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Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04

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Catalogue / Swiss Millitary / ref. SM34012.04

Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04

The Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04 is a quartz watch, 41 mm across, with a mineral crystal, water-resistant to 50 m. It was listed at €399 at Tempus at our check on 12 November 2026. It costs 25% more than the median of the 13 quartz Swiss Millitary watches in the catalogue (€319).

Where to buyChecked 12 November 2026

Tempus€399
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Who it suits

Anyone who wants an accurate, fuss-free chronograph.

Strengths

Quartz movement

Limits

Mineral crystal · Water-resistant to 50 m

Reading the spec sheet

What the spec sheet says

  • Quartz movement. Accurate and maintenance-free, apart from battery changes.
  • Mineral crystal. It scratches sooner than sapphire, which other brands offer at this price.
  • Water-resistant to 50 m. A careful swim is fine, diving is not.

Analysis based on the retailer’s spec sheet, without handling the watch.

Brand
Swiss Millitary
Gender
Men
Calibre
ETA Quartz Cal. G10.212
Case material
Stainless steel
Strap material
Stainless steel
Diameter
41 mm
Movement
Quartz
Thickness
11 mm
Water resistance
50 m (5 bar)
Functions
Chronograph, date
Dial colour
Black
Reference
SM34012.04

At this price

Alternatives from other brands

Same type of movement, within 20% of the price.

Questions

The short answers

Is the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04 an automatic watch?

No. It runs on a quartz movement (calibre ETA Quartz Cal. G10.212).

Can you swim with the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04?

With care. It is water-resistant to 50 m: surface swimming is possible, diving is not.

Does the crystal of the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04 scratch?

It has a mineral crystal, more prone to scratches than sapphire.

What size is the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04?

Its case measures 41 mm in diameter and 11 mm thick.

How much does the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04 cost?

It was listed at €399 at Tempus at our check on 12 November 2026.

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