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2x4 · 23 January 2021, 01:46 PM

Both of my sons are not really into watches, but can afford about anything they want. Would like to get them something to see if it lights a spark. Both are outdoors and rugged type boys, i say boys, the are early thirties.
This brand intrigued me and could be an easy sell to them to start a collection.

I’m also intrigued by the Oris and some of the Seiko's are very attractive.

What say ye?

JWD531 · 23 January 2021, 02:41 PM

I never liked the Victorinox design for me, but thought it was a good fit for others. Oris on the other hand (specifically the Aquus) seemed way too big for anyone, even though it looks good in pictures. I like the Seiko watches better but Presage or SKX better than the larger/newer “turtles” and whatnot.

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AzPaul · 23 January 2021, 03:10 PM

Always liked their basic field watch, but once you start looking at a diver or chronograph, there are other brands that offer more.

Laszlo · 23 January 2021, 03:20 PM

I went through 3 or 4 mechanical watches with my son and he ended up settling on an Apple Watch and absolutely loves it. He’s 11.

330ci · 23 January 2021, 06:36 PM

All my luggage is Victorinox, I carry a Victorinox messenger bag as much as my Tumi briefcase, have a Victorinox hiking backpack, pretty much every one of their army multi tool variants, etc. huge Victorinox fan. But have only owned one of their watches and while it was well made, just seemed like a bit of an overreach for the brand.

FWIW I’m a few years younger than your sons and at the price point of Victorinox id look into luminox. Extremely rugged, amazing tritium tube Lume, worn by military members and outdoorsman worldwide. Really cool watches for the price IMO

BumbleB · 23 January 2021, 06:46 PM

I had a Victorinox for my son and it’s a beautiful ‘rugged’ looking watch.

The strap has broken 4 times now, the batteries had to be changed so often that we can’t open the back anymore because of the damaged screw and the compass has stopped working...

We both wished it would work but it’s probably cheaper in the long-term to buy a better quality brand. Better go for a high end G-shock or so.

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DCheeta · 23 January 2021, 07:19 PM

I have two Victorinox watches and like them a lot. However, I’ll echo 330ci’s recommendation of Luminox. Very cool, tough watches. Mine still gets a lot of wrist time even after 10 years of ownership.

23 January 2021, 01:46 PM	#1
2x4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Doug Location: United States Watch: Skydweller Posts: 176	Why no love for Victoronix? Both of my sons are not really into watches, but can afford about anything they want. Would like to get them something to see if it lights a spark. Both are outdoors and rugged type boys, i say boys, the are early thirties. This brand intrigued me and could be an easy sell to them to start a collection. I’m also intrigued by the Oris and some of the Seiko's are very attractive. What say ye? __________________ SkyDweller DJ 41 DJ 36 GMT II

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AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	Always liked their basic field watch, but once you start looking at a diver or chronograph, there are other brands that offer more. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

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Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,855	I went through 3 or 4 mechanical watches with my son and he ended up settling on an Apple Watch and absolutely loves it. He’s 11. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,729	I had a Victorinox for my son and it’s a beautiful ‘rugged’ looking watch. The strap has broken 4 times now, the batteries had to be changed so often that we can’t open the back anymore because of the damaged screw and the compass has stopped working... We both wished it would work but it’s probably cheaper in the long-term to buy a better quality brand. Better go for a high end G-shock or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

23 January 2021, 02:41 PM	#2
JWD531 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Tulsa, OK Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 621	I never liked the Victorinox design for me, but thought it was a good fit for others. Oris on the other hand (specifically the Aquus) seemed way too big for anyone, even though it looks good in pictures. I like the Seiko watches better but Presage or SKX better than the larger/newer “turtles” and whatnot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2021, 06:36 PM	#5
330ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: michigan Posts: 2,286	All my luggage is Victorinox, I carry a Victorinox messenger bag as much as my Tumi briefcase, have a Victorinox hiking backpack, pretty much every one of their army multi tool variants, etc. huge Victorinox fan. But have only owned one of their watches and while it was well made, just seemed like a bit of an overreach for the brand. FWIW I’m a few years younger than your sons and at the price point of Victorinox id look into luminox. Extremely rugged, amazing tritium tube Lume, worn by military members and outdoorsman worldwide. Really cool watches for the price IMO

23 January 2021, 07:19 PM	#7
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I have two Victorinox watches and like them a lot. However, I’ll echo 330ci’s recommendation of Luminox. Very cool, tough watches. Mine still gets a lot of wrist time even after 10 years of ownership.

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