Victorinox, they of the Swiss Army knife, has long created watches that were, at best, considered fashion pieces. Thankfully they’ve stepped up their game and returned to their hearty, utilitarian roots.
Two updated models just dropped, the I.N.O.X and the Journey 1884. The I.N.O.X. is a bold quartz chronograph that looks like something you’d wear tracking bears in the woods. The Journey 1884 comes in quartz and automatic and is a bit more staid and compact.
The pieces are made of recycled steel to keep things environmentally friendly and, at about $500 for the Journey 1884, they’re priced right for a Swiss watch. Here are the details.
The Journey 1884
The watch comes in automatic or quartz and features a customizable strap. The watch is made in Switzerland. It comes in Ronda Quartz or Selitta automatic and costs between $575 and $1,150.
Specs
• 43 mm recycled stainless steel case (black PVD on selected model), manufactured in Delémont,
Switzerland
• Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant to 200 m (20 ATM / 660 ft)
• Unidirectional rotating bezel with inlay in aluminum on quartz models and ceramic on automatic
models
• Screw-in case back, with exhibition crystal on automatic models
• Protected screw-down crown
Dial and strap
• Swiss Super-LumiNova® on hands, number, indexes and dot on bezel
• Date calendar at 6 o’clock
• Three-dimensional dial featuring military time
• Genuine rubber, leather or wood strap and stainless steel bracelet
• All straps/bracelet are tool free changeable
Movement
• Ronda 715 Swiss-made quartz movement with battery end of life indication
• Selitta SW200-1 Swiss-made automatic movement with 38 hours power reserve
Special functions
• ISO 764 certified antimagnetic protection for all quartz models
• ISO 1413 certified shock resistance on all models (quartz and automatic)
• ISO 22810 certified water resistance up to 200m / 20 ATM
Extras
• Selected models are delivered with an additional genuine rubber strap and an accessories wallet to
store it securely
The I.N.O.X.
The I.N.O.X. is a much bolder chronograph and comes in multiple styles including a carbon fiber case with massive paracord strap. The watch runs a quartz movement with day-date windows. They cost about $1,100 and are also Swiss-made.
Specs
• Diameter: 43 mm
• Recycled stainless steel case (manufactured in the watch competence center), or 43 mm titanium
case (manufactured in the watch competence center), or 43 mm carbon composite case.
• Scratch-resistant, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant to 200 m (20 ATM / 660 ft)
• Stainless steel bezel with anti-scratch coating or carbon bezel on titanium and carbon case models
• Engraved tachymeter scale on the inner-bezel
• Screw-in case back (stainless steel or titanium on titanium or carbon case models)
• Protected screw-down crown
Dial and strap
• Swiss Super-LumiNova® on hands and indexes
• Week day indication at 12 and date calendar at 6 o’clock
• Three-dimensional dial featuring 3 sub-dials (small second, 1/10 second/hour- and minute-counter)
• Genuine rubber, leather, wood or stainless steel bracelet
• All straps/bracelet are tool- free exchangeable
Movement
• Ronda 5040.E Swiss-made quartz movement
Special functions
• Day & date calendar and chronograph functions
• ISO 1413 certified shock resistance
• ISO 764 certified antimagnetic protection
• ISO 22810 certified water resistance up to 200m / 20 ATM
