Recent Swatch info (Last updated: 18-NOV-2018)

• WANTED! Perfect Timing Swatch (#332/700). I am asking for your help. The following bad incident has happened to a friend of mine without internet access: The Perfect Timing Swatch (#332/700) has been stolen on its way from the USA to Germany. Apparently, the package was opened during transport and the watch (including the plexi glass tube) was taken out of the parcel. The outer white cardboard tube was still in the parcel and can be seen here. If this watch shows up somewhere or is being offered for sale (remember that it will come without the white paper tube), I would be VERY happy if you could inform me about the seller. This watch has been STOLEN!  Back to the regular news service:
• SwatchXDamienHirst / Mickey Mouse 90th anniversary special.  After releasing a nice teaser "Magic Will Happen On 15-NOV", Swatch has unveiled the fantastic SwatchXDamienHirst collaboration at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai.  The collaboration is part of the 90th anniversary celebration of Mickey Mouse and the watches have been designed by UK artist Damien Hirst, inspired by his well known art work Mickey from 2012.  Two Swatch specials are available:  1. New Gent Mirror Spot Mickey (SUOZ290S, limited and numbered to 19999 pcs, 110 EURO), packaged in a nice paper sleeve;  2. Gent Spot Mickey (GZ323S, limited and numbered to 1999 pcs, 165 EURO), packaged in a special packaging.  It is also available as a very limited Maxi Spot Mickey (MGZ323, 265 EURO, 333 pcs).  The New Gent is now available in the shops and the more limited Gent will be sold on one day online only (18-NOV). By the way, these are not the first Mickey Swatch watches!  In 1984, very few unique Mickey hybrid Swatch watches were manufactured by Swatch employees (never officially sold).  Two of these were available as part of the legendary Blum collection:  Swatch auction in 2011 (Hong Kong).  Update:  Lots of international press coverage for the two watches, including Esquire, Forbes, Grazia Italy, ...  Update 2: It seems that the very limited Gent Spot Mickey (GZ323S) was in extremely high demand on the 18th.  It was very difficult to place a successful orders due to overloaded servers.  Update 3: A few Spot Mickey specials were also sold "offline" on the 18th, eg. in Interlaken (Switzerland) or at the Paris Megastore.   Update 4: Crazy prices for the limited Gent Spot Mickey (GZ323S), these are successful ebay auctions!
• Six Four Three Medtronic "Presidents Club" Swatch specials.  Recently, four three mysterious Swatch specials have surfaced in Germany (and Portugal):  They are very similar strap variants (a "P" on the loop around the strap) of the New Gent Swatch Look Through (SUOK105) from 2013.  The special Swatch is available with a black strap (SUOK105K), a transparent strap (SUOK105N), and a white strap (SUOK105?).  The watches were awarded to members of the Presidents Club (link does not work) of the medical technology company Medtronic. Update: A special Swatch with a blue strap (SUOK105I) also exists.   Update: Two more "Presidents Club" Swatch specials have surfaced.  The guarantee for these is dated 27-JUL-2018, so I am fairly sure that these were distributed later than the first four:  5. Color My Laquered Presidents Club (SUOS101D);  6. Blue Grey Lacquered Presidents Club (SUON102D).   Thanks to Fabrizio for the information and to Pedro Mota for the update.
• ComplexCon special.  ComplexCon is an expertly curated convention and festival bringing the world of Complex to life, including pop culture, music, art, food, style, sports, innovation, activism, and education. It takes place from 03 to 04-NOV in Long Beach, CA.  A ComplexCon Swatch special packaging has been released.  The special packaging (ref.no. SUOB702-I) is limited to 400 pcs ($125 US) and it contains a black New Gent Black Rebel (SUOB702) with an extra ComplexCon strap and loops.  It comes with an unusual guarantee card.  Here is a nice report about Swatch and ComplexCon.  Update:  The ComplexCon special is now available in the online shop.
• Bolton Group special.  The Italian high quality consumer goods company Bolton Group has issued a special New Gent Bolton Group (SUON705I).  It is a New Gent Backup Blue (SUON705) from 2014 with a special strap carrying an embossed logo of the Bolton Group on the front side of the strap and an inscription "2 billion thanks!  Bolton Group" on the back side of the strap. The "2 billion" may refer to the fact that the revenue of the Bolton Group probably has passed 2 Billion EURO in the fiscal year 2017.
• Hollywood Dream & POP Diva Wristory special.  On 03-DEC-2001, 25 unique Swatch lots were auctioned during the legendary Swatch Wristory Auction in New York City.  Several celebrities were in attendance: Donald Trump, Heidi Klum, ...   Lot #17 was Hollywood Dream & POP Diva in a unique Box covered by 6,370 Swarovski crystals, the box was sold for $6000 US.  Until now, it is very rare to see some pictures of the actual watches in the different lots.  Recently, some pictures of the unique box in lot #17 and the corresponding letter of authenticity (signed by Nick Hayek sr.) surfaced. You can see all photos here.
• Destination Berlin special.  On 09-NOV, the Destination Berlin special will be launched.  It is a New Gent called Ick Bin Ein Berlina (SUOZ293, 80 EURO).  This is Destination Special #48, packaged in the usual paper sleeve.  Participants of the Berlin launch event will receive a special packaging (video) as a gift.  There are six notable events in German history that are connected to the launch date of the Destination Berlin special (09-NOV).   Thanks to Sascha for the hint.
  
