The Victorinox Swiss Army Story
In 1884, Karl Elsener opened a cutlery workshop in Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland with the support of his mother Victoria. Just like that, Victorinox Swiss Army was born.
In 1891, Elsener and his coworkers deliver knives for soldiers in the Swiss Army for the first time. Six years later, the company legally protected the names Swiss "Officer's" and "Sport Knife." The model later became known as the Original Swiss Army Knife.
Following Elsener's mother's death in 1909, the company incorporated her name into the brand and unveiled its well-known cross and shield emblem. Elsener arrived at the name Victorinox by combining the name Victoria with "inox," an abbreviation of the French word for rust-resistant steel, "inoxydable."
In 1989, Victorinox officially entered the timepiece business in the United States under the brand name Swiss Army. In 1999, Victorinox partners with the American TRG Group in St. Louis and enters into the international travel gear market. In 2001, the company launched a fashion line in the U.S. with a collection that delivers technical and tailored styling capturing the brands essence of practical luxury. If that wasn't enough, in 2007 Victorinox sets up Victorinox Swiss Army Fragrance AG, and in 2009 Victorinox Swiss Unlimited was launched.
Victorinox Swiss Army treasures its heritage, the future is equally inspiring. Innovation is at the heart of each Victorinox product it introduces, with exciting technical advancement throughout all its product categories.
Product Description
Swiss Army Watches from Victorinox are multi - function masterpieces of precision. From the makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife, so you KNOW these Watches are tough, hardworking and versatile! Ground Force watch has a tachymeter bezel surrounding the anti-reflection (and near-scratchproof) crystal. Maverick II's blue bezel gets attention and its chrono and stopwatch features pack massive flexibility right in. And of course, the ultra-precise Swiss quartz movements of each are deservedly legendary. Arabic numerals; Luminous hands and hour markers for nighttime visibility; Date windows at 4 o'clock; Rubber straps for secure hold; Large, easy-operate function buttons; Brushed-finish stainless cases with screw-in backs and crowns; Sub second hands; Rugged construction; Each is water resistant to more than 330'; Buckle closures; Made in Switzerland. ; Order yours now! Join my Buyer's Club at checkout andinstantly SAVE up to $20.00 on these items! Victorinox Swiss Army Ground Force Chrono Watch2" case width, 3 ozs. Click images to enlarge... Illuminated visibility Victorinox Swiss Army Maverick II Chrono Watch 1 7/8" case width, 4 ozs.