbered edition of 300 pieces. The box is quite nice, it has the distinct "Bierenbroodspot" look of Twitch Twins and Peter. This is a picture of the outside of the box, this is a picture of the inside of the box.
2001 Prime Time special . Have a look at this special package called "Prime Time". Another one by Marcel in a limited and numbered edition of 300 pieces. The box is quite nice again. This is a picture of the outside of the box, this is a picture of the inside of the box.
MG special. The car company MG has released a limited edition (250 pcs) special packaging of the Secret Agent Yellow Irony gent swatch. The watch has the MG logo printed on strap. The watch is contained in an octagonal aluminium box with a big "MG" logo on it. The special packaging was sold in Germany only.
Irony Olympic special. Done for Samaranch, given to vip and employees only, to celebrate a lot of years as president, the IOC has released a variation of the Heracles Irony swatch, new ref.no. is YAS403. Here is a picture. The watch features the olympic rings on the dial.
Andy Mac swatch. A nice irony swatch Andy Mac (YCS 4019) has just been released in the USA. Here is a picture of the packaging.
Vivienne Westwood swatches / suitcase special. A collection of five Vivienne Westwood swatches (a skin, an Irony Chrono, an Irony Medium, an Original and a Square) will be released soon. Here is a picture of the watches.A special strictly limited edition suitcase containing the five swatches was launched on 12-OCT at the Swatch Megastore in Paris, France. The suitcase is numbered xxx/500, each watch is also numbered on the back. Vivienne Westwood signed 30 suitcases at the launch event. Here is a closeup picture of the opened suitcase.
FC Basel Access. The swiss soccer club FC Basel has released an FCB access swatch. The watch can be used to store the tickets for the games of the club on the watch.
DFS Partner Edition special. Exclusively at the duty free stores DFS in Australia , a partner edition special is available similar to the red partner edition special that surfaced in JUN-2001. This time, the box has a silver design , and the two watches (gent Medium Blue (GN154C) and ladies Medium Blue (LN122C) have been refitted with new straps . The ref.no. of the packaging is GZS07.
Event Swatching & Swapping. It took place on the 23rd of September 2001 in Cesano Maderno, a little town near Milan. The man who did this event is Mr. Barindelli, the Swatch collector who has been winning the Guinness world record for Swatch had since 1998, this event was very successful because there were a lot of people ready to exchange their Swatches. In order to remember this event it has been made a special Swatching & Swapping Swatch that are 77 limited and numbered packages.With this Swatch there is a t-shirt and special bag too in which I can find newspaper articles, postcards, pens, stamps, figurines and much more.
Special for opening of the New Swatch Store in Augsburg. This is the '' Soup or Coffee Can '' Special from the opening of the New Swatch Store at the City-Galerie in Augsburg, Germany on Sep. 5TH 2001. It was only sold at this Swatch Store during the opening and is limited and numbered to 100 pieces. Inside the can is the Swatch '' Bad Trip - GB 206 '' from the new Fall/Winter Collection 2001 and a neck-band with a Swatch-Cellphone bag.
Rotterdam access special. In September another limited special packaging was available. In an aluminium frame you find the Swatch, a small photo camera and the brochure of the Rotterdam Pass. Price was NLG 295 which seems like a lot to me because all parts are easily available. Here is a picture of that package. Limitation is 333 pieces.
SMAP special (Japanese music idol group) is doing a concert '01 "Smap Tour" here in Japan (e.g. Tokyo, Nagoya, etc.at some cities). They released the Swatch SDB117 Patinette with a "Smap" logo on the strap and the plastic case also has a logo printed. Not numbered but only sold at the event hall. Here is a picture of the kit. Thanks to Yasuhiro Minato for the information and the pictures.
Holland Casino swatch. In October, the Holland Casino will release a special Holland Casino Swatch to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The watch is a Juggler (GK307) with a special strap. All visitors of the casino have a chance to win this watch every time they enter the casino and play a game.
Rotterdam "OBR" access special. A rare different version of the Rotterdam access special has been issued for the "Ontwikkelings Bedrijf Rotterdam". It is the normal Rotterdam Access swatch with an additional loop around the strap.The limitation is 500 pcs and the watch is not available in any store. Here is a picture of the strap of the watch.
Rotterdam "City of Sports" access special. A rare version of the Rotterdam access special has been issued by the "Rotterdam topsport" organization. The watch is called Rotterdam City of Sports, it is the normal Rotterdam Access swatch with an extra print on the strap. The limitation is about 50 pcs and the watch is not available in any store. Here is a picture of the watch, here is a close-up picture of the strap.Thanks to Alain Choisy for the information and the pictures.
Austria Beachvolleyball access special 2001 . A special access swatch (SHM104) has been issued for the Beachvolleyball World Championships which were held in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 1-5-AUG-2001. Here is picture of swatch access.
NST special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent Snowwhite ( GK104 - 1987 ) with logo NST on the strap.I don`t know the limitation.
Japanese City Life Expo 2001 access special. A new access special called City Life Expo 2001 ("KANAZAWA Machi-Haku 2001", net.invader access) has been released in Japan. Here is a picture of the watch and the special packaging . More information can be found here. The plastic box and the strap both carry a special sticker. The strap is not specially printed.
Dream of Atom japanese access special. A new access special called Dream of Atom (Clearance access with a special strap) has been released in Japan.A new swatch has been released in Japan. It is released for the event "Dream of Atom", production of Tezuka Osamu (famous cartoonist as "ASTRO BOY") and sold only at the event shop Tokyo during 20th July - 8th August. The watch is access Clearance ( SKK122 ) with new strap. Here is a special packaging.
Dutch FC Utrecht access special. On 21-JUL an access special (a Magic Snow with a special strap ) for the FC Utrecht soccer club will be issued in the Netherlands. The special will be limited to 671 pcs.
Dutch Port Of Rotterdam special packaging. To celebrate the opening of the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands in the summer of 2001, a beautiful special packaging has been given to the employees of the Port of Rotterdam. Each box is indiviually numbered inside. 2000 pieces have been made. The box contains the Ocean Of Love (GK909C) loomi gent swatch refitted with a special strap.
Funchal special packaging. A special packaging of the Oseille (GK426) gent swatch has been released by the Swatch Kiosk Funchal on Madeira islands. Here is a picture of the packaging.
Vendôme birthday special. To celebrate the first birthday of the Paris Vendôme swatch store, a special gent swatch in a nice box featuring a picture of Place Vendôme and a draw of Napoleon on the back has been released. The watch is currently sold in the Vendôme store.
