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Which watch?

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Kepler22B · 01/02/2026 08:52

I have a watch I love - but it is solar powered and not getting charged enough at the moment (my sleeves are often covering the watch so even when there is enough light it isn’t reaching the watch).

So I’m looking for a new one. I’ve narrowed it down to these three but struggling to pick so I thought I would get some opinions on here. All from swatch as I like the clear dials (with numbers) to tell the time quickly. Open to alternatives though.

Most expensive but automatic and looks classy a lot chunkier than the others,

A more traditional swatch - fun and playful but still grown up

It a watch - does what it says on the tin maybe a bit boring, but won’t clash with anything, easy to read the time

BURGUNDY STORY - YIG401 | Swatch® Official Online Store

Buy BURGUNDY STORY at Swatch Europe.

https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/burgundy-story-yig401/YIG401.html

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OhDear111 · 01/02/2026 09:37

Cannot say I like any of them. Rose gold not for me. The others have dark dials? The dials don’t look clear to me and won’t be in poor light. I’d go for a white clear dial. I have a watch with a navy dial and it’s not easy to read in poor light. It’s very cheap for an automatic. None look classy though. Definitely more fun watches.

DamnFineWoman · 01/02/2026 09:43

I got this swatch watch last year - I like big watches! I’m 62 and work in a professional role. I cannot tell you the number of admiring comments I get when I wear it. For some reason it’s an eye catcher, and quite fun to wear!

https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/aurelia-aurita-sscu09k100/SSCU09K100.html

AURELIA AURITA - SSCU09K100 | Swatch® Official Online Store

Buy AURELIA AURITA at Swatch Europe.

https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/aurelia-aurita-sscu09k100/SSCU09K100.html

OhDear111 · 01/02/2026 10:40

That’s nearly double the price of the rose gold one though. I’d look at John Lewis - they have loads of cheaper brands and look at men’s if you want a bigger face. 38-42 is large. I’ve a mid sized (34) Omega Constellation and I love that size. Clear but not oversized.

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