Round-UpTen Outstanding Victorinox Watches For Robust Performance

Pure artisanship and the relentless struggle to evolve above the rest can easily be the defining features of celebrated Swiss brand, Victorinox. With its late entry into America’s luxury watch market during late eighties, it had already pioneered the use of stainless steel and hasn’t stopped contesting it to the limits. Victorinox Swiss Army watches are for those who look for durability when outdoors. While being more affordable than several costlier Swiss watches, these timekeeping instruments still live up to the reputation of the ‘Swiss made’ label. It was in the year 2014 when Victorinox came up with the famed I.N.O.X. collection to celebrate its 130th anniversary. It took nearly four years from conception to development, followed by rigorous testing for about six months. An I.N.O.X. watch could withstand a 10m drop, exposure to high-energy ultraviolet radiation for 72 hours and even endure temperatures ranging from -51°C to 71°C.

Some horology aficionados who prefer mechanical movements may downplay the I.N.O.X. and other collections by Victorinox Swiss Army watches for their quartz movements. However, unlike mechanical movements, a quartz movement is not delicate. It will survive most conditions that its counterpart cannot endure. Along with the movement, the clear dials and aesthetic appeal of the timepieces are simply impeccable. If you are looking for watches that will never give up anywhere, check out these 10 extraordinary timepieces by Victorinox.

I.N.O.X. Professional Diver

The unidirectional rotating bezel with the convenient luminous dot on the 60-minute marker and the rugged stainless steel case with width of 45 mm are a logical move away from the other variants available in the I.N.O.X. collection. The appealing hexagonal bezel on top contrasts naturally with round-shaped lower part of the case, while the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass makes this watch quite sturdy. The elegant silver tone on the hour and minute hands with the seconds hand in red offer a striking distinction visually. The Swiss-made quartz movement and anti-magnetic end-of-life indicator are intended for high accuracy even in the toughest conditions. It does qualify as an authentic diver’s watch under the ISO 6245 standard and will take you to the depths of 200m underwater. Even if you are wearing your diving suit, the high-grade rubber strap can be stretched to fit perfectly around your wrist. This timepiece comes in three other dial colours—black, red and yellow—each with a matching rubber strap.

The Victorinox I.N.O.X. Professional Diver is one of the sturdiest watches you can find

Night Vision

This elegant timepiece comes with two batteries—one with 1.5V for powering the Swiss Ronda quartz movement and the other with 3V to drive the LEDs. The push-button crown at the eight o’clock position serves three different purposes. When pushed once, a bright blue light at the 12 o’clock position will illuminate it in the darkest of rooms. With two simultaneous pushes, the LED at the top of the watch will work as a flashlight and can reach a mile away. When it is pushed thrice in quick succession, the LEDs will illuminate in a strobe-like manner that can continue up to seven days. The third LED at the six o’clock position not only lights up in red thrice in every 12 seconds to indicate the timepiece’s end-of-life, but also blinks once in case you are left in a dark room. Encased in stainless steel with a width of 42mm, the case and the complementing stainless steel bracelet make for a fashionable yet highly functional timepiece along with being resistant to water up to 100m.

This watch operates on two batteries; one is used to power the LEDs for its various light features

Victoria

Sturdy with a 32mm stainless steel case, the black calfskin strap and matching dial exude an elegant vibe to accompany any occasion. It is perfect for those who want an all-in-one timepiece to style perfectly with formal attire as well as something more sporty and casual. If you are worried about how it’ll hold up to rugged conditions, the robust case, complete with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, will protect it. Then again, the gorgeous hour and minute hands on the analogue display, along with the sword-shaped seconds hand make for an exclusive fit in the Victoria collection.

Original

The circular aluminum bezel on the blackish grey dial face of this timepiece brings about a suave allure. While the curved edges around the lug may seem more casual, the sharp minute and hour hands along with the exquisite logo in the 12 o’clock position signify otherwise. What makes this watch more attractive is the adjustable nylon strap in pitch black adding a darker hue to its overall appearance. To add to its functionality, this timepiece with a Swiss-made quartz movement also has a 24-hour indicator with the neat date display at the four o’clock position, and can even resist water up to a 100m depth.

