victorinox collection 2015
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victorinox collection 2015
I.N.O.X.04 INDEX ALPNACH16 DIVE MASTER 500 18 MAVERICK20 AIRBOSS24 CHRONO CLASSIC 26 INFANTRY30 ALLIANCE32 34 NIGHT VISION HISTORY36 BRAND VALUES & FACTS 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 40 1 1 THE HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ULTIMATE FUNCTIONALITY 2014 celebrates the 130th anniversary of Victorinox, which began as a simple knifemaking workshop in Ibach, in the heart of Switzerland, and is today renowned around the world for the high quality of its products, but also the 25th anniversary of the timepiece division. Two key milestones, two different crafts, linked by a single philosophy: respect for Swiss know-how and its peerless standards of quality. new watch that captures and commemorates, in solid stainless-steel, the spirit and values of the brand. I.N.O.X. is an exceptionally resilient timepiece, able to withstand even the most extreme conditions of use. It undergoes an exhaustive battery of 130 stress and endurance tests. Forged to resist, I.N.O.X. precisely represents, in the high quality of its components and design, To mark this turning point, the brand’s prom- the essence of Victorinox Swiss Army: a true ise was to answer the question: “What does it companion for life. take for a Swiss made watch to be a Victorinox Swiss Army watch?”. After three years of engineering and development Victorinox Swiss Army is proud to announce the major worldwide launch of I.N.O.X., Impact Neutralizing Object for the X-tremes, a ALEXANDER M. BENNOUNA CEO, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch SA 2 3 4 5 130 TESTS I.N.O.X. demonstrates a level of robustness never before achieved in watchmaking. Designed to withstand unusual stress, it has passed with flying colors a ruthless battery of 130 strength tests. The number, 130, was not chosen randomly. Beyond the standard certification tests of the Swiss watch industry, a series of new tests were developed specifically for I.N.O.X. They reflect Victorinox Swiss Army’s passion for pushing boundaries and imposing new rules on resistance. In its quest to achieve ultimate strength, the brand’s testing team sacrificed no fewer than 421 I.N.O.X. prototypes over a period of six months. Driving the research was a single philosophical question: what does it take for a Swiss-Made watch to become a Victorinox Swiss Army watch? 6 Some of the I.N.O.X. tests were so insanely extreme they merit special mention. For example, an I.N.O.X. is tested to be capable of resisting: • being driven over by a tank weighing up to 64 • a fall of 10 meters onto a smooth concrete surface. This is the equivalent of a drop tons… not once but several times! from a three-floor building, with an impact speed of 50 km / hour. • temperature shocks from -57 ° to +71 ° Celsius. This corresponds to the standard set by the US Army for the manufacture of • exposure to a flame at a distance of 5 mm for more than one minute, which corresponds to missiles. Nothing comparable exists in the a temperature of +1,200 degrees Celsius. world of watchmaking. • salt spray corrosion or chemical attack by • glacial cold. The watch will function nonstop and without complaint, even when froall manner of fuels, oils, solvents, cleaning zen in an ice cube for 168 hours. products, insecticides... including sulfuric and nitric acid. Again, a standard not for watches but for the military, borrowed from • extreme conditions at a stratospheric altitude of 21,300 meters, which is twice the the US Army. height at which the airliners fly. These performances also prove useful in everyday life: I.N.O.X., for example, will emerge unscathed after two hours in the washing machine… at 90° C with full spin cycle. 7 FORGED TO RESIST I.N.O.X. is solid steel The watch’s case has been stamped and machined in the metal, creating a protective envelope of unsurpassed strength. Designed to withstand unusual vibration, shock and temperature changes, it has been reinforced well beyond the standards of a conventional timepiece, and is guaranteed to maintain a perfect seal underwater to a depth of 200 meters. I.N.O.X. epitomizes strength The dial is a single sealed piece. Indexes are not applied in the usual manner but stamped. The axis and the attachment of the hands are reinforced. The horns are protected against warping and solidified by a crossbar. The crown, too, is protected, as is the crystal by the slightly elevated bezel. 