(Or one I like more?)
That is a question that I have to ask, I suppose. You see, way back in the summer of 1998, I took a trip to Montreal with my parents and while there, I purchased a Swatch Irony Secret Agent watch. Yes, that is the actual name of the model. Prior to this, I always had a variety of Timex, Casio, and other digital watches, and I really wanted to have a "grown-up" watch as it was the first summer after starting university. I went to a jeweler and there was this large, funky, Swiss watch that cost more than probably all the watches I ever owned combined. I bought it, and wore it proudly. Fast forward 12 years and here we are and I still have that Swatch on my wrist. I have purchased several other watches in those 12 years, but I keep going back to my good 'ol Swatch. It keeps pretty good time (and I am incredibly picky about my watches being set correctly), I like how it feels on my wrist, and to this day I like its blue face and dials. It has a chronograph, which is incredibly useful and I use it often every day(how long I've been waiting for something, break length, etc). Despite already getting a new watch in the last 12 months (and it is a fantastic watch!), I'm already lookin' for my next fix. I have a variety of watches for different settings (work, outdoors, rough wear, comfort) and I'm looking for a really cool "dressy" digital watch.
Watches between 1998 and now:
Swatch Irony Secret Agent
Vintage 1950's Timex wind-up watch (Broken)
Timex Ironman Digital Watch
Citizen Eco-Drive (Manufacturer's Defect)
Russian Army Automatic (Broken)
Fossil "Decker Black Chronograph" Watch
For trivia, since I purchased my Swatch, the second hand has gone around the dial roughly 6,307,200 times and has ticked 378,432,000 times. The fact that the watch still works perfectly is a testament to Swiss quality.
I've read that more Millionaires wear Sieko than any other brand.
ReplyDeleteOne day I hope to own an Omega Moon watch, an old school, wind up, manual tachymeter...really nice, really big. You have a nice collection and glad you have had good luck with the Swatch.
Cheers!
I have the same exact watch from 1999. I bought it on Ebay then for mere $65 and change. I plan on keeping it for a long time. kudos!
ReplyDeleteI've also had the same watch, since my 18th birthday in 1998. I've only owned one other watch in that time, a more beatup-able Swatch Once Again. Unfortunately, the date counter on my Secret Agent is no longer reliable. I think it's the pin that's worn out. Any way to repair, I wonder? Anyway, I do think after 16 years I can invest in a new watch and I am thinking about the SISTEM51 watches. Thanks for this post!
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