Special from Portugal. A new special swatch has been released in Portugal. The watch Crazy Train ( ref.no.GG194V ) is limited to 212 pieces numbered. Thanks Ricardo Rocha for the information and picture.
Portuguese art special. A new art special swatch Rio Douro Cor de Prata (GZ165) designed by portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira has been released in Portugal. Here is a picture of the watch The watch is not limited, at the moment, 20000 pcs have been produced. A different limited edition special packaging made of real silver (249 pcs) will be released in during a swatch event in Porto during 13-16-SEP.
BRAUN special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent Grey ( GM132 -1996) with logo Braun on the strap. I don`t know the limitation.
MBK a new world special. A special swatch has been released for the MBK a new world on the 2000 (GB 737 , Espresso with a new strap) Here is a picture. It is very limited as less than 35 prizes were distributed.
Pioneer Investments special. A special swatch has been released for the Pioneer Investments on the 2000 ( GB736H , Caffelatte with a new strap). Here is a picture. It is very limited as less than 100 prizes were distributed.
Partner Edition special. Swatch has repackaged a few older gent and corresponding ladies swatches in a Partner Edition special. Here is a picture of a box (ref.no. GZS17) containing the 1997 gent Razor (GM141) and ladies Mascara (LM113) As far as I know, there are four different combinations of the box (the box is always red) available.
Unique Lifeball skin special. A unique Lifeball skin special by the italian designer Roberto Cavalli will be auction online at www.swatch.com during 12 to 20-JUN.
Skin Chrono launch special. On 11-MAY, the new skin chrono was officially launched in the wind tunnel in Modane, France. A nice special packaging of the skin chrono (limited and numbered to 450 pcs) in a plexi-glass tube was given to all participants.
Locarno Film Festival special. For the 54th film festival (2-12 AUG 2001) in Locarno, Switzerland, Swatch has created a special skin .beat. It will be sold in a special packaging limited to 1500 pcs at the film festival. The special packaging contains a mirror and some make-up cosmetics accessoires. The watch will be available world wide without the special packaging in the future.
Montreux Jazz Festival Special 2001. The Swatch Special Montreux Jazz Festival 2001 is called Instrumental. The watch has been designed by Matthias Winkler . The watch will be sold in a special packaging with an inscription "Take your time". The watch will be limited to 3000 pcs for the Montreux Festival. It will be available in Switzerland only.
Munich skin .beat special / club event. After the traditional gold and pioneer member event in Biel on 7-8 JUN, a swatch the club event ("bayrische Gaudi") took place in Munich, Germany, on the weekend of 9-10 JUN. To compensate for the neverending rain that we all had , a very very special swatch was be given to the participants of the event. The special swatch is a unique skin .beat (ref.no. SIN102). The watch and the strap are dark blue, the strap has a white line. On the inside of the glass, the words "MUNICH, SWATCH THE CLUB EVENT 2001" are engraved.Here is a closeup picture of the face.
Gold / Pioneer Meeting special. During the traditional gold and pioneer member event in Biel on 7-8 JUN, a special packaging of the Crazy Train (ref.no. GG194V) swatch was given to participants. Each papersleeve was handpainted and handnumbered (xxx/150) by Albin Christen.
Rotterdam Access swatch. Following many other "city" swatches, Rotterdam also now has its own access swatch. The special is released because Rotterdam is the 2001 cultural capital of Europe. The limitation is 10.000 pieces (unnumbered) and can only be bought in a couple of Dutch swatch stores. The watch features the skyline of Rotterdam as does the front of the cardboard box .
Omnitel access special. A special swatch has been released for the Omnitel on the 2000. The watch is access Freeride ( SKK100 - 1997) with logo Omnitel on the strap.
Air Dolomiti access special. A special swatch has been released for the Air Dolomiti on the 1999. The watch is access Magic Show ( SKK106 - 1997) with logo Air Dolomiti on the strap.
Honda special. The motorcyclist company has released a special swatch Honda on the 1999 ( GB736H , Caffelatte with a new strap). Here is a picture. It is very limited as less than 100 prizes were distributed.
Peugeot special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent Medium Blue ( GN 154 - 1996) with logo Peugeot on the strap. I don`t know the limitation.
Agfa access special. A special swatch has been released for the Agfa on the 1998. The watch is access Magic Show ( SKK106 - 1997) with logo Agfa on the strap.
Gold, silver, bronze skin. After the success of the golden Vendôme skin In Paved, similar skin swatches will be available worldwide: A golden ( SFK127 ) , silver ( SFK128 ) and bronze ( SFK129 ) skin. The difference to the Vendôme skins are the hands.
Dubai Wave Tour .beat special. Here is a picture of a .beat special that has been issued in Dubai for the wavetour event in OCT-2001. I don`t know the limitation.Thanks Alain Choisy for the information and picture.
Macy's Herald Square Flower Show special. To commemorate the Herald Square Flower Show at Macy's in the USA, Swatch has issued a special packaging of the Sky Fly (GK347) swatch. The watch comes in a purple paper container with green tissue and special pin. Here is a picture of the special. The special may be limited to less than 1000 pcs.
Progetto Italia special. The motor company Progetto Italia has issued a series of five special Swatch watches. Each watch comes in a nice special box and numbered to 25. These watches are given to "good" customers, they are not being sold. Here is a picture one , two , three , for , five.
Munich swatch event. After the traditional gold and pioneer member event in Biel on 7-8 JUN, it is rumoured that swatch is planning a swatch the club event in Munich, Germany, on the weekend of 9-10 JUN.
Skin Chrono. It has been rumoured for quite some time now. It seems that the skin chrono will finally see the light of the day in may. Three models will be launched in the beginning: SUYB100 , SUYK100G , SUYN100 .
Dutch Bubble Blup special. In mid April, the swatch store in Utrecht will release a special packaging of the Bubble Blub scuba Loomi. Here is a picture of the watch. The special packaging ( 400 numbered pcs ) was designed by Marcel Bierenbroodspot , it will contain a bottle of Dubble Bubble Blup bathing shampoo.Here is a picture of the label of the packaging. Here is a picture of the special.
Laax 2001 Boarder-X special. On the weekend of 7/8 - APR-2001, a swatch the club event took place at the Boarder-X event in Laax, Switzerland. A special version of the access swatch Vertical Flavour (SHM102C) was released. The watch has been refitted with a special strap. Here is a picture of the special cap and the programme of the event.
