Hi guys, already did a search and found no official Lowyat Swatch enthusiast thread so here we go.

As a child of the 80s (Gen-X) The Swatch craze came to Malaysia at the right time for me as I was in my teens and Digital watches were thought as watches for kids (time to grow up and read analogue watch dials haha). Swatches were (and still is) the "IN" thing back then with its funky design and other features like "alarm", "music" "one-button chrono" etc...

Having said that, I kind of ignored the earlier swatches as the plastic design did not inspire confidence and thus My very first swatch was a swatch scuba which had a 200m water resist value.



Soon after the Swatch "Irony" series made its debut and I was sold. I had to get one. I got one with a "Loomi" kinda like indiglo night light feature.



The night light didn't last very long and after sending it back to Swatch (at Lot 10) they replaced it with another model (I didnt mind coz I got a newer watch)



Both these watches are now lost but I have never stopped being a fan of swatches. I have made it a point to own at least one swatch watch as I find that they are nicely built, fresh design and last quite awhile. Heck Swatch Ironys made "unibody" design watches even before steve jobs used them of his Macbooks
I also love the fact that swatch straps are user replacable and interchangable

Currently The swatch That I am using at the moment is an ordinary Swatch Irony Aluminium "Blue Chess" ( I love how lite it is) with a custom black aluminium bracelet which I bought wayyyy back in 2002, (had a battery replacement once) and still going strong for almost 10 years already.



Ever had a relationship with a swatch? Do you know what the "nickname" of your swatch? share ur experience here

Need help finding out which model and Name of your beloved swatch??? Click HERE Swatch Finder

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This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Nov 2 2011, 10:31 AM

I am wearing an automatic Swatch made in 1996. Change the strap to a metallic one. Occasionally went to swatch shop polishing due to my rough handling.

This post has been edited by cuebiz: Oct 25 2011, 12:21 PM

i am wearing get fly black.

cool, any pictures??

BTW, issit still FOC to polish your swatch at swatch centres?

How can I check what model is the watch?

Polishing is not free..Last time charged RM5..Now not sure if price increased..

Based on the year. its written on the bottom of the face. sometimes need to use magnifying glass.

get the year and type example Swatch Irony Chrono 2004 and use uncle google. At least thats what I do. Use image search so that can identify exactly ur swatch.

Is it possible to get the Jeremy Scott edition here?

http://www.swatch.com/zz_en/watches/finder...ku-SUOZS02.html

I started out with Swatch during my secondary school days, collecting 4 or 5 watches at one time though most of them are now either damaged or kept in storage. Unibody designs look nice but are a pain to open up for repairs.

A few years later I grew out of them and moved on to Japanese makes. With my recent acquisition of the SMPC I guess I have gone full circle back to Swiss watches

The recent Irony series do look good, even using modded Lemania movements for the automatics.

This post has been edited by deriku: Oct 25 2011, 04:41 PM

err... What does "SMPC" stand for?

(even though I started this thread im not an expert ) anticipating more and more watch experts to join this thread

lots to learn and share

Omega Seamaster Pro Chrono. And guess what, Omega belongs to the Swatch Group

hmm...no Swatch watch capture my heart

I'm using Swatch irony chrono aluminium body from 1999 until now, still going strong without any problem..

bought this swatch chrono from one of forumer here
Swatch AG 1997



This post has been edited by minkha: Oct 26 2011, 08:32 PM

I have one Swatch Irony Chrono 1996 and 2009. Still in good condition

any pictures?? I'd love to see how the 1996 irony chrono looks like.

How much would you value these if you wanna sell them off?

minkha nice Swatch Crono...

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Oct 26 2011, 08:40 PM

Err anyone knows the Water resist depth value of a swatch irony? 50 meters? 100 meters? The only thing I know for sure is that Swatch Scuba can go to 200 meters

if normal one suppose to be 100 meters depth beside Scuba..

this would be one of the gems of the swatch irony collection.

introducing the Swatch Irony "Body & Soul"

^ May I know what is the price fr that "Body & Soul" swatch..?

hmm I think this is already discontinued, (I could be wrong though).

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Oct 31 2011, 12:59 PM

^ Mm the design was very nice with a see thru design it look complicated and exclusive but too bad it was discontinued.. May I know what is the production year of this watch?

hmmm If I am not mistaken its either 1997 or 1998.

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Nov 2 2011, 02:29 PM

^ Wow that was long time ago.. Mm so I think it's really hard to find nowdays & If there are around the condition must be not so good anymore..

