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A little over a year after purchasing the I.N.O.X. steel, I was tempted by the carbon version.
I'm not a big fan of this material; I generally prefer steel for the play of light it offers.

However, I find the forged carbon of this Victorinox sumptuous! Looking closely, you can see a really pretty marbled pattern, which matches perfectly with the case of this toolwatch.

The dial is one of the watch's many highlights. It features a lovely guilloché pattern, a date at 4:30 (with a black background this time), and applied indexes. A little detail I love: these indexes are inlaid into the flange.

The strap (genuine rubber) is very comfortable. It is textured with the same guilloché pattern as the dial and is fitted with a titanium folding clasp.

Special mention for its incredible packaging. The watch comes in a pelican-style box, with a protective bumper and a limited edition Spartan Swiss Army knife.

A robust and lightweight toolwatch

The first analog watch I bought myself. Not being yet addicted to watches, I wasn't looking for a specific model, I wanted a green watch, solid and in a contained budget. 
A friend recommended the citizen brand to me, I was immediately attracted by this green promaster. 
For less than 200 bucks, we have a diver with an eco drive movement (solar), waterproof to 200m and with a screwed crown!

A good first diver

For my 30th birthday I wanted to treat myself to a beautiful watch. Something robust that would really last, automatic and for less than 1000 euros. I already had this Victorinox in my sights but Basile's video on the channel really convinced me. 
In addition to being extremely robust, the I.N.O.X. is really elegant. The combination of bezel with brushed polished finish and dial with guilloche patterns are very effective. The detail that I love is this superb crown protector that breaks the symmetry of the watch. 
The steel bracelet is very well made, also with a brushed polished finish. 
I've had it in my possession for barely 1 month and it has never left my arm

The armored timepiece

My first mechanical watch, received from my brother for my 30th birthday.
What I like about this Seiko is the "full black" side, quite versatile.

Unfortunately, the nato provided with the watch was a little light for my taste. I replaced it with a Rubber from BBmods.

I think it's a great watch for those who, like me, are starting a collection.

A great gift

My first G-Shock. It was a gift from my partner, so it has a special place in my collection. It's always nice to receive a watch, especially when there was a little risk taken (the watch is still all red, personally I love it) 

This G-Shock is pleasant to wear because of its lightness and exudes solidity. 

Usually I find them rather versatile, it's the watch that you can wear when you don't know which one to take. This one is a little less so with its bracelet, dial and case all red. On the contrary, it lights up the wrist with its flamboyant color.

A colorful toolwatch

Founded in 1884 by Karl Elsener in Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland, Victorinox is a family business renowned for its iconic Swiss Army knife. Over the decades, the brand has diversified its production to include watches, travel items, kitchen knives and perfumes, while maintaining its commitment to quality and innovation.
<h3 dir="ltr">Origins and History</h3>
The history of Victorinox begins with Karl Elsener, who opened a cutlery workshop in 1884. In 1891, he supplied knives to the Swiss army for the first time, marking the start of a long tradition. The name "Victorinox" is a combination of "Victoria", in homage to the mother of the founder, and "inox", an abbreviation for stainless steel introduced in 1921. This designation reflects the company's commitment to innovation and quality materials.
<h3 dir="ltr">Expansion into Watchmaking</h3>
In 1989, Victorinox expands its portfolio by launching its own line of watches under the brand "Swiss Army". These watches, made in Switzerland, are designed to reflect the same standards of quality and functionality as the famous Swiss knives. The Victorinox watch collection is distinguished by a combination of elegant design and robustness, suitable for various occasions and environments.
<h3 dir="ltr">Victorinox Watch Collections</h3>
Victorinox offers a diverse range of watches for men and women, grouped into several emblematic collections:
Victorinox I.N.O.X. : Launched in 2014, the I.N.O.X. collection. is designed to withstand extreme conditions. Each model undergoes 130 resistance tests, including thermal shock and high pressure. I.N.O.X. watches are available in different versions, such as the I.N.O.X. Professional Diver, certified for diving, and I.N.O.X. Carbon, featuring a lightweight and durable carbon composite housing.
Victorinox Maverick : This collection combines elegance and functionality, with sporty designs suitable for urban and aquatic environments. Maverick watches feature features like unidirectional bezels and quartz or automatic movements.
Victorinox Fieldforce : Focusing on readability and precision, Fieldforce watches feature luminescent Arabic numerals and hands visible in the dark. This collection offers chronograph and GMT functions, ideal for modern adventurers.
Victorinox Alliance : Combining sobriety and sophistication, the Alliance collection offers watches with a refined design, suitable for formal and everyday occasions. Models are available with different colored dials and stainless steel or leather straps.
<h3 dir="ltr">Commitment to Quality and Innovation</h3>
All Victorinox watches are made in Switzerland, guaranteeing significant watchmaking know-how. The company has its own watchmaking knowledge center in Del&eacute;mont, where each watch undergoes rigorous quality controls. Victorinox integrates innovative materials, such as carbon, to improve the durability and performance of its watches. For example, the I.N.O.X. Carbon has a carbon composite casing, offering increased resistance to shock and thermal variations.
<h3 dir="ltr">International Recognition</h3>
Through its heritage and commitment to excellence, Victorinox has gained global recognition. The brand's watches are appreciated for their combination of timeless design and robust functionality. Whether for everyday use or for extreme adventures, Victorinox watches offer foolproof reliability.
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
Victorinox embodies the spirit of innovation and Swiss quality. From his beginnings with the legendary Swiss Army knife to his successful diversification in watchmaking, the brand continues to offer products that combine functionality, durability and aesthetics. Victorinox watches, with their diverse designs and proven performance, are a reflection of exceptional craftsmanship and a constant commitment to customer satisfaction.
Victorinox is part of <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">ranking of the most popular Swiss watch brands</a>.
(Updated February 2025)

