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Xenophon · 18 October 2014, 09:18 PM

I'm impressed with the new Victorinox INOX watch. It has undergone 130 gruelling tests including:

drops from heights of ten metres onto concrete
water resistant to depths of 200 metres
temperature variations from -51°C to +71°C
12G forces of acceleration and deceleration
gasoline, oils, cleaning products and insecticides resistant

In fact, I was so impressed that I picked one up. What do you guys think ?

Psmith · 18 October 2014, 09:24 PM

Impressive indeed - congrats

Dan Pierce · 18 October 2014, 10:14 PM

Nice simplistic design. Sounds like they test the hell out of it too. Nice snag, Nathan!
dP

incontrol · 18 October 2014, 11:32 PM

Cool testing methods! Sounds like it can take a beating? Nice clean look too. Seems like a perfect beater!

dysondiver · 18 October 2014, 11:34 PM

i like it.

brandrea · 18 October 2014, 11:38 PM

Congrats!

Alfredo. · 19 October 2014, 12:06 AM

I like it!

scarlet knight · 19 October 2014, 12:28 AM

I bought one, too. I like the rubber bumper, too.

Xenophon · 19 October 2014, 01:39 AM

Thanks guys. In case you haven't seen it, here is the 8 ton pressure test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHsh...SzkwAGwm-n_g3H

drhr · 19 October 2014, 01:40 AM

I think it's a great watch and you're smart to pick it up!!!!

capote · 19 October 2014, 03:25 AM

Cool! I just wonder if the wearer would live through those tests.

slcbbrown · 20 October 2014, 12:25 AM

Really like the testing and the specs.

Charles Ford · 21 October 2014, 03:12 PM

I'm skeptical, if this watch is made from 316L stainless steel, just how is it going to be more rugged then any other Quartz 316L watch on the market?

I have a feeling many other quartz watches could go through the same tests with flying colors.

Take the rubber bumper off the Inox and drop it on the concrete and see how well it ends up, put the watch on some concrete (instead of loose sandy ground) and then have the truck and bulldozer run over it. I'm sure it would be in pieces. Try smearing some sunblock on it and see if it screws up the finish.

Maybe I'm wrong, but so far the commercials for it look like typical infomercials where the product never ends up being a good as they are touted.

If it is made from some different kind of steel, I maybe interested, buy I doubt that it is.

Andad · 21 October 2014, 03:39 PM

I liked the 8 ton pressure test.

I see the Ronda 715 movements selling for $30.00 - is this be the same movement in the Victorinox.

GB-man · 22 October 2014, 12:37 AM

Nice pick up

Xenophon · 22 October 2014, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Ford

I'm skeptical, if this watch is made from 316L stainless steel, just how is it going to be more rugged then any other Quartz 316L watch on the market?

I have a feeling many other quartz watches could go through the same tests with flying colors.

Take the rubber bumper off the Inox and drop it on the concrete and see how well it ends up, put the watch on some concrete (instead of loose sandy ground) and then have the truck and bulldozer run over it. I'm sure it would be in pieces. Try smearing some sunblock on it and see if it screws up the finish.

Maybe I'm wrong, but so far the commercials for it look like typical infomercials where the product never ends up being a good as they are touted.

If it is made from some different kind of steel, I maybe interested, buy I doubt that it is.

I suppose these points are reasonable. I know that the crystal is slightly recessed under the bezel which would help deflect knocks. The 10m drop tests were done without the rubber bumper. I was impressed so I bought it. I'm still impressed having seen and worn it. As for the commercials, that's marketing isn't it ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I liked the 8 ton pressure test.

I see the Ronda 715 movements selling for $30.00 - is this be the same movement in the Victorinox.

Probably is but it's only £330 GBP. I admit I'd rather have a Breitling calibre 74 thermocompensated quartz movement in it and the winged "B" on the dial too but that would add another £2000GBP to the price.

asadtiger · 22 October 2014, 04:42 AM

I am Seriously considering this watch as I find it very functional and yet traditionally designed...Perfect...and while I don't know what other technical engineering ensures those staggering sturdiness figures,I do know that the dial does not have applied markers but rather that the design is a single plate with engraved/etched raised markers and the hand's attachments are also much much more reinforced than a normal regular watches.. it was found in many knock and shock tests that dial elements and hands are the first to give way in a shock test,while case and movement actually normally give way in stress tests ...I also read that the steel in this model is reinforced still,but I don't know with what and what grade...I am quiet impressed and highly interested in This cool watch..thanks for sharing.

stockae92 · 22 October 2014, 06:07 AM

But this is cheaper to replace in case you do destroyed it :)

http://app.thewatchmagazine.com/March2012?page=47

nonetheless, I like the INOX and may pick one up in the future. it would be weird if I keep taking it off my wrist and asking people, "drive your car over it, it will survive!" haha

DCheeta · 22 October 2014, 04:15 PM

Nice pick up! I'm a fan of Victorinox watches, I've got one myself.

Snow-Dweller · 22 October 2014, 04:33 PM

Looks good, just don't drop it.

Hi-roller · 4 November 2014, 10:15 PM

Hi Nathan, interesting post. What's the lume like?

