When one thinks about Victorinox and Swiss Army knives, functionality comes to mind. The brand makes purposeful tools. Appealing in design, easy to use, well-priced, and timeless. No fuss, no fashion, just quality classics. The new Swiss Army Heritage series of Quartz field watches fulfill this charge as well by sticking to what’s important: legibility and durability.
Featuring a muscular 40mm case in beautifully brushed steel (and we truly mean it, these look like they should cost 10x their list price) or with black coating, 100m of water resistance, and sapphire crystals, these are watches that are meant to take whatever you throw at them. Yet, despite these rugged credentials, they are 9.3mm thick, so they wear effortlessly.
With the words “Swiss Army” on the dial, it’s of no surprise that they draw inspiration from classic military designs. Bold hour numerals stand off of matte surfaces while various markers indicate all of the needed information for quick time telling. The date at six keeps the dial balanced, and offsets the red shield logo at twelve.
Keeping accurate time is the Swiss Ronda 715 caliber. A trusty Quartz ticker, you can be sure when you grab a Heritage on your way out the door to your next adventure that you’ll be getting there on time. Available in several styles with different case, dial, and strap options, there’s sure to be a version that suits your tastes and needs.
- Case: Brushed Steel
- Dial: Matte Black
- Movement: Ronda 715 Quartz
- Complications: Date
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: Steel Bracelet
- Water Res.: 100M
- Diameter: 40mm
- Length: 49.4mm
- Thickness: 9.3mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Warranty: 5 Years
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- Case: PVD Black Brushed Steel
- Dial: Matte Black
- Movement: Ronda 715 Quartz
- Complications: Date
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: Black Leather
- Water Res.: 100M
- Diameter: 40mm
- Length: 49.4mm
- Thickness: 9.3mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Warranty: 5 Years
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- Case: Brushed Steel
- Dial: Matte Green
- Movement: Ronda 715 Quartz
- Complications: Date
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: Nylon Mil-Strap
- Water Res.: 100M
- Diameter: 40mm
- Length: 49.4mm
- Thickness: 9.3mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Warranty: 5 Years
- Swiss-made
- Case: PVD Black Brushed Steel
- Dial: Matte Green
- Movement: Ronda 715 Quartz
- Complications: Date
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: Nylon Mil-Strap
- Water Res.: 100M
- Diameter: 40mm
- Length: 49.4mm
- Thickness: 9.3mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Warranty: 5 Years
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- Case: Brushed Steel
- Dial: Matte White
- Movement: Ronda 715 Quartz
- Complications: Date
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: Black Leather
- Water Res.: 100M
- Diameter: 40mm
- Length: 49.4mm
- Thickness: 9.3mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Warranty: 5 Years
- Swiss-made
Victorinox is the brand behind the iconic “Swiss Army Knife”. They’re a household name, and for good reason. Founded in the late 1800’s, the brand got their start supplying knives to the Swiss Army (...so that’s where they got the name from). Nearly 100 years later in the late 1980’s, Victorinox developed their lineup of watches. With a focus on quality and durability, it was their goal to channel the spirit of their classic multi tools and use their experience in working with metal and mechanics to create a line of watches.