Italian Spring Celebration set. A special spring celebration set is available in Italy. It consists of the Sky Fly (GK347) gent swatch, a nice Sky Fly T-shirt , a large Sky Fly card ( front / back ) and a large Swatch envelope (about 30x30 cm). I don`t know the limitation.
Barcelona Club Swatch 2001 launch specials. From 28 to 30-MAR, a Swatch The Club event to launch the club swatch 2001 took place in Barcelona, Spain. The event was great, more pictures to follow soon.On 29-MAR, the club swatch 2001 was officially launched during a day of games and competition among the collectors.In the end, every participant received a numbered special packaging of the club swatch World2 (including a funny quiz game with 144 cards and a special dice, a small swatch guide booklet and a voucher for an updated version of the Swatch guide book that was available last year to club members). Here are pictures of the packaging: closed and opened). Actually, there are two versions of the special packaging. The normal packaging is made of light green transparent plastic and numbered to 271. The winners of the competition received a special packaging made of yellow transparent plastic and numbered to 30.
Taiwanese Golden Virtual Wave special. To celebrate the chinese new year on 24-JAN-2001, swatch has released a special packaging (300 pcs) of the Golden Virtual.Wave .beat swatch. Here is a picture of the packaging, here is a picture of the watch in the packaging.
AMI special. A special swatch has been released for the AMI ( Association Italian Medicals) on 1999 The watch is gent Medium Blue ( GN 154 - 1996) with logo AMI on the strap.
KPN access special. The consulting company KPN has released a special access swatch Freeride (SKK100). Here is a picture. It is limited to 200 pieces.
Pierre Lang Rally Swatch. The two ''Pierre Lang Rally Swatches'' were designed for the Jewelry company Pierre Lang. The Swatches were a Xmas gift for the sales associates which have sold the most over the year. Both Swatches came with an extra battery and an extra (silver and a blue) plastic strap, for the case that the first straps would get destroy by wearing of the Swatches. Both Swatches are old modells ( XXL GK 171- 1994 ) and ( Delave GK 145 - 1992 ) with new special straps.I don`t know the limitation.Thanks Torsten Rube for the information and picture.
VAN DER BERGH FOODS special. This Swatch was for the Van der Bergh Foods UK conference durring 1997. Here is a picture one, two, three. Limitations for a start are 100 units.
SWISSAIR special. A special swatch has been released for the Swissair in Suisse on the 1991. Here a picture one,two. The watch is a gent Classic Two ( GB709 - 1987 ) .Limitations for a start are 300 units.
TSI specials. The Swiss TV station TSI (Télévision Suisse Italienne) has released three special swatches (older models with new strap) in 1998, 1999, and 2000 (one each year). For '98 and '99, they released Accelerato ( GK246C -1997) and Sabbia (YGS1006C - 1998 ). In 2000, the Irony Zebah with an engraved logo RTSI (RadioTélévision Suisse Italienne) on the strap was given away to guests of the Xmas party. I don`t know the limitation. Thanks Alain Choisy for the information and picture.
ENI special. A special swatch has been released for the ENI ( Corporation national hidrocarbons ) in Italy on the 1991. Here a picture one, two, three. The watch is a gent Snow White (GK104 - 1987). Engraved glass and mirror printed . Limitations for a start are 1000 units.
Inhorgenta 2001 special. A special swatch has been released for the Inhorgenta 2001 watch and jewelry fair (23-26 FEB) in Munich. Here is a picture. It seems to be an access swatch with a special strap.
Göppingen Swatch exibition. An exhibition called "Zeit ist Geld" (Time Is Money) of about 200 rare swatches will take place from 3 to 30-MAR in a bank in Göppingen, Germany. A special packaging (a tin can containing a Fiz N' Zip, designed by artist Kenny Scharf) will be released for the exhibition in a numbered limited edition of 100 pieces.
Vendôme valentine special. A special Vendôme valentine swatch has been released at the Vendôme store in Paris. It is limited to 300 pcs. The watch is packaged in a nice poem book. The first page has the title "write me lovers words". Here is a picture of the opened book. Thanks to Lionel Vasselle for the information and pictures.
Pierre & Gilles SF show special packaging. On 9-FEB, a party and reception in conjunction with opening of the Pierre & Gilles show took place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco. The show is partially sponsored by swatch. To commemorate the exhibition, a special packaging of the Pierre & Gilles Pompidou art swatch La Sirene Et Le Marin (GZ161) was launched in a numbered limited edition of 700 pieces. The watch is packaged in a ball filled with glitters, almost like a snow globe. The ball is flexible and not made of glass. Here is another picture of the packaging and invitation.
SEGA Sonic .beat special. A special Sonic The Hedgehog .beat has been released by SEGA. It is packaged in a small tube.Here is a picture of the content of the tube.
Co Florence 1962-1992 .Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent Knight Of The Night (GB140 - 1990 ). Here is a picture. I don`t know the limitation.
New Carré Swatches. Here is a picture of four upcoming carré swatches.
Kukobeza Swiss Postal service. In 1996, the Swiss Postal Financial Service released a special chrono Kukobeza(Sea Port, SCK402C with a new strap).Here is a picture of the watch.
Club Swatch 2001. The club swatch 2001 will be a square swatch. Here is a picture.
Gold / Pioneer club member meeting 4-8 Feb. 2001. The annual gold- and pioneer club member meeting in Milan for the presentation of the spring-summer collection 2001.The new collection was presented in the Bibliotheca Ambrosiana. This library is not open to the general public normally. It features old books by Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton. During the event, a special packaging in the form of book with the swatch (page 1983 - GK 338 -2001) was given to each gold / pioneer member. Here is a picture of number of special packaging. Here is a picture of the closed book.
Mithec special .Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a gent ( GN 706 - 1993 ) with logo Mithec on the glass. Here is a picture . I don`t know the limitation.
Employed Superior . A special access made for Employed Superior at Swatch from 1998. Hereis a picture.
Azienda Agroittica San Fiorino s.r.l. A special packaging has been released in Italy. Here is a picture.
Radio Lombardia special. Here is a picture of the front packaging and here is a picture of from the back.
Hairy Harry Special. This special was 20 made and given to employees only. It is comes with a velvet bag with a hairy ball on top. The number and the name are sewed inside the bag. Here is a picture.
Japanese @Home skin special. A skin special @Home has been released in Japan. Here is a picture.
The Alfee Japan access special. A Magic Show access (SKK106N) with a special strap was used as an entrance pass for the concert of The Alfee on 31 December, 2000. Here is a picture.