8 9 I.N.O.X. COLLECTION Given I.N.O.X.’s extraordinary robustness, one would expect it to look like a bunker. Its elegance, however, is apparent at first glance. The refined design of the 43 mm stainless steel case is enhanced by a skillfully polished hexagonal bezel. Available in three colors, it can be further personalized with a bumper. CASe Swiss Made Ø 43 mm Stainless steel case (316L) Scratch-resistant, triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 200 m (20 ATM, 660 ft) Screw-in caseback Protected screw-down crown Lug width: 21 mm 10 MOVeMeNT Quartz Ronda715 Battery life: 60 months DIAl Luminescent hands and indexes Date calendar 241682.1 241683.1 241688.1 11 FIREFIGHTERS FOR LIFE Firefighters exist in the collective imagination as the very representation of selfless courage, duty and altruism. Inspiring admiration, fascination and gratitude, they transmit a concrete idea of what magnanimity means on a daily basis. Of this caste of real-life superheroes, one band stands alone because of its international reputation: the Official Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY). Through TV shows, images on the nightly news, Hollywood films and the painful memories of September 11, 2001, the New York firefighter has emerged as the ultimate icon of the first respondent. Victorinox Swiss Army is proud to announce a partnership with the FDNY Foundation, and with the fire brigade of Ibach, Switzerland, birthplace of Victorinox. This is a legitimate affiliation born of values shared for decades which celebrates the 130th anniversary of Victorinox. nothing new: in 1979, a fire station, called “Betriebs Feuerwehr Victorinox” was created to protect the more than 1,000 people working on the site from the potential dangers inherent in any production site, among which are those caused by heat, electricity and flammable products. This group of volunteering employees now has more than 30 members. All are also volunteer firefighters in their city of residence. Among these men and women is Carl Elsener Jr. the current CEO of Victorinox and a fourth-generation member of the brand’s founding family, he has served as a volunteer firefighter in Ibach for 25 years. At the longtime home of the iconic Swiss Army Time is always an important consideration durKnife in the Swiss Alps—the Victorinox head- ing an emergency. ”When I went to intervene,” quarters in Ibach, partnering with firefighters is says Carl Elsener, “I always had my Swiss Army knife on me but also my Swiss Army watch.” “Time is always working against us”, adds Daniel Betschart, ranking member of the Victorinox fire brigade. “It is our enemy. Anything that can help control it is a friend of the firefighter.” Designed and built to withstand unusual stress, including thermal stress, and put through a ruthless battery of 130 tests, I.N.O.X. has been chosen as the emblem of this new partnership linking Victorinox Swiss Army with fire brigades and the FDNY Foundation. 12 13 TIMEPIECE SELECTION ALPNACH16 18 DIVE MASTER 500 MAVERICK20 AIRBOSS24 26 CHRONO CLASSIC INFANTRY30 ALLIANCE32 34 NIGHT VISION 14 15 16 241527 ALPNACH MECHANICAL CHRONOGRAPH Mechanical self-winding chronograph Valjoux 7750 Ø 44 mm ALPNACH A rugged and functional timepiece, designed for extreme conditions. Alpnach is a timepiece full of character. Its very name confirms that it is a technical high-performance precision instrument. Alpnach is the Swiss army’s main helicopter base: the place where experienced pilots confront the challenging conditions of flying in the mountains. 241572 ALPNACH MECHANICAL CHRONOGRAPH Mechanical self-winding chronograph Valjoux 7750 Ø 44 mm 241686 ALPNACH MECHANICAL Mechanical self-winding ETA 2824-2 Ø 44 mm 241685 ALPNACH MECHANICAL Mechanical self-winding ETA 2824-2 Ø 44 mm The sharply engineered design is extremely graphic and angular with key design elements borrowed from the Cougar AS 532 rotary blades, cockpit instruments, pilot stick and turbines. The ballistic nylon straps are made from the same fabric used for the most exclusive line of Victorinox travel gear. providing you with the ultimate level of reliability and durability. 17 18 DIVE MASTER 500 MECHANICAL CHRONOGRAPH TITANIUM LIMITED EDITION 241660 DIVE MASTER 500 MECHANICAL CHRONOGRAPH TITANIUM LIMITED EDITION Mechanical self-winding chronograph ETA 2894-2 Ø 43 mm To celebrate its 25th anniversary as a Swiss watchmaker, Victorinox Swiss Army is launching a limited and numbered sandblasted titanium edition of its famous diver watch, emphasizing the graphic industrial aspect of this exclusive timepiece. robustness, reliability and functionality : these are the main qualities of all Victorinox Swiss Army watches. however, Dive Master 500 is especially emblematic of this philosophy: exceptionally tough, it is designed to withstand the test of time. A subtle and original detail is sure to appeal to aficionados: you may not notice the difference at first glance but the luminescent material covering the 20-minute scale and minute hand changes color in the dark, turning blue while the