The appearance of the gold watches by Swatch, famous first of all with the budget segment, may seem a step in the higher price segment. However, it does not that. The new collection of watches by Swatch Irony Chrono demonstrates the use of new PVD-coating, so popular in the industry today. Only if usually the PVD coating condensate is used to add a fashionable black color to the case, so Swatch decided to cover it with gold.

As a result, three models were created, representing a new gold collection of Swatch Irony Chrono. Gold PVD-coating is applied to the surgical steel 316L, creating a matte surface texture, which gives to the watches a certain charm of a discreet luxury. The gold coating is applied to the case, crown, chronograph buttons at the "2 and 4 o'clock," and even to a metal bracelet.

On the dial at the top there are two chronological counters, and at the 6 o’clock position there is a small dial with second hand (as the central seconds hand belongs to chronograph). At the 3 o’clock position is a small circular date window. The dial is rounded by the tachometer scale. On the hour and minute hands the luminescent compound is applied.

From each other the three new models of watches Swatch Irony Chrono differ only in color scheme of the dial. The tachometer scale and additional small dials retain their golden color, but the base may be at the buyer's desire black, gold or green (with a central green second hand).

Thanks to the idea of using PVD for the creation the gold case and bracelet, Swatch made the luxury more affordable for many people who cannot afford to buy a watch in the gold case. But what's the difference, if only the outer layer of gold - PVD can be seen. The only difference in the reaction of the case for scratches: the common yellow gold is covered with scratches, but a thin layer of PVD denudes the steel framework, which lies under the coating. Because PVD is nothing more than a very thin coating, this settles on the watch during a process.