2165 - Swatch POP Art Special, Alfred Hofkunst, 3 limited-edition artist watches from 1991

Swatch POP Art Special, Alfred Hofkunst, 3 limited-edition artist watches from 1991 An exceptional and complete set of three from the coveted 1991 Swatch POP Artist Edition “Vegetables,” designed by Swiss artist **Alfred Hofkunst (1942–2004)**. These imaginative wristwatches combine Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship with humorous Pop Art and extraordinary product design. The three models were designed in the shape of everyday foods and are characterized by their sculptural cases, unusual straps, and colorful dials. The edition is considered one of Swatch’s most original artist collaborations and enjoys great popularity among collectors and design enthusiasts. The collection includes the following three models: - “Bonju(h)r,” Ref. PWZ101: A striking red chili pepper with a sculpted case and integrated dial. - “Verdu(h)ra,” Ref. PWZ102: A humorous depiction of breakfast bacon and a fried egg. The yellow dial symbolizes the egg yolk, while the strap represents the strips of bacon. - “Gu(h)rke,” Ref. PWZ100: A green cucumber with a textured surface and a graphically designed dial shaped like a cross-section of a cucumber. - Manufacturer: Swatch, Switzerland. - Artist: Alfred Hofkunst (1942–2004). - Collection: POP Swatch Art Special “Vegetables.” - Year of release: 1991. - Limited edition: 9,999 pieces per model worldwide. - Movements: Swiss quartz movements. - All three watches feature distinctive, sculpted bracelets and cases. - Artist’s name inscribed on the dials. - Complete set of the three different models. - Decoratively arranged on a black background and presented behind glass in a black wooden frame. - Sought-after collector’s items from the early Swatch Art Edition, particularly interesting for enthusiasts of Pop Art, design classics, and extraordinary wristwatches. - Functionality not tested.