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from 99 reviewsThe new Hyper-G quickly became my favorite watch to wear . . . So light and comfortable . . . unbelievable, long-lasting lume . . . And just a sharp-looking watch. It is my wife’s favorite, too!
Thank you for building this perfect timepiece. I checked all the reviews before buying this SWC ARK, so I was not surprised by the detail of finish, wearability, and lume. What did catch me off balance was the beauty of the piece -- the harmony of flat grey titanium married to the non-glare sapphire and matte black dial. With the soft grey band in place, the whole of the watch becomes a night-fog background for the hands and numbers, glowing like stars when I lift my cuff. It really is a work of art! So, thank you for making an affordable, lifetime object benefitting the planet that, in its execution, offers a genuine esthetic experience.
I love my Blue/orange ARK. Swiss quality. I don't even feel it on my wrist. Sometimes I have to check if it is on my wrist. Lol ! Amazing Lume. A special Thanks to Jacob Roemer. He took the time to answer my questions. Efficient service. Fast shipment. Keep doing outstanding watches SWC.
The DLC Black Bunker arrived and I am one very satisfied customer. For me, this is the perfect field watch. The lume is outstanding! The fact that SWC is offering such premium quality at this price point is insane. Couldn't be happier with this watch.
Greetings, I received the watch, I am very happy to have selected this ARK model for its size is ideal for my wrist, very excellent customer service, 100% recommended to all my friends. thanks
ARK GMT gray/blue. This is a very nice watch, especially for the $$. The finish of the case and hands, non-reflective sapphire crystal and lume are great at any price. The dial is rather plain but extremely legible -- this is not a watch with a strong "wow" factor, but is just so nice and functional that I find myself wearing it more than I expected. The SWC logo and name could perhaps be updated to have a nicer aesthetic, but I have read that may be more difficult to accomplish in Switzerland than in other countries? I also love the light weight, 38mm diameter and 9mm case thickness of this watch. Initially I had my eye on the Bunker but was put off by its 41mm size and large dial -- I am glad I went with the ARK GMT, as its dial is plenty big enough for me (and of course YMMV). Overall this watch has exceeded expectations. Like many SWC watches, the ARK GMT is essentially unbeatable for the price.
I received the SWC ARK Blue Orange a few days ago. I was blown away by the quality. The watch looked good in the pictures, but it's looks much better in person. I was provided 2 straps, and must say the strap is ultra-comfortable on my 7.5 inch wrist. The LUME is outstanding ! Better than any watch I own ( over 20 now ) For the price, you get a Swiss made Quartz movement, SIGNED screw down crown, sapphire crystal with 16 layers of AR coating, which makes the watch incredibly clear. In addition, drilled lugs, so swapping out straps is very easy. Some of these things mentioned are on other watches, but NOT at this price point. The titanium case, combined with the provided straps makes for the most comfortable watch I own. If your on the fence, go ahead and make the purchase, you'll be glad you did. The attention to detail is amazing for this price point. One other thing I forgot. The date window is superb, what I mean, in my model the window matches the color of the dial perfectly. Many companies don't do this. As I mentioned, attention to detail by this company is seen throughout the watch. Just amazing for the money. I am really enjoying the wrist time. Finally, I was NOT paid by the company for this review, normally I don't do reviews, but I had to mention how happy I was with it.
I bought two ARKs as I couldn't decide on which colour to get. I have to say they are both GREAT! I genuinely love every design decision SWC have made here. Some of my favourite things are the size, they are totally wearable, the weight is so light, the titanium is a lovely brownish grey and non reflective, which is far more interesting than shiny steel. The hands and lume are also extremely well done. The height of the watch is so thin, I love not feeling it on my wrist then looking down and saying, 'oh, hello mate!' Overall the quality of these watches is really very, very impressive, I'm looking at the dial under a loupe and the elements are flawless. My big name brands are in my watch box yelling out 'don't forget about us!' Well, sadly they have been forgotten whilst I enjoy this truly stunning little watch, I certainly will get the big brother to the ARK, the Bunker as the value for money the SWC give you is probably unsurpassed, I love what SWC are doing and am now a huge fan! Whether you're a watch collector or new to watches these friendly little ARKs are a must have!
I would concur with all that Martin Griffiths has said.The Hyper G is a great watch and in my opinion has a similar look to the IWC Mk XXVIII and Mk XX but at a fraction of the price but with the same fantastic wrist presence. It is super accurate to within COSC parameters and manufactured to an incredibly high standard that far exceeds its price point entry level in the watch market. Although I purchased the blue dial Hyper G which comes with a dark blue strap, I later purçhased a black strap which I prefer the look of. If I could influence the design of future Hyper Gs I would have it manufactured in 316 stainless steel (as I prefer a watch to have a bit of weight on my wrist), to have the SWC logo in 3D on the dial rather than printed and possibly also increase the water resistance rating to 150m or 200m. These 3 points are quite minor however and do not detract from what a great watch the current Hyper G model is. I have owned my Hyper G for nearly 3 months and although I have other watches by Breitling, Eterna, Hamilton and Seiko etc they haven't seen the light of day, as my Hyper G has been constantly on my wrist. All in all in my opinion there is nothing to dislike about the Hyper G and for anyone looking to buy a sub £1k watch I would whole heartedly recommend it.
More watch than what I was expecting! Super light weight and thin. Awesome lume and a very comfortable strap. Great leather travel case (which I wasn't expecting) Also included a hand written thank you note! Really impressed and would highly recommend .
I took delivery of the MKII diver (black) 2 weeks ago. It is better in person, as always. The finishing is superb (mostly brushed, but the polished scallops on the bezel, chamfers on the lugs, and the edges on the center link on the bracelet are just magnificent). Clear and easy to read dial, and the lume performs as advertised (incredible...). It does wear a bit smaller than dimensions would suggest (I have watches ranging from 40-46 mm, and this wears/feels smaller than a 44 mm, which is great). The customer service is superb, so an all-around pleasure.
Just received the white/grey nylon/velcro strap. Can’t say much more than just simply amazing all around. From the customer service to the actual item, top notch. I emailed about getting a different sized strap. Jacob got back to me within a day and gave me instructions on how to get what I wanted. Everything worked out great and I just received and immediately swapped out straps for this new one. The feel of the strap itself as well as on wrist is great. Very smooth & soft to the touch and can barely notice it when on. Thanks again!
I have been wearing my diver for a few days now and it is a wonderful watch. I have no complaints at all except for maybe the capsa pins. But after watching SWC’s video on how to remove and reinstall it was simple. The watch is running about 2 seconds slow which is better than my Submariner well built solid and worth far more than 500.00. To say I am impressed is an understatement. Also you will not find a better bunch of people either. They are great and care about their customers. If I only liked chronographs. I know who I would but from
Outstanding watch!!! Wonderful quality and SWC has the best customer service.
This is a truly beautiful watch. In certain lights the face has an almost silver shimmer, which I wasn’t expecting but was pointed out to me by Josh himself before I received it and is a very welcome visual. The build quality seems to be exceptional. In my opinion for the price this watch is a steal. It checked all my boxes for a Swiss made diver. The customer service I have received from Josh has been above and beyond. He has made working with the Swiss Watch Company a truly exceptional experience.