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Swarovski 5452495 Octea Women's watch
Ref. 5452495
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Stepping up in Swarovski's range
The Octea Lux Chrono sits in a 39.5mm stainless steel case finished with a polished rose gold-tone PVD coating. The bezel carries a faceted grey crystal insert, while the dial beneath displays a warm grey sunray pattern with rose gold-tone hands and index hour markers. A Swarovski swan logo appears at 12 o'clock. The watch runs a quartz chronograph movement and is protected by a sapphire crystal. A grey crocodile-embossed Italian calfskin strap connects via a traditional tang buckle. Water resistance is rated to 50 metres.
- Reference
- 5452495
- Brand
- Swarovski
- Collection
- Octea Lux ChronoOrigin: Swiss Made
- Case size
- 39.5mm
- Lug width
- 17mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Grey
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Gem set
- Yes
Learn more about Swarovski
Daniel Swarovski patented a machine for cutting crystal precisely and in volume, and in 1895 moved production to Wattens in the Tyrol for the hydroelectric power the valley could supply. The company has been there ever since, still family-controlled after five generations.
The watches are not a licence. Swarovski makes them itself, and they exist to display the thing the company actually produces: cut crystal, set into cases, bezels, bracelets and dials in quantities no watchmaker would attempt.
That makes them jewellery with a movement inside rather than watches with decoration added, and they are best judged on that basis. Quartz movements, generous stone-setting, and designs that change with the season.
Swarovski also supplies crystal to fashion, film and stage — which is why the same stones turn up on a Wattens-made watch and on a costume at the Metropolitan Opera.
- 1895
- Daniel Swarovski founds the company in Wattens.
- 1956
- Aurora Borealis coating developed with Christian Dior.
- 1976
- Crystal figurines begin the collectables business.
- 1989
- The first Swarovski watches appear.
- 2010
- Watchmaking expands into a full seasonal collection.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,434), Stainless Steel Watches (2,782), Women's Watches (1,369), Chronograph Watches (1,064), Leather Strap Watches (910) and Watch Price Drops (255).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 39.5mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Sits in the lower half of Swarovski's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £308 on 10 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  5452495 | R8853153003 | 1514358 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £229 | £225 | £229 |
| Case size | 39.5mm | 40mm | 39mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
17mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 39.5mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £229 and £308, today it's £229.
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