A refined example of Swatch’s all-metal Irony collection, this vintage Swatch Irony Medium features a minimalist olive-tone sunburst dial housed within a polished stainless-steel case. The understated dial is complemented by simple baton hour markers and elegant gold-tone hands, creating a clean yet distinctive vintage appearance.
The watch is fitted with its original integrated stainless-steel bracelet, featuring alternating silver-tone outer links and contrasting dark central links. Powered by a reliable Swiss quartz movement, this compact Irony offers the practicality of battery-powered accuracy while retaining the distinctive design language of Swatch’s metal-watch era.
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Collector’s Note
The Swatch Irony collection marked Swatch’s move toward more substantial metal watch construction while maintaining the brand’s distinctive Swiss quartz philosophy.
This example has a particularly understated character, with its olive sunburst dial, gold-tone hands, polished stainless-steel case and two-tone integrated bracelet. The restrained dial design gives the watch a versatile dress-casual character that works well as an everyday vintage piece.
The case back identifies the watch as a Swatch Irony stainless-steel model, with Swiss Made and V8 markings together with the dedicated battery specification.
The watch retains its original integrated bracelet, an important detail for collectors and for preserving the watch’s intended factory appearance.
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Specifications
* Brand: Swatch
* Collection: Irony
* Style: Irony Medium / Small-Wrist
* Movement: Swiss Quartz
* Movement Type: Battery-operated Quartz
* Display: Analog 3-Hand
* Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
* Dial: Olive-tone sunburst
* Hour Markers: Applied baton indices
* Hands: Gold-tone hour, minute and seconds hands
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Case Finish: Polished
* Bracelet: Original integrated stainless-steel bracelet
* Bracelet Design: Two-tone alternating silver-tone outer links and dark central links
* Lug System: Swatch integrated three-prong lug construction
* Crystal: Swatch original crystal — exact material not confirmed from the supplied information
* Battery: 377 / SR626SW
* Water Resistance: Originally water-resistant — current resistance not guaranteed
* Origin: Swiss Made
* Movement / Production Marking: V8
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Case Back Details
The original case back carries the following markings:
* swatch®️
* IRONY
* STAINLESS STEEL
* PATENTED
* WATER-RESISTANT
* BATTERY 377 / SR626SW
* Swatch logo
* SWISS MADE
* V8
The dedicated battery hatch allows access to the battery without opening the entire watch case.
The 377 / SR626SW marking identifies the battery specification used by this model.
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Movement Highlights
Powering the watch is a Swiss quartz movement providing accurate and convenient battery-powered timekeeping.
The simple three-hand configuration focuses on everyday readability and reliability, while the quartz movement requires considerably less routine attention than a mechanical movement.
The watch uses a 377 / SR626SW silver-oxide button-cell battery, accessed through the dedicated Swatch battery hatch on the case back.
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Why You’ll Love It
* Authentic vintage Swatch Irony
* Elegant olive-tone sunburst dial
* Minimalist baton hour markers
* Refined gold-tone hands
* Polished stainless-steel case
* Original integrated Swatch bracelet
* Distinctive two-tone bracelet design
* Reliable Swiss quartz movement
* Compact and versatile everyday proportions
* Classic Swiss-made Swatch character
* Excellent 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 configuration, water resistance and other manufacturer specifications, are based on the watch’s visible markings and available reference information and are provided for reference only.
The watch retains its original Swatch integrated stainless-steel bracelet. The contrasting dark central links are described according to their visible construction; the exact material or coating of these links cannot be conclusively established from the supplied photographs alone.
The exact model/reference and case dimensions have not been included because they cannot be reliably established from the information provided. We recommend measuring the case before publication if a precise case-size specification is required.
Due to age, previous use, replacement of consumable components such as the battery, and service history, actual performance may vary. The original 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.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the watch’s current cosmetic condition.