other indications remain green. KeY FeATureS : Unidirectional rotating bezel with 20-minute scale • Helium valve Water resistant to 500 meters (50 ATM / 1’650 feet) • Protected screw-down crown and pushers • Titanium case and bracelet for extra lightness and resistance • Limited edition of 500 pieces • • 19 20 241602 MAVERICK Quartz Ronda 715 Ø 43 mm 241603 MAVERICK Quartz Ronda 715 Ø 43 mm 241605 MAVERICK Quartz Ronda 715 Ø 43 mm 241614 MAVERICK Quartz Ronda 705 Ø 34 mm MAVERICK This sporty yet elegant watch owes its popularity to a perfect combination of the key brand values: design, quality and functionality. With its clean lines, Maverick is a sporty watch which has ventured into uncharted new territory with a more urban look that is boldly trend-setting. 21 22 241681 MAVERICK SPORT CHRONOGRAPH Quartz chronograph Ronda 5030.D Ø 43 mm 241675 MAVERICK SPORT Quartz Ronda 715 Ø 43 mm 241678.1 MAVERICK SPORT CHRONOGRAPH Quartz chronograph Ronda 5030.D Ø 43 mm 241676.1 MAVERICK SPORT Quartz Ronda 715 Ø 43 mm upon the purchase of a Maverick Sport with black NATO strap you automatically receive a second tricolor NATO strap, allowing you to easily change the look of your watch in a few seconds. The iconic design features of the Maverick collection with a military diver attitude. The red, blue and yellow details on the dial and tricolor NATO strap echo the three colors on the flag of Ibach, the town where the company was founded in 1884 and where Victorinox is still headquartered today. 23 24 241597 AIRBOSS MECHANCIAL CHRONOGRAPH Mechanical self-winding chronograph Valjoux 7750 Ø 42 mm 241576 AIRBOSS MECHANICAL POWER GAUGE Mechanical self-winding ETA 2897 Ø 42 mm 241506 AIRBOSS MECHANICAL Mechanical self-winding ETA 2824-2 Ø 42 mm 241575 AIRBOSS MECHANICAL POWER GAUGE Mechanical self-winding ETA 2897 Ø 42 mm AIRBOSS Simple aesthetics, robustness, precision and perfect readability across all functions. The brand’s boldest expression of military engineering where function and quality rule design with a focus on the essential. Inspired by the role of the “air boss” officer on an aircraft carrier, who coordinates every take-off and landing from the flight deck. Sobriety, reliability and precision therefore characterize each and every detail. 25 26 241659 CHRONO CLASSIC Quartz chronograph ETA G10.211 Ø 41 mm 241656 CHRONO CLASSIC Quartz chronograph ETA G10.211 Ø 41 mm CHRONO CLASSIC The name defines its character: simple in appearance, lavish in functionality and attention to detail, and as versatile as the Swiss Army Knife that inspired it. Many of its signature design elements are based on the iconic knife. 241616 CHRONO CLASSIC 1/100 Quartz chronograph SOPROD FM13D Numerical display of 1/100th of a second Perpetual calendar Ø 41 mm 241619 CHRONO CLASSIC 1/100 Quartz chronograph SOPROD FM13D Numerical display of 1/100th of a second Perpetual calendar Ø 41 mm Turn this classic watch with perpetual calendar into a chronograph accurate to 1/100th of a second by pressing the crown twice. 27 28 241652 CHRONO CLASSIC XLS Quartz chronograph ETA G10.211 Ø 45 mm 241651 CHRONO CLASSIC XLS Quartz chronograph ETA G10.211 Ø 45 mm Intricately sculpted, the dial has immaculate finishes on its three levels and counters. The applied numbers and hands are filled with luminescent material for maximum visibility in all conditions. Its elegantly designed twisted horns and flowing lines give it a very sober look, as do the integrated crown and oval pushbuttons. 241494 CHRONO CLASSIC Quartz chronograph ETA G10.211 Ø 41 mm 241498 CHRONO CLASSIC Quartz chronograph ETA G10.211 Ø 41 mm 29 30 241649 INFANTRY GMT Quartz Ronda 515.24H Ø 40 mm INFANTRY Infantry: a classic military watch combining vintage charm, contemporary design in the service of optimized functionality. Designed to incorporate the best of military and aeronautical engineering in terms of functionality and quality, that is reflected in the watch’s style and substance, in the way it was built and in the materials used. 241565 INFANTRY MECHANICAL Mechanical self-winding ETA 2824-2 Ø 40 mm The strap is outfitted with a leather buckle cover, reminiscent of the wrist protectors on mid-20th century military watches, providing you with extra wearing comfort. 241647 INFANTRY CHRONOGRAPH Quartz chronograph Ronda 5030.D Ø 40 mm A thin layer of gold powder is added after treating the surface with pVD. This process provides a longer-lasting finish versus conventional plating. 241564 INFANTRY Quartz Ronda 715 Ø 40 mm 31 32 ALLIANCE 241666 ALLIANCE MECHANICAL Mechanical self-winding ETA 2824-2 Ø 40 mm Quality and functionality expressed in a timeless design: serious, sober and stylish. With simplicity residing at the heart of its design, this watch possesses a certain refinement that goes right to the point. Its clear dial is dotted with pyramidal markers that catch the light at its source. The satin-brushed steel case owes its slender silhouette to the shape of the horns. An elegant and functional watch with clean lines. 