The Swatch Watches That'd Make Perfect Holiday Gifts

Mention Swatch, and the first thought that'd cross your mind are playful and youthful watches. That mood is precisely why the brand's tickers are our go-to brand for gifts that would please. And the F/W '17 collection fits that to a tee.

With psychedelic '60s prints and pop Pantone brights, the Color Studio series ($82-$260) is as much for the fashionable trendsetter as it is for the art fiend. Want something evening-appropriate? A Gala Night collection ($82-$260) includes styles with crystal-encrusted bracelets or sophisticated leopard print straps.

And those who like things minimalist, the ultra-thin SKIN line ($155-$195), first created in 1997, has been updated with a slightly curved back, and straps in trendy translucent silicone or mesh in black, rose gold or yellow gold.

Who doesn't like a one-of-a-kind gift? A first for the brand, the Swatch X You collection ($90-$114) lets one completely customise its signature timepiece in five easy steps: Choose between a 34mm and 41mm case, then its design and colour, and select your straps, loop and pin in fun motifs such as a flying heart or cartoon star.

Photography Frenchescar Lim Styling Adeline Eng 

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