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Second Hour Giant StridevsSwatch Sistem Meche

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What people say

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Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

Swatch Sistem Meche

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Meche's automatic movement is durable, with one owner using theirs roughly for four years without issue. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting gains of 1-2 seconds daily when worn, but over 12 seconds when stationary, while another reports -2 seconds/day accuracy, praising it as remarkable for the price. The watch features a 90-hour power reserve, and its transparent case back is admired. However, the Swatch Sistem Meche's sealed, non-serviceable construction is a point of concern for some, who note that Swatch typically replaces rather than services these watches, and that the plastic case can scratch easily. The automatic movement does not hack, and some users report the minute hand takes time to adjust after setting. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Meche highly for its impressive power reserve and accuracy at its price point, despite concerns about its non-serviceable design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Giant Stride42mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
Giant Stride
Sistem Meche
Water Resistance
Giant Stride200m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
Giant Stride$725
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Thickness
0mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$250
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