Swatch Originals Sistem White Automatic SUTW400 Unisex Watch: Luxury with a touch of fun

The arrival of a new type of Swiss mechanical watch at an astoundingly low price was on the agenda of the Swatch brand for quite some time until finally, it became a reality in 2014. The Swatch Originals Sistem White Automatic SUTW400 Unisex Watch turned out to be a very interesting piece that helped young customers to look into the mechanical domain seriously, thus paving the way for their entry into the world of more expensive and luxurious mechanical watches. It proved to be superior to Asian mechanical watches available for roundabout the same price, but then again, that’s the most obvious outcome when the Swiss mark is involved.

The Sistem White stands out due to its dial design which comprises small, colored dots that look like a star or planet chart; or maybe, a constellation. The red dots represent 6 of the 19 rubies existing in the movement made from a total of 51 parts and operating at 3Hz or 21,600 bph, with a long, 90 hours power reserve.

The movement is mostly made from plastic as opposed to metal and is not a serviceable one. It is hermetically sealed, so in case something goes wrong with it, it will need to be replaced. Provided it costs a meager amount, this doesn’t hold as a shortcoming.

The Swatch Originals Sistem White Automatic SUTW400 Unisex Watch features a view of its internal mechanism through the rear of the watch. It makes evident that the only screw present in the entire movement is the central one which mounts the transparent, plastic rotor – a unique feature of the movement. The rest of the movement is funky and colorful and also provides a view of the oscillating balance wheel. At 3Hz, it’s definitely not near anywhere to a chronometer-grade performance, but it is accurate enough to do its job flawlessly.

The Swatch Originals Sistem White Automatic SUTW400 Unisex Watch is a simple and basic design that offers a lot of features for the money. That includes its 30 meters of water resistance and a strong, 42mm plastic case; the white color making it an elegant and refined piece. It offers both beauty and legibility and despite its cheeky look, the Swatch Watch does feel something high-end on the wrist, despite being an intentionally basic mechanical watch that succeeds at its attempts to qualify as a good and substantial watch. It makes its mark as an unpretentious casual or weekend watch, with a movement and a functionality that’s way superior than usual quartz movement-based timepieces.

Bottom line: The Swatch Originals Sistem White Automatic SUTW400 Unisex Watch is an inexpensive, fun watch that fits the bill with budget watch lovers as much as it earns appreciation from veteran, mechanical watch connoisseurs.

Stuhrling Original Executive Automatic Skeleton Black Leather 133.33152 Mens Watch: A Definite Novelty

The Stuhrling Original Executive Automatic Skeleton Black Leather 133.33152 Mens Watch, also known as the Legacy Executive is a bright contrast between blue and white, making for a better visibility unlike other skeletonized watches that require getting used to them with rather long learning curves.

The skeleton face occupies the central three-fourth of the white dial and shows the decorated movement ticking inside. It is a fairly accurate movement, making the Legacy Executive more than just a showpiece that is everything about looks. It is a mechanical, automatic ST-90090 caliber that keeps great time (+2 minutes/month); has a rotor that’s quiet and winds smooth. Visually the quality exceeds any of the movements present inside typical sub $100 watches, irrespective of the brand. Moreover, it has a small-seconds complication that shows through the bottom of the dial and stores power for approximately 38 hours. The movement is non-hacking.

The Stuhrling Original Executive Automatic Skeleton Black Leather 133.33152 Mens Watch is water resistant to 50meters or 165 feet; however, it is always a good option to keep it out of water. It’s not meant for aquatic uses; if by any chance it falls into water, the WR is going to save its insides.

The Stuhrling Original Executive Automatic Skeleton Black Leather 133.33152 Mens Watch is covered with a Krysterna crystal from above. It is a proprietary material unique to Stührling, built on the concepts of eyewear that gives them maximum clarity and durability. It is more shatter-resistant than sapphire crystals and therefore, less susceptible to cracks and breaking from impact.

Wear the Stuhrling Original Watches if you want attention without trying for it. It has reflective blue hands and hour markers; it is cleanly engraved on its almost every flat surface and ostentatious to the point where it doesn’t hurt the eyes. It can be subtle and sexy at the same time, depending upon how you want it to be. And the sex appeal doesn’t end there! Flip it over, you’ll find the exhibition case back shows you the brushed and engraved rotor; the reflective blue screws and the bright red jewels – it’s a good job done on the presentation department. Together, they make for a lot of presence, crossing over into the luxurious side from being just affordable. The good texture and the finish of the materials to thank; they have been made to resist scratching and flaking off to the highest extent.

Bottom line: When bland bores you to death, enters the Stuhrling Original Executive Automatic Skeleton Black Leather 133.33152 Mens Watch. It’s not merely a flashy design brought forth by a skeleton face, but a pleasantly loud piece of artifact that’s going to add a different dimension to your daily wear, be it for the office or the corporate dinner where you need to impress people.