Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Chronograph Gents Watch-Leather Strap Features
- Swiss-made quartz chronograph movement
- Scratch-resistant triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- Water resistant to 100M (10 ATM, 330 ft)
- 41mm stainless steel case (316L)
- Allows 1/10th of a second timing 60-second and 30-minute counters
- Tachymeter scale
- Split timing
When I was on the lookout for a Swiss Army watch, there were a number of choices available but the Classic Chronograph Gents Watch stood out because of its beautiful strap. With threaded edges distinctly contrasted from the black leather strap, the effect was classy and elegant. The leather is of very high quality and has developed no cracks despite heavy use. The strap still retains its original sheen and is equally well suited for formal and semi-formal occasions.
The case of the watch is decently thick and I must say that I have seen watches that pack in more functions into cases of the same thickness but honestly, I enjoy wearing something substantial on the wrist. The bezel is made out of high quality polished steel with lines grading out from the dial. The crown is sufficiently large for easily adjusting the time and date and setting the chronograph. My only concern was the absence of crown protectors in the form of metal protrusions that are usually present on most watches.
The dial of the watch is a brilliant black with the numbers in bold Arabic numerals in strong contrast. The dial has a subtle outward radial design that further adds to the aesthetic appeal. The three sub-dials for the second, chronograph 1/10th second and minutes are placed conveniently far apart for easy readability and unlike some watches I had before, this one never confused me while I was reading the time and chronograph data at the same time. The chronograph is particularly well designed with highly responsive buttons which press with a distinct click and pop back up instantly. The seconds hand of the chronograph is the large one in the dial which is what conventional watches would use to count seconds under normal time.
The other features in the watch are quite standard. There is a date window at the 4’o clock position which is ideal to read the date when looking at the dial from a distance. In addition, the tachymeter scale on the dial is useful for measuring speeds over a measured kilometer. All one needs to do is to turn on the chronograph and turn it off at the end of a measured kilometer. The seconds hand will point to the speed on tachymeter.
In conclusion, I think the Classic Chronograph Gents Watch is a steal for the price especially because of the strap, which is unlike any other I have seen on the Classic series in the Swiss Army line. It has all the standard features with no noticeable omissions and goes well with every kind of attire.
Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Chronograph Gents Watch-Leather Strap Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Soft leather strap
- Brushed metal of high quality for case
- Easy to use chronograph
Cons:
- Battery operated movement
- Tachymeter scale font too small
