Bioceramic

On the moonswatch it looks and feels just like plastic.

At the end of the day it's plastic with other bits in it.

'The patent application reveals that bioceramic does, in fact, contain polymer material – technically plastic. However, it accounts for less than half of the compound and is made from castor oil derived from plants rather than petroleum. Ceramic powder, similar to what’s used in dental work, accounts for at least half of the compound, the patent filing shows.

Swatch says the ceramic improves the feel of the watch case and makes it more durable, while the castor-oil-based polymer gives it the flexible characteristics of plastic.'

Taken from here.

It's extremely lightweight, almost weightless on wrist. It feels cheap but is fairly durable.

You'll have to try it on and decide for yourself whether or not you like the feel of it.

I was also curious and tryed the MoonSwatch. My result:

It looks like cheap plastic.

It feels like cheap plastic.

It is actually cheap plastic.

Swatch can try to explain as much they want, that it contains ceramic. I'm owning two ceramic watches from Junghans and Rado. I love ceramic because of it's abilities and look. But do not expect anything of that from Bio-Ceramic. It is more a marketing strategy. So I don't know why they even called it "Bio". Because it's s...t? Who knows. 😊

Sorry for my harsh words.

I don't want to offend any MoonSwatch fan. I just rated it as a potential customer who felled cheated when wearing.

But if you feel fine with plastic and want to have the Speedmaster design, you can go for. You just need to be aware what you get and adjust your expectations.

I actually wouldn't worry about the case. The acrylic crystal is the true weakness of the MoonSwatch.

Those that say Bioceramic is exactly the same as plastic are not really giving it a close inspection.

If you compare a genuine Moonswatch to a fake one, you can see an obvious glossy shine on the fake one where the genuine one is a more matte finish.

They also feel different, but you can't tell that from a photo online, which is how most people are making their conclusions.

Whether or not you feel that they are different enough, or worth the price difference is a personal and subjective decision, but they ARE different and Swatch group wouldn't get away with claiming that they are if they weren't.

I have plastic watches(Timex, Casio) and I have a MoonSwatch, they feel different. That said, Bioceramic is essentially a type of plastic.

I don't find it particularly luxurious, but it doesn't feel as cheap as the plastic in a G-Shock.

Just bear in mind that Swatch watches, at all prices, are fashion over functionality. They are the original "fashion brand", so don't expect a rock solid "daily driver" from the brand. They can be worn that way, but they will show the wear and tear.

If it’s anything like the old plastic Marathon Navigator, then it’s going to be light and looks like a lower end watch. Nothing wrong with that as long as you understand it’s a durable plastic.

I’ll add that I’m actually looking at the Timex Traprock and not the Swatch bioceramic.

No Swatch store within several hours drive = no chance to buy a MoonSwatch or whatever else they are peddling in store only/screw any potential customers that can’t get to our stores.

It's a lightweight and sharp matte plastic. Literally sharp. Plastic with really hard edges like this is difficult, but the combination of plastic and ceramic makes for a sharp, well-defied edge. Precise. It's pretty cool, but does feel more like special plastic than ceramic.

The square What If watches are also bioceramic. They're available online.

Is the square a store? Last I heard I gave up on all things Swatch/MoonSwatch were in store only.

You can order one online and see it in store.

https://www.swatch.com/en-en/bioceramic-what-if.html

Oh, I see. So they sell other bio ceramic watches online but not the MoonSwatch. Meh, I’ll pass. Thanks for the tip though, as I am always glad to learn more.

"Bioceramic"

The $100 word for plastic.

Saying that bioceramic is plastic is just showing ignorance of the subject. It's like saying a bicycle and a motorcycle are the same because they both have two wheels.

Bioceramics are lightweight, durable, and inert, while being bio-compatible. It's not "just cheap plastic", it's a highly technical material. Bioceramics are used in dental and bone implants, joint replacements, pacemakers, and all kinds of vital medical applications.

These are devices meant to exist in the human body without breaking down or causing a reaction for the life of the recipient. The implant will literally outlast the patient. Other materials of that order include the very highest grades of surgical stainless steel and surgical grade titanium. Both materials that are praised for quality and durability when used for watch cases.

That's a far cry from "just cheap plastic". Now whether or not you like the feel of that material is subjective, but it is objectively not simple plastic.

I have no idea what bioceramic feels like but I suspect that it's nothing at all like ceramic. I also suspect that is some kind of blanket term for a wide range of materials and that the one used for the MoonSwatch is definitively NOT intended to last for the life of the recipient.