
Swatch Plays Off Its Most Hyped Watch With This Bold, Affordable Diver
Swatch expands its most hyped release's proprietary material and fun color palette to a collection of very affordable dive watches.
Brad Lanphear is an associate editor at Gear Patrol covering watches and style. Before joining the publication, he previously wrote for Heddels and Men's Health. Now, he’s on a never-ending quest to find the perfect pair of Japanese denim.
Swatch expands its most hyped release's proprietary material and fun color palette to a collection of very affordable dive watches.
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