Post by: Laktos Kid on January 21, 2014, 04:01:09 PM
What do you guys, girls and sifus think of this new movement ? I myself do not own any mechanical watch, yet. But am interested to know what do you guys think of this compare to the affordable Seiko 5 movement. Would anyone buy just because it is manufactured in Swiss ? I am thinking of getting an affordable mechanical dress watch :Cheers:
Post by: dennis.T on January 21, 2014, 04:31:11 PM
Post by: TheWatchMan on January 21, 2014, 05:25:42 PM
Post by: Everdying on January 21, 2014, 05:37:06 PM
plus from what swatch tells me, it wont be coming to malaysia anytime soon.
Post by: jason_recliner on January 22, 2014, 04:52:02 AM
Post by: meoramri on January 22, 2014, 03:02:37 PM
Post by: JOS2012 on January 23, 2014, 10:58:15 AM
The novelty wears off after a very short while and I ended up never wearing them and disposing all of them after a while.
Looking back I think its a stage we go through. I was attracted to them at a much younger age but getting older it just doesn't fit the age profile anymore and I wonder what it was that attracted me in the first place.
Post by: Laktos Kid on January 23, 2014, 06:46:44 PM
I was looking at the Tissot powermatic and suddenly i realize this has 10 hour more power reserve. It's really exciting even though the design of the watch is "a bit" childish and funky but that's swatch. For people who is fond of colourful g-shocks i guess that's ok... will wait for the watch to show up here in Malaysia to have a closer look at it ;)
Post by: joharimuhidin on May 12, 2014, 01:19:02 PM
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Post by: Calibr on May 13, 2014, 01:30:24 PM
I bought a swatch watch as a birthday present to my daughter early jan this year but the machine was stop running. I lost the warranty card as I went back to the swatch shop in Melaka Malaysia and told me that there is a mechanical problem. You have to produce the warranty card in order to get the replacement. I told them that I am willing to pay for the repair cost as I have lost the card. Unfortunately, the said that the is no repair policy unless I could produce the warranty card to them. I promise to myself that I will never ever buy this type of watch in my life as this watch is totally a scrap for me now.
A Seiko is better any time, anywhere, in terms of serviceability.
Post by: Cocas on July 17, 2016, 12:46:17 PM
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Post by: kfkwan on August 14, 2016, 08:09:24 PM
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Post by: lee882888 on August 22, 2016, 08:10:46 AM
Post by: JeepWH on August 22, 2016, 08:48:11 AM
A RM200+ seiko 5 movement looks way better than what the Sistem 51 looks like.
Post by: Jedirat on August 22, 2016, 09:34:28 AM
Post by: D'Andy on August 22, 2016, 10:13:10 AM
Post by: JeepWH on August 22, 2016, 11:08:32 AM
Will cast my vote for Seiko 5 too. In terms of robustness, Seiko 5 will beat on and on. System 51 was IMHO more of a fad and fashion, and to show that Swiss autos could be produced at low production cost too (but then, it's a simple system with one-screw-holds-all ).
Actually I did observe the movement, it is esentially not a one screw holds all.
Just in certain areas screws are replaced by rivets.
Post by: Hafisjasni on August 24, 2016, 07:01:10 AM
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Post by: Jedirat on August 24, 2016, 08:07:06 AM
I would buy if they built one with stainless steel bracelet..
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Swatch is expected to launch the new System51 Irony with stainless steel bracelet in September/October this year. The RRP should be in the range of USD195 to USD235.
Post by: D'Andy on August 24, 2016, 08:09:14 AM
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Post by: D'Andy on August 24, 2016, 09:19:41 AM
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Post by: Cocas on August 24, 2016, 09:40:42 AM
The Swatch went so well (oh yes together with my Cyma) through out my uni life. But too bad the I carelessly opened the battery cap too much and damaged the plastic case back. :Blue:
Post by: Hafisjasni on August 24, 2016, 02:27:05 PM
Really?? Nicee... Looking forward to add those in my line upI would buy if they built one with stainless steel bracelet..
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Swatch is expected to launch the new System51 Irony with stainless steel bracelet in September/October this year. The RRP should be in the range of USD195 to USD235.
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Post by: phat7 on August 24, 2016, 10:38:45 PM
Post by: jeffco on August 25, 2016, 10:27:38 AM
Post by: asimo on September 25, 2016, 10:10:59 AM
New swatch irony sistem 51 automatic priced from RM740 to rm900 (steel)
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Flieger type B design
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Post by: Jedirat on September 29, 2016, 07:39:27 AM
Post by: meoramri on September 29, 2016, 08:12:41 AM
Btw, there is still a big gap between the Swiss players and Seiko as the later has offered various variety of products in this segment with value for money for their products. It will take times and commitment for the Swiss players to successfully enter into this segment, IMHO.
Very true. If the Swiss players start to seriously look into this segment, good times ahead for watch lovers as this can also prompt Seiko to innovate further.
For the mechanical section, only the Seiko group (including Orient) have a wide presence.
Post by: asimo on September 29, 2016, 08:14:03 AM
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Post by: meoramri on September 29, 2016, 11:44:46 AM
Hope this 2nd gen swatch sistem 51 can be service
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Unfortunately it can't - the whole sistem51 is a sealed system
Post by: vinorus on November 02, 2016, 09:40:15 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/773e0bb635fdd1692b73b0e9a2642cdb.jpg)
New swatch irony sistem 51 automatic priced from RM740 to rm900 (steel)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/dea89505d2bc2621fbbf2f4758b46261.jpg)
Flieger type B design
I have just bought the blue one with steel bracelet, will post in gallery by this week :)
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Post by: vinorus on November 02, 2016, 09:47:29 AM
I would buy if they built one with stainless steel bracelet..
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I can say the steel bracelet in Irony System 51s are not solid. Quite typical Swatch Irony quality, design also the same with all other Swatch. About the same with all sub RM1,000 watches including Seiko.
Good thing is I could easily swap with all other Swatch Rubber Straps which I think it is quote fun to do it.
Post by: vinorus on November 02, 2016, 09:56:00 AM
Would u dispose it or send for service If the service cost is 100-200usd when it due for service 5 years later?
I would neither service nor dispose it if the watch still running +-1min per day ::)
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