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Swatch Hackers Reward 1991 Collectable Patterned Watch- GK122 - Z4308
Ref. GK122
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Stepping up in Swatch's range
The Hacker's Reward sits at an interesting moment in Swatch's history — a standard Gent release from around 1990 or 1991 that captured the era's infatuation with circuit board aesthetics and transparent construction. The clear resin case was not merely a styling trick; it was a deliberate statement of how Swatch thought about its own engineering, inviting the wearer to see the watch as a piece of miniaturised technology rather than a traditional timepiece. The blue dial printed with circuit board graphics reads as a product of its exact cultural moment, and that specificity is what makes it collectible now. At 34mm and just 8.75mm thick, it sat flat and weightless on the wrist — at 18 grams there is almost nothing there, which made the transparent case feel even more like wearing a piece of hardware than a watch. This particular example has remained unworn since new, and comes in its original box, which for a piece of this age is genuinely uncommon. The original strap, being decades-old resin, should be treated accordingly; the watch itself is the object of interest here.
- Reference
- GK122
- Brand
- Swatch
- Collection
- UnknownCase Size: 34 mmCase Thickness: 8
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 8.75mm
- Lug width
- 17mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Quartz
- Strap colour
- Green
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Vintage
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
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.
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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