241478 ALLIANCE CHRONOGRAPH Quartz chronograph ETA 251.272 Ø 42 mm 241474 ALLIANCE Quartz Ronda 715 Ø 40 mm 241661 ALLIANCE Quartz Ronda 705 Ø 30 mm resilient, and iridescent, mother-of-pearl is integrated in the dial design. It is produced inside the shells of certain mollusks. This is why each dial made of mother-of-pearl is unique. 33 34 241664 NIGHT VISION Quartz Ronda 705 Ø 42 mm 241569 NIGHT VISION Quartz Ronda 705 Ø 42 mm NIGHT VISION The full functionality of a Swiss Army knife lodged inside a watch. Its secret: a six-function leD module, useful for environments with reduced visibility, combining Time Vision with Night Vision. 241665 NIGHT VISION Quartz Ronda 705 Ø 42 mm 241595 NIGHT VISION Quartz Ronda 705 Ø 42 mm EXCLUSIVE LED FUNCTIONS NIGHT VISION Extended light, Strobe, SOS signal TIME VISION Dial illumination LOCATOR Battery end-of-life 35 HISTORY The spirit of innovation & sustainability Responsibly meeting the needs of the present – and ensuring that future generations will be able to meet theirs – requires innovative thinking on an unprecedented scale. Robustness, durability and quality are the key requisites. 1931 1884 Karl Elsener opens a cutlery workshop in Ibach- The Brown Boveri Company sets up the world’s Schwyz with the support of his mother Victoria. first fully electric heat treatment facility for Victorinox. 1891 Initiated by Karl Elsener, the Swiss Cutlery Un- 1945 ion is founded. Karl Elsener and his co-workers The “Original Swiss Army Knife” begins its deliver soldier’s knives to the Swiss Army for successful progression around the world and is particularly popular in US Army PX stores. the first time. 1897 The name “Swiss Officer’s and Sport Knife” is legally protected on June 12. This model later becomes known around the world as the “Original Swiss Army Knife”. 1909 Following the death of his mother, Karl Elsener introduces the brand name “Victoria” in her honor. The company’s founder legally registers the distinctive emblem with the cross and shield as a trademark. It is now a registered trademark in more than 120 countries. 1979 On January 2, the previously solely-owned “Messerfabrik Carl Elsener” is converted to the family-owned company “Victorinox AG”. 1984 The company doubles the size of its plant and office space with 810 employees generating revenue of more than CHF 80 million. 1989 Victorinox’s American distribution partner enters the timepiece market in the USA under the “Swiss Army Brands, Inc.” label and launches the brand’s first watches collection produced 1921 The invention of stainless steel being of central in Biel, Switzerland. importance for the cutlery industry, Karl Elsener coins the company’s new name, “Victorinox” by 1992 combining his mother’s name “Victoria” with The company opens its own sales subsidiary “inox”. (Inox is an abbreviation of the French in Japan. Further subsidiaries follow in subsequent years. word “inoxydable”, which means stainless). 1999 Victorinox enters the travel gear market, issuing a manufacturing license to the American TRG Group in St. Louis. Expanding its timepiece business, the company establishes Victorinox Watch SA in Bonfol, in Switzerland’s Jura watchmaking region. 2000 The Victorinox Foundation is set up. It holds 85% of the shares in Victorinox AG. A further 15% are held by the charitable Carl and Elise Elsener-Gut Foundation. 2001 Victorinox apparel is introduced in the USA. The first Victorinox Flagship store opens its doors to the public in New York’s trendy Soho district. 2002 The publicly traded US distribution partner Swiss Army Brands Inc. is privatized. The timepiece brand Victorinox Swiss Army is launched internationally. 2003 Victorinox takes over the US-American company Wenger NA, including the fragrance label “Swiss Army Fragrance”. 2012 Launch of the first Victorinox Global Brand Campaign with our customers’ stories that give our brand a face. These stories tell how our products proved themselves in real life as a companion during significant, dramatic or 2006 Victorinox Swiss Army moves to its new watch lighthearted moments.. production facility in Porrentruy, in the Swiss Jura, to meet the increasing demand and to 2014 To celebrate the brand’s 130th anniversary ensure high-quality timepieces. and the timepieces division’s 25th anniversary, Victorinox Swiss Army launches I.N.O.X. 2007 Victorinox sets up Victorinox Swiss Army Fra- Designed and built to withstand unusual levgrance AG based at its head office. The for- els of stress, this watch has passed a battery mer Wenger fragrance line is repositioned in of 130 tests certifying it is “forged to resist”. the market and is branded with the Victorinox emblem. 