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Swatch watches

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Swatch watches were the raddest fashion accessory in the 1980s. Some even wore multiple Swatches at the same time. The watch designs often riffed off of 1980s Memphis design, with their bold, bright colors and loud patterns. Wearers often swapped out bands for wild color combinations and added flair with snap-on watch guards that screamed for your attention.

Photo of one of many Swatch watch designs
Photo of one of many Swatch watch designs