Leica Access special. The German photo camera manufacturer Leica has released a "ski pass set" of the new APS camera C11. In addition to the camera, the set also includes an access swatch (Radio-Zone, SHB105C) with a special strap carrying the red Leica logo. Here is a picture.
Soulcity 2000 Vienna access special. Swatch has released an access swatch with a special strap for the Soulcity 2000 event in Vienna on new years eve 2000. The watch is a Vertical Flavour access (SHM102) with a new strap.Here is a picture of the complete package (watch, hat, programme) that was distributed for the event.
World Championship of Snowboard Italy access special. For the next World Championship of Snowboard in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, from 21 to 28-JAN, a special version of the access swatch Moonstruck (SKK 115) has been released. The watch has an extra loop around the strap. Here is a picture.
Portuguese Gaia Shopping special. To celebrate its opening, the portuguese Swatch Shop of shopping center Gaia Shopping in Vila Nova de Gaia, has released a special packaging of the gent swatch Grr! Oink! (GK329P). The special includes a very nice mug. Limitation is ***/229 ( the number of the shop in the center!). Here is a picture of the special.
Kiruna event Xmas special. During a wonderful Xmas event (16 to 18-DEC) organized by swatch the club near Kiruna (Sweden), a special version of the Xmas 2000 special was distributed in a very limited edition of 60 pcs to the participating club members. Here is a picture. The special contains an additional golden greeting card personally signed by Nick Hayek jr. and an additional small snowflake charm affixed to the strap ("Swatch The Club-Kiruna 2000").
Calendar 2001 swatches. Last year, swatch sold the watches Eredita (GK722) and Gourmette (GK409) with a special 2000 calendar strap. These watches were quickly withdrawn from the market. Eredita (GK722) and Gourmette (GK409) are now being sold with a special calendar 2001 strap in Switzerland only. As you can see from the picture, the watches are being sold with a calendar 2000 strap and an extra calendar 2001 strap. Here is a picture. Thanks to Alain Choisy for the information.
3M. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a GN 701 (Gn701, 1983 ) with a new strap with imprint logo 3M . Here is a picture.I don`t know the limitation.
Apple special. The computer company Apple has released a special swatch Learn & Earn (GN171E, Smoked Blue with a new strap). Here is a picture. This is an official special swatch as it has the correct code on the box and on the guarantee paper.
Sydney Irony Olympic special. For the Sydney Olympics, the IOC has released a variation of the Penrith Irony swatch, new ref.no. is YGZ4000. Here is a picture. The watch features the olympic rings on the dial.
Vendôme Xmas special. Swatch has released a Vendôme diamond xmas special Nuit Cosmique in a limited edition of 300 unnumbered pieces. It is a mid size irony with 12 real diamonds, taille brillant, average weight 0.09 carat. The band is plastic and metal. The watch is packaged in a very nice leather coated box and in a white outer box.
TWP President's Club. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is chrono Fumo di Londra (SCK 105 - 1996) with a new strap with imprint logo TWP President's Club. Here is a picture. It is very limited, only 30 pieces were distributed.
Price Waterhouse Coopers. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is Access Swatch (SKK 103) given out by the company Price Waterhouse Coopers. Here is a picture.
Second Xmas special 2000. A second Xmas special 2000 will be available soon: A .beat alu Golden Virtual Wave (5000 pcs ). Here is a picture.
Dr. Pepper. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a Loomi Mezzoforte (GB 900 - 1996) or gent Mezzoforte (GB 419 - 1995) with a new strap with imprint logo Dr. Pepper. Here is a picture of GB900 and here is a picture a GB419.
TV access special Die Ersten. The German TV station ARD has released an access special Die Ersten ( a Blue Jacket (SKN104) access with a special strap). Here is a picture of the watch. The watch was used as an entrance ticket for a TV gala celebrating German athletes of the year 2000. The watch is limited to 1300 pieces. Here is a picture of the packaging.
Uncover special. The German clothing company Schiesser has released a special swatch Uncover (GB737C, Espresso with a new strap). Here is a picture. It is very limited as less than 100 prizes were distributed.
Japanese SMAP .beat special. A .beat special SMAP (is this a pop group) has been released in Japan. Thank Yasuhiro Minato for the information and picture.
2000 Shell Easypay. This is the Shell Easypay Swatch. This special was launched in November 2000. This is because there are two chips inside it. The first one is the standard chip for using it as a ski pass and the second one is proprietary chip for use by Shell. It is available in The Netherlands only. This Access Swatch has an extra function, that is you can pay with it at the Shell Easypay gas stations. This means you have to register before you can get it. Of course it also functions as a ski pass. Limitations for a start are 20,000 units. Here is a picture.
PANASONIC Toughbook . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a Trasparent Circle (GB 193 - 1999) with a new strap with imprint logo PANASONIC Toughbook . Here is a picture.
Sporting Hotel MARIETTA . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a access to " Salzburg " (SKK104 ).This Swatch can only be found in Austria to the Sporting Hotel Marietta. I don`t know the limitation. Here is a picture.
One older special swatch. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a access Clearance (SKK103) This Swatch can only be found in Greece. It is brand new and is exquisite. I don`t know the limitation. Here is a picture.
DAEWOO . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a access Trasparent ( GK209) with imprint logo DAEWOO on the strap. I don`t know the limitation. Here is a picture.
Xmas 2000 special. This may be a first picture of the Xmas special 2000. It will be limited to 20000 pcs.
New product line Carré. Swatch will launch a new product line called Carré in november. The watch will have a square face. The carré swatches will be available in two different sizes: 3cm2 and 5cm2.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a access Clearance (SKK103PH) with imprint logo Planet Hollywood on the strap. I don`t know the limitation. Here is a picture.Thanks to John Alexanderfor the information and pictures.
TEAM New ZEALAND . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a access Freeride ( SKK 100NZ ) with imprint logo Team New Zealand and Line7 on the strap.Here is a picture.
US Olympic pin specials. Swatch will release special versions of the packagings of four or five of the current olympic swatches in the USA only. Each packaging will include an additional pin of the watch , limited to 3000 pieces each. Here is a picture of the 104 years packaging. Also available is Run After Noc USA, Uluru Irony and Nova .
Netherlands Roche specials. The chemical company Roche has issued a series of four special Swatch watches. Each watch comes with a nice folder in a nice box. These watches are given to "good" customers, they are not being sold. The straps of the first three swatches were designed by famous Dutch artists. GM113E was issued in spring 1999. GM113F was issued in fall 1999. GM113C was issued in spring 2000. The last (4th) watch will be issued in fall 2000. It will be designed by the winner of a contest, held under customers of Roche.