• Giant Swatch Psycadelic Maxi.  As in the last years, a giant Maxi of the current collection is now on display in Makati (Philippines), this time near the Swatch Store along Arnaiz Avenue.  Swatch has chosen the New Gent Psycadelic (SUOW155). Thanks to R.J.Valdez for the photo.
• Swatch and German politics.  German politician Sawsan Chebli (a member of the Social Democratic Party [SPD], State Secretary for Federal Affairs) was recently in the "twitter news" as she was photographed wearing a Rolex watch.  Now the Swiss Ambassador in Berlin (Paul Seger) has sent her a Swatch watch as a present (but she refused to accept the present).  The Swatch watch is the very rare Swisstopo special (SUOK103E) from 2017 which was never available in the shops.
• GLAM collection.  A new Swatch GLAM collection is now available in selected countries / Swatch stores:  China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Russia, Singapore, USA.  The collection consists of seven watches:  1. Gent Fabuloops (GB316PZ, $135 US); 2. Lady Cuffabulous (watch head
  HLM142PZ, $160 US plus two different leather bracelets at $70 US each);  3. Lady Black Cancan (LK387DPZ, $145 US) / White Cancan (LK387EPZ, $145 US) / Purple Cancan (LK387EPZ, $145 US);  4. Skin Big Glorious (SVOM106PZ, $165 US with seven different feathers at $20 US);  5. Irony Chrono Musical (YCG419PZ, $290 US plus three different leather bracelets at $30 US each);  6. SISTEM51 Sistem Helmsman (YIZ400SPZ, $295 US, limited to 510 pcs, back, this watch was rumoured since 2017 already);  7. Irony Lady Acrobelle (YSG161PZ, $255 US plus three different leather bracelets at $30 US each).  The great Swatch Glam Campaign has been produced by Plastik Studios.
• Swatch x Hackett special.  The British menswear retailer Hackett is selling a special SISTEM51 Muffin (YIZ402S).  The Swatch x Hackett watch is limited to 1983 pcs and it is packaged in a special red box (opened box).  The watch is also numbered on the side of the watch case and it has a nice imprint "born in 1983" on the back (both Swatch and Hackett were founded in 1983!).  The watch costs 148 GBP or 200 EURO (interesting conversion rate).  A launch event for the watch will take place in London on 01-NOV.  Here is a very nice info page about the watch.  Update:  Meanwhile, the information about the Swatch x Hackett watch has been removed from the website but some orders have already been shipped out.  You can also see the info in the Google cache.  The watch has been designed in collaboration with Jeremy Hackett, and the dial features silhouette of Jeremy’s Sussex Spaniel Muffin.  Please note also this little detail for the date window :-)  Here is a nice video ad for the Swatch x Hackett watch and GQ Magazine has an interview with Jeremy Hackett and Swatch COO Gonzalo de Cevallos about the watch.  The watch is already sold out online at www.hackett.com but you still can get it through the Swatch online store.  Also sold out at the Swatch Online store!  So it looks as if this watch is a big success.
• ETA 225th anniversary employee special.  For the 225th anniversary of ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse, every employee received on 31-OCT a special New Gent ETA 225th anniversary, packaged in a nice paper sleeve.  It is estimated that around 6000 watches have been distributed.  The watch is not numbered and there is no ref.code on the box or the packaging.  ETA manufactures the movements for Swatch Group, including Swatch.  Thanks to Julien for the photo.
  
