Swatch Originals GentvsTimex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue

Ref. timex-1990-moon-phase-reissue-37mm-leather-strap-watch-tw2y99000·MSRP $299
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Measurements
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Originals Gent

1990 Moon Phase Reissue
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.5mm
Thickness
n/a
10mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$85
lowest
$299
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners of the Swatch Originals Gent are split. Several love the look and the casual character: one calls the green lacquered dial the main appeal, another is "obsessed" with the dial, and others say it pairs well with everyday and work-from-home outfits. The most consistent drawback is the loud ticking, which one owner says took some getting used to and another says is quite loud. Fit draws mixed reactions; a forum member with a 6.2-inch wrist argues the 34mm Gent feels tiny, while a different owner finds it a fun, colorful addition. Other owners are more critical, with one describing it as disappointing for its creaking on the wrist and a plastic crystal that picks up marks quickly. Overall, owners are divided, with the bold dial design winning fans while noise and build complaints hold others back.
Owners widely praise the Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue 37mm Leather Strap Watch for its comfort and lightweight feel, with one owner noting the subtle taper on its brown leather strap. The moon phase complication is described as difficult to set precisely. One owner found the watch to feel cheap for its $300 price point. Overall, owners rate the Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue 37mm Leather Strap Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and subtle strap taper.
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