Full terms and conditions here: http://shop.swatch.com/en_au/hits-hots-conditions-of-sale
I remember when Swatch watches were a massive thing as a kid in the 80s. I'm kind of surprised they are still around. I don't think I've seen many around lately.
They still have "boutique" retail outlets (e.g. Macquarie Centre in North Ryde). Otherwise, they own a hell of a lot of other brands -:
Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Léon Hatot, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Calvin Klein watches + jewelry, and Flik Flak.
So yep, they've done ok for themselves since the 80s!
Yep, the Swatch Group are a beast! They also own ETA, which makes a movement that is pretty much recognised as 'the standard. Also, their Sistem 51 range is gaining in popularity and are cool IMO. They have a 90 hour power reserve. Just don't break the strap because it is proprietary.
The Bourke St/Myer shop, I've only seen International students at the counter.
Recieve something that you probably won't like for $30.
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I had one once. Their watches aren't accurate. Every few months you have to readjust the time by a few minutes. For a 'swiss' watch, it isn't known for accuracy. Also, the face scratches easily. It's not glass.
Swatch is like the KIA of swiss watches.
So it's equal in Quality to comparable European watches but cheaper retail price and made in Korea? I think your comparison doesn't match your complaint
Whether it's equal to other watches of similar price is irrelevant. The swiss are known for their accuracy, and this is a budget product like a Kia.
A swatch is like a German car but without the prestige or luxuries of its other brethren.
So, a Volkswagen?
I take it you've never owned an automatic swiss watch!
If you want accuracy, get a Japanese quartz.
Automatics have to be wound if left idle. That doesn't count.
But you're right, they don't appeal to me.
I think you have unrealistic expectations of accuracy.
Take a look here for some figures:
http://www.chronocentric.com/watches/accuracy.shtml
An average quartz will be out by a minute after 2 months.
A $10,000 Rolex will be worse than that in a month.
My most accurate automatic gets close to average quartz accuracy.
Knowing my luck it's a good chance i'm gonna get a pink plastic strap watch with donald trump in the design as the surprise watch fro $30. I won't even take it if they give me $50 to wear it
The designs are so ugly…
Haha interesting bargain