• Swatch Creative Natives Festival Madrid.  A new festival of young creators & new ideas called Swatch Creative Natives will take place in shake up Madrid from 22 to 27-OCT.  The festival features art shows, concerts, workshops and much more!  It is rumoured that a few new Swatch Art Specials will be launched during the festival.  The full agenda is not yet online but you can already get some inspiration in the blog on the website.  Madrid has been chosen as the first international city for the Swatch Cities project.  Swatch Cities is a contemporary urban creation platform developed by Swatch to find support for and bring attention to young creators in different cities around the world. Update:  On the first day of the festival (22-OCT), the seven watches of the SwatchXAristocrazy, SwatchXThyssen, and Boamistura collections were launched (see "Swatch Cities Madrid specials"). Here is a picture of the opening event with Swatch's VP and COO Gonzalo de Cevallos, In addition, Swatch Creative Director Carlo Giordanetti presented a special book vinyl record (back) about the festival.  Three Seven unique artist Maxis are also on display:  pic1 / pic2 / pic3 / pic4.  A few serigraphs and custom made Swatch bags (back) were also available.  Thanks to Ricardo Rocha for the additional photos.
  
• SwatchXYou next level.  According to this Instagram post by Swatch UK, #SwatchXYou (the personalized Swatch) will be going to the "next level" very soon.  Maybe some real customization? (= design your own Swatch)  Update:  Almost and it is truly fantastic:  You can pick a design and make your own Swatch here.  You can hover a virtual Swatch over your favourite pattern (currently six different ones are available), drop it where you like and customize your design with two different transparent watch heads (black or grey mechanics).  Your customized design is printed on the watch strap and on the back of the watch (you can also add up to 15 letters for a name etc. there).  Here is an example and here is another one.  You can do this online (3 working days + delivery) or immediately in selected Swatch stores (eg. Zurich airport [be sure to check out all pics]).  Lots of space for individualization.  Update:  Here are some photos of my SwatchXYou "next level" Swatch (HSUOK137).  It is packaged in a red paper sleeve.  The watch and the strap look fantastic and the printing is much better than expected, it really looks robust.  Be sure to check out all 10 photos in order to admire all details of this amazing technology!
• Vontobel Swatch.  The Swiss bank Vontobel has issued a special Gent Swatch Vontobel (GB292C), in DEC-2016.  It is a Gent Four Numbers (GB292) from 2016 with a special loop around the strap.  No further info so far.
• The Exclusive Swatch-Art Collection.  A huge and very special Swatch collection consisting of more than 3700 Swatch watches is featured in this interesting report by ensemble.cc, a bilingual publication featuring Architecture, Design, Creative Arts and Fine Estates, affiliated with Sotheby's Auction House.  Thanks to Alain Choisy for the information.
  
• Swatch Cities Madrid specials.  For the Swatch Creative Natives festival (22 to 27-OCT) in Madrid, seven special Swatch watches have been released (according to the press section of the official Swatch website): 
• SwatchXThyssen Collection:
1. New Gent Gracious Bouquet (SUOZ295) 
2. New Gent The Red Shiny Line (SUOZ297)
3. New Gent Sleepy Garden (SUOZ298)
   
These Art specials are designed "in spirit" of paintings which are on display at the famous Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid: 1. Balthasar van der Ast Chinese Vase with Flowers, Shells and Insects (1628; watch Gracious Bouquet);  2. Piet Mondrian New York City, 3 (1941; watch The Red Shiny Line);  3. Franz Marc The Dream (1912; watch Sleepy Garden SUOZ298).  All the watches are packaged in a SwatchXThyssen paper sleeve (back). 
• Boamistura Art Special:
4. New Gent Layers Of Time (SUOZ294, 80 EURO) in a nice special packaging (closed / opened).  1800 pcs but not numbered.
Designed by Boamistura (a multidisciplinary team with roots in graffiti art from Madrid).  Available in Madrid in a special nice customized tiny sales truck.
• SwatchXAristocrazy Collection:
5. Skin special Chamesparkle Skin (SVOZ101S, Spain/Portugal: 1500(!) EURO, ROW: 1700(!!) EURO) in a nice special packaging, limited and numbered to only 80 pcs! 
6. Skin special Chameskin (SVUZ100, Spain/Portugal: 160 EURO, ROW: 175 EURO) in a special packaging
7. Gent special Chamecrazy (GZ320, Spain/Portugal: 95 EURO, ROW: 125 EURO) in a special packaging
Here is a report from Spain about the luxury and jewelry company Aristocrazy, from June where they are already talking about the SwatchXAristocrazy collection (Google translation). On 30-OCT, the Aristocrazy collection was presented at the Swatch store in the Musée du Louvre in Paris.
• Swatch training.  Do you want to get your (Swatch) kicks on Route 51?
• Azimut Special.  A special Swatch Azimut Wealth Management (SUOB710C) has recently surfaced.  It is a New Gent Classiko (SUOB710) from 2014 with a special strap.  Azimut Wealth Management is a company from Italy.
• Swatch and Fashion.  Swatch Philippines and Slim's Fashion and Arts School present LARO (Best of Student Work 2018) at the Swatch building.  A very special mixture of Swatch Maxi watches and fashion design...  Thanks to R.J. Valdez for the hint.
  