This is my second INOX, titanium version.
43 mm watch, quite imposing but comfortable and light thanks to the titanium.
Fun with its orange strap but dirty but quite easy to clean.
Water-resistant to 200m and screwed crown with the Victorinox logo.
Be careful if you have a small wrist because it is not discreet!!
It is a certain price for a quartz watch but I do not regret it because it is strong, it is the Swiss G-Shock.
Bought for the birth of my second daughter.
I love it.
It is a quartz with the Ronda 715 module.

Victorinox INOX TITANIUM 

3rd INOX in my humble collection.
I was going to buy the limited edition automatic version or the normal automatic version but no longer available anywhere and I absolutely wanted this specific model with the red numbers.
This is the quartz version that has a Ronda 715.
Carbon case, stainless steel screwed back.
Screwed crown with the Victorinox logo.
Rubber strap with pin buckle.
Water-resistant 200m.
It is quite a large size: 43mm but in black, it is not so huge.
I bought it for my wife's cancer remission, what could be more logical than an indestructible INOX to represent my wife's strength of will to survive her illness.
Victorinox is an excellent brand that manufactures everything in-house.
It is a certain price for a quartz watch but what a great watch.
Oh I forgot: indexes, numbers and hands with super luminova.
I recommend this brand and all the models, with my eyes closed (well, open them to admire the curves of these watches).
For me, the G-Shock Suisse…

Victorinox INOX Carbon 

This INOX Carbon is my G-shock, I wear it to work reassured by its solidity while keeping one foot in watchmaking. Swiss automatic movement, screw-down crown, 200m water-resistant, noble carbon and titanium materials, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, superluminova, folding clasp... all this for a reasonable price.

A contemporary, robust and low profile watch

2nd Victorinox in my collection, I had the Carbon and titanium version before, but had to sell it to finance another watch project at the time, I always regretted this sale. Having sworn to myself to take another one, and not liking the feeling of having done anything and buying a watch a second time, I decided to go for the steel version this time, with the blue dial, and I really don't regret it! What a beautiful piece! It's really a beautiful feeling when you put it on your wrist, the impression of robustness, a piece of steel cut from the mass, with this very beautiful bracelet and its H links, the blue guilloche dial, superb and of exemplary readability, it's a superb watch. The case back is transparent, we also appreciate it. It's really a Swiss made G-Shock, with a more chic side all in steel.
For sure and certain, this one, I'm keeping it!

Robust and superb at the same time

For my 16th birthday, my mother gave me my first watch. It was a Victorinox quartz chronograph with a pretty orange dial (my favorite color at the time).

Young and absent-minded, I first forgot it on my exam table for the French baccalaureate. I then subjected its replacement to shocks galore, because it wouldn't leave my wrist. Until it gave up the ghost, main hands loose, chrono movement KO, bezel deeply scratched.