Yup, thats why it is a classic model. Personally I have had good experiences with the Swatch Irony series and find them very durable and long lasting. The only maintenance that you might have to do is a battery change (even that with last you quite some time)

If you prefer a newer model there is another similar one in 2003/2004 called "Accecare D'oro" (I still think Body & Soul looks better though)



My next Swatch that is on my target wishlist is an Irony Chrono or maybe an Irony Auto chrono

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Nov 2 2011, 02:29 PM

Im pretty sure I saw this swatch model yesterday at a watch outlet at LCCT sepang called TIME. the price tag is RM620 (or was it 580? not so sure)

haha cowboy_bebop is correct This watch is STILL AVAILABLE!!! although it remains one of the last Irony Automatics (the rest are all Irony Automatic Chronos)

I just came back from Swatch at Alamanda Putrajaya and they have the"Body & Soul" in stock. Priced at RM620 nett

seems like swatch is still producing this design 14 years down the road.

Here is how it looks on my wrist.



hmmm spent quite some time at the swatch boutique...hands getting itchy wanna get me an Irony Chrono

thx to fariq_aizad for inviting me here....
got 3 collection of swatch....
only 2 left at me....
cause my first swatch watch being left at secondary school...
soo hilang terus...

then for my 2nd watch i've wear around 2007 until 2009 is this...


then from 2010 until now....i'm wearing this...SVGK400G...

anybody know any blog or cheap dealer of swatch?

im interested with the Jeremy Scott series, but the price stops me.

how much is it..?
if wanted cheap...
it might deduct just a few bucks i think...
unless the watch is 2nd hand...

already check here??
HERE 1
HERE 2
HERE 3


This post has been edited by puchong20: Nov 2 2011, 04:11 PM

yeah. saw that thread before. like i said, the price, urgh, too high.

the price quite high due to limited edition right..??
need to be bare with it...
already visit any swatch boutique..??
or already sold out..??

boutique sell it in a box of 3 (wing, lightning bolt, and the opulence), really can't afford that of course. i'm ok with preloved swatch, but seems like there's no one selling a used Jeremy Scott edition.

might cost around RM1k??

should be around that price. btw, there's a nice swatch "license to kill" james bond edition in the LYN street mart. price is totally affordable (unluckily im not in sabah).

For the james bond collector series, I like this one



Irony, Simple design with the names of the cities of the orient express on the outer bezel, and the Red Star at 12 o'clock reminds me of the good old Command and conquer days "For mother Russia...."

I won the Swatch Irony "Body & Soul" from a lucky draw...
worn twice.... but felt that it doesn't suit me...
anyone interested in it?

woohoo damn... I would be but I just bought an Irony Chrono

try asking miseriacantare he seemed interested in the design.

BTW may I ask how is the accuracy of the time? since its automatic..

Not much differential.
Very accurate and precise on timing.
haha

just went back from swatch pavi....
got the jeremy scott edition...
i think the collection no is around 692 if i'm not mistaken..
the price for whole set is RM930...
if buying separately..
around RM230 i think for each watch...

yeah. saw that too at klcc yesterday. planning on buying.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha to all Lowyat Swatch Users....

and happy holidays

What I wore with my Baju Melayu Today...

Swatch Irony Chrono...(My "Hidden Mickey" swatch )



....it was an impulse buy huhu

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Nov 7 2011, 08:28 AM

salam aidiladha too..
guys...wanna ask...
where can i check various type of watch strap..??
cause sometime when i go to outlet...
they say that some of strap need to order first...
but how do i check the catalog of strap?
me no interested in leather but more interested in steel or maybe aluminium...
but feel like wanna change the strap...

^ Yes I also have the same problem, I'm looking fr a new strap (aluminum bracelet style) fr my swatch but it seem that official outlet didn't have so much stock fr it? Any suggestion guys..

Thanx in advanced..

hmmm how much does an aluminium braclet cost?

bout 9 years ago I got my braclet from Pertama complex.

Might be dropping by pertama tomorrow. Will check it out and update here

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Nov 7 2011, 10:47 PM

^ I also didnt know what it will cost, because it's hard to find the suitable design that I want so I didn't bother to ask fr price.. Huhu

which part of pertama do u go..??

if not mistaken la..
if all strap at same price..
it would be RM120...

This post has been edited by puchong20: Nov 8 2011, 01:50 AM

my latest acquisition, hand with wings

uiyo...
akhirnya...
dapat jua...
hahaha

hahaha. yup3... better beli single, murah sikit.