• German NOC Chrono.  For the Olympic Games 1994 (winter, Lillehammer) and 1996 (summer, Atlanta), the German NOC has release a nice Swatch Chrono (a Chrono Fumo Di Londra (SCK105, 1994) with a special strap).  Update:  Something very unusual about this watch:  The plastic box has a (barely readable) sticker SCZ100!  But to me, the watch looks like a strap variant of SCK105, so ref.code SCK105C would have been appropriate.  The ref.no. SCZ100 is not listed anywhere...  Can you spot a difference on the watch face?
  
• PyeongChang Coca Cola special.  For the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Coca Cola has released a special Swatch PyeongChang 2018 Coca Cola.  The watch is a New Gent Red Brake (SUOR104) from 2015 with a special loop PyeongChang 2018.  The watch is packaged in a nice paper sleeve. Thanks to Fabrizio for the hint.
• Etro Swatch jacket.  A special Swatch jacket by the Italian Fashion label Etro is now on display at the MUDEC (Museo delle Culture) in Milano, Italy.  The jacket is part of the Generation Paisley exhibition which celebrates Etro's first 50 years.   It is a bit unusual to see the Swatch logo on a product not manufactured or given away by Swatch.  Thanks to Nicolò for the hint.
  
• New Skin Irony (and other new) Swatches.  Five new watches have been added to the Skin Irony collection, now available in the Swiss Online Store, eg. Skinflag (SYXS114).  Update:  The next part ("Deep Wonder") of the Fall/Winter Collection 2018/19 is available now in an exclusive online presale.
• Official Swatch Museum in 2019.  In the spring of 2019, Swatch Group will inaugurate a new complex (headquarters) in Biel. It will include a Swatch museum.  This exciting information about the opening of the official Swatch museum was just announced in a newsletter (Cité du Temps Geneva).  So the new wooden building, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize (the most prestigious architectural award in the world) will finally be completed (construction started in 2013, and the design was created in 2011).  Here are a few photos from the construction site in Biel (SEP-2017).  Cité du Temps in Geneva is closed now and Swatch will leave the rented building:  "La Cité du Temps in Geneva will close its doors on 30-SEP-2018 to open a new chapter in its history in Biel/Bienne in this magical place."
• Vogue Loves Mina  / special maxi.  On 21-SEP, Vogue Italia and Swatch hosted a party for the 60th anniversary of Italian singer Mina during the Milano Fashion week.  A special Maxi Vogue Loves Mina Maxi was created by Vogue Italia and it was used for many Instagram photos....  Update:  VIPs and journalists at the party also received a special New Gent Swatch Vogue Loves Mina in a nice paper sleeve (no special ref. code!) as shown on a few Instagram photos.  The watch is a New Gent Naitbayang (SUON136) from the current collection with two special loops (VOGUE / ITALIA) around the strap.  Thanks to Fabrizio for the photo.
  
