Swatch - Mens Watch - YVS449
Swatch (7610522790803 / YVS449) - Case with Battery Hatch - Steel silver - Q394 - Steel coloured - Date - Window - Date - Silver - Round - Stopwatch /Chronograph - Buckle - Pull Crown - Plexi - Chronograph
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Design & Aesthetics
The YVS449 showcases a classic round case with a generous diameter of 43 mm, exuding a timeless presence on the wrist. Crafted from steel silver, the case presents a subtle sheen that complements its blue dial. The bezel, also steel-coloured, remains fixed, allowing the wearer to focus solely on the watch’s functional elegance.
The dial is illuminated by a clear Plexi crystal, ensuring durability while maintaining a crisp view of the timepiece. A pull crown provides easy adjustment and secures the date window with precision.
Chronograph Functionality
This model is equipped with a full chronograph display type, featuring separate hands for hours, minutes, seconds, and an additional small second dial. The stopwatch/chronograph capability allows users to time events accurately, making it ideal for both everyday wear and athletic pursuits.
The watch’s movement is a high-quality ETA quartz chronometer, guaranteeing reliable timekeeping. With a battery life of approximately 36 months, the device remains dependable over extended periods.
Case & Construction Details
- Case material: Steel silver
- Case colour: Silver
- Case thickness: 12.67 mm
- Back case type: Case with battery hatch, allowing easy battery replacement.
- Water resistance: 3 Bar (suitable for hand washing)
- Lug width: 21.0 mm
- Clasp type: Buckle, ensuring a secure fit.
Strap & Comfort
The original strap is a silicone band, known for its flexibility and resilience. Its length ranges from 170 mm to 220 mm, accommodating various wrist sizes, while the width matches the lug at 21.0 mm. The multicolour design adds a vibrant touch that pairs well with both casual and formal attire.
The strap’s silicone construction offers excellent breathability and comfort during prolonged wear, making it suitable for everyday use.
Date Feature & Calendar
Embedded within the dial is a date window, providing quick access to the day of the month. The calendar type is straightforward: a simple date display that updates automatically, ensuring you never miss an important appointment.
Movement & Swiss Heritage
The YVS449 benefits from a Swiss-made quartz chronometer, reflecting Swatch’s commitment to precision engineering. The ETA movement brand is renowned for its reliability and accuracy, giving the watch a solid foundation in timekeeping excellence.
Year of Release & Collection Context
Released as part of the 2018 Autumn and Winter Collection, this model captures the spirit of that season’s design ethos—bold yet refined. Its contemporary features, combined with classic styling, make it a standout piece in any collection.
Overall Experience
The Swatch YVS449 is more than just a timepiece; it’s an embodiment of Swiss precision, functional elegance, and everyday versatility. Whether you’re timing a sprint or simply keeping track of the day, this chronograph delivers with style and reliability.
Key Takeaways:
- 43 mm round case in steel silver with a blue dial.
- Full chronograph with separate hands for hours, minutes, seconds, and a small second dial.
- Swiss-made ETA quartz movement, 36‑month battery life.
- Silicone strap (170–220 mm length, 21.0 mm width) in multicolour.
- 3 Bar water resistance; suitable for hand washing.
This watch exemplifies Swatch’s dedication to blending innovation, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it a compelling choice for anyone seeking a reliable chronograph that stands the test of time.
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| Brand |  The Swatch brand is a Swiss watchmaker company that was founded in 1983. It is known for its colorful, plastic watches. |
| Model | Swatch YVS449 |
| MPN | Swatch YVS449 |
| ID | 8604312 |
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Back case The design or construction method of a product’s back cover, such as whether it is screwed, snap‑on, has a battery hatch, or is see‑through. This attribute helps users understand how the back panel can be opened, closed, or accessed for maintenance or battery replacement.
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Case with Battery Hatch |
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Back case material The material used to construct the back or rear shell of a product, such as metal, plastic, resin, or composite blends. This attribute helps users understand durability, weight, appearance, and suitability for specific applications.
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Steel silver |
| Band length | 170 - 220 mm |
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Band width The linear measurement of a product’s band width, expressed in a unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates the horizontal dimension of the band and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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21.0 mm |
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Battery The specific type or model of battery used in a product, such as brand, part number, chemistry, or cell configuration.
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Q394 |
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Battery life The duration a device can operate on a single charge before needing to be recharged, expressed in various time units such as hours, days or months.
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036 months |
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Bezel material The material used for the outer edge or frame of a watch face, such as metal, plastic, ceramic, or composite blends. This attribute helps users understand durability, weight, appearance, and suitability for different styles.
