This could be partially attributed to the plastic case, but it still leaves me with the feeling that these just aren’t very decent. I’m talking Timex Weekender levels of loud. On the other hand, these quartz movements are loud. Also, the resale value doesn’t seem to be too bad, as you can list them as having a Swiss movement and being Swiss-made which tends to draw more potential buyers. On the one hand, these are Swiss-made, which generally means you can expect higher levels of quality control compared to most low-end Chinese quartz movements, used in many cheap fashion watches elsewhere. The movements in these are kind of 50/50 for me. This sealed design is great for quartz watches, not so much for their Sistem51 mechanical ones though, where the internals are inaccessible.
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These cases are both sealed but do feature a handy battery compartment, so you can easily switch that out which I like. I have to say I do like the smooth lines on this one and though it is more expensive it feels like a better way to spend your money on a Swatch.
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The stainless steel ‘IRONY’ ones are infinitely superior. If I wanted a plastic watch, I’d spend way less and get a Casio instead.
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I think even Timex, with their polished brass cases, do a better job in this regard. For a brand as big as Swatch it’s disappointing that their steel models start at a notably higher price point. Nevertheless, loads of Chinese brands have showcased how easy it is to produce stainless steel cases for a substantially lower price point than this. Obviously, they’ve done this because it’s easy to produce plastic in different colours and it’s cheap.