Le Castella Italy special. On 24-JUN, the new fall / winter 2000/2001 collection was launched in Italy at a special event for collectors. A special packaging of the Higher Ground access swatch (SKK116C, 500 pcs numbered) was distributed. Here are pictures of the packaging.
Philishave . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a aqua-chrono Game Over ( SEL 101 Fall/Winter 1995 ) with imprint logo Philishave on the strap.Here is a picture.
1950 SA 2000. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a Snowcovered ( GK 733 Spring-Summer 2000) with imprint logo 1950 SA 2000 on the strap.Here is a picture.
2nd Colors access. The Colors restaurant / bar in Zurich (Switzerland) currently gives a new access special Colors 2 (SKK103U) to guests of the restaurant. It is the well known Clearance access swatch with a special velcro strap in a special box. Here is a picture of the watch with the front of the box and here is a picture of the back of the box.
Touring Club Suisse. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a refitted Ocean Breeze (SCK 107 F/W 1994 ). This swatch has a print on the loop the logo TCS ( Touring Club Suisse) . I don`t know the limitation.
London tourist special. Swatch has released a special London swatch (GN190). The initial issue will be available in the UK only in a special packaging. Here are pictures of the UK special packaging. Later the watch will be issued globally but without the special packaging. Here is a picture of the watch.
Dutch Gouden Kalf special. The swatch store in Utrecht, Netherlands, plans to release a special packaging for the Netherlands Film Festival. Here is a preview picture.
Vendôme swatches. On 29-JUN, swatch has opened a very special swatch store at 16, place Vendôme, in Paris, France.So a swatch store in this location is very challenging. Swatch has come up with a very interesting idea to face that challenge. Read all the details about the Vendôme swatches here. You can see the complete Vendôme collection at the
new Swatch-Clopedia website.
Swatch special The Winner. The Sw@tch World Journal, the publication for club members, has given away a special swatch called The Winner to winners of competitions held in the world journal. Hereis a picture of the watch and the special packaging. The watch looks like a Net (GB173, 1996) with a new strap.
Swatch Access Hannover EXPO 2000. This watchs(SKK118) has just been released in Hannover, Germany, for the world fair EXPO 2000. The watch is not listed in the upcoming Fall/Winter catalogue 2000/2001.
Sky TV special. In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary, the UK TV channel Sky TV has released a special swatch. Here is a picture. It is an gent Porthole GK282 of fall/winter 1998 with a new strap.
BMC 2000 . On the weekend 17/18 June 2000 the Mountain Bike Tour to Bardonecchia (Italy). For this event an Original Trasparent (GK 209, 1996) with logo BMC Bardonecchia Mountain Classic on the strap and on the case. The watch is limited ( 50 pieces numbered ) for the components of the organization. Here is a picture of the packaging and here is picture of the playbill.
Just Born Baby Special. This is a absolutely collectible packaging from members in Malaysia to celebrate their first meeting-Just Born Baby Special. The Special contains 2 watch (Just Born Baby Boy + Just Born Baby Girl) + small cradle + a Money Box with the text "precious little moments. It is numbered (100 made).The number 1-50 is the blue colour cradle & blue cap and the number 51-100 with the pink cradle & pink cap.
New swatch catalogue. On 30-JUN, the "Ultimate Swatch Watches Catalog" called Swatch-Clopedia was released during the opening party of Squiggly's watch store in Rotterdam. A special packaging of the book was sold at the party: A hardbound version of the book together with a Jelly Piano (GZ159) with a print on the strap, limited to 150 pcs.
Japanese Naomi Skin special packaging. On 8-JUL (event of the clock(?!?)), a special Naomi packaging of the skin watch will be released in Japan. Here is a picture and here is a picture of the closed packaging. The packaging will include a special Naomi fan and other things.
Paris club event. After the goldmember event in Biel, goldmembers and other club members met in Paris, France, on the weekend of 24 to 25-JUN. During the event, we had a treasure hunt all over Paris. As a prize, each club member got the watch anticonstitutionellement from the new fall / winter collection with a special paper loop around the sleeve. Here is a picture of the packaging for club members.
Gold-/Pioneer member meeting. During the last week, the annual Gold and Pioneer club member meeting event took place in Biel and in Zurich (Switzerland) on 21 to 23 Jun. During the event, a special packaging of the swatch Cigar (GK250) was given to each gold member. The watch (with a special extra loop) comes in a special nice wooden box.Here is a picture of the outside of the box and here is the inside of the box. About 110 of these specials were distributed.
Portuguese Escola special. On 15-JUN, swatch will release a benefit special called Escola. There will probably be two versions, one regular and one special edition in a brick. Here is a picture of the regular edition. Here is a picture of the special edition in a brick will probably be available in Portugal only. No idea about the limitation. The special edition will probably be available in Portugal only. Swatch will donate about 6 Euros (about $6 US) from eatch watch sold for the reconstruction of a school in East Timor.
Swatch JEWELLERY collection! A VIP preview took place last monday ( 12 June) night here in Milan. At the end of the party, a very special packaging as been given away : a kind of candy box, that in Italy is used to be given to guests as a souvenir of the marriage. It standed of a white neopren bag with a unkown blue jelly skin and a smaller bag of comfits, classic marriage candy made of a heart of almonds covered with white sugar.
Shareholder's meeting special. During the annual shareholder's meeting of Swatch Group on 23-MAY, two different special swatch watches were given to all shareholders present at the meeting (about 500-600 persons). Ombrellone (GO100F) and Chaise Longue (GJ109F) have been refitted (again) with a new special strap. These two special watches will also be distributed at the Olympic Games in Sydney later this year to all volunteers (similar to Atlanta'96; but without the extra GV 2000 Swatch Group loop around the strap.
Streets Of Utrecht A special packaging has released to the Streets Of Utrecht with Streets Of Bienne GK303 1999. Here is a picture of the packaging.
AMERICA'S CUP 2000. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a Freeride (SKK100 1996) with imprint logo AMERICA'S CUP 2000 New Zealand on the strap Here is a picture of the watch.
Austrian Lifeball Swatch. The Life Ball is a yearly AIDS charity event in Vienna, Austria. This year, Life Ball takes place on 13-MAY. Swatch has been a sponsor for many years, and this year, a special Life Ball swatch will be sold. The Life Ball watch is a Swatch Skin, produced in a limited edition of 1000 pieces and available only in Austria. On the left, its "Red Ribbon" strap carries the Life Ball 2000 logo. Packaged in a special transparent plastic pouch with a red cord, the watch itself nests atop a red feather boa.
