# Swatch Aye Carumboo Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Swatch Aye Carumboo (ref. SUOZ397) is a vibrant, playful plastic quartz watch from the Swiss brand's colorful collection, featuring a bold multicolored swirl case and matching dial in swirling blues, oranges, and yellows for a fun, eye-catching casual statement piece targeted at young trendsetters and everyday wearers, powered by a reliable Swatch quartz movement with no traditional power reserve.

## Overall Watch Rating: 4.1/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (8.5/10.0)** - The explosive multicolored swirl dial and case deliver standout playful aesthetics that eclipse typical budget fashion watches like Casio G-Shocks in visual creativity.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Swatch's revolutionary role in democratizing Swiss watchmaking through quartz and plastic innovation places it on par with iconic affordable pioneers.
**Versatility Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Its casual, splash-resistant build suits daily wear and light adventures better than rigid tool watches but falls short for formal occasions.
**Movement Metric (4.2/10.0)** - The basic quartz offers dependable accuracy akin to Citizen Eco-Drive entries but lacks the refinement of mechanical calibers.
**Brand Metric (4.0/10.0)** - Swatch provides solid entry-level Swiss reliability similar to Seiko's affordable lineup, bolstered by global heritage.
**Functions Metric (1.8/10.0)** - Standard timekeeping alone lags behind multifunction quartz like Timex Ironman models.
**Material Metric (2.0/10.0)** - Lightweight plastic construction mirrors budget plastics from Fossil but trails steel cases in durability.
**Rarity Metric (1.0/10.0)** - Mass-produced at a sub-$110 price point, it offers no scarcity compared to limited microbrand runs.
**Complications Metric (0.0/10.0)** - Absence of any complications keeps it simpler than even basic date-equipped budget divers.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Excels in design and heritage for bold casual appeal but underwhelms in materials, complications, and functions, delivering fair value close to its $130 implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: The watch aligns with expected performance at its price, boosted by exceptional design offsetting basic specs.

## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://www.swatch.com/img/watches/SUOZ397/SUOZ397_1.jpg; [backPicture] - https://www.swatch.com/img/watches/SUOZ397/SUOZ397_2.jpg; [lumePicture] - none; [Nickname] - Aye Carumboo; [Brand] - Swatch; [Model] - Aye Carumboo; [Country] - Switzerland; [Product Link] - https://www.swatch.com/en-us/swatch-product/aye-carumboo-suoz397.html; [reviewLink] - https://www.swatch.com/en-us/swatch-product/aye-carumboo-suoz397.html; [Movement Type] - Quartz; [Movement Name] - Swatch Quartz; [# Secondary] - 0; [watchDescription] - Playful multicolored plastic quartz watch with swirling blue-orange-yellow case and dial; [caseWidth] - 41; [lugToLugLength] - 48.4; [thickness] - 11.75; [lug] - 21; [waterResist] - 30; [powerReserve] - N/A; [beatFrequency] - N/A; [lume] - None; [jewels] - 0; [caseMaterial] - Plastic; [watchGlass] - Mineral Glass; [Bezel] - Fixed; [caseback] - Solid Plastic; [Crown] - Plastic; [Strap] - Silicone; [Shape] - Round; [Dial] - Multicoloured Swirl; [Seconds] - Yes; [Date] - No; [Calendar] - No; [Chiming] - No; [Chronograph] - No; [Compass] - No; [dateCompilation] - No; [DigitalDisplay] - No; [Dress] - No; [Field] - No; [GMT] - No; [Mechanical Alarm] - No; [Moonphase] - No; [Tourbillon] - No; [worldTimer] - No; [powerReserveIndicator] - No; [Diver] - No; [Pilot] - No; [racing] - No; [Skeleton] - No; [Vintage] - No; [StyleFormal] - No; [StyleCasual] - Yes; [StyleSports] - Yes; [StyleTravel] - No; [StyleAdventure] - Yes; [StyleCollector] - No; [StyleTool] - No; [StyleStatement] - Yes; [StyleVintage] - No; [StyleSmart] - No; [StyleCustom] - No; [TPS_new] - 4.0; [TPSgrade] - C; [TPSimpliedPrice] - 130;

**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**