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Do you know Swatches? These ever changing Swiss watches have been around from since about 1983. I bought my first one in 1987 and a few years after that I started collecting them. Now that is my biggest hobby and I put a lot of effort into it. And even though I have some nice doubles on my Swatch Shop page I am not a dealer, just a real serious collector. I don't collect them all, too many of them are issued each year! So my main interest are Swatches from The Netherlands, limited edition Specials, Production Display boxes and Atlanta Olympics Swatches. If you have a further look on this page you can get into some of these subjects in more detail. All extra information about them is welcome of course! Even further down I have a list of my doubles and a list of Swatches I am still looking for. Below that you will find something about Swatch links. Finally there is a section with frequently asked questions. Now go and have a look around! I am sure you will enjoy it. Happy Swatching!
Swatch Clopedia catalogue
Check out my role in the Swatch Clopedia catalogue!For sale / to exchange
I have a lot of great double Swatches. A great chance for you to swap with me. If you do not have something for me I am willing to sell as well. Do check my Swatch Shop!Black list
Would you like to know all about the bad and cheating people I met when collecting Swatches, my so called black list? Well, just visit the page that is all about these people. Have a look by clicking here. Beware!Specials from the Netherlands
Would you like to know all about the special Swatches from the Netherlands? Well, just visit the page I dedicated to the subject and you will learn all about them. Have a look by clicking here.Swatch Production Stage Display Boxes
In my collection I have several Swatch Production Stage Display Boxes (a thing with many different names and possible shapes as you will find out). I dedicated a whole page to it in order to find out about it as much as possible. Maybe you can help me! Or maybe you are just interested or in the mood for a nice Swatch picture. Have a look by clicking here.My wantlist
At the moment I am especially looking for these Swatches:Grems handpainted Maxi Swatches.
All known and unknown special editions from the Netherlands.
Especially the disc packaging that was given to Nelly Cooman!
Helmut Newton Fingernails any kind.
Velvet Underground.
James Bond Collection in official leather suitcase (good price only)
Preproduction models up to 1982.
All Fachhandellogo Swatches (on the face, not on the strap), mint or even worn out.
Folders, brochures, documentation up to 1984.
Prototypes, variants, hybrids, test models.
Blister packages from 1982 and 1984, also fakes.
Ravage lithographics belonging to The Famous Couple Swatches.
Production stage boxes different from the kinds I have.
GN150 Black Sheep variants and prototypes, only the rare ones.
Kiki Picasso poster piece.
GZ150 Atlanta Olympic Athletes Swatches with the gold strap: GZ150BA Rsa, GZ150HA Hkg, GZ150LA Bel, GZ150MA Gre
Any other Atlanta Special I have missed.
Indeed everything really special that I may not even know of!
All these Swatches should of course be in mint condition and in original packaging materials. If you want to trade with me please note I only collect Swatches which meet these same conditions.
Swatch links
At this place you do not find a list with a lot of Internet Swatch links. I could tell you all about great sites, some getting better, some getting worse, but keeping it up means a lot of senseless work. Instead I recommend to you: Jerry's Swatch Megalink Site. Jerry has compiled a comprehensive list of Swatch links. That actually is a very good way of finding your way around. Click here or on this picture:
Frequently asked questions
Here are some questions I get asked a lot and the answers I give to them:Q: Where do I get news about Swatches?
A: The very best newssite at this moment is Andreas Wiethoff. The official Swatch website is not a very good place for news or forums. Too much noise! Pepople are working hard making Swatch Clopedia the numbers one website for Swatch collectors. Already you should check out the Swatch Clopedia forum. Well worth your visit!
Q: What do I do when the battery runs out?
A: The latest news on this subject is that if you want a Swatch to survive the ages it is best to remove the battery.
Q: Where can I buy cheap and good Swatch batteries on the Internet?
A: The best place is SwatchBattery.com.
Q: Where can I buy cheap and good Swatch straps on the Internet?
A: The best place is Squiggly, their collection of straps and Swatches is extensive. Some straps are impossible to find though, like this Rotor strap (most beautiful strap made by Swatch in my opinion)
A: My favorite place is Masters In Time.
Q: Will you buy my Swatch?
A: If I need it, if it is truly mint and if the price is right, yes I surely will.
Q: Can you find a Swatch for me?
A: Yes, if you know what you want, if you know what you want to pay for it, I can get any Swatch you want.
Q: Where can I buy Swatches on the Internet?
A: My favorite place is eBay.
Q: Can you repair my Swatch?
A: Surf to www.sWatchRepair.com, they are specialized in repairs.
Q: Where can I sell Swatches on the Internet?
A: My favorite place is eBay.
Q: Can you give me a valuation for my Swatches?
A: I can but it may be better for you to go to Squiggly and order your copy of the Swatch-Clopedia catalog.