Swatch in the movies. In Erin Brokovich, the new (at least in Europe) film with Julia Roberts, she's wearing a Swatch. It may be the Mariquita ladies swatch (LB 148, fall/winter 1998).
MOMA swatch specials. The New York Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) has released a special swatch. Designed to embody the MoMA identity, the unisex MoMA Swatch features a clean, mirror-finish face. The MoMA logo appears when the hands are aligned. The watch is available with red, silver, and black strap. The plastic box carries a MOMA sticker.
Six new refitted swatches: Mezzoforte loomi (GB900 1996) with imprint logo MSNBC : Magnitudo (GK170 1994) with imprint logo LEGAL SEA FOOD Restaurant Oyster Bar : Caffelatte (GB736 1998) with imprint logo MEDSCAPE: Trasparent (GK209 1996) with imprint logo BIOMATRIX: White Off (GB904 2000) with imprint logo BRIO Technology on loop and imprint XV on strap: Skin Black Out Too (SFB100D 1997 with imprint logo [ Pc M] FACILITAIRE BEDRIJVEN ICT-Y2K PROJECT on strap of the completion of the Y2K project (end of 1999) of the Facilitaire Bedrijven ICT ( about 40 pcs) was given away to the female employees.
New Montreux Jazz Festival Swatch. Here is the place where you can see a picture of the new limited SWATCH watch made for the Montreux Jazz Festival (begining of July 2000).
Laax 2000 special. On the weekend of 15/16-APR-2000, a swatch the club event took place at the Boarder-X event in Laax, Switzerland. A special packaging of the In Process scuba access (SHB104) was released. The watch has also been refitted with a special strap Boarder-X 2000 Laax. According to the swatch website, the limitation is 2000 pcs.
ACE . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a Medium Blue ( GN154 1996) with imprint logo ACE on the strap. Limitation is 200 pieces.
Three new refitted swatches: Straight Up GB174 1996 with imprint on the loop logo AGIP : Calendarium, GK 726 1998 with a special KMMZURICH loop : Swatch GK 301 1999 with imprint on the loop BASEL 2000.
Portuguese Amoreiras .beat special. The Portuguese Amoreiras swatch store in South Lisboa has issued a special packaging of the .beat watches.Limitation is 150 pieces, numbered.
Two new refitted swatches. The first one with a logo Zeppelin on the strap. The watch is a INC (GA 103 1985 ). The second one with a logo Noser-Inox. The watch is a Medium Blue ( GN154 1996 ).
Irony Scuba 200 chronometer / Italian launch event. On April 9, a Swatch event will take place in Mantova - Italy, to celebrate the launch of the new Irony Scuba 200 Chrono. There will be a display of all Swatch Special packagings and also a space for swapping swatches. It will also be possible to buy the special chronometer edition of the Sea Counter C.O.S.C. Irony Scuba 200 Chrono. 415 packagings will be sold only to Italian collectors attending the event; price of eac packaging will be 500,000 Ital.Lira approximately $250 US). Here is a picture of the packaging of the special.
Cirque Du Soleil special. Here is a picture of the watch called Juggler GK 307 1999.
Thyssen-Krupp 2000 irony special. The German company Thyssen-Krupp has given a special swatch to all those employees who had to work during the millennium changeover 1999/2000. The Thyssen-Krupp special is a Body and Soul Irony Automatic with a new black leather strap carrying the Thyssen-Krupp logo. Apparently, two versions of this special exist: One without and one with "2000" engraving on the case of the watch (below the 6 o'clock position). Here is a picture of the special with the "2000" engraving. Here is a picture of the packaging of the special. Eventually, a third special (a Happy Joe Irony with new strap) also exists but I only have this bad picture.
Inhorgenta 2000 access. For the jewelry and watch fair Inhorgenta in Munich, Germany, a special access Inhorgenta 2000 (SKK103IN) was released. Again, a refitted Clearance access with an extra loop around the strap. Here is a picture.
DJ Bobo Swatch Gardenturf special. Recently, one swatch appear from the past.Swatch Access Gardenturf (SKZ103) The watch comes with extra red loop (with double site printed) and was given to the Swatch collectors in Switzerland how visits the DJ Bobo concert in Basel/Switzerland 19.06.1997. Here is a picture.
Nissan Access. A special version of the access swatch Ponentino (SKK110) has been released by car maker Nissan.The watch has an additional loop around the strap. Here is a picture.
Sydney NOC swatch. Swatch will sell NOC swatches again for the olympic games in Sydney this year. The watch is called Run after ...(GK419) and is sold only with the corresponding National Olympic Committee logo in the following countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdon, and USA.
Grenchen Club Launch 2000 special. On the weekend of 11 to 12-MAR-2000, a swatch the club event took place in Grenchen, Switzerland. 500 club members from all around the world came to visit the swatch factory in Grenchen . The event was slightly chaotic but fun for everyone. A special numbered packaging (500 pcs) of the club watch 2000 Genetic Code was distributed. Here is a picture of the packaging.
Ajax Amsterdam soccer special. The dutch soccer club Ajax Amsterdam celebrates the 100th anniversary in the year 2000. To celebrate this event a special Swatch is sold through the Ajax site and also through some Stores. Here is a picture of the watch. 15000 pieces of this swatch were made.
Third Beaubourg artist special. After the nice Jelly Piano and the not-so-nice (sorry!) Pierre et Gilles artist specials, the third beaubourg artist swatch is called Time Tranny (GZ163). It has been designed by the fashion photographer David LaChapelle Here is a picture of the watch and of the packaging.
Japanese Nekoma Shaun Palmer Boarder-X special. To commemorate the Boarder-X event in Nekoma (Japan) on 1 to 4-MAR-00, a special packaging of the Palmer scuba access (SHB100) has been released in a limited numbered edition of 200 pieces. Here is a picture of the packaging .
Ten new refitted swatches: Tonga (GL 100 1986 ) with logo AT&T; Pink (GR 130 1996) with logo Wonder; Medium Blue (GN 154 1996) with logo Lucent ; Golden Tan (GT 103 1984) with logo AT&T ; Golden Tan (GT 103 1984) with logo Allied Signal ; Bachelor ( GX 410 1993 ) with logo Delta Air Lines ; Sea Traffic (GO101 1994 ) with logo Yellow; Cheerleader ( GV 107 1994 ) with logo School district of Menomonee Falls ; Big Seven ( GB 730 1995 ) with logo Quebec Canada ; Atlanta 1996 (GZ139 1996) whit logo on loop AT&T Official Partner.
