Take a second and think of the names of two to three companies that are respected for their timepieces. Chances are good that names like Tag Hauer occurred to you. It's a real testament to the reputation the Swiss watchmaking industry has earned over a long time. But you might not know that some Swiss watches are much better than others. In this brief article, I'll be giving an unbiased review of the Victorinox's Chrono Classic watch.
I always like to start with the negative stuff to get it out of the way. One little issue that sometimes pops up is with the stop watch feature ("chronograph"). Sometimes, it gets stuck a little off the spot for zero even when you reset it. But this isn't a huge problem and can usually be fixed by recalibrating the watch.
There's another little issue if you buy the watch online that you might want to know about. If you purchase this watch from a company other than Victorinox, like Amazon for example, you will lose out on their 3-year manufacturers warranty. So just bear that in mind and check out the warranty of the site you buy it from.
And that's all the negative things about this watch. Seriously! If you don't believe my expert opinion when I say that, then check it out for yourself online. Try to find a really negative review online. You probably won't be able to. That's how good this watch is. It's one of the best-kept secrets of the watch world.
For starters, the watch just reeks of top-of-the-line luxury. It was designed using the Victorinox ethos of understated beauty. It's one of the few watches that actually look better in person on someone's wrist than it does in the picture online, which is a pretty big statement to make.
As for the construction of the watch, it's a very, very solid watch all-around. It has some serious heft to it, but not so much that it'll feel like a ball and chain on your wrist. The watch face is made out of Sapphire crystal, which makes it virtually impossible to scratch or damage. Seriously, this thing can take a good beating and still look new the next day. It also holds its time really well.
One cool version of this watch that a lot of people like is the PVD Coated version. The watch face has a cool textured look that makes it really pop out when the lighting changes. This effect is what's known as a "guilloched" look, and between that and the reflective finish makes this watch almost like a work of art.
To bring it all home, this watch has a whole lot going for it. It is built to withstand the test of time and to look amazing while doing it. If you decide to get the Chrono Classic, you can buy it knowing you're getting a watch that's sure to attract its share of oohs and ahs in its lifetime. For its current pricepoint, you would be hard pressed to find a watch that is of similar quality and beauty.
I always like to start with the negative stuff to get it out of the way. One little issue that sometimes pops up is with the stop watch feature ("chronograph"). Sometimes, it gets stuck a little off the spot for zero even when you reset it. But this isn't a huge problem and can usually be fixed by recalibrating the watch.
There's another little issue if you buy the watch online that you might want to know about. If you purchase this watch from a company other than Victorinox, like Amazon for example, you will lose out on their 3-year manufacturers warranty. So just bear that in mind and check out the warranty of the site you buy it from.
And that's all the negative things about this watch. Seriously! If you don't believe my expert opinion when I say that, then check it out for yourself online. Try to find a really negative review online. You probably won't be able to. That's how good this watch is. It's one of the best-kept secrets of the watch world.
For starters, the watch just reeks of top-of-the-line luxury. It was designed using the Victorinox ethos of understated beauty. It's one of the few watches that actually look better in person on someone's wrist than it does in the picture online, which is a pretty big statement to make.
As for the construction of the watch, it's a very, very solid watch all-around. It has some serious heft to it, but not so much that it'll feel like a ball and chain on your wrist. The watch face is made out of Sapphire crystal, which makes it virtually impossible to scratch or damage. Seriously, this thing can take a good beating and still look new the next day. It also holds its time really well.
One cool version of this watch that a lot of people like is the PVD Coated version. The watch face has a cool textured look that makes it really pop out when the lighting changes. This effect is what's known as a "guilloched" look, and between that and the reflective finish makes this watch almost like a work of art.
To bring it all home, this watch has a whole lot going for it. It is built to withstand the test of time and to look amazing while doing it. If you decide to get the Chrono Classic, you can buy it knowing you're getting a watch that's sure to attract its share of oohs and ahs in its lifetime. For its current pricepoint, you would be hard pressed to find a watch that is of similar quality and beauty.
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Rob Dunwoody writes regularly about men's apparel and accessories. Click here for more info on Swiss Army Watches. Or you can find reviews of specific watches at this site.
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