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Swatch Moonquake 1990 Collectable Black Strap Watch- GX404 - Z4307
Ref. GX404
Sits in Swatch’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Swatch watches we list, which start at £70.
Price range £70 to £140 across 10 Swatch watches in stock.The GX404 belongs to the Standards line that Swatch used in the late 1980s and early 1990s to demonstrate how much character a resin-cased quartz watch could carry. The copper-bronze dial with its exposed calendar wheel — the date disc sitting openly at three o'clock rather than glimpsed through a cut window — gives it an unusual transparency that was deliberate, almost playful, and is now precisely what makes it interesting to look at. Nearly four decades in storage means this one has never been worn, which for an acrylic-cased piece from this era is genuinely uncommon. The strap, as old silicone tends to, has aged in ways the images will show clearly; it is honest wear on an honest material, and a replacement changes nothing about the watch itself.
- Reference
- GX404
- Brand
- Swatch
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 8.75mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Brown
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Vintage
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
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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.
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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