Swatch sistem 51 in singapore

balzebub71 · Post by **balzebub71** » 02 Sep 2014 15:23

I think so far only swatch boutiques carry the Sistem 51?

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KKFA · Post by **KKFA** » 02 Sep 2014 20:52

Yup, last I heard they only have it in Orchard Gateway. Now it seems Jem also has it.

But as with most Swatch, you can only get them in their boutiques or counters.

I must say the watches look and feel cheap but the design and the thought that went into it, it is worth collecting. It helps that they are inexpensive.

Happy hunting.

balzebub71 · Post by **balzebub71** » 02 Sep 2014 22:50

Now every swatch boutique also have liao.

galaxy_convoy · Post by **galaxy_convoy** » 03 Sep 2014 16:22

KKFA wrote:I must say the watches look and feel cheap but the design and the thought that went into it, it is worth collecting. It helps that they are inexpensive.

Happy hunting.

The watches are typical Swatch, plastic and flimsy, but I see them as milestone watches. The fully machine assembled mechanical movement with 90 hour power reserve represents a breakthrough in watch design. And for once, the innovation is at the affordable end of the market.

chriscentro · Post by **chriscentro** » 24 Sep 2014 17:15

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galaxy_convoy · Post by **galaxy_convoy** » 24 Sep 2014 18:37

chriscentro wrote:http://watchguy.co.uk/review-a-trip-ins ... ta-c10111/

I saw this too. Absolutely brutal... Made me reconsider picking one up .

rojakman · Post by **rojakman** » 24 Sep 2014 22:54

chriscentro wrote:http://watchguy.co.uk/review-a-trip-ins ... ta-c10111/

He wrote this in an interesting way. Was laughing at the end

balzebub71 · Post by **balzebub71** » 25 Sep 2014 09:27

chriscentro wrote:http://watchguy.co.uk/review-a-trip-ins ... ta-c10111/

In all honesty that's the most biased review I have ever read. He probably had a defective watch to start with.

Not defending Swatch here..but I had the blue Sistem51 for a while earlier this year..not too long after its launch in Europe. My piece kept decent time within 5s per day when worn, power reserve as advertised and I wore the watch in the shower more than once with no ill effects. My only gripe was that it runs a lot faster on my winder and there is some "play" in the hands when adjusting time. Ultimately flipped it as it was difficult matching the color to my usual casual wear colors.

So for bros who want to purchase one, don't let that particular tear down/review put u off, there are plenty of more objective reviews on the net- by watch makers as well as watch lovers.

The standard 2 years warranty also gives me a fair amount of assurance.

Take the Sistem51 for what it is...a cheap..funky watch. And plastic components will eventually make it's way into other low end watches.

telepgm · Post by **telepgm** » 26 Sep 2014 11:51

chriscentro wrote:http://watchguy.co.uk/review-a-trip-ins ... ta-c10111/

read the review; I'm not impressed with the writer's total bias-ness. If he's so particular about accuracy, then just go buy a Quartz or g-shock. If he's so particular about workmanship, then please spend the dough and buy some high end pieces. I will wear my 51 with pride in the meantime:

galaxy_convoy · Post by **galaxy_convoy** » 16 Nov 2014 09:33

What's the usual discount on Swatch? I saw the Sistem51 available at about 180 here in Taipei after tax refund, wondering if that's a good deal or should I wait till Singapore shops start offering it at discount.

balzebub71 · Post by **balzebub71** » 16 Nov 2014 09:34

Swatch boutique will never offer a discount. Not sure if sistem51 is available at other ships? Haven't seen them outside of boutiques.

galaxy_convoy · Post by **galaxy_convoy** » 16 Nov 2014 11:08

balzebub71 wrote:Swatch boutique will never offer a discount. Not sure if sistem51 is available at other ships? Haven't seen them outside of boutiques.

Yup, I know. So was wondering what the usual discount at other shops is for Swatch. Hopefully they will carry the Sistem51 at some point.

The price here for the Sistem51 is about 15% off Singapore's retail, which is decent if not spectacular.

balzebub71 · Post by **balzebub71** » 16 Nov 2014 11:34

galaxy_convoy wrote:
balzebub71 wrote:Swatch boutique will never offer a discount. Not sure if sistem51 is available at other ships? Haven't seen them outside of boutiques.
Yup, I know. So was wondering what the usual discount at other shops is for Swatch. Hopefully they will carry the Sistem51 at some point.

The price here for the Sistem51 is about 15% off Singapore's retail, which is decent if not spectacular.

Just buy? I do not think you can find spectacular discount for sistem51 in singapore.

galaxy_convoy · Post by **galaxy_convoy** » 16 Nov 2014 13:52

balzebub71 wrote:
galaxy_convoy wrote:
Yup, I know. So was wondering what the usual discount at other shops is for Swatch. Hopefully they will carry the Sistem51 at some point.

The price here for the Sistem51 is about 15% off Singapore's retail, which is decent if not spectacular.
Just buy? I do not think you can find spectacular discount for sistem51 in singapore.

I also think so. Will stop by the boutique later after dinner.

Ed.YEO · Post by **Ed.YEO** » 16 Nov 2014 15:15

Hoot liao lah... mai tu liaoz!!!

Stan80 · Post by **Stan80** » 16 Nov 2014 17:06

Hoot a few more, i believe we are all welcoming to early Christmas presents. Lol

galaxy_convoy · Post by **galaxy_convoy** » 16 Nov 2014 20:28

Hooted. Just the one piece unfortunately. No Xmas bonus.

balzebub71 · Post by **balzebub71** » 16 Nov 2014 20:48

galaxy_convoy wrote:

Hooted. Just the one piece unfortunately. No Xmas bonus.

Nice...

Stan80 · Post by **Stan80** » 16 Nov 2014 20:59

Haha... Very nice red.
I saw the 3 colors @ JEM Swatch.
The red stands out more.

SleepySimon · Post by **SleepySimon** » 18 Nov 2014 10:49

Stan80 wrote:Haha... Very nice red.
I saw the 3 colors @ JEM Swatch.
The red stands out more.

Think shall swing by JEM later...