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heresiarh · 2 April 2009, 11:12 PM

I've only owned one and that too a very basic one .. one of those plastic swatches. I want to add a swatch chronograph to my collection. Just wanted to read your views on Swatch craftmanship. Or should I just spend the money somewhere else.

At the moment I own a Seiko Alarm Chronograph, Citizen Eco Drive Calibre Drive, and a Time Expedition. And I'm saving separately to buy a Tag or Rolex.

WatchTimes · 2 April 2009, 11:59 PM

They are nice watches for the money....
Craftsmanship??? It is a mass produced machine made watch
so there isn't much craftsmanship in it. They are reliable but
won't run forever....

Saving to buy a Tag OR Rolex??? Real simple, save for the Rolex....
A Tag and a Rolex are not in the same class....

cody p · 3 April 2009, 12:05 AM

the swatch group - wow!
the swatch watch - no thanks.

heresiarh · 3 April 2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

They are nice watches for the money....
Craftsmanship??? It is a mass produced machine made watch
so there isn't much craftsmanship in it. They are reliable but
won't run forever....

Saving to buy a Tag OR Rolex??? Real simple, save for the Rolex....
A Tag and a Rolex are not in the same class....

Yea someone else on this forum told me to quit saving for a tag and just get a rolex. i want the simplest R - Submariner in stainless steel. I think I can get it for $4000, or atleast I'm hoping.

To be exact I want the Rolex Submarine Model#16610.

hflee55 · 3 April 2009, 10:45 AM

just save up for the sub. it'll be worth the wait. eyes on the prize!

rkb · 4 April 2009, 12:30 PM

My thoughts on Swatch watches- What Swatch may lack in "hand craftsmanship" they have made up for in artistic expression. No other watch that I'm aware of has pushed the boundries of the accepted veiw of what a watch should look like. With their reasonable prices Swatch put "Swiss" timepieces the wrists of millions. They're cool, fun and deserve due recognition for the impact that they have had on world pop culture. As for Swatch's current pieces, I would wear one and a smile.

2 April 2009, 11:59 PM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	They are nice watches for the money.... Craftsmanship??? It is a mass produced machine made watch so there isn't much craftsmanship in it. They are reliable but won't run forever.... Saving to buy a Tag OR Rolex??? Real simple, save for the Rolex.... A Tag and a Rolex are not in the same class.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

4 April 2009, 12:30 PM	#6
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	My thoughts on Swatch watches- What Swatch may lack in "hand craftsmanship" they have made up for in artistic expression. No other watch that I'm aware of has pushed the boundries of the accepted veiw of what a watch should look like. With their reasonable prices Swatch put "Swiss" timepieces the wrists of millions. They're cool, fun and deserve due recognition for the impact that they have had on world pop culture. As for Swatch's current pieces, I would wear one and a smile. __________________

2 April 2009, 11:12 PM	#1
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Your thoughts on Swatch I've only owned one and that too a very basic one .. one of those plastic swatches. I want to add a swatch chronograph to my collection. Just wanted to read your views on Swatch craftmanship. Or should I just spend the money somewhere else. At the moment I own a Seiko Alarm Chronograph, Citizen Eco Drive Calibre Drive, and a Time Expedition. And I'm saving separately to buy a Tag or Rolex.

3 April 2009, 12:05 AM	#3
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	the swatch group - wow! the swatch watch - no thanks.

3 April 2009, 10:45 AM	#5
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	just save up for the sub. it'll be worth the wait. eyes on the prize!

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