Tons of tests for toughness, shock resistance, extreme hot and cold temperatures and more. The original INOX is touted as an absolute beast, at least from the marketing department of VSA. Custom is always an option as is a soft 22mm leather or rubber but come on VSA, can we go with an industry standard for the INOX already? The strap looks great and the Victorinox INOX Mechanical wears very much like the original, but because of 21mm lugs, strap replacements can be a little tough. Remember how I said about the edges of the clasp being sharp? Well, you not only can feel it with your fingers but when it is one your wrist. It is still not the brightest but my example at least has an even coating and seems to hold a charge for more than past models. This is a straightforward, no frills deal here, but for those that like to see the movement, you do have the exhibition case back.įor 2018, it seems Victorinox listened to myself and others and did a better job with the lume application. As usual with most Swiss Army watches, there is no elaborate decoration to the case back or movement. It has been around for a long time and is the movement most would expect from a watch such as this in this price range. Powering this VSA is the standard base Swiss movement, the ETA 2824. I like the addition of the deployant buckle as it will save on wear and tear but the edges of the buckle are sharp and give this $800 watch a slightly cheap feeling. I think funky is the best way to describe this wood and leather strap and it has a retro look about it. Maybe at a later time.Īs far as I know the bracelet is the same on the new Victorinox INOX Mechanical as the original, and that is why I was sent the strap version. I would love a no date version or date at the 6 o’ clock position and I’m surprised they didn’t do an olive green version like with the original, that would have really popped. It’s a different shade of blue and not a bright,vibrant hue,but I still find it attractive. The version I was sent for review is the muted blue dial. One of the standouts is the textured dial. What I will be doing though is discussing the differences and unique features of the new automatic. Wood/Leather Strap (Bracelet also available)Īs I said, the VictorinoxInox Mechanical is the same case and dimensions as the original, so I will not be rehashing all of the features and details of the case again, you can find that in the original review (and the diver version and titanium version) here on Watchreport.Victorinox INOX Mechanical Specifications:
The price did not raise as much as I expected it to either as this automatic INOX can be had for a retail price of $795.00.
The new automatic retains much of the same look of the original but now with an ETA 2824 instead of a quartz movement and a few added touches such as the guilloche square textured dial and as seen on this variation, a wood and leather strap. This year, at Baselworld, Victorinox introduced the Victorinox INOX Mechanical, and it was just released this fall. Since the debut of the original Victorinox, INOX, watch enthusiasts have been clamoring for an automatic version.
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