Victorinox Swiss Army

Victorinox Swiss Army Men's 241195 Alpnach Chrono Mechanical Watch

• Leather strap with contrast stitching
• Stainless steel case with black PVD coating on bezel, crown and pushers
• Tachymeter scale, 46 hour power reserve

Product Description

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For outdoor enthusiasts who admire a classic-style timepiece, the Victorinox Swiss Army Men's Alpnach Chrono Mechanical Watch offers traditional details with high-performance features. The black leather watchband bracelet has contrast stitching at the edges and a push-button deployment buckle. Featuring a stainless steel case, it also has an exhibition-style, transparent case back so you can see all of the inner mechanics. The bold black dial features a full chrono function with peek-a-boo style Arabic numeral hour indexes and a tachymeter around the outer perimeter. The stainless steel bezel is inscribed with Arabic numeral indexes for the 60-minute diving scale. Ideal for everyday wear, the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal provides ultimate protection against wear and tear. The Victorinox Swiss Army Men's Alpnach Mechanical Chrono Watch is powered by Swiss-made self-winding mechanical movement with a 46-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 330 feet (100 meters).

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 brand’s 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 Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00197KOB8
• Item model number: 241195
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,607 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alpnach with 7750 Valjoux Movement, July 2, 2011

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Billj (Australia) - See all my reviews

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I had originally wanted the Air Boss Mach 6 with the maroon dial but I had already purchased the Victorinox Swiss Army Men's 241148 Classic Chronograph Red Dial Watch.

I like the idea of the Alpnach, it is very much the same as the Air Boss Mach 6 but with the black dial and the Alpnach helicopter seconds hand. It has the Valjoux 7750 movement, the see through back and the nice leather band with the deployment clasp, and Amazon gave me a very good price!!!! so the Alpnach was my order. I am very much a fan of Victorinox and my 241148 Classic Chronograph Red Dial quartz is so good looking and has kept perfect time with my PC's Atomic time over the last 2-3 weeks.

Anyway I have to wait 2 weeks for delivery here in Australia. I will report my experiences after I have taken delivery of the Alpnach. If anyone else has one - please comment.

Update July 23rd - have had the watch for about 4 days now. Its very chunky! and very rugged. There is no doubt it is a very substantial and well made watch, the see through back shows the beautiful Valjoux movement and it is obvious that you are wearing a quality time piece. The leather band looks good and adds to the "classiness" of the watch. Perfect chronograph action with the hands resetting to zero after use. The helicopter second hand is a neat conversation point.

The cons - it is a bit too chunky, the deployment clasp is a pain in the a-- and too difficult to fix. The domed sapphire crystal means that it is prone to contact any abrasion rather than be protected by the bezel. The push buttons are very industrial as is the crown and the case in general. It would have been the perfect watch for my past occupation as a firefighter or during my time in the military, but as a dress watch? well you need to look very rugged when wearing it - you know - sports jacket and tie but with jeans and workman's boots.

This is a quality watch as are all Victorinox watches, just be aware its a rugged watch with an industrial finish - not an elegant dress watch. I am not unhappy with it at all.

Bill

5.0 out of 5 stars nice timepiece, December 19, 2011

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rick - See all my reviews

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This watch was just what i was looking for looks good no batteries nice leatherband. I had a sieko before and it didnt last, so will see how this one does .

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 241195, July 9, 2009

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Mr. Alastair Wilson (Darlington) - See all my reviews
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Great watch, great delivery even with UK taxes. Buy with confidence, no hassle. Five stars *****