Corniche VisionnairevsSwatch Sexy Thing
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Visionnaire
Sexy Thing
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.4mm
Thickness
7.4mm
lowest
9.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
MSRP
$350
$105
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The ultra-slim 7.4mm case is a standout strength. Water resistance was cited as a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the movement, with one preferring quartz practicality and another noting a hybrid movement with a sweeping second hand.
Owners report the Swatch Sexy Thing can feel heavy and is prone to scratching, with one owner noting significant scratching within a month of minimal use that created shadows on the dial. The watch is described by some as a tacky, "corky experiment" from the 80s. On balance, owners rate the Swatch Sexy Thing poorly due to its tendency to scratch and its perceived tackiness.
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