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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Automatic for its appealing design, citing the legible dials in blue or French Army Green, date at 6 o'clock, and classic field watch aesthetic with well-executed brushed and polished finishes. The 39.5mm case is noted as comfortable and reliable for daily wear, with a versatile 20mm lug width facilitating strap changes, and the beads of rice bracelet is specifically called out as fantastic. The Miyota 8315 movement is described as accurate, with hacking and hand winding, and offers a 60-hour power reserve; however, some owners suggest a Sellita SW200 would be more appropriate for the price point of $790 AUD, given the use of a Miyota 82 series movement. Accuracy figures reported range from -10 seconds/day to within ±15 seconds per day.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sistem Meche42mm
Outrider Automatic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sistem Meche
Outrider Automatic
Water Resistance
Sistem Meche30m
Outrider Automatic150m
MSRP
Sistem Meche$250
Outrider Automatic$442

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$442
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