Bought a swatch watch in 2006. Had to replace the band thrice. The watch has a beautiful black and steel band but the black joints are made of plastic and it cannot carry the weight of the watch. The problem has been raised by several others who bought the same product. Had to send the watch to kuwait to get the band once coz it was not available in india at that time. Replacing the band thrice cost me more than the watch. Now this is the fourth time a joint in the band is again broken. Dont know what to do. I was really a swatch fan but having faced the problem so many times really is fed up with it.