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dr35mm · 14 June 2017, 05:19 AM

So I've been looking for a "no worries" watch that I can use anywhere and anytime, something to pair with my YM and that it didn't feel redundant. After some long time researching, I ended opting for the Swatch Sistem 51, this one is called Sistem Aqua.

Comfort:
This watch is light, the rubber strap feels amazing while wearing it. You just forget that you're wearing it. Adjustability is top notch as well.

Performance :
I've had it for little time in order to give a performance verdict, all I can say it runs very smooth. A huge bonus in this department is the 90 hours of power reserve.

Value:
I paid $104 on amazon for an automatic swiss watch. Any doubts that this is the best watch under $150?

Conclusion :
Couldn't recommend this watch more, extremely happy with every aspect of it. The color is amazing and there's a whole lot attention to details. It's really hard to believe that this watch is $100. What's next for swatch imo? A Sistem GMT would revolutionize the industry.

Now the photos.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Hairdude1 · 14 June 2017, 08:21 AM

I need to get one! Thanks for the pics and write up

cajunron · 14 June 2017, 08:54 AM

It's an automatic? Cool!

mps354 · 14 June 2017, 09:06 AM

Congrats!

jon_jon · 14 June 2017, 09:14 AM

It is quite remarkable to get a Swiss automatic watch for close to $100 with the Sistem 51. Seiko has been making sub-$100 automatic watches for quite a while with their Seiko 5.

I imagine accuracy isn't superb at that price range, but if you were looking for accuracy at the $100 price range, you would go for a Swatch quartz watch.

stockae92 · 14 June 2017, 09:26 AM

That looks great! Any lume on the dial and hands?

dr35mm · 14 June 2017, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajunron

It's an automatic? Cool!

It is automatic and it has a 90 hour power reserve *mind blown*

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dr35mm · 14 June 2017, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

That looks great! Any lume on the dial and hands?

Yes, lume on the hands. There's a version called sistem frog that the whole watch "glows in the dark".

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r8t3d_M · 14 June 2017, 11:21 PM

Very nice Swatch and definitely not bad for $100..enjoy it!

Cru Jones · 14 June 2017, 11:53 PM

Looks great, good choice.

I have a 1st generation Sistem51 and enjoy it very much.

c41006 · 14 June 2017, 11:57 PM

Very cool!

TG3N · 15 June 2017, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jon_jon

I imagine accuracy isn't superb at that price range, but if you were looking for accuracy at the $100 price range, you would go for a Swatch quartz watch.

Accuracy is actually very good - Swatch maintain each should be +/- 7 seconds daily, which if you think about it, isn't a million miles away from COSC's Chronometer standard of -4/+6.

Mine actually stays a consistent minus 2-3 seconds daily, which is phenomenal.

The synthetic balance wheels are all adjusted/tailored by a robot & laser, to make sure they meet the standard.

As well as that & the 90 hour power reserve, they have a full balance bridge for stability, use anti-magnetic ARCAP alloy for the plates, and are both automatic & hand-winding. All that in a revolutionary, fully in-house movement that is 100% Swiss Made (which not all 'Swiss Made' watches are).

Pretty amazing, really.

dr35mm · 15 June 2017, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TG3N

Accuracy is actually very good - Swatch maintain each should be +/- 7 seconds daily, which if you think about it, isn't a million miles away from COSC's Chronometer standard of -4/+6.

Mine actually stays a consistent minus 2-3 seconds daily, which is phenomenal.

The synthetic balance wheels are all adjusted/tailored by a robot & laser, to make sure they meet the standard.

As well as that & the 90 hour power reserve, they have a full balance bridge for stability, use anti-magnetic ARCAP alloy for the plates, and are both automatic & hand-winding. All that in a revolutionary, fully in-house movement that is 100% Swiss Made (which not all 'Swiss Made' watches are).

Pretty amazing, really.

Well said, I'm very impressed with Swatch's acomplishments here. This is my first and certainly not my last Sistem 51.

sea-dweller · 15 June 2017, 10:29 AM

Congrats!

Jay (Eire) · 15 June 2017, 11:27 AM

Love these, there's three of them in my house and the wife and I share them. Perfect summer, don't care, travel anywhere watch.

jon_jon · 15 June 2017, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TG3N

Accuracy is actually very good - Swatch maintain each should be +/- 7 seconds daily, which if you think about it, isn't a million miles away from COSC's Chronometer standard of -4/+6.

Mine actually stays a consistent minus 2-3 seconds daily, which is phenomenal.

The synthetic balance wheels are all adjusted/tailored by a robot & laser, to make sure they meet the standard.

As well as that & the 90 hour power reserve, they have a full balance bridge for stability, use anti-magnetic ARCAP alloy for the plates, and are both automatic & hand-winding. All that in a revolutionary, fully in-house movement that is 100% Swiss Made (which not all 'Swiss Made' watches are).

Pretty amazing, really.

That is quite accurate

I believe the lower-end Seiko automatic only specify accuracy in the +/- 30sec a day range.

SemperFi · 18 June 2017, 06:34 AM

Nicely done...that's a real bargain. Congrats!

Headshrinker · 18 June 2017, 08:27 AM

I love the fact that they are untouched by human hands during manufacturing.

14 June 2017, 05:19 AM	#1
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Incoming and Fast Review So I've been looking for a "no worries" watch that I can use anywhere and anytime, something to pair with my YM and that it didn't feel redundant. After some long time researching, I ended opting for the Swatch Sistem 51, this one is called Sistem Aqua. Comfort: This watch is light, the rubber strap feels amazing while wearing it. You just forget that you're wearing it. Adjustability is top notch as well. Performance : I've had it for little time in order to give a performance verdict, all I can say it runs very smooth. A huge bonus in this department is the 90 hours of power reserve. Value: I paid $104 on amazon for an automatic swiss watch. Any doubts that this is the best watch under $150? Conclusion : Couldn't recommend this watch more, extremely happy with every aspect of it. The color is amazing and there's a whole lot attention to details. It's really hard to believe that this watch is $100. What's next for swatch imo? A Sistem GMT would revolutionize the industry. Now the photos. Thanks for stopping by. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

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jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	It is quite remarkable to get a Swiss automatic watch for close to $100 with the Sistem 51. Seiko has been making sub-$100 automatic watches for quite a while with their Seiko 5. I imagine accuracy isn't superb at that price range, but if you were looking for accuracy at the $100 price range, you would go for a Swatch quartz watch.

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r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Very nice Swatch and definitely not bad for $100..enjoy it!

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Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Looks great, good choice. I have a 1st generation Sistem51 and enjoy it very much.

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c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Very cool!

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Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,491	Love these, there's three of them in my house and the wife and I share them. Perfect summer, don't care, travel anywhere watch.

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