![]() This is a nod to the final countdown before a lift-off. Interestingly, the central seconds hand of the Big Bold Chrono resets to ten seconds before the usual 12 o’clock position. New school Swatch: Big Bold Chrono Extravehicular (left), Big Bold Chrono Launch, and Big Bold Jumpsuit. The Big Bold Chrono Extravehicular is inspired by the white suits first worn in 1983 by astronauts Story Musgrave and Donald Peterson, while the Big Bold Chrono Launch gets its cues from the high-visibility, orange “Pumpkin Suit” worn during space launches. Like the Big Bold Jumpsuit, the other two Big Bold timepieces are also inspired by NASA spacesuits. The lug-to-lug span is only 44.8 mm, a measurement usually associated with watches having a diameter of around 36 mm. With a minimalist look and a translucent dial that exposes the movement, the Big Bold Jumpsuit feels quintessentially Swatch.Īlthough the Big Bold is 47 mm, it are surprisingly ergonomic due to its lug-less design. My choice would be the time-only Big Bold Jumpsuit that’s modelled on the blue outfits astronauts wear for office work. And the appeal is boosted by the fact that the Space Collection watches are priced identically to the standard models. Starting at US$125 for the time-only version – the line up includes chronographs – the Big Bold is the most affordable Swiss-made watch with a ceramic case. To put things in perspective, even the top-of-the-line Big Bold Chrono is cheaper than Omega’s NASA velcro straps. In fact, the Space Collection models are likely the most affordable NASA-endorsed watches on the market. The Space Collection represents Swatch doing what it does best – offering fun, interesting timepieces at an accessible price point. It comes as no surprise that I like the new Space Collection, especially the Big Bold models. In fact, Swatch was crucial enough that its parent company renamed itself Swatch Group, despite owning brands like Omega and Breguet. The brand is often neglected by enthusiasts because of its fun and low-cost watches, despite Swatch having played a pivotal role in keeping Swiss watchmaking going during the Quartz Crisis. I’m a big fan of Swatch and own several, including the MoMA “Starry Night” launched last month. Old school Swatch: Space Race (left) and Take Me to the Moon.
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