Access Nagano.This is a SKK 106F Access released in Nagano Japan in 1998 for the Olympic Winter Games.It has an extra loop with "Nagano 1998" printed on it and a Swiss flag. It was given to athletes only and as athlete I got mine. I've heard less than 60 has been released.
Kitzbhuel special .This is an SEB 100L aquachrono special.It was given to athletes and timekeeper in Kitzbhuel on January 18-19th and 23-35th 1998 for the 50th anniversary of SMH in Kitzbhuel.Less than 50 were produced.The watch has an extra outer sleeve with "50th anniversary SMH in Kitzbhuel".
Irony has been released 2 years ago for FIS cometee and employees.It was given somewhere to timekeepers and athletes where I got mine. Perfect condition and it has an extra FIS pin on the below band.
Dutch Pieterburen special. The Swatch Store in Utrecht (Netherlands) has released a special package (222 pcs, numbered) on 26-FEB-2000. This special package is great: funds raised are donated to the Seal Rehabilitation and Research Center in Pieterburen. Swatch The Netherlands is making a donation too. The package contains the Frozen Tears swatch (GK202).
Swatch Swiss 2000 specials. Two new specials have surfaced in a swatch store in Switzerland: Eredità (GK722C, 1998) and Gourmette(GK409C, 1998) with a special new strap featuring the 2000 calendar. They were produced because there was a delay in the production of the model It's Here (GB 741). Each watch is limited to 2000 pcs, they were sold in Switzerland only.
Unilever Access special. A special access swatch (a refitted Clearance access) has been released by the Unilever company. Here is a picture. The text on top strap is 'you can make the difference. The Unilever logo is on the loop.
Hawaii special. A new Hawaii special (similar to the nice Empire State Building special) called TropicalDelight (GN188) has been released. Here is a picture of the packaging.
Two new refitted swatches. The first one is Swatch SEED special Knight of the Night. The japanese department store Shibuya SEED has sold a variation of the Knight of the Night (GB716E) swatch with a special imprint SEED on the strap. The second one is Swatch SEED special Blue Neptun. The japanese department store Shibuya SEED has sold a variation of the Blue Neptun (GB718E) swatch with a special imprint SEED on the strap. Here is a picture of the watches.
Netherlands DMSA access special. A limited access swatch DMSA (SKK106K, a Magic Snow with a new strap) was distributed in the Netherlands during a congress of a Direct Marketing Sales Association (DMSA). This congress was held in the MECC in Maastricht. The watch was given only to 1750 VIP's out of the 6000 visitors and it was used as an trace key for celebrating a big VIP party in the Holiday Inn during that event. Here is a picture of the watch.
Two new refitted swatches. The first one is Swatch Berlusconi special. The watch is Knight of the Night GB 716 S/S 1990 has a two prints on the strap (logo and text). I don`t know the limitation.The second one is Swatch Hohes C special. The watch is Jelly Skin SFK 100 from the Eckes AG (Germany). This swatch has a print on the strap.The watch was given only to employees in 1999.
CNN Headline News special . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a Happy Joe yellow ( YGS 409 1998) with imprint logo CNN Headline NEWS on the strap, on the box and the special packaging. Here is a picture of the watch and the packaging.
Austrian and German .beat access specials. Here is a belated report about two .beat access specials from Austria that were released in the last millennium The first .beat access special Sölden'99 (Corkscrew, SXB100) was given away during the Swatch The Club event in Sölden in November 99. The strap has an additional "Swatch The Club" logo. Here is a picture of the packaging.The second Austria .beat access special Soulcity'99 (Corkscrew, SXB100D) was distributed for the Soulcity event during new years eve in Vienna. A new strap and an additional papersleeve. Here is a picture of the packaging. A third .beat access special Garmisch Boarder-X 2000 (Corkscrew, SXB100F) will be released for the BoarderX event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen(4-6 FEB 2000). Here is a picture of the packaging.
One older swatch. While arranging the promotional items, one of the museum's most valuable Rembrandt paintings, "Night Watch", generated the idea of a "Night (S)Watch". Knowing the polularity of Swatch, the museum's logical choice for the special watch was the 1990 "Kight of the Night" The museum commissioned 300 models from Swatch. The Rembrandt signature, whitch was also the logo for the exhibition, was then embossed on the upper strap in white. The watches also were numbered, xxx/300, but only on the warranties. The Rembrandt Exposition took place from December 4, 1991 to March 1, 1992 at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. As for the "Night (S)Watch", seventy five of the original 300 pieces were destroyed because the signature was not property embossed. Some 40-50 watches then were given to museum employees to wear during the Expo. Therefore, it is virtually impossible to find a watch that has a higher number than 225/300. Being a collectible piece that could easily be counterfeited, it is important to know that the production dates and country codes on the back of the watch are the main determination of authenticity. The reference number of the "Night (S)Watch" is GB716E.
NESCAFE' special . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a refitted Cappuccino (GG 121 F/W 1993). This swatch has a print on the loop the logo Nescafe .
Two new refitted swatches. The first one with logo Lancia (Bernadini) on the strap. The watch is a Sign of Samas (GX 105 F/W 1988). This swatch has a two prints on the strap.I don`t know the limitation. The second one with a engraving Rotaract club on the face and a print on the box. The watch is Knight of the Night GB 140 S/S 1990). Here is a picture one and two.
Vifra special . Recently, one swatch appear from the past. The watch is a refitted Passion Flower (GN 703, 1990) with imprint Vifra on the strap.
Bibendum Michelin special. For the 100th anniversary of the Michelin company, a special swatch has been created in 1998 (1000 pcs have been made). Here is a picture. It is a Solar swatch Fuoco (SRN101C, 1996) with a new strap.
First USA bank access specials. The First USA bank has issued two access specials. Both access specials were issued only to employees of First USA Bank to be used within the Cafés of the Bank. The Access feature was linked to their credit card account and swiped to pay for their lunch. The first access special is the Juventus Ora et Signora access with a special velcro strap. Here is a picture. The second access special is the Juventus Ora et Signora access with a special plastic strap. Here is a picture.
Manor Innovazione access special. The Swiss department store Manor has distributed a Clearance access with a new strap for the millenium changeover. Here is a picture.
Lufthansa Millennium special. The German air line Lufthansa has distributed a special swatch to the employees who had to work during the changeover to the new millennium on 31-DEC-1999 to 1-JAN-2000.The watch comes with a blue leather strap and in a special paper sleeve. On the strap, a silver pin with the Lufthansa symbol and "2000" is affixed. Here is a picture of the watch and the packaging. The watch looks similar to the gent Armour Clad (GM712, 1999) but it seems to be a different watch. The seconds hand of the Lufthansa Millennium is yellow instead of white and the color of the day/date disc is different.