Xenophon · 7 November 2014, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi-roller

Hi Nathan, interesting post. What's the lume like?

'Lume's not too bad also the contrast between the hands and dial make it very readable in dim light.

myclue · 12 November 2014, 01:07 AM

great looking watch as well!

stockae92 · 12 November 2014, 01:48 AM

I can't help it, I have to get one and try it.

The brushed finish on the case is nice and even. Nice contrast on the "seamaster bezel" with the polished edge. Its built and felt like a tank. The case back is flat and the watch stay flat on your wrist.

It wears like a large 42mm or a small 43mm watch. The crown is smooth and easy to use.

The lume seems to be standard C1 SL. Its there, but it will take some charging to glow decent. Its visible in the dark after 4 hours with dark adjusted eyes, but not in the same league as Seiko divers.

It *looks* like they put an AR coating on the inside of the crystal. I think the watch will go nicely with a thick leather strap.

It wished for:
- C3 SL lume
- white on black date wheel
- drilled lugs for easy strap change

stockae92 · 13 November 2014, 03:31 AM

Another thing I wished for is a more conventional 22mm lug size. The INOX has a 21mm lug size and I don't like to squeeze 22mm straps into 21mm lugs.

Here's a lume shot as well. Its not great, but its there.

Frosty · 13 November 2014, 04:24 AM

mps354 · 13 November 2014, 07:18 AM

I like the look...what is the thickness?

Rockrolex · 13 November 2014, 07:29 AM

It's nice, Nathan. But what did you flip for it?

Thunderball57 · 13 November 2014, 07:52 AM

Nice! Looks like it could stand up to some major abuse.

seand442 · 13 November 2014, 12:28 PM

I've been thinking about getting one as a work watch. Looks good.

Plus, it's endorsed by Mike and Mike.

18 October 2014, 09:24 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Impressive indeed - congrats __________________

18 October 2014, 10:14 PM	#3
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19 October 2014, 01:39 AM	#9
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19 October 2014, 12:28 AM	#8
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,165	I bought one, too. I like the rubber bumper, too.

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capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Cool! I just wonder if the wearer would live through those tests.

20 October 2014, 12:25 AM	#12
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	Really like the testing and the specs.

21 October 2014, 03:12 PM	#13
Charles Ford "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: 67' Zodiac Seawolf Posts: 82	I'm skeptical, if this watch is made from 316L stainless steel, just how is it going to be more rugged then any other Quartz 316L watch on the market? I have a feeling many other quartz watches could go through the same tests with flying colors. Take the rubber bumper off the Inox and drop it on the concrete and see how well it ends up, put the watch on some concrete (instead of loose sandy ground) and then have the truck and bulldozer run over it. I'm sure it would be in pieces. Try smearing some sunblock on it and see if it screws up the finish. Maybe I'm wrong, but so far the commercials for it look like typical infomercials where the product never ends up being a good as they are touted. If it is made from some different kind of steel, I maybe interested, buy I doubt that it is.

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Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,863	I liked the 8 ton pressure test. I see the Ronda 715 movements selling for $30.00 - is this be the same movement in the Victorinox. __________________ E

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asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	I am Seriously considering this watch as I find it very functional and yet traditionally designed...Perfect...and while I don't know what other technical engineering ensures those staggering sturdiness figures,I do know that the dial does not have applied markers but rather that the design is a single plate with engraved/etched raised markers and the hand's attachments are also much much more reinforced than a normal regular watches.. it was found in many knock and shock tests that dial elements and hands are the first to give way in a shock test,while case and movement actually normally give way in stress tests ...I also read that the steel in this model is reinforced still,but I don't know with what and what grade...I am quiet impressed and highly interested in This cool watch..thanks for sharing.

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stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,886	But this is cheaper to replace in case you do destroyed it :) http://app.thewatchmagazine.com/March2012?page=47 nonetheless, I like the INOX and may pick one up in the future. it would be weird if I keep taking it off my wrist and asking people, "drive your car over it, it will survive!" haha __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

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DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Nice pick up! I'm a fan of Victorinox watches, I've got one myself.

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myclue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Jersey Watch: Submariner Posts: 424	great looking watch as well!

12 November 2014, 01:48 AM	#24
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,886	I can't help it, I have to get one and try it. The brushed finish on the case is nice and even. Nice contrast on the "seamaster bezel" with the polished edge. Its built and felt like a tank. The case back is flat and the watch stay flat on your wrist. It wears like a large 42mm or a small 43mm watch. The crown is smooth and easy to use. The lume seems to be standard C1 SL. Its there, but it will take some charging to glow decent. Its visible in the dark after 4 hours with dark adjusted eyes, but not in the same league as Seiko divers. It looks like they put an AR coating on the inside of the crystal. I think the watch will go nicely with a thick leather strap. It wished for: - C3 SL lume - white on black date wheel - drilled lugs for easy strap change __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

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stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,886	Another thing I wished for is a more conventional 22mm lug size. The INOX has a 21mm lug size and I don't like to squeeze 22mm straps into 21mm lugs. Here's a lume shot as well. Its not great, but its there. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

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