Swatch History

About Swatch

INNOVATION, PROVOCATION, FUN, FOREVER

Welcome to SwatchVintage, where every watch tells a story. We specialize in curating a unique selection of new and collectible vintage watches, each carefully sourced for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Whether you’re looking for a modern timepiece or a vintage classic from decades past, we bring you authenticity, quality, and a passion for horology.
We carefully curate each piece we sell, with a special focus on both brand-new watches and unique vintage finds that tell a story. Our collection of vintage watches spans decades, with some of the rarest and most iconic timepieces from around the world. From the classic designs to the intricate craftsmanship, we pride ourselves on offering watches that are more than just accessoriesβ€”they’re pieces of art.

1983 - 1993

An industrial and creative revolution launches in 1983 as Swatch hits stores with the energy of all-time-changing ideas and quickly becomes a global phenomenon.Β 

Swatch watches instantly redefine the watchmaking world with their vibrant colors, provocative designs and novelty approach, establishing a reputation as the enfant terrible of the industry through the brand’s bold and unconventional style.Β 

1994 -2003

Swatch enters its second decade with the development of new and reimagined shapes, confirming the trendsetting status that it has acquired since its inception.Β 

During this time, some of the brand’s most iconic collaborations take place. Swatch is also present at world-renowned events like the Olympics Games in Atlanta and the 50th anniversary of the United Nations.Β 

2004 - 2013

Swatch is known for constantly finding new ways to express its creativity, in terms of colors, patterns, shapes of collaborations. From the most daring and extravagant ideas to the purest and minimalistic design, the brand explores it all during its third decade.Β 

With innovation at heart, Swatch celebrates its 30th anniversary with a mechanical revolution : SISTEM51

2014 - 2023

Time seems to have no effect on the capacity of Swatch to reinvent itself while staying true to its core values: positive provocation, joy of life, creativity and innovation. They come to life through the personalization concept of Swatch X You and the contactless payment solution SwatchPAY!

Swatch also engages in exciting and unexpected collaborations with sister brands OMEGA and Blancpain, resulting in the highly coveted watches in the Bioceramic MoonSwatch and the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Collections.Β