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Swarovski Octea Lux Chrono Watch, Leather Strap, Green, Rose-Gold Tone PVD
Ref. P79-SWR5452498
The Octea Lux Chrono sits at the point where Swarovski's crystal craft meets watchmaking function — the faceted emerald green crystal ring set into the bezel is not decoration added after the fact but the organising idea around which the whole watch was designed. The sunray dial repeats that colour, and the rose gold PVD case gives the combination warmth it would lose against steel. At 39.5mm this is a confident size for a women's chronograph, and the three sub-dials are fully operational rather than cosmetic — 60-second, 30-minute, and 12-hour registers on a Swiss-made movement. The embossed crocodile-texture calf leather strap keeps the weight down and the overall reading close to jewellery, while the luminescent hands mean the dial stays legible when the light drops.
- Reference
- P79-SWR5452498
- Brand
- Swarovski
- Case size
- 39.5mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Green
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Green
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Home
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Warranty
- 2 years
- 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.
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 39.5mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Swarovski Octea Lux Chrono Watch, alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  P79-SWR5452498 | R8853153004 | W1156L2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £232 | £225 | £225 |
| 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?
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 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.
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