Hi guys, just bought my first Swatch Irony Automatic "Body & Soul"(actually my very first automatic watch)

I changed the strap to my old black bangled type. ( I still have the stainless original stainless steel one though)



What do you guys think? look okay? or should I revert to the original strap?

ultimately its quite a good automatic, so far keeps time well (compared to my battery swatches)

21 Jewels just like some Seiko 5's but its swiss made

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Dec 28 2011, 04:48 PM

Happy New Year to all swatch user at lowyat

Counting down the seconds with my swatch tonite.

Hahaha Congratulations on your purchase you wont regret it.

I came across a gold elastice bangle strap at AMCORP Mall flea market last Sunday, Tried it on but did not get it caused my friend said it looked a bit tacky hehe


So now my "Body and Soul" is with an old Irony Strap from and older broken Irony.


One think I liked about the "Body & Soul" is that there is no up or down. Perfect for people like me who wear their watches on their right hand

Last weekend was out and about at 1Utama. Went to swatch to ask about straps/bangles, unfortunately they only have one blue leather strap for the normal irony bigs.

Also checked out the Swatch touch and spending time swiping it.



Retails for RM470.00 and available in the colours above.

Mesh bracelet? any pics or links? not too feminin I hope


Speaking of Feminin... I noticed that this Swatch Thread is under the "Men's Style & Fashion" Subtopic. I wouldn't want the Lady Swatch users to be left out as most Swatches are unisex and they do make some attractive lady watches and accessories like the "Bijoux"



This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Jan 10 2012, 10:28 AM

Just to share:

I left my "Body & Soul" at home for the week end. (Went to waterfalls so brought along my Casio Duro "Basher" watch). Came back after almost two days without wearing it and it was still kicking it was about 2-3 mins late though (guess it was starting to slow down) Not bad I guess...40 hour Power Reserve...Proven

At least now I know I can target for another Automatic. But I guess two autos is the limit for me

Actually the year that is fine printed in the bottom area of the watch face is the year that the swatch is "designed" not manufactured or released.

Some swatches have the year and also "AG" on it which I think means that it was designed in that year but only produced in a later year.

For example my Irony Swatch writes "2005 AG"

But when I tried to find it with the swatch finder site it turns out that its a 2006 Spring Summer Collection. here : CASUALLY INSPIRED

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Jan 18 2012, 11:56 AM

Post some pictures bro

Careful guys...

Beware of fake Swatches like the ones below...





Found these examples at mudah.

hmmmm usually swatch prices are controlled. but you can try some shops who keep some NOS

try a watch shop at 1st floor pertama complex or another shop at LG midvalley near jusco entrance.

you can usually haggle and ask for the best price.

hope this helps.

Aisey, how unfortunate so now its not gonna fly eh? How did you lose it?

you get it off ebay here : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swatch-x-Jeremy-Sc...=item2314c74a8f

but at USD 37.99 issit worth it?? hmmm how does the swatch look like without the wings?

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Feb 8 2012, 10:52 AM

Hmm I noticed that some swatch Irony Chrono's have very little "Iron" on them. Personally I think its a Rip Off from Swatch and I think that these swatches should not be under the "Irony" series. The thing is the main body is plastic!!!, even the case back is plastic!!! It does not look "unibody" anymore, even the bracelet might be plastic, the only metallic parts would be the crown and the bezel. You still pay just as much as a "full iron" swatch irony chrono though.

example is just like the model below



Is swatch trying to pull a fast one on us? or just skimping on materials? you be the judge...

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Feb 10 2012, 01:05 PM

Some swiss watches are under the Swatch Group... Omega is also one of them



This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Feb 27 2012, 04:27 PM

Hmmm currently thinking of letting go one of my swatches... realy sad and reluctant but have to do it...

oops...

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Mar 13 2012, 12:37 PM

Jalan-Jalan at flea market and spotted this rare swatch and grabbed it without thinking

Its a Swatch Scuba Chrono with a radical type of rubber strap...



SBN400
TRACKING

Collection 1998 FallWinter Series - Aquachrono

Details here : http://www.swatch.com/zz_en/watches/finder...sku-SBN400.html

looks like this swatch will go to one of my nephews..

Being 200m WR im sure this one will last.

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Mar 13 2012, 12:43 PM

Got at Amcorp Flea Market last Sunday...

Owner took good care of it, no scratches on the face and just replaced battery. Asking Price was RM150 but I haggled until RM130

wow that is very nice... looks very elegant and fitting for formal occasions yet casual enough for weekend outings. Take very good care of it bro..

does it have any lume on the hands?

swatch irony series can last for a very long time. mine lasted more than 10 years.

do you mean this one?