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Swatch Sport Section 1993 Collectable Silver Strap Watch- GK164 - Z4314
Ref. GK164
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Released as part of the standard Gent series, the Sport Section is a 1993 piece that captures the particular visual language Swatch was speaking at that moment — transparent resin construction, geometric patterning across the dial, and a metallic silver backdrop that catches light through the clear sections of the case. It is the kind of design that dates precisely to its decade, which is precisely why collectors want it. At 34mm with a lug-to-lug of 39.2mm it sits flat and close on most wrists, and the resin case keeps it light enough to forget you are wearing it. That said, unworn old-stock Swatch resin from this era is best treated as display rather than daily wear — thirty years of storage means the strap in particular should be handled with care, as the material becomes brittle with age and UV exposure. As a piece to own, keep boxed, and occasionally put on the wrist for the photograph, the Sport Section is complete: it comes with its original box and paperwork, and the movement has been tested and runs.
- Reference
- GK164
- Brand
- Swatch
- Collection
- UnknownCase Size: 34 mmCase Thickness: 8
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 8.7mm
- Lug width
- 17mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Automatic
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Vintage
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 39.2mm
Learn more about Swatch
Swatch was the Swiss industry's answer to its own near-death. By the early 1980s Japanese quartz had reduced Swiss watch exports catastrophically and employment had collapsed. Nicolas Hayek, brought in as a consultant to advise on liquidating the ASUAG and SSIH conglomerates, recommended the opposite: merge them and attack the low end.
The engineering that made it possible was radical. Ernst Thomke, Elmar Mock, and Jacques Müller designed a watch with fifty-one components instead of the usual ninety-odd, with the movement assembled directly into the injection-moulded case so the watch could not be opened or repaired. It could be made in Switzerland, by robots, for less than the Asian competition.
The first Swatches went on sale in 1983. They were cheap, plastic, colourful, and — critically — sold as fashion rather than as timekeeping. Buyers owned several. Artists including Keith Haring, Kiki Picasso, and later Vivienne Westwood designed editions, and some early models now trade for thousands.
Swatch sold over a hundred million watches within its first decade and financed the rescue of the entire Swiss industry. The Swatch Group that resulted owns Breguet, Blancpain, Omega, Longines, Tissot, Hamilton, and Glashütte Original, and remains the largest watch company in the world.
The MoonSwatch collaboration with Omega in 2022 caused queues around the world.
- 1983
- The first Swatch launches with a 51-component movement.
- 1985
- Keith Haring designs the first artist editions.
- 1992
- Cumulative sales pass 100 million watches.
- 2022
- The MoonSwatch collaboration with Omega sells out globally.
This watch appears in Automatic Watches (1,127), Under 37mm (1,010), Sports Watches (563), Under £100 (305), Automatic Under £500 (198) and Pre-Owned & Vintage (46).
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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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
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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