Two new access specials. Two new access specials have been released recently. The first one (SKK103AB, a Clearance access with a new strap) was distributed for the giant men's alpine world cup in Alta Badia (Italy) on 19-DEC-1999.The second one is called Fit For Fun (SKK103FI, again a Clearance access with a new strap).
A brand new Ericsson Swatch Watch that was presented to select persons at the 1999 COMDEX show in Las Vegas. This is a very rare watch and could only be obtained through Ericsson USA. Here is a picture.
Another Swatch Millennium JAPAN special packaging. Here is a picture.
Swatch Watch Matuya Millennium JAPAN Special Package . Only 800 Set. Here is a picture.
For new refitted swatches. For older swatches were recently distributed with a new strap for some events. This models probably were distributed two years ago on USA. The first one (GK 209 Trasaprent ) with imprint OCE' logo on the strap. Here is a picture.The second one ( GK209 Trasparent ) with imprint COMPAQ logo on the strap. Here is a picture. The third one ( Access Freeride, SKK100 ) with imprint KONICA logo on the strap. Here is a picture. The fourth one (GK 209 Trasparent ) with imprint LEXMARK logo on the strap. Here is a picture. Thanks to John Alexander for the information and pictures.
Maui .beat special. During the swatch the club event in Hawaii last week, a special .beat was released and given to participants. Here is a picture.
Netherlands Agatic Agatac special. A new special packaging of the nice Agatic Agatac swatch has just been released at the swatch store in Den Haag, Netherlands. It is numbered and limited to 500 pcs. The Agatic Agatac swatch has been refitted with a special loop around the strap. The watch is packaged in a nice box which contains pencils, several cards, and a calendar. Here is a picture.
One older special swatch. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. This model probably was distributed three years ago on USA. The watch is a refitted Freeride SKK100 access with imprint Autodesk logo on the strap. Here is a picture. Apparently, it was distributed in late '96 by Autodesk . Thanks to John Alexander for the infor mation and pictures.
A New Skin named Paved in Silver is the last addition to the "Skin" family. The theme for this skin is the world of high fashion. The band is made with flexible silver metal mesh (available with 2 different adjustable strap for every wrist!). Here is a picture. Thanks to Amanda Blair for the information and picture.
Xmas '99 special. The Xmas special '99 will be called Mille Stelle (ref.n. GZ 162). It will be silvery with sparkles/glitter in the band/face and will come in a star shaped package, limited to 30000 pcs. Here is a picture of the watch. Here is a picture of the of the packaging. Thanks to Amanda Blair for the information and picture.
Zermatt Access special. Swatch will release an access special swatch called Highness of Zermatt (similar to Salzburg, Berlin etc.) on 6-NOV in Zermatt and on the 13th worldwide (unlimited). Here is a picture.
Japanese Keiki Surf Classic special. During the Keiki Surf Classic event in Japan on 30-OCT, swatch has distributed 200 specially stickered swatches. Here is a picture.
Third Beaubourg artist special. After the nice Jelly Piano, Pierre et Gilles artist specials, the third beaubourg artist swatch is called Time Tranny. It has been designed by the fashion photographer David LaChapelle. Here is a picture.
One older special swatch. Recently, one swatch appear from the past. This model probably was distributed three years ago on USA. The watch is a refitted Freeride SKK100 access with imprint HP logo on the strap. Here is a picture. Apparently, it was distributed in late '96 by Hewlett Packard for the launch of a new product
Millennium .beat special. A millenium .beat special Still Working (ref.no. SQZ103, limited to 20000) will be available in December.
Italian Fiocco access. A new access named Fiocco (ref.no. SKN102) will be available from the end of october. This watch was designed by Deborah Compagnoni (most popular skier in Italy) for the FIS event in Alta Valtellina (Italy) from 15 to 19 march 2000. The theme on the dial is a snowflake (fiocco = flake), snowboard and ski instead of the hands, nature pics on the strap. Here is a picture.
For new refitted swatches. For older swatches were recently distributed with a new strap for some events. The first one ( Always Cool, GK287 ) was distributed by the TIM "TELECOM ITALIA MOBILE" the most important company in Europe for mobile telecomunications.from 1999 in Italy. Here is a picture. The second one (Street of Bienne, GK303) was distributed by Municipal Administration of Turin (Italy) to the italian elegation in Seoul in june the day after the CIO assigned the XX Olympic Winter Game, and my city TORINO. Here is a picture. The third one ( Access Freeride, SKK100 ) was distributed by Mitsubishi Motors at the end of 1998 in USA for the launch of a new four wheel drive car only 100 pcs for the press. Here is a picture. The fourth one (Street of Bienne, GK303 ) was distributed by was distributed By Alitalia ( Italian national Airline) in august 1999 50 pcs on board in a fly to the far East. Here is a picture.
Portuguese Boomerang swatch. A special Boomerang Swatch (the old musicall Tokyo [SLZ100, 1996] with a new strap,) will be released on 15-OCT by the portuguese mobile phone company Optimus. Here is a picture The swatch will be sold in a "boomerang" package including a mobile phone by Nokia. 20,000 units of this package It will only be available at Optimus stores.
Two new refitted swatches. Two older swatches were recently distributed with a new strap for some events. The first one (Reproject, GB171) was distributed for the 6 days Orientierungslauf (orienteering) from July, 24 to 31, 1999 in Switzerland. Here is a picture . he second one (Bestione, GJ112) was distributed by the Schweizer Eisenbahnerverband SEV (federation of swiss railroad workers). Here is a picture of the packaging.
Basel '99 skin special. A skin special has been released for the jewelery fair in Basel (Switzerland). It is the Monoblue skin with a new loop around the strap (ref.no.SFN100C). Here is a picture.
Japanese Coca Cola Atlanta swatch. It seems to be Olympia 96 (Atlanta, Coca Cola). Apparently, this watch was made by the Japanese division of Coca Cola. Here is a picture.
Employe swatch. Recently, one swatche surfaced that were apparently distributed one or two years ago. I have never seen or heard about them before.This model is a refitted Clearance access which now features a musical logo on the strap. Here is a picture of the watch. Apparently, it was distributed in late '97 to employees of the Swatch factory.
Airshow '98 access special. A special swatch has been released for the Airshow on the 1998. The watch is access Direction ( SKK102 - 1997) with logo Airshow '98 on the strap.

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