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Omega X Swatch Mission To Moon Quartz
Lower concern; standard materials without typical PFAS treatments.
This quartz watch contains quartz crystal, stainless steel, and resin with no water-repellent or nonstick coatings mentioned. Standard watchmaking materials are used throughout.
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Material
Quartz crystal, stainless steel case, resin band
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Omega X Swatch Mission To Moon Quartz is made of, ingredients and materials
This Swatch contains a quartz crystal (silicon dioxide), stainless steel case, and resin polymer band. Quartz is chemically inert and poses no leaching risk. Stainless steel is stable and does not shed heavy metals under normal wear. The resin band is the most reactive component; it can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) initially and may degrade if exposed to prolonged heat or sunlight, but degradation is cosmetic rather than hazardous for a wristwatch.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Resin band VOC off-gassing
Polymer resin bands may emit low levels of VOCs during the first few weeks of ownership, particularly if stored in warm conditions. This is generally mild and dissipates quickly; no chronic health risk is expected from wearing a wristwatch.
Resin band degradation over time
Prolonged UV exposure and heat can cause the band to become brittle, discolored, or tacky. This is a cosmetic and durability issue rather than a toxicity hazard, as the degraded material remains localized to the wrist.
Nickel leaching from stainless steel case
Stainless steel contains small amounts of nickel. In rare cases, individuals with severe nickel allergies may develop contact dermatitis. This is not specific to Swatch and is a known constraint of metal watch cases across the industry. Most people tolerate stainless steel without issue.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Adhesive residues (band attachment)
No specific safety incidents or concerns have been reported for Swatch watch band adhesives. Modern watch industry standards limit volatile and sensitizing adhesive use, but product-specific testing data is not publicly disclosed.
Heavy metals
The dial and printed graphics may contain trace heavy metals (e.g., cadmium in older paints), but no contamination has been reported for Swatch products. Luminous material (if present) is typically modern non-radioactive lume, posing no health hazard.
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The brand's record and disclosure
Swatch does not publicly disclose detailed material safety or chemical testing results for individual watch models, which is typical for the watch industry. No significant product safety recalls or contamination incidents involving Swatch watches are on record in public databases. The brand has not published a formal PFAS reduction policy, but the product category (fashion watches with minimal coating or surface treatment) carries low inherent PFAS risk.
How it compares in its category
Quartz watches with stainless steel cases and polymer bands show lower concern because they avoid coatings, finishes, and adhesives that often harbor hazardous chemicals. This Swatch is typical of mass-market fashion watches and does not stand out as higher or lower risk than competitors like Timex or Citizen models at similar price points. No special certifications (e.g., nickel-free, toxin-free) are advertised, which is standard for the category.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to minimize resin band degradation and discoloration. Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat (>50C / 122F), which can soften the band. Clean with a soft cloth and mild soap; do not soak or use harsh solvents. If the band cracks or becomes sticky after years of wear, replacement bands are inexpensive and widely available. The watch requires no special handling for skin sensitivity unless you have known nickel allergy (stainless steel contains trace nickel).
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Swatch has made none
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