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FTX I · 28 July 2019, 07:37 AM

Got this watch long ago. Still working perfectly. Any "vintage" Swatch fans here?

MILGAUSS88 · 28 July 2019, 07:51 AM

I'm not a Swatch fan, but it brings back some good memories.

Back in the early 90's a buddy and me would run to shops looking for watches, Levis and sneakers. Anyway he would go onto the jewelry stores and buy every Swatch chronograph and Scuba they would have, then bring them back to Japan and sell them.
He would have stacks of them on his desk in his apartment.

FTX I · 28 July 2019, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

I'm not a Swatch fan, but it brings back some good memories.

Back in the early 90's a buddy and me would run to shops looking for watches, Levis and sneakers. Anyway he would go onto the jewelry stores and buy every Swatch chronograph and Scuba they would have, then bring them back to Japan and sell them.
He would have stacks of them on his desk in his apartment.

Nice story my friend. Thanks for sharing.

BisonHead · 28 July 2019, 08:08 AM

Yep i have a chrono one on a blue sharkskin like strap. Remembering correctly originally it had a plastic expanding bracelet with a pattern, like mini pyramids on it. Horrible so changed the strap right away.

It still works and is in it original box. Actually put it on my wrist last month when i rediscovered it.

FTX I · 28 July 2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Yep i have a chrono one on a blue sharkskin like strap. Remembering correctly originally it had a plastic expanding bracelet with a pattern, like mini pyramids on it. Horrible so changed the strap right away.

It still works and is in it original box. Actually put it on my wrist last month when i rediscovered it.

Please share some pics later

the_natural · 28 July 2019, 10:24 AM

I've owned some in the past, but I don't have any currently. My first watch memory was about a Swatch though, sometime in the late 80's.

They were kept in a display case at JCPenny (or maybe Leggett), where my mother would often shop. I remember seeing them visit after stupid visit to that department store. I distinctly remember one day having a major meltdown because (again) she wouldn't buy me a black model with the red, snap-on protective piece, insisting my "birthday was coming up." I can't imagine the amount of tears, snot, and drool I must've gotten on that case as they literally peeled me off of it. There is a happy ending, however; I did get the very same watch for my birthday.

Moral of the story: I blame my mom for my watch addiction.

FTX I · 28 July 2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by the_natural

I've owned some in the past, but I don't have any currently. My first watch memory was about a Swatch though, sometime in the late 80's.

They were kept in a display case at JCPenny (or maybe Leggett), where my mother would often shop. I remember seeing them visit after stupid visit to that department store. I distinctly remember one day having a major meltdown because (again) she wouldn't buy me a black model with the red, snap-on protective piece, insisting my "birthday was coming up." I can't imagine the amount of tears, snot, and drool I must've gotten on that case as they literally peeled me off of it. There is a happy ending, however; I did get the very same watch for my birthday.

Moral of the story: I blame my mom for my watch addiction.

lol great story Edward.

nick c · 28 July 2019, 12:42 PM

Looks great Flavio. I like

FTX I · 29 July 2019, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

Looks great Flavio. I like

Glad you liked buddy. I was hoping to see other pictures but I loved the stories above.

Pongster · 29 July 2019, 01:32 AM

There were swatch automatics back then? Nice to know.

FTX I · 29 July 2019, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

There were swatch automatics back then? Nice to know.

The first automatic was released in 1991.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-...tch-automatic/

masterserg · 29 July 2019, 03:55 AM

I used to love swatches back in the mid 80’s early 90’s ... especially the all clear with colorful hands (before the clear plastic turned yellow). The clear case with mirror dial was another favorite. Unfortunately nothing left to shoot pics.

cajunron · 29 July 2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

The first automatic was released in 1991.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-...tch-automatic/

Wow. I thought the Sistem51 was the first mechanical watch offered by Swatch. This is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Old Expat Beast · 29 July 2019, 11:13 AM

I had the original Jellyfish in the mid 1980s. Thought it was pretty awesome at the time

FTX I · 29 July 2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

I used to love swatches back in the mid 80’s early 90’s ... especially the all clear with colorful hands (before the clear plastic turned yellow). The clear case with mirror dial was another favorite. Unfortunately nothing left to shoot pics.

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Originally Posted by cajunron

Wow. I thought the Sistem51 was the first mechanical watch offered by Swatch. This is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I had the original Jellyfish in the mid 1980s. Thought it was pretty awesome at the time

Pongster · 29 July 2019, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cajunron

Wow. I thought the Sistem51 was the first mechanical watch offered by Swatch. This is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Me too

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masterserg · 29 July 2019, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I had the original Jellyfish in the mid 1980s. Thought it was pretty awesome at the time

That's the one!

ud101 · 30 July 2019, 07:57 AM

I'm a big fan of swatch.

29 July 2019, 03:55 AM	#12
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	I used to love swatches back in the mid 80’s early 90’s ... especially the all clear with colorful hands (before the clear plastic turned yellow). The clear case with mirror dial was another favorite. Unfortunately nothing left to shoot pics. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

29 July 2019, 11:13 AM	#14
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	I had the original Jellyfish in the mid 1980s. Thought it was pretty awesome at the time __________________ _______________________

28 July 2019, 07:51 AM	#2
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,949	I'm not a Swatch fan, but it brings back some good memories. Back in the early 90's a buddy and me would run to shops looking for watches, Levis and sneakers. Anyway he would go onto the jewelry stores and buy every Swatch chronograph and Scuba they would have, then bring them back to Japan and sell them. He would have stacks of them on his desk in his apartment.

28 July 2019, 08:08 AM	#4
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Yep i have a chrono one on a blue sharkskin like strap. Remembering correctly originally it had a plastic expanding bracelet with a pattern, like mini pyramids on it. Horrible so changed the strap right away. It still works and is in it original box. Actually put it on my wrist last month when i rediscovered it.

28 July 2019, 10:24 AM	#6
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	I've owned some in the past, but I don't have any currently. My first watch memory was about a Swatch though, sometime in the late 80's. They were kept in a display case at JCPenny (or maybe Leggett), where my mother would often shop. I remember seeing them visit after stupid visit to that department store. I distinctly remember one day having a major meltdown because (again) she wouldn't buy me a black model with the red, snap-on protective piece, insisting my "birthday was coming up." I can't imagine the amount of tears, snot, and drool I must've gotten on that case as they literally peeled me off of it. There is a happy ending, however; I did get the very same watch for my birthday. Moral of the story: I blame my mom for my watch addiction.

28 July 2019, 12:42 PM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Looks great Flavio. I like

29 July 2019, 01:32 AM	#10
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	There were swatch automatics back then? Nice to know.

30 July 2019, 07:57 AM	#18
ud101 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 145	I'm a big fan of swatch.

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