• The Economist special.  On 15-SEP, Swatch will release a new limited edition swatch together with The Economist magazine in order to celebrate the 175th anniversary of The Economist:  The New Gent Colour Shift (SUOZ285S, 85 CHF) is limited and numbered to 3593 pcs.  The watch has been designed by British artist Justine Smith.  Read more about the project on her website.  1750 pcs will be sold by Swatch, the rest (1843 pcs = founding year) through the magazine.  The watch is packaged in a nice paper sleeve (front / back).  It will be available in the Swatch online store starting 17-SEP.   Update:  Another version of the sleeve exists.  This is the version distributed through the The Economist magazine, the ref.code is SUOZ285S-1.  More photos here.  And here is a nice report about the watch.  Thanks to Sascha for the photo.
• Jollibee specials.  Jollibee is the largest fast food chain in the Philippines (operating a nationwide network of over 750 stores).  For the 35th anniversary of the company in 2013, a special New Gent Swatch Jollibee 35th anniversary was released (packaged in a nice paper sleeve).  This year (2018), the company celebrates its 40th anniversary and three(!) additional New Gent Swatch watches Jollibee 40th anniversary (on the left) have been issued, packaged in paper sleeves as well.  I assume that these watches were given to selected employees of the company.
• SF68 special.  The Swiss chemical and biological company Cerbios has issued a special New Gent Swatch SF68 (SUOS100E) for the 50th anniversary of SF68^®.  It is considered to be one of the best characterized probiotic active ingredients for the prevention and treatment of intestinal disorders.  The watch is a New Gent Cool Me (SUOS100) from 2014 with a special strap featuring the company logo and a special loop.  No further information about limitation or distribution so far.
• 125th Inter-Parliamentary Assembly special.  For the 125th Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in Berne (Switzerland) in 2011 (16 to 19-OCT-2011), special New Gent Swatch 125th Inter-Parliamentary Assembly was distributed.  It has a special loop around the strap.
  
• Crazy Collectors. You can never have enough Swatch watches.... (not mine :-)
• Third Ireland Destination special.  A third Ireland Destination special (#47 in total) is now available in Irish Swatch stores (since the beginning of September?):  It is a Gent Swatch You Ok Hun (GG213C), a Gent Deep Shine Green (GG213) from 2012 with a special Eire loop around the strap.  The watch is packaged in the usual Destination sleeve.  Thanks to Ian Taylor for the photos.
  
• 2018 Holiday Event.  The 2018 Swatch Club Holiday Event will take place on the first weekend of December (30-NOV to 02-DEC) in the city of Athens, Greece.
• New Swatch Flagship store in Hong Kong.  Swatch will open a new flagship store in Hong Kong tomorrow (on 01-AUG).  Update:  The shop is now open for business.  Very unique store design!  Update 2:  The official opening event took place on 18-SEP.  Several invited collectors received a personalized gift at the store.
• SISTEM51 special.  Swatch plans to release a limited SISTEM51 special in the next weeks 2019.  No further info so far.
• Third Hong Kong Destination special.  A new Hong Kong Destination special has been launched on 01-SEP:  It is a Gent Lion Rock (GZ706).  Retail price is $560 HKD (~62 EURO).  The watch is currently available at the Hong Kong Central Flagship store, later at the airport as well.  It is the third Destination special for Hong Kong, after the two New Gent watches from 2016:  Flower Bay (SUOZ232) and Greetings From Hong Kong (SUOB702Q).   Thanks to Tak Lun Lee for the photos.
  
• Mini Cooper painted by Kenny Scharf.  How cool is that?!? Martin Maguss, a Swatch Club pioneer member from San Francisco, just had his and his wife's Mini Cooper painted by Swatch artist Kenny Scharf (Fiz n Zip, Monster Time). The painting of the car occurred in conjunction with Kenny Scharf Presents The Cosmic Cavern | Minnesota Street Project. Martin and Mari are thrilled with the results and look forward to driving it around San Francisco for years to come.  Thanks to Brian Pier for the information.
• Swatch Group Japan special CD. No serious Swatch collection is complete without the Swatch Group Japan Convention 2003 Audio CD.
• Fall / Winter collection 2018/2019.  The online pre-release of the Swatch Fall/Winter collection 2018/19 has started.  The first part of the collection has the theme Think Fun.
• Ingolstadt outlet store.  A new Swatch outlet store has opened its doors at the Ingolstadt Village in Germany.  This is the third outlet store in Germany, after Metzingen and Zweibrücken. Thanks to Wolfgang Seiler for the information.
  
