A charming vintage Swatch Irony designed for a smaller wrist, this elegant ladies’ timepiece combines a refined two-tone gold and silver-tone stainless-steel design with the distinctive character of Swatch’s all-metal Irony collection. The silver-tone dial features bold black Arabic numerals, while the gold-tone bezel is accented with a decorative gem-studded finish that gives the watch an unmistakable vintage jewellery-inspired appeal.
Completed with its original two-tone expanding flex bracelet, this Swiss-made quartz Swatch offers an effortless combination of everyday practicality, compact proportions and late-era Swatch design.
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Collector’s Note
The Swatch Irony collection marked an important evolution in Swatch design by bringing metal construction and a more substantial wrist presence to the brand’s playful Swiss quartz watchmaking.
This ladies’ example is particularly distinctive for its two-tone stainless-steel construction, decorative bejeweled bezel, compact Lady-size proportions and original expanding bracelet. The combination of gold-tone and silver-tone finishing gives it a versatile vintage jewellery-watch character while retaining the unmistakable minimalist dial language of Swatch.
The case back is marked SWATCH®️ IRONY, STAINLESS STEEL, SWISS MADE, V8 and NO (0) JEWELS, confirming its Swiss-made Irony construction and quartz movement configuration.
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Specifications
* Brand: Swatch
* Collection: Irony
* Style: Lady / Small Wrist
* Movement: Swiss Quartz
* Movement Type: Battery-operated Quartz
* Jewels: 0 Jewels
* Dial: Silver-tone
* Hour Markers: Black Arabic numerals
* Bezel: Gold-tone decorative gem-studded / bejeweled bezel
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Case Finish: Two-tone gold-tone and silver-tone
* Bracelet: Original Swatch expanding/stretch flex bracelet
* Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel with gold-tone PVD-coated elements
* Bracelet Style: Expanding / Flex-link
* Battery: 6.8 × 2.6 mm / 1.55V — corresponding to a 377 / SR626SW-type silver-oxide cell
* Movement Marking: V8
* Water Resistance: Originally water-resistant — current resistance not guaranteed
* Origin: Swiss Made
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Case Back Details
The original case back is marked with:
* swatch®️ IRONY
* STAINLESS STEEL
* PATENTED WATER-RESISTANT
* SWISS MADE
* NO (0) JEWELS
* V8
* BATTERY 6.8 × 2.6 / 1.55 V
* LARGE 15/0
The V8 marking identifies the ETA movement manufacturing designation used in the watch, while the NO (0) JEWELS marking is consistent with the unjeweled quartz movement configuration.
The LARGE 15/0 marking relates to the original Swatch bracelet sizing/style designation.
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Movement Highlights
Powering the watch is a Swiss quartz movement, providing the accuracy and low-maintenance convenience associated with Swatch’s battery-powered watchmaking.
The case back specifies 0 jewels, which is typical of a simple quartz movement where jewel bearings are not required in the same manner as in a mechanical calibre.
The watch uses a 1.55V silver-oxide battery, with the case back specifying a 6.8 × 2.6 mm battery specification.
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Why You’ll Love It
* Authentic Swiss-made vintage Swatch Irony
* Elegant ladies’ / small-wrist proportions
* Distinctive two-tone gold and silver-tone design
* Decorative gem-studded gold-tone bezel
* Classic silver dial with bold black Arabic numerals
* Reliable Swiss quartz movement
* Original Swatch expanding flex bracelet
* Stainless-steel construction
* Unusual jewellery-inspired vintage character
* A charming addition to a vintage Swatch collection
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Important Note
This is a vintage pre-owned timepiece. All specifications, including movement details, battery type, bracelet specifications, water resistance, and other manufacturer information, are based on the watch’s visible markings and available reference information and are provided for reference only.
Due to age, previous use, replacement of consumable components such as the battery, and service history, actual performance may vary. The original PATENTED WATER-RESISTANT marking should not be considered a guarantee of current water resistance. We recommend avoiding exposure to moisture unless the watch has been professionally pressure-tested.
The gold-tone/PVD finish and decorative bezel should also be handled with appropriate care, as surface finishing can naturally show signs of age and wear on vintage watches.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the watch’s current cosmetic condition.
