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Swarovski 5415996 Women's Watch
Ref. SWR5415996
The Crystal Lake collection takes its name literally: the dial is cut from a single piece of faceted sapphire crystal, which means the surface catching the light is not a coating or a print but the crystal itself, shifting between pale grey and silver depending on the angle. Rose gold hands and the Swan logo at twelve sit against it without competing, which is the right call given what is underneath them. At 35mm the case is properly proportioned for the wrist it is made for, and 11mm of thickness keeps it close enough to wear under a cuff. The taupe leather strap is a considered pairing — a metallic or high-contrast strap would fight the dial, and this one does not.
- Reference
- SWR5415996
- Brand
- Swarovski
- Case size
- 35mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Grey
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- Watch Home
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.
No longer listed
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What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 35mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Swarovski 5415996 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  SWR5415996 | 982847 41 05 20 | GW0685L5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £239 | £229 | £229 |
| Case size | 35mm | 34mm | 36mm |
| 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
14mm. 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 35mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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