As part of its recent commitment to move into year-round watch retail, Phillips auction house is holding an exhibition-cum-sale of 200 rare Swatch watches from 25-28th October.
Here are some of our favourites - ok, some of the weirdest watches on offer.
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1
Swatch X-rated, 1987
Phillips
The X-rated became a favourite of skaters, punks and fashionistas, and was revived in 2018. £450.
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2
Swatch Tresor Magique, 1993
Phillips
Cased in solid platinum, the Tresor Magique launched in 1993 outside the New York Mercantile Exchange for $1,618. It uses an automatic calibre and was "limited" to 12,999 pieces. £1,700
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3
Swatch Sweet Baby, 1996
Phillips
The Sweet Baby has six baby faces on the dial and several more on the strap. £90
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4
Swatch OONGAWAH, 1995
Phillips
The OONGAWAH features a retro cartoon of Tarzan on the dial and was named after his signature cry. £70
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5
Swatch Rosso sur Blackout, 1991
Phillips
Designed by Swiss abstract painter and designer Felice Varini as part of a set celebrating Switzerland's 700th anniversary as a nation. £90
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6
Swatch Hot Stuff, 1995
Phillips
The Halloween special "Hot Stuff" came with bespoke packaging to match. £100
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7
Swatch Navy Berry, 1991
Phillips
This red and cream quartz chronograph includes a tachymetric scale in knots.
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8
Swatch Grand Prix, 1992
Phillips
This vintage Swatch chronograph has recently been subject to a flurry of interest among Italian collectors after being spotted on the wrist of Fiorentia manager, Daniele Prade, in August. £450
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9
Swatch Putti, 1992
Phillips
Designed by Viviane Westwood, the Swatch Putti has a very unusual transparent case with an aperture for the crown at 12 o'clock. £150
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10
Swatch "The People" One Hundred Million, 1992
Phillips
Celebrating the sale of 100 million Swatch watches. £100