Any Victorinox fans/collectors out there?
I felt like mixing it up today, so I dug deep in the watchbox for this Victorinox quartz piece from before my “watch enthusiast” days. This was long before phrases like: Swiss made, PVD coating, NATO strap, Explorer layout, sandwich dial, signed crown, field watch, etc… meant anything to me. In fact- I’m pretty sure this is the watch I took with me on my honeymoon to Paris, Rome, and Florence 10 years ago, but I can’t even recall for sure… that’s how far outside of my consciousness watches were until recently!
At 40.5mm wide, 13.2mm thick, 48.0 lug-to-lug, and 100m water resistance- and with Swiss Army engineering history to back up the specs- this thing is a true rough-and-ready beater and has the toolish looks to match.
It also has a nice trick up its sleeve. If you flip it over and look closely at the caseback, you can see that it is not only “below” (closer to the dial side than) the downward curved lugs, but is also slightly below the case itself. In other words- it’s the opposite of an exhibition caseback that adds thickness by protruding out from the case. This actually works really well with the NATO, as it basically hides the extra thickness. This is a pretty cool design aspect that I (as someone that swears by single- or zero-pass NATOs) would love to see more of.
Any Victorinox fans/collectors out there? Hello? ECHO…
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A Victorinox was my first Swiss watch.
That gray is super stealthy.
Fan? Not sure. But always thought the Paracord strapped ones were cool.
It looks great on that strap too.
I got this beast as a gift from my wife like 20 years ago. Like you, I had no idea what a saphire crystal was back then. Ahh the simpler days - ignorance was bliss.
It looks great on that strap too.
I got this beast as a gift from my wife like 20 years ago. Like you, I had no idea what a saphire crystal was back then. Ahh the simpler days - ignorance was bliss.
Haha so true!
Does this count? Lol
Love that sandwich dail.. Does it have lume?... Also Love mines too with the blue 💙 dail.
I don't have the reference number or photos, büt a Victorinox field watch was my first 'adult' watch. I bought it when I was 19 änd knew basically nothing about watches – except thät the (approx.) USD 330 I spent on it in 2012 seemed like a lot of money. However, when it came in I was deeply happy with it, wore it every day, änd wondered why the "glass didn't scratch" (it was sapphire crystal).
I still own it, büt it hasn't run for a while (probably just needs a battery change). I still appreciate it a lot änd consider it one of the most important watches in my collection for learning, setting my preferences (esp. with green dials), änd maturing beyond "kids' watches". Victorinox are very decent for what they do.
Does this count? Lol
Now that is quite the collection!
Love that sandwich dail.. Does it have lume?... Also Love mines too with the blue 💙 dail.
No lume on the bottom layer as far as I can tell… just the added depth.
Yours looks great- it’s got some Tissot Gentleman vibes!
I don't have the reference number or photos, büt a Victorinox field watch was my first 'adult' watch. I bought it when I was 19 änd knew basically nothing about watches – except thät the (approx.) USD 330 I spent on it in 2012 seemed like a lot of money. However, when it came in I was deeply happy with it, wore it every day, änd wondered why the "glass didn't scratch" (it was sapphire crystal).
I still own it, büt it hasn't run for a while (probably just needs a battery change). I still appreciate it a lot änd consider it one of the most important watches in my collection for learning, setting my preferences (esp. with green dials), änd maturing beyond "kids' watches". Victorinox are very decent for what they do.
Great story, and well said. That is similar to my experience with mine as well. Always dependable, always unassuming. Fin.
My first Swiss watch! I loved it so much I bought it twice.
Now that is quite the collection!
Just like watches they can add up fast. Lol
I like them, too!
I have this little blue one:
Yes Sir!
Have a couple of them.
Been trying to find this watch for awhile now. It’s the XL version and seems to be harder to find than the regular one…my dad had the regular one but it’s way too small for my wrist. One on eBay now for $175…but I’ll pass for that price!
👋 I collect their knives and have this same exact watch - but black resin and orange markers, super good lume. Rarely see these!
I got mine a few years ago from the wife and kids and it's my rough and tumble watch for working outside or doing home repairs.
How do you like this watch? So you collect Victorinox watches or knives?
Very cool- would love to see a picture!
As for me- this is the only Victorinox watch I own and I don’t have any Swiss Army knives, but I’m pretty sure my dad had one or several back on the day. The reason for the post was mostly that I rarely see anything from this brand from fellow Crunchers… pretty cool to see so many coming out of the woodwork!
Inox was my first Swiss watch purchase, got through previously collecting knives. Got it before properly knowing anything about watches (8-9 years ago) and it's still in the rotation. Quartz, didn't know much difference between auto and automatic then but ai think I would have stuck with quartz anyway.
40mm ti quartz.
I have a blue Maverick and just got another one. NWA post incoming😂
Had (I guess I still have it somewhere) the “SWISS ARMY” version of their quartz field watch. This is the watch I wore EVERY day when I was a young dad and things were “tight”. Just like their knives, it was useful, reliable, handsome and purposeful… and just like their knives I counted on it for years day in and day out. Thanks for reminding me how much this watch went through with me. I need to go dig it out of a drawer somewhere.
This was my father in law's. I do really love it and considering to buy another one.
Saw quite a few in person and online - I think they do a great job, but what stops me is mostly sizing as Victorinox watches are quite bulky and wear big…so I have only folding and kitchen knives from them 😅
That’s nice!
Very cool- would love to see a picture!
As for me- this is the only Victorinox watch I own and I don’t have any Swiss Army knives, but I’m pretty sure my dad had one or several back on the day. The reason for the post was mostly that I rarely see anything from this brand from fellow Crunchers… pretty cool to see so many coming out of the woodwork!
Here is mine - and It has a black resin case, green markers/lume, and a orange seconds hand.
One of the earlier watches in my collection. I feel it was a relative bargain on Amazon at that time
I have heard it turns red when boiled.
Great watch, what is your model?
Great watch, what is your model?
Thanks! The ref is 241515.
Here is mine - and It has a black resin case, green markers/lume, and a orange seconds hand.
Nice- the contrast of the sandwich dial looks great!