Has anyone encountered or owned a Swatch Looka Club Special from 1996 (reference LK100 or similar variants in the Looka series)? This model, produced as a limited club edition for Swatch Club members, features a distinctive oversized case (approximately 42mm diameter), quartz ETA 2783 movement with a 5-year battery life, and a bi-color plastic case with integrated rubber strap in black/white accents-often mistaken for a standard MoonSwatch precursor due to its bold, minimalist dial with luminous indices.

Contrary to the misconception that all pre-2000 Swatches are valueless novelties, the Looka Club Special has appreciated significantly on the secondary market, with pristine, unworn examples fetching $300-$600 USD at recent auctions (e.g., Christie’s 2023 watch sale data shows comparable club specials up 40% YoY). Key value drivers include:

Rarity: Limited to ₅,000 units distributed exclusively via Swatch Club mailers; verifiable via original certificate and club hologram sticker.
Condition factors: Avoid rehoused or polished cases-original vapor-deposited coating on the bezel must remain intact to preserve UV-reactive properties. Bracelet links often crack if over-tightened; replacements sourced from Swatch service centers retain 80% originality.
Technical specs clarified: Not a “plastic toy”-caseback engraved with serial (e.g., LK100-XXXXX), water resistance to 30m (tested via ISO 22810 equivalent), and hacking seconds for precise time-setting, outperforming many entry-level quartz in daily accuracy (±15s/month).

Comparisons to luxury equivalents: Its oversized, monochromatic design prefigures the Omega × Swatch Mission to Moonphase (2024), but with superior strap integration and no helium valve gimmickry. For collectors undervaluing Swatch as “non-luxury,” note Patek Philippe’s own quartz experiments (e.g., Ref. 2253) share similar ETA roots.

Seeking photos of mint examples, service history tips, or market comps beyond eBay outliers. Is the rumored 1997 re-edition authentic, or a persistent fake? Detailed inputs appreciated.