Infantry

Elegant with a polished steel mesh bracelet and 40mm case, this is one of the finest self-winding Victorinox timepieces. While it is a modern timepiece with pointed hour and minute hands, the slender stainless steel case, open-worked caseback, black dial, and screw-down crown harken back to the aesthetic appeal of vintage military watches. No matter where you go, it will exude an understated vibe with any attire. Even if you happen to be at a pool party, you don’t need to take this timepiece off, as it is resistant to water till the depth of 100m.

Maverick Chronograph

Highly suited for the modern-day adventurer, this chronograph timepiece with an analogue display and a quartz movement comes with a modish combination of a green dial with yellowish golden hands. The 43mm marine-grade stainless steel case, along with the complementing steel bracelet with PVD coating, make this timepiece a sturdy one that resists wear and tear over a long time. Apart from the two chronograph sub-dials near the 10 and two o’clock positions, there is a tachymeter scale on the outer edge of the dial, and a date window at six o’clock. As this timepiece is resistant to water up to 100m, the unidirectional rotating bezel is an excellent added diver’s feature for shallow dives.

Air Boss Chronograph

This versatile timepiece with the rotating bezel moving conveniently in both directions comes with a suave brown leather strap to enhance the black tone on the dial. Even though the 43mm diameter may seem too big, it is not so. The sharp numerals on the dial can be clearly seen and the two chronograph push pieces are spaced out perfectly at the eight and 10 o’clock positions. Along with the date window at 10 o’clock, this quartz chronograph can let you time durations lasting from one-tenth of a second up to 12 hours.

The two chronograph pieces in this aviation-inspired watch are on the left side of the case

Chrono Classic XLS

With a case width of 45mm, in polished stainless steel, this timepiece comes with a tachymeter on the bezel, two push-down crowns at the two and four o’clock positions, and a highly legible black dial complementing its overall silver tone. The luminous hands for hours and minutes, and the chronograph, with an accuracy of one-tenth of a second make for an all-in-one watch. Its Swiss made quartz movement and its water resistance to 100m are other qualities that make this a practical timepiece. The curvy lugs and the stainless steel bracelet in silver with a fine deployant clasp add a neat elegance to this extremely practical watch.

Officer’s

A classy interpretation of military style watches, this chronograph timepiece with a Swiss-made quartz movement is only 42mm wide and the two push button crowns do not stretch too much on the outside. The shiny silver hue on the bezel and steel bracelet juxtapose well with the dial in black that becomes more visible. Furthermore, its curvy hour and minute hands exude a highly understated vibe all the while maintaining the reputability of sturdiness under some of the toughest conditions, even 100m underwater.

This Officer's chronograph watch is a classy interpretation of military style watches

Base Camp

This timepiece is on the smaller side, with a diameter of 40mm actually looks sportier than several others under the Victorinox Swiss Army brand. While most of the brand’s chronograph timepieces have the date function at six o’clock, the date window here is separated and placed at the four o’clock position for better visibility. The date window also shows half of the preceding and succeeding days along with the present date. The sharp looking hour and minute hands around the Arabic numerals and fine logo at the 12 o’clock position complement the apart suave profile of this timepiece, making the overall look rather modern. Efficient as it is with its water resistance up to a depth of 100m and its Swiss-made quartz movement, the strong sapphire glass makes it even resistant to scratches and bumps. The elegant blue dial on the stainless steel case and the silver steel strap brings about a youthful vibe without making it too obvious.

Be it diving deep under water or styling yourself with some of the sturdiest and most refined Swiss-made wrist watches out there, you will find all of these characteristics in Victorinox timepieces. Given that each of them goes through 100 or more quality tests, these watches are your ultimate companion when you are out for an adventure.