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Steel coloured |
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Calendar The format or style of the calendar displayed by the product, such as "Date – Window", "Date – Digital", "Date – Dial" or other descriptive variants. It indicates how dates and time information are presented to the user on the device’s display or app.
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Date - Window |
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Calendar type The format or style of a calendar displayed by the product, such as day‑date, month‑year, or automatic world time. It indicates how dates and times are presented to the user.
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Date |
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Case colour The colour or combination of colours that a product’s outer shell or enclosure is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the case for consumers.
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Silver |
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Case shape The geometric shape of the product’s outer shell or enclosure, such as round, rectangular, square, oval, or other common silhouettes. This attribute helps users quickly identify and compare items based on their overall appearance.
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Round |
| Case thickness | 12.67 mm |
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Chronograph and timers A list of the time intervals that a product can measure or count down, such as "60 minutes", "1/100 seconds 24 hours" or "30 minutes – 24 hours". These values describe the supported timer modes and their maximum durations.
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Stopwatch /Chronograph |
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Clasp type The type of clasp or closure mechanism used on a product, such as buckle, deployment clasp, folding clasp, or hidden clasp. It indicates how the item is fastened and can affect comfort, security, and style.
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Buckle |
| Colour of the dial | Blue |
| Crown | Pull Crown |
| Crystal | Plexi |
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Diameter The linear measurement across a circular or round object, taken through its center. It is expressed in units of length such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, or feet and represents the widest span of the item.
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43 mm |
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Display type The type of visual panel or display technology used in a product, such as LCD, LED, OLED, TFT, IPS, AMOLED, or analog. It indicates the underlying technology that determines image quality, color reproduction, power consumption and suitability for different use cases.
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Chronograph |
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Hackable Indicates whether the product can be modified, customized or programmed by the user. A value of "Yes" means the device supports user‑driven changes such as firmware updates, custom settings or add‑on modules. A value of "No" means the product is fixed and cannot be altered by the end‑user.
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Yes |
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Mechanism The type of mechanical or electronic system that drives a product’s timekeeping or motion function, such as quartz, automatic, manual, digital, or hybrid. It indicates whether the movement is powered by a battery, mainspring, or other energy source and helps users compare performance, maintenance needs, and typical accuracy.
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Quartz |
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Movement brand The company that designs, produces, or supplies the mechanical or electronic movement used in a watch or similar timekeeping device. This value identifies the manufacturer of the internal mechanism, allowing users to assess quality, compatibility, and support options.
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ETA |
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Movement Type The mechanism that drives the watch’s timekeeping, such as quartz, automatic, solar, or digital. It indicates whether the movement is powered by a battery, mainspring, or energy‑harvesting technology and helps buyers compare performance, maintenance needs, and typical accuracy.
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Quartz Chrono |
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Original strap The materials that make up a watch or bracelet strap, such as leather, metal, silicone, textile or composite blends. Multiple materials may be listed when a strap is composed of more than one component.
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Swatch Strap AYVS449 College Time |
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Rotating bezel The style of the watch’s rotating bezel, indicating whether it is fixed or can rotate in one or both directions. This attribute helps users understand how the bezel can be used for timekeeping, navigation, or other functions.
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None - Fixed |
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Strap colour The visual hue or shade that characterises the strap of a watch. It may be a single colour such as "Black" or "Silver", or a combination of colours like "Red, Blue". The value is expressed using common colour names and helps consumers identify the appearance of the strap.
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Multicolour |
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Strap material The type of material used to construct a watch or bracelet strap, such as leather, metal, silicone, textile, plastic, or composite blends. This attribute helps users understand the strap’s durability, comfort, aesthetic, and suitability for different activities.
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Silicone |
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Swiss movement Indicates whether the watch contains a movement manufactured in Switzerland, reflecting the brand’s heritage and quality standards.
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Yes |
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Swissmade Indicates whether the product is manufactured in Switzerland, as verified by the brand or manufacturer.
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Yes |
| Time | Hours - Analogue handMinutes - Analogue handSeconds - Analogue hand - Small second dial |
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Water resistant The maximum pressure that a product can withstand without leaking or damage, expressed in bars or atmospheres. It indicates how well the item resists water penetration during use.
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3 Bar (Wash hands) |
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Year The calendar year in which a product collection was first released to the market. It is expressed as a four‑digit number (e.g., 2019) and can be used to filter, sort, or compare products by their release period.
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2018 Autumn and Winter Collection |
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