Swatch Originals GentvsTimex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue

1990 Moon Phase Reissue
Timex1990 Moon Phase Reissue

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

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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.

Swatch Originals Gent at true scale

Originals Gent

Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
n/a
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

1 specs
Complications
None
Date, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$85
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Swatch Originals Gent

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.

Timex 1990 Moon Phase Reissue

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.