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Swarovski 5452498 Octea Lux Chrono Watch
Ref. 5452498
Sits in Swarovski’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Swarovski watches we list, which start at £189.
Price range £189 to £278 across 10 Swarovski watches in stock.A rose gold PVD-coated stainless steel case, 39.5mm across and 9mm deep, houses an emerald green sunray dial with rose gold-tone hands and indexes, and a Swarovski Swan logo at twelve o'clock. Three subdials track seconds, minutes, and hours for the stopwatch function, which supports both accumulated and interval timing. The faceted emerald green crystal bezel is a detail particular to the Octea Lux line. The crocodile-embossed Italian calfskin strap matches the dial in emerald green and fastens with a rose gold PVD pin buckle. A mineral crystal sits above the dial, and the watch is water resistant to 50 metres.
- Reference
- 5452498
- Brand
- Swarovski
- Case size
- 39.5mm
- Case thickness
- 9mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Green
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Green
- 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 (3,616), Women's Watches (1,593), Chronograph Watches (1,205), Leather Strap Watches (1,052), Sports Watches (793) and Green Dial Watches (436).
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 39.5mm suits most wrists
- 9mm is unusually slim for a 39.5mm case
- One of Swarovski's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £278 on 10 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  5452498 | TW2Y24600 | T1434101104100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £278 | £280 | £280 |
| Case size | 39.5mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | 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?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
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 comparedIs 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 £278 and £278, today it's £278.
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