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Swatch Traffic Jam 1990 Collectable Red Strap Watch- GB412 - Z4318
Ref. GB412
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Stepping up in Swatch's range
The Traffic Jam was part of Swatch's 1990 Spring/Summer collection, a moment when the brand was pushing hard against the idea that a watch dial should be restrained. The blue ground is layered with a multicoloured geometric and fluorescent pop-art pattern that reads as deliberate visual noise — the name was not chosen casually. At 34mm in a fully sealed resin case, it sits lightly enough that you almost forget it is there, which was always part of what the Gent format offered. New-old-stock examples like this one arrive with original packaging and paperwork, and carry the particular interest of a piece that has sat unworn for over three decades — the dial exactly as it left the factory.
- Reference
- GB412
- Brand
- Swatch
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 9mm
- Lug width
- 17mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Red
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Vintage
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 39.2mm
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
Yes, but it polishes out. Acrylic marks easily and a scratch can be buffed away at home, which is why vintage-style watches still use it.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
17mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 39.2mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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