2005 Victorinox takes over the traditional Swiss cutlery and watch manufacturer Wenger SA in Delémont in the Swiss Jura. 2008 The company’s first European Flagship store opens on London’s New Bond Street. 2009 Geneva City hosts first Victorinox Flagship store in Switzerland. 125 years after its foundation, Victorinox now employs more than 1800 employees worldwide and generates revenues of around CHF 500 million. 36 37 BRAND VALUES & FACTS QUALITY Victorinox Swiss Army produces its timepieces in its own workshops based on criteria that emphasize technical performance, so as to optimize usefulness and practicality. They meet the highest standards of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Before leaving the facility, each design is certified after undergoing a battery of 100 tests. Among the most important tests are water resistance, temperature, corrosion, UV, traction and torsion, vibration and shock resistance, aging and wear. In addition to this long control process, they are also visually inspected between each manufacturing step. For these reasons, Victorinox Swiss Army watches have a three-year warranty. They are genuine precision instruments, modern and timeless in design, and built to last. INNOVATION The objective of Victorinox Swiss Army is to enrich its collections regularly with new design elements and innovative features, while seeking creative solutions for the updates of existing components. Each Victorinox Swiss Army Timepiece embodies the spirit of the legendary Original Swiss Army Knife, a universal symbol of functionality, innovation, quality and iconic design. FUNCTIONALITY All Victorinox Swiss Army watches are designed for maximum utility. Functionality is a focus for every aspect of the timepiece, from the dial, which should be easy to read, to the most sophisticated professional functions. All design details are based on their practical application. Functions are never mere additions or embellishments. SWISS MADE AUTHENTICITY Every Victorinox Swiss Army timepiece is Swiss made and if it does not have our Cross and Shield emblem and Victorinox Swiss Army on the dial, it is not an authentic Victorinox Swiss Army timepiece. Our timepieces are the only ones authorized by the Swiss government to carry the name Swiss Army. 3-YEAR WARRANTY 100 quality controls and tests allow Victorinox ICONIC DESIGN Victorinox Swiss Army watches are inspired by Swiss Army to offer a 3-year warranty. the Original Swiss Army Knife, which has become, over many decades, one of the world’s most recognizable objects of functional design. Sharing the same source of inspiration, both the watch and the knife symbolize the union between the history of Victorinox and its contemporary interpretations. 38 39 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Steel bracelet • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fabric strap Genuine rubber strap Ecologically tanned leather strap Leather strap End-of-life indicator Flashlight Power Gauge BRACELETS, STRAPS & CLASPS Tachymeter Countdown timer Chronograph Second time zone Perpetual calendar Day of the week Date Screw-down pushers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Screw-down crown See-through caseback Caseback with screws Screw-in caseback Unidirectional rotating bezel Genuine mother-of-pearl dial Dial back lighting Luminescent hands and/or markers Synthetic Gold PVD PVD Aluminum Titanium Steel 50 ATM/500 M/1,650 FT 20 ATM/200 M/660 FT 10 ATM/100 M/330 FT Anti-reflection sapphire crystal Anti-reflection mineral crystal Mineral crystal 5 ATM/50 M/166 FT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FUNCTIONS • • • • • • • • • Discover our heritage at victorinox.com * • • • • • • • • • • • DIAL & CASE FEATURES Diver extension • • • • • • • • • • • CASES Deployant clasp • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WATER RESISTANCE Titanium bracelet • • • CRYSTALS Analog digital quartz Analog quartz 11 11 11 16 17 17 17 18 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 25 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 31 31 31 32 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 Mechanical manual winding Page number 241682.1 241683.1 241688.1 241527 241685 241686 241572 241660 241603 241602 241605 241614 241675 241681 241678.1 241676.1 241576 271597 241506 241575 241656 241659 241616 241619 241651 241652 241494 241498 241649 241565 241647 241564 241666 241478 241474 241661 241569 241664 241665 241595 Mechanical self-winding SKU MOVEMENT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * Больше информации на Victorinox.com SWISS ARMY KNIVES CUTLERY TIMEPIECES TRAVEL GEAR FASHION FRAGRANCES I WWW.VICTORINOX.COM