Guide to the Types of Swiss Army Watches Available

Swiss Army watches, especially Swiss Watches come in a variety of types. It takes a careful eye to note some of the subtle differences, in features and more importantly in movements. The most cherished feature of Swiss Watches is the movement inside. It is completely mechanical and rarely relies on anything electric.

To cater to the needs of several people, Swiss watches today come with quartz movements but this is against the traditional self winding jeweled mechanisms that just need to be worn to work. The more the number of jewels in the movement, the more expensive the watch but the more accurate it is.

One of the functions of several Swiss Army watches is the chronograph which is analogue in nature but can measure as accurately down to the quarter of a second. This is essential for several time sensitive activities. Chronographs again are of two types, quartz and automatic. Quartz chronographs rely on the battery, whereas the modern automatic models are more accurate and rely on the self winding movement.

The bezel, the rotating dial around the face of the watch is of utmost importance to a lot of professionals and is available only with a few exclusive models. It is very intricate and can perform various calculations including multiplications, conversions between units, fuel consumption etc.

The variation among Swiss watches and even Swiss Army watches is huge but the bottom line is that they are all of exceptional quality and at the base of every manufacturer are the prestige, the heritage and the values of the brand. When it comes to buying, it all trickles down to the person who is going to wear it and use it. Look at photographs and read about the functions and when you are sure, purchase it and make a commitment of a lifetime.