Victorinox Swiss Army Officers Mechanical Gents Watch Features
- Mechanical self-winding
- Anti-reflection Sapphire crystal
- Water resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters/330 feet)
- Stainless steel case
- Screw-in caseback
- Steel bracelet
- Push-button deployant clasp
The Victorinox Swiss Army Officers Mechanical Gents Watch combines elegance with efficiency and yet keeps a simple design. The watch face is quite spartan with a white dial with highlighted numbers and a date window. The numbers are evenly and spaciously placed and the simply arrangement works well in ensuring easy readability. The dial and the numbers are also luminous with a bright glow during night time.
What I found impressive about this watch was the movement and the power reserve. The watch runs on a self winding Swiss mechanical movement, which means that the watch is powered entirely by natural hand movement. It comes with a 38 hour power reserve; eliminating the need for manual rewinding overnight or even if it hasn’t been used for day or two. Manual rewinding is also a breeze and requires a few turns of the winder and a simple adjustment of the time. A truly unique feature of this watch is the transparent case back which gives you a great view of the exquisite interior workings of the watch. If for nothing else, it’s a treat to watch. The case back is also screwed in, so any future repairs will be quite easy.
As is expected of Victorinox, the build quality of this device is superb. The body can easily withstand rugged use and has withstood a fair bit of knocking around without any damage whatsoever. The stainless steel strap goes well with formal occasions as well as outdoor use and the brushed finish gives the watch a classy and elegant look. On the side, the crown is easy to handle for adjustment as well as winding and is well protected by two metal protrusions.
A rather interesting and unique feature of this watch is the placement of the date window at the 6’o clock position rather than the more conventional 3’o clock or 4’o clock position. Far from being cumbersome, this placement is actually even more convenient for viewing the date. Overall, I found this watch to be a perfect fit for someone who needs simple functions with an elegant appeal. Apart from the absence of a perpetual calendar,the Victorinox Swiss Army Officers Mechanical Gents Watch does exactly what it claims to do: keep the time and look elegant at the same time.
Victorinox Swiss Army Officers Mechanical Gents Watch Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Self winding movement
- 38 hour power reserve
- Elegant look of strap and dial
Cons:
- No perpetual calendar
