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Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 01 Jun 2012 20:49
by silverguy
Hi Guys
Just dug out my old swatches from 1998-2000 , it was my first gift from my cousin when I started to join the work force. Back to those days, no money even to buy watches, watch collection has not even come to my my mind. Does anyone here started to collect swatch since then??
1) Restless ( dont know still can find strap replacement?? any advice )
2) ???
3) General shots
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 01 Jun 2012 22:33
by BnL
Straps for Swatch watches quite standard sizes, so not be an issue.
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 01 Jun 2012 23:30
by eguy899
can buy at any Swatch outlet. just choose from their binders of straps & bracelets. but may not be complete depending on outlet. some bracelets can place order if not available in store.
there is a Swatch outlet at Junction 8.
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 01 Jun 2012 23:47
by silverguy
eguy899 wrote:can buy at any Swatch outlet. just choose from their binders of straps & bracelets. but may not be complete depending on outlet. some bracelets can place order if not available in store.
there is a Swatch outlet at Junction 8.
Thanks all...
I wanna find a original bracelet for my restless.. It has faithfully followed me for many years till the rubber straps gave way..
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 15:45
by watchlooker
Swatch ahh.... long long time ago...
Still had these....
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 18:56
by silverguy
watchlooker wrote:Swatch ahh.... long long time ago...
Still had these....
wow, were you a serious collector of swatch???
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 19:55
by lunarin79
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 20:11
by silverguy
I think that is something money cannot buy. A gift from your parents. kwel....
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 20:16
by lunarin79
indeed, these few will be my version of Patek's tagline
'I'm merely looking after it for my next generation'
if the watches are still working, it will be passed down to my daughter as her 1st watch
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 20:21
by silverguy
lunarin79 wrote:indeed, these few will be my version of Patek's tagline
'I'm merely looking after it for my next generation'
if the watches are still working, it will be passed down to my daughter as her 1st watch
+1 I just changed battery for my both watches. the chrono still working well and hitting the marker..Haha...But the shop assistant told me to take out the battery of the watch not in use because she saw moulds.....
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 20:32
by lunarin79
my buckle broke liao, i guess it's time to change strap
i tink i will just use a normal leather strap & change it,lol
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 20:40
by silverguy
lunarin79 wrote:my buckle broke liao, i guess it's time to change strap
i tink i will just use a normal leather strap & change it,lol
can ah??? make your own straps????
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 20:55
by lunarin79
no need, just use normal Paros leather lor but u have to notch out 3 holes in order to fit into the Swatch lugs.
but take note, if your watch is damn old, like mine
the lug will break.
why i know?
cos mine just broke
the plastic is very weak liao
i tink u better buy back stock Swatch straps ba
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 02 Jun 2012 21:14
by silverguy
lunarin79 wrote:no need, just use normal Paros leather lor but u have to notch out 3 holes in order to fit into the Swatch lugs.
but take note, if your watch is damn old, like mine
the lug will break.
why i know?
cos mine just broke
the plastic is very weak liao
i tink u better buy back stock Swatch straps ba
Opps.....
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 28 Jun 2012 10:09
by Ed.YEO
Recently digged out and given a new life to the more than 10yrs SWATCH Chrono in my collection... there are folks in my company say that i try to copy HUBLOT style of strap... hmmm... u say ley?!!
After 10yrs... the Lume still acceptable
Hublot Styled Strap by PAROS?
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 28 Jun 2012 11:46
by silverguy
Ed.YEO wrote:Recently digged out and given a new life to the more than 10yrs SWATCH Chrono in my collection... there are folks in my company say that i try to copy HUBLOT style of strap... hmmm... u say ley?!!
After 10yrs... the Lume still acceptable
Hublot Styled Strap by PAROS?
Nice Bro. I just send one of mine to MBS outlet to change strap and they offered free polishing of plexi. Thumbs up. So now I know Swatch does free service for swatch watches...
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 28 Jun 2012 19:19
by eguy899
silverguy wrote:Ed.YEO wrote:Recently digged out and given a new life to the more than 10yrs SWATCH Chrono in my collection... there are folks in my company say that i try to copy HUBLOT style of strap... hmmm... u say ley?!!
After 10yrs... the Lume still acceptable
Hublot Styled Strap by PAROS?
Nice Bro. I just send one of mine to MBS outlet to change strap and they offered free polishing of plexi. Thumbs up. So now I know Swatch does free service for swatch watches...
Swatch plexi use autosol can polish. been doing it for >10 years. fast & easy to do!
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 28 Jun 2012 21:34
by silverguy
Maybe my skill no good...always not shine ler....the swatch guy uses a machine to polish for me...fast and shine....maybe you can teach me some tricks of using autosol..
Re: Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:22
by watchlooker
silverguy wrote:watchlooker wrote:Swatch ahh.... long long time ago...
Still had these....
wow, were you a serious collector of swatch???
Was serious 20 years ago
..... now serious about MB
.... all in pure fun. My core is still the other S.
Swatch Refresh....
Posted: 29 Jun 2012 19:58
by herzausstahl
Wah I also have some old swatches... Must go take photo
Silverguy, I like your blue dial chrono man, swee!!! Quick go restore it with a nice bracelet!