In praise of…… Swatch!
In praise of…… Swatch!
So, today I took a 25 year old Swatch Irony to a Swatch Shop in Manchester. This watch has been In a draw, at home, for the past 12+ years, and I was curious as to whether it would take a new battery. Also, I’m half the man I used to be so an adjustment to the bracelet was needed. The cost for battery and service? Zero. The service was superb. Downsides? I found myself in Swatch Wonderland and ended up walking out with one of these (yes, yes, I did pay them):
https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/blurang-yis430/YIS430.html
Strictly a weekend/fun watch as it does look a tad ridiculous on my tiny wrist. Second watch I’ve bought while awaiting delivery of a Sealander GMT. So Chop-chop, CW, before I spend more money!
https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/blurang-yis430/YIS430.html
Strictly a weekend/fun watch as it does look a tad ridiculous on my tiny wrist. Second watch I’ve bought while awaiting delivery of a Sealander GMT. So Chop-chop, CW, before I spend more money!
Beat up vintage Swatch Irony, C5 Malvern (the original), Swiss Military Swiss Soldier Quartz, Seagull 1963, Swatch Blurang Automatic, Swatch Cafe de Flore, Sealander GMT, Trident Pro 600, Fitbit Charge 5. Festina 8810, Addiesdive AD2113 knock off.
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
Everyone loves to crap on Swatch, but how can you complain about a company that offers free lifetime battery replacements while you wait.
Also, unlike the vast majority of salespeople selling watches in jewelry stores, pretty much everyone I've met working at a Swatch store is passionate and very knowledgeable about the brand. The employees are true brand ambassadors.
Also, unlike the vast majority of salespeople selling watches in jewelry stores, pretty much everyone I've met working at a Swatch store is passionate and very knowledgeable about the brand. The employees are true brand ambassadors.
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
Well Internaut why shouldn't you treat yourself to another essential purchase?
That's a funky looking item you've collected, can we see it on wrist?
That's a funky looking item you've collected, can we see it on wrist?
C60 MKI, MKII, MKIII: "some",
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
I like that - a lot
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C65 AMGT 1VEV | C60 Trident Chronograph 300 | C7 Rapide Automatic | C7 Rapide Quartz | C3 Malvern Chronograph MK II -Limited Edition
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
The movement certainly is a miracle of modern manufacturing. Very intriguing. And dare I say, very cool.
Time and money? I’ve spent most of mine on booze and women. The rest I just wasted…
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
Leaving aside the recent fanfare over the Moonswatch, Swatch have always made fun watches. My wife and I have both owned a number of them over the years.
Patrick
C60 Pro 300, C60 Sunrise, C63 Sealander Lucerne blue LE, C65 Dartmouth, W11 Amelia (wife), C63 Sealander (son)
Some others + a few on the way
C60 Pro 300, C60 Sunrise, C63 Sealander Lucerne blue LE, C65 Dartmouth, W11 Amelia (wife), C63 Sealander (son)
Some others + a few on the way
Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
Quick mobile shot and Lightroom edit.tikkathree wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 7:21 am Well Internaut why shouldn't you treat yourself to another essential purchase?
That's a funky looking item you've collected, can we see it on wrist?
The big watch by Jason Hindle, on Flickr
Edit: For someone naturally larger (or a serious gym goer) I think it will be suited to a wider variety of situations.
Beat up vintage Swatch Irony, C5 Malvern (the original), Swiss Military Swiss Soldier Quartz, Seagull 1963, Swatch Blurang Automatic, Swatch Cafe de Flore, Sealander GMT, Trident Pro 600, Fitbit Charge 5. Festina 8810, Addiesdive AD2113 knock off.
Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
I really like that and having just had a browse of the website there are currently quite a few nice pieces.
Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
Great service from Swatch! I think I've been generally quite happy with the after service support from Swatch and other Swatch group brands!
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
I posted this in the Moonswatch thread but it's the case that if you take a Swatch into one of their stores, they will replace the battery for free.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
FYI…. Thinking on, this probably needs to come with a caveat YMMV. This is true for UK Swatch Shops. Rest of world? A quick Google is inconclusive for me.exHowfener wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 10:52 pm I posted this in the Moonswatch thread but it's the case that if you take a Swatch into one of their stores, they will replace the battery for free.
Beat up vintage Swatch Irony, C5 Malvern (the original), Swiss Military Swiss Soldier Quartz, Seagull 1963, Swatch Blurang Automatic, Swatch Cafe de Flore, Sealander GMT, Trident Pro 600, Fitbit Charge 5. Festina 8810, Addiesdive AD2113 knock off.
Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
Very cool, I could see myself picking up one.Internaut wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 11:43 amQuick mobile shot and Lightroom edit.tikkathree wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 7:21 am Well Internaut why shouldn't you treat yourself to another essential purchase?
That's a funky looking item you've collected, can we see it on wrist?
The big watch by Jason Hindle, on Flickr
Edit: For someone naturally larger (or a serious gym goer) I think it will be suited to a wider variety of situations.
Leon
C7 Rapide Quartz, C60 Pro 300 Chronograph Quartz, C3 Malvern Chronograph, C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz, C65 AM GT LE, C7 Rapide Chrongraph LE, C65 Trident Diver HW, C5 Malvern 595, C65 Trident GMT Pepsi
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
It looks like it's worldwide.Internaut wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 11:34 pmFYI…. Thinking on, this probably needs to come with a caveat YMMV. This is true for UK Swatch Shops. Rest of world? A quick Google is inconclusive for me.exHowfener wrote: ↑Sun May 08, 2022 10:52 pm I posted this in the Moonswatch thread but it's the case that if you take a Swatch into one of their stores, they will replace the battery for free.
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
This is a nice service offered by Swatch and good marketing etc.
It does, naturally, presuppose that one has a Swatch shop close at hand; which I don't.
Oh well, I'll just have to change the battery myself.
Guy
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It does, naturally, presuppose that one has a Swatch shop close at hand; which I don't.
Oh well, I'll just have to change the battery myself.
Guy
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Re: In praise of…… Swatch!
If you have one or 2 it's certainly easy enough to change batteries yourself. If you are a serious collector though...Some people were asking on the Swatch FB page about having large numbers (like 80) changed, and Swatch was happy to do it. They only asked that the customer call ahead to ensure they had enough batteries.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 9:13 am This is a nice service offered by Swatch and good marketing etc.
It does, naturally, presuppose that one has a Swatch shop close at hand; which I don't.
Oh well, I'll just have to change the battery myself.
Guy
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I have a Swatch store in town, so if I'm going to be in the area, I'll happily take advantage of it for my 2 watches.
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