Own a Piece of 80s Design History – The Swatch Twin Phone

Working Telephone, New and Unused

The Swatch Twin Phone was crafted to make a statement—just like the brand’s iconic watches. Its name, Twin Phone, emphasized its standout dual-user functionality: the base unit came equipped with a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing two people to talk to a caller simultaneously. This innovative yet fun feature meant friends and family could join conversations with ease, eliminating the hassle of passing the handset back and forth. Swatch has always embraced a playful yet practical approach to design, and the Twin Phone is a perfect example of that philosophy.

Striking Design and Key Features

This Swatch Twin Phone model includes several distinctive features:

  • Bold Aesthetic: A sleek white body is paired with vibrant purple buttons for a striking contrast.
  • Unique Handset Detailing: The handset’s back showcases a distinctive pattern, staying true to Swatch’s love for eye-catching graphics.
  • Innovative Technology: Featuring a pulse/tone dialling switch, this phone is fully compatible with modern telephone networks when set to tone mode (DTMF).
  • Collector’s Condition: Brand new and never used, this unit remains in its original 1980s packaging. The box includes a dot matrix-printed label, a hallmark of that era. Additionally, the manual is printed in black and white instead of color (as illustrated in the final image), suggesting this particular phone may have been part of an early pre-release batch for the UK market.

A True 1980s Collectible

The Swatch Twin Phone is a rare and sought-after piece of 1980s design history. Available in various limited-edition colour and pattern variations, each model reflects Swatch’s commitment to individuality and bold style.

More than just a functional landline phone, the Swatch Twin Phone is celebrated as a design icon—capturing the fun, daring spirit of 1980s industrial design. It’s a must-have for collectors, design lovers, and fans of retro tech!

  • Classic 1980s telephone design
  • Highly collectible and rare
  • Fully functional
  • Supplied with a modern BT plug as standard
  • Fitted with the correct plug for your country’s network when shipped outside the UK