Nice purchase... I like the wings design the best....

Anyways found this swatch on mudah :



If this watch doesnt scream SWATCH I dont know what does... I bet you can spot this swatch a mile away hahah

Anyways not promoting a sale but just that I think its kind unique.

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Nov 10 2011, 10:56 AM

lol. that's too swiss for me. reminds me of victorinox. there's a lot of preloved swatch in mudah, but most of it are beaten up watches from the 20th century. those with good condition might gonna tear our pocket apart.

hmm yup, but occsionally you find one which is in good condition with an attractive price...

i like this one from swatch

the new gents. they look totally awesome if u can pick a color that suits you.

btw, i had poisoned my gf to get the jeremy scott melted minutes.

yeah the new gents!
They look awesome! hahahaha!

hmmm noticed that the lume paint on some swatches are quite dissapointing...

My Irony has vary good lume but my irony chrono has very poor lume. I can hardly tell the time if I wake up at 5 or 6 am

This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Dec 30 2011, 10:37 AM

perhaps lume is not their specialty. the best lume for a cheap watch so far imo is seiko diving series and luminox. but still, we can rely on the engine rite?

i got a maxi the one & only swatch


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idk why, but i stare at your avatar more than the watch u post. nice medusa! btw, why did u take of the strap of the watch?

hehehe I like the design... does the face rotate? like optical illusion can see a boy and one side and a cow when its inverted

nice



This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Dec 30 2011, 10:39 AM

Anyone tried the Swatch Touch yet?



This post has been edited by fariq_azad: Dec 22 2011, 02:27 PM

^ Wow swatch touch was really damn cool, do U know how much it will cost?

4++, 499 iinm. but yeah, they look pretty cool. better than nooka i think.

^ Owh thanx bro ZintanthraX, is it already available at local outlet..

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

Ichimas...

wish to join the club but my swatch already battered and bruised.

Swatch user reporting in!

but got damn lots scratches now


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Happy New Year to all swatch user at lowyat

Counting down the seconds with my swatch tonite.

Hey Fariq, about Body and soul. Actually I saw this 2 years ago when I accompanied my friend to get his first watch at Swatch. I loved it at first sight but did not get it as I think the watch face diameter looked small for my wrist.
Now looking back. I think I will check it out again but sadly they hiked the price twice. Was around Rm550 previously? I think now it's RM620.
Did you get yours at RM620?
I would prefer the metal strap. The one u change into looked a bit out of place but that's just me
Congrats!

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Added on January 1, 2012, 9:24 pmgave up and caved in...



This post has been edited by Qool: Jan 1 2012, 09:24 PM

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

My gf got tis as well... Even after 6 years bt still kicking
Cool Days (2005)
Irony Big family
current price less than RM400

Details can refers below:
http://store.swatch.com/core-forhim/watches/page/2/YGS716GX

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.

does the warranty cover scratches?

@fariq_azad

a mesh bracelet might go well with your watch. hrmmm

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

i saw the new gent lacquered at mid just now, thinking of getting one, if anybody wants to buy my new gent red rebel, pm me

last time went to a swatch outlet to checkout any strap available for the body and soul, that time i saw an alligator look alike strap really elegant with that strap put on.

swatch looks cool

I wishing too
Btw, I go bck & double-check again... the watch itself stated 1999 (bottom of dial), instead of 2005 like wat the link said
And I asked my gf, she said tis watch more than 10 yrs old...

How old is ur watch? Can check ur watch's dial stated which year??

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

i have a christmas 2004 edition and radio button edition...
christmas bought at ebay...
radio button at pavillion

Post some pictures bro

Careful guys...

Beware of fake Swatches like the ones below...





Found these examples at mudah.

just sold my new gent, thinking of getting the new gent lacquer

any idea how to get cheaper swatch watch rather then those swatch outlet in klcc or midvalley?

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.

damn i lost the wings from my winged swatch. anyone know where can i find the spareparts? or do the shop have it?

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

i have one,i think its called Nursery Time..worn out though..
I'm still searching for the swatch punk series..those swatch look bada$$ to me

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

my gf accidentally struck on it when we were walking at sungei wang. 37.99 dollars only for that is totally not worth it tho. it looks almost like new gents now without the wing. here's the pic:

try pm this guy - GoGoEggDOTcom
i bought new gent from him, got discount

This post has been edited by boringbrick: Feb 13 2012, 08:41 PM

is tissot consider swatch watch ? cos their service center is also swatch group malaysia