• US Open of Surfing special.  Swatch is the new Presenting Partner for the 2018 Vans US Open of Surfing (28-JUL to 05-AUG) in Huntington Beach, CA.  A special event watch Perfect Ride (SUOW701J) will be released, it is a New Gent White Rebel (SUOW701) with a very nice special strap.  Update:  According to this Instagram post by Swatch, the watch is now available in the online store (worldwide!).  The watch is limited to 1100 pcs total (250 pcs are available at the event and 700 pcs will be sold through the US stores and the Swatch online store).  The watch is packaged in a nice paper sleeve.  Update 2: A Perfect Ride Maxi also exists and several hand painted Art Maxi Swatches were created during the event.
• Vienna Major FIVB special.  For the FIVB Vienna Major (30-JUL to 05-AUG), a special Swatch FIVB Vienna Major Beach Volleyball 2018 will be released.  The watch is available in Vienna and it is packaged in a nice paper sleeve.  There will be two more Swatch watches with transparent loops, sold only at the center court! 
• Drone Racing League (DRL) at BMW World Munich.  On 28-JUL, BMW World Munich hosted the semifinals (stage: 6) of the Drone Racing League (DRL) 2018.  Swatch is an "Official Supporter" for the 2018 season.  It was a spectacular event in a spectacular location.  Here are some photos from the day in Munich and here is a video from one of the races.  Thanks to Swatch Club Germany for an exciting day!  Watch it (season 3) on 7Maxx starting 13-SEP...  I am sure that it will be even more exciting on TV.  No special event Swatch watch was released.
• Swatch Group no longer at Baselworld.  Swatch Group to leave Baselworld Fair in 2019.  Swatch had a complete exhibition hall at the Baselworld in 2013 (30th anniversary of Swatch). Thanks to Alain Choisy for the information.
  
• UK #swatchxtyrsa Sneakerness special.  On Instagram, Swatch UK has announced the launch of a special edition Swatch designed by French artist Alexis Taïeb (tyrsa, @tyrsamisu) for the London Sneakerness event (07 to 08-JUL).  On 06-JUL, tyrsa was present for a signing session at the Swatch store in Carnaby street.  The special SwatchXTyrsa watch (SUOW701Q)  is packaged in a nice custom paper sleeve, not numbered.  Apparently, 65 pcs have been sold at the London Sneakerness event, more will be available at future Sneakerness conventions.  Update:  The official Swatch website has a very nice report and outlook about the limited edition Sneakerness 2018 watch launch in London.    Update 2:  Now available in the Swiss online Swatch store (Switzerland only, no other countries).   #swatchxtyrsa   Photos:  Instagram swatch_uk and Steven Crouch.
• Locarno Film Festival 2018 special.  A special New Gent Swatch (SUOB702T) for the 71th Locarno Film Festival 2018 (01 to 11-AUG) is now on sale in Switzerland, also in the online store.  It is a New Gent Black Rebel (SUOB702) with a special strap, it is packaged in a nice paper sleeve.  The #Locarno71 watch is limited to 710 pcs.  Here is a photo of the actual watch.   #Locarno71   Thanks to Fabien Perissinotto for the information.
• FIVB Gstaad Major special.  From 09 to 15-JUL, the FIVB Gstaad Major 2018 took place in Gstaad, Switzerland.  20 Gold and Pioneer members had the chance for a perfect summer day at the Beach Volleyball Major Series Gstaad.  A special Swatch FIVB Gstaad Major 2018 (SUOK129, no special ref.no. despite a loop and a sleeve?!?) was released.  It is a New Gent Blumazing (SUOK129) with a special loop and a nice paper sleeve.  Every participating Club member received a hand fan, a nice Swatch bag and T-Shirt. Thanks to Christine Tanner for the information and pictures.
  
• Portuguese Swatch X Nova special.  On 11-JUL, Swatch Portugal has released a special edition New Gent Swatch watch Swatch x Nova SBE (SUOB715E-1, 75 EURO), created to contribute to the Nova School of Business Economics (Nova SBE) fundraising campaign.  The watch is available with a black and with a white paper sleeve.  It is a New Gent Backup Black (SUOB715) with a special strap and a paper sleeve.  A (unique?) Maxi Swatch is also available, the dial of the Maxi looks a bit unusual/homemade (large "Swatch", no "Swiss"?!?).  Some additional goodies were available to participants of the launch event.  Thanks to Pedro Mota for the pictures.

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• PyeongChang 2018 Olympics Volunteer special Gent Snolympic (GZ312)
  
• 1983 swatches mint only:  GG400, GT402, GB100 FHL, GG400 FHL, GN100 FHL, GN400 FHL
• "blister" plastic boxes for 1982/1983 swatches.
• original plastic boxes for Keith Haring (with correct price sticker) for:   Modele Avec Personnages (GZ100)
• all Fachhandellogo Swatches (on the face, not on the strap), mint or even worn out.
• Folders, brochures, documentation, advertisement material up to 1986.
• Prototypes, variants, hybrids, test models.
• and:  Kiki Picasso (poster piece) and Mimmo Paladino, ...

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