Why wear a watch when you can wear a Swatch?
I’ve had many watches in my life, from a number of different brands, however there is one brand I can definitely say I have owned more watches from than any other and that is Swatch. It started when I was quite young, in fact I believe my first ever watch, after I learnt to tell the time properly, was from them.
While that watch is long gone and others I own aren’t produced any more, except the Chess Board Watch; one which my parents actually brought me home from the home of Swatch, Switzerland a number of years ago now I have just added a new Swatch to my collection.
The latest addition comes in the form of the Summer Socks watch and came courtesy of House of Watches.
The Summer Socks watch is from the unisex range and as such features a slightly larger face than the ladies version I have previously worn. In fact this beauty features a face of 40mm in width, which actually makes telling the time a breeze (as long as you are ok without numbers on the face), but perhaps if you have very slender wrists could swamp them.
Just in case you’re wondering if you can wear this watch while you go for a paddle in this sea this summer, it is only splash proof so perhaps leave it safely on the beach.
Personally the more I see this watch the more it grows on me, it wasn’t my first choice because I couldn’t really imagine how and when I would wear it, although I found the pattern on it really intriguing. However having had it in my hand, I’ve been able to see it working with different items and it often brings a much needed splash of colour to outfits, I hadn’t even expected it to work with.
When it comes to quality, I’ve never had a problem with any of the Swatch’s I have owned and that’s not something I say lightly, I really do believe they are well worth the money you pay.
The Summer Socks Swatch Watch costs £44.50 and can be brought online from The Watch Shop.
What do you think of this watch, is it something you would wear?
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I had no clue that they still made swatch watches. I had one growing up. I loved the watch and I wore it until it broke. I remember having the band over it to help keep from scratching it up.
something different – always a good idea.
I had a swatch when i was younger and I am going to get one for my boys. I love their quality and they aren’t that expensive.
I didn’t even know that these were still around!! Love it!!
its looks lovely
This is a cute pattern. I’m a big fan of wearing watches despite always having my phone on me.
Ah, Swatch Watches-what a blast from the past! The designs are still cute, I see!
Good post, but I don’t wear watches myself
I have loved Swatch watches since I was a kid. I got my first one about 25 years ago. They were really popular here in the US in the mid 80s early 90s.
I owned a swatch when I was in High School and that was over 20 years ago. It was the only thing I could have worn at the time because of my allergic reaction to nickel and it was all plastic. I need to get me a new one. Had no idea they still made them.
I love my Swatch! I wear my fancy looking one to work every day, so durable!
This is such a cool looking watch. I have trouble remembering my watch this will make sure that I don’t forget it.
We had these in high school and loved them. I’m glad they’re making a new go-around. 🙂
I had a Swatch years ago, I always remember it because the strap smelled of strawberries!
I love Swatch, I used to wear them in high school. They are fashionable!
Wow looks neat! I’m not a watch person and when I did wear them I was obsessed with my super expensive guess watches. My son would love something like this!
I’ve never had a swatch, but I’ve heard lots of good things about them.
I don’t own a watch and I never have. I almost don’t care what time it is but someone always know what time it is.
I used to have a Swatch Watch! They were all the rage when I was in school. That’s neat that they are still around!
I really like the pattern on that swatch. I don’t know what I would wear it with, but it’s so pretty.
I really like the design of the swatch, it looks cool!
Sounds like a great idea! Lots of fun different patterns too I see!
Swatch does have some great designs. Funny how I think it is more popular on the other side of the pond
What a cool design for a watch. I wear a watch ever day and would totally wear this one.
I also didn’t know swatches were still around simple because everyone uses their phones to check the time. I do like swatch watches I think it’s funny how people will look at their wrist when they don’t have a watch on them lol those people need a swatch watch.
love swatch watches love the design of them
This is really cool. I would probably get confused without seeing the numbers 🙂
I had a Swatch when I was in middle school. I was so excited when I got it for my birthday. I haven’t seen a Swatch in years.
I’ve never been one to wear a watch at all, so I probably wouldn’t wear this, but it sure is cute!
I had a Swatch Watch when I was in junior high, about 15 years ago. I had no idea they were still around.