I was checking my posts about my watch collection and learned I have not written exclusively about my first diver's watch. I got this watch while I was in Japan back in 2001. It was on sale at a popular electronics store and I got it for the price 1,280 yen (I still remember). At the time the price was equivalent to a little more than 500 pesos! This was one of the many Swatch watches I ended up buying in Japan. Some became souvenirs to family and friends while others I retained and started my watch collection.
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The watch features a velcro strap that was convenient for wearing and easy to dry after a swim. The velcro's color has faded after many years of use.
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There are 3 sub dials - one for the second, another for the minute and the third for the hour. Come to think of it, the watch has 6 hands! The chronograph buttons are stuck and these Swatch watches are quite difficult to repair so I just make sure the watch runs and keeps accurate enough time.
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Side view showing the crown and chronograph buttons
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The other side view showing the overall condition of the head.
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A recent wrist shot when I took out the watch for some routine inspection and this photo shoot.
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Partially hidden at the bottom of the dial is the information that this watch is from the 1997 collection. This means this diver is a 25-year old watch.
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The watch back showing the cleverly designed battery case and the watch to be 200m water resistant.
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The last photo shows the battery compartment to be partially damaged and might have already compromised the water resistance of this watch. It has a rubber cover over the battery and secured by the metal cover but I don't want to risk damaging the watch. I still use it but not for swimming. I'm currently trying to look for the same model but couldn't find an "new old stock" so far.
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