Swiss Army Watches sold at discount prices

In 1897 the Original Swiss Army Knife was created in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. Since that time, Victorinox has become well-known in more than 100 countries for precision, quality, functionality and versatility. This century old heritage has been extended to Swiss Army Watches, which reflect the ingenious design and outstanding durability Victorinox has come to stand for over the years. Uncompromising craftsmanship makes these watches worthy to carry the "cross and shield" emblem that symbolizes the legend of Victorinox and the Swiss Army Brand.

Whether you're going around the corner or around the globe, classically styled Swiss Army watches will make sure that you're equipped for life's adventures. No matter what those adventures might be.

The VICTORINOX "Swiss Army Knife" is over 100 Years Old. This useful pocket Multi-Tool was legally registered on June 12, 1897. Over 34,000 of these pocket tools with the distinctive Swiss cross leave the factory in central Switzerland each day. Ninety per cent are for export to over 100 different countries and serve as ambassadors for Switzerland.

Carl Elsener, the company founder, wanted to create work in sparsely industrialized central Switzerland and counter the emigration spawned by unemployment. To go from hand-crafting to industrial production was at the time adventurous and required enormous determination. Today, this family business in Schwyz provides 950 jobs.

After the soldier's knife, which every recruit receives upon entering the army, Carl Elsener developed a new, elegant and light weight pocket knife, with six practical tools. He called this new model the "Officers and Sports Knife".

After an unparalleled success story around the world, the VICTORINOX "Swiss Army Knife" is even orbiting the earth as part of the standard equipment of the Space Shuttle Crew. The knife has also been successfully proven on expeditions: in the arctic ice of the North Pole; on the highest peak on earth, Mount Everest; in the tropical rain forests of the Amazon, and elsewhere. Time and again, it has been a life saver in situations of extreme danger and great need. The New York Museum of Modern Art and the State Museum for Applied Art in Munich have selected it for their collection of excellence in design, and, since Lyndon B. Johnson, US presidents present guests with VICTORINOX pocket knives.

Today, the "Officers' Knife" is available in over 100 different models. Each knife must undergo seamless quality controls before being released for sale.

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· The largest model is the "SwissChamp" with 33 features. Over 450 steps are required in its manufacture.

Swiss Army Watch Men's Officer LS

High ranking maneuvers from the Swiss Army Officer's LS series... dynamic men's chronograph is durably crafted in high performance stainless steel. Brushed steel case is presented on the triple link steel bracelet in satin finished steel with polished steel highlights. Perfectly round polished steel bezel frames the handsome blue dial with 3 subdials, luminous hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Small- seconds, 1/10th of a seconds and 30-minute registers. A window at the 4 o'clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw-in crown and caseback for water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet). Precise Swiss quartz movement. Case is 40mm in diameter and 11mm thick.

Valued At: $450.00

Swiss Army Watch SC Men's Automatic Strap

New from Swiss Army...introducing the SC Automatic Watch, a bold and innovative direction in time. Outstanding, hinged brushed steel bezel opens to reveal a practical solar compass with engraved markers. 17-jewel, manual winding mechanical movement. Handsome brushed steel case is presented on the black leather strap. Attractive black dial with highly legible luminous hands and markers. A window at the 3 o'clock hour reveals the automatic date calendar. Hinged bezel also serves as a crown protector when fully closed. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet). Case is 40mm in diameter and 9mm thick.

Valued At: $495.00

1884

In 1884, in the small village of Ibach near the Swiss Alps, Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory. He became the official supplier of the Swiss army with the famous soldier’s knife. Later, he developed the now universally popular Officer and Sport knives, officially registered in 1897. In 1909, Karl Elsener named his company Victoria in memory of his mother, and when stainless steel (Inox) was invented in 1921, the family company became Victorinox.

Today, the company managed by Carl Elsener Sr. and his son, Carl Elsener Jr, employs 1000 people and makes 25 million multi-tools per year, distributed in more than 100 countries. Whether in Museum of Modern Art in New York City or accompanying Everest expeditions or NASA missions, Victorinox multi-tools are everywhere.

1945

The name “Swiss Army” was born from the immense popularity that the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife enjoyed with American GIs returning to the USA in 1945. As this popularity increased, so did the number and diversity of features and products.

Today, the Swiss Army brand is recognized by 90% of United States citizens and the Swiss Army watch (introduced in 1989) has become so popular that one out of every 5 Swiss-made timepieces exported to the USA has the famous Cross and Shield emblem, symbol of Victorinox.

2002

From these two impressive legacies, Victorinox Swiss Army watches inherit the quality, durability, and ingenuity of the legendary Victorinox multi-tools and Swiss Army watches. Produced in our workshops, Victorinox Swiss Army timepieces represent a collection of high performance, attractively designed watches geared to the largest segment of the market.