I have a Swatch Sistem Through. I thought it was lovely initially, but it definitely has some room for improvement. It was my introduction to mechanical watches. Fully wound it runs -5sec a day. Middle of the reserve is ±0. The last day before the reserve runs out it runs +5. I usually wear it 3 or 4 days a week. Sometimes I can time it right and wear on/off for a few weeks without losing more than a second or two.

My biggest two problems are the plastic window that my dog managed to scratch while playing with him & the lack of serviceability. The plastic escapement isn’t making me feel great about it either.

Had I known what I know now, I would’ve bought myself a Seiko so I could teach myself the basics of maintaining & modding mechanical watches while my tastes expand.

I don’t think I’d buy another mechanical Swatch unless they completely change their approach to serviceability… I probably would buy one of their quartz watches for the designs alone or as a gift… They seem to last a long time.

Those are some rad af features.