Swatch Silver Planet 1993 Collectable Orange Strap Watch- GM112 - Z4312

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Swatch Silver Planet 1993 Collectable Orange Strap Watch- GM112 - Z4312

Name: Swatch Silver Planet 1993 Collectable Orange Strap Watch- GM112 - Z4312
Brand: Swatch
SKU: GM112
Price: 80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Ref. GM112

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Stepping up in Swatch's range

Released in 1993 as part of Swatch's Originals Gent line, the GM112 Silver Planet arrived at the height of the brand's most inventive period, when the design team was treating the watch face as a canvas for pop-cultural obsessions. Here that obsession was space: the black dial carries planetary orbital graphics, and the neon orange strap was produced with purple cosmic detailing that made the combination read as a single graphic object rather than a watch fitted with a strap. At 33mm and 9mm thick it sits flat and light, as all Gent-series pieces do, and the 39mm lug-to-lug means it works across a wide range of wrists without adjustment. The movement inside is a Swiss ETA quartz of the period — sealed into the resin case by design, built to run for years without servicing, and still doing so in examples that have been in storage since new. The practical note for anyone acquiring one now: silicone and synthetic rubber from this era has had three decades to dry, and original straps often crack under the stress of being worn or buckled after long storage. The dial and case hold well; the strap is the vulnerability, and a replacement is straightforward to source.

Reference: GM112
Brand: Swatch
Case size: 33mm
Case thickness: 9mm
Lug width: 17mm
Case material: Resin
Case shape: Round
Dial: Black
Crystal: Acrylic
Movement: Quartz
Water resistance: 30m
Bracelet / strap: Silicone strap
Strap colour: Orange
Clasp: Buckle
Lume: Luminous
Condition: Vintage
Retailer: F.Hinds

Additional specifications

Lug-to-lug: 39mm

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.

All Swatch watches

This watch appears in Under 37mm (1,010), Under £100 (305) 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?

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 39mm, 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.