When it was time to replace it, I was struck by the brand's brand new model. The I.N.O.X, the strongest watch in the world. Touted with great fanfare in advertisements showing the robustness tests it underwent. From a 10m drop onto concrete, to passing under a 60-ton vehicle, to exposure to sulfuric acid. I fell for its design combining curves and angles, polished and brushed.

Unfortunately I don't have the budget and at that time the watch is for me a simple gadget that allows me to read the time when my phone has no more battery. 

In 2020 my attraction to watches begins to transform into a passion for watches. I discover Chrono24. Scrolling through the "brands" section of the site, I come across victorinox. Cooking daily with their knives, the brand has never left me. 
I look at the i.n.o.x out of curiosity and discover the automatic model with ETA movement. Having the means to fast as an adult, I undertake to acquire one. I come across a perfect example, still under stickers and warranty, in Poland, with the very rare chalk gray dial and the hybrid leather/wood strap. A few negotiations, €420 and 2 weeks of delivery later, it is in my hands. 

I have owned and worn it for almost 4 years. Very versatile with the 2 rubber bracelets and the paracord bracelet that completed her wardrobe. 
She followed me everywhere, quad in the desert, water skiing or even a water park, she didn't flinch, only one mini scratch. 

Despite her imposing build, she knows how to be elegant. Accompanied by cargo pants, a pair of Timberlands and a lumberjack shirt; she becomes the perfect accessory for the urban jungle. 
Certainly the best ETA movement I have ever owned, it keeps time wonderfully. 

To buy with your eyes closed, will it leave my collection one day? Or will it be enhanced with the new steel bracelet of its new 2024 edition? 

Small bonus point: being complimented on your watch in Dubai by a man with a Daytona on oysterflex who asks what it is, it's priceless...

The most adventurous of tool watches

I bought this watch in the summer of 2022, I was looking for a robust, waterproof model so as not to think while wearing it, and I wanted to avoid the blockbusters that we all know in these prices. Recognizable by the shape of the hexagonal case, it has very interesting features for this price range such as the bezel with anti-scratch coating, 200 meters of water resistance, sapphire crystal with triple anti-reflective treatment, screw-down crown, transparent and screwed case back, guilloché dial borrowed from Swiss Army Officer knives, applied indexes, date window, Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement etc ... However, be careful with the chicken wrist because its diameter is 43mm and its thickness is 13.5mm. Ideal for playing with dolls with also several bracelets, STEEL, RUBBER and NATO allowing you to change them depending on your mood and use. In short, an excellent watch for modern adventurers who love mechanical timepieces and want the ultimate "unbreakable" Toolwatch that combines sportiness and modernity.

I.N.O.X. Mechanical

This Victorinox "I.N.O.X Mechanical" is my very first automatic mechanical watch. I wanted to treat myself to a mechanical watch that I would keep for life, resistant, with a sober dial and with a transparent back to be able to observe its insides. This watch met my criteria. 
It is "mastoque" without being ostentatious. Its hexagonal bezel with polished beveled facets is very beautiful. I chose the blue dial, the hands and indexes are chrome and filled with white luminescent material. This makes them stand out from the rest of the dial, making reading the time relatively easy. Victorinox talks about 130 solidity tests, but it is clearly stated that these tests were carried out on quartz movement models, that mechanical movements are fragile and do not tolerate violent shocks. However, I suppose that the abrasion and crushing tests are also valid for the mechanical model but that it should not be thrown on the ground.

The watch equipped with its bracelet is heavy and its 192 grams are felt on the wrist
Despite this, I have been wearing it for three days and find it comfortable. A "bumper" is provided with it, it is a plastic part that is supposed to clip onto the bezel. I tried to install it out of curiosity because I would not use it but I did not succeed, too bad.

The crown is screwed, it has three positions. The first allows it to be wound manually, by pulling on it we have two other positions which allow the date and time to be set. I am currently having trouble finding these two positions and I find the adjustment a little complicated. But this may be because I am a novice and I am lacking in practice.

To sum up, I think this watch is beautiful, I find its design well thought out, it is an imposing and "classy" watch without being ostentatious, provided, I suppose, that you have a big wrist. The weight will be prohibitive for some people, as far as I am concerned it reassures me because I was looking for a solid and durable watch. My opinion should be considered as the opinion of a beginner because I have no experience with watches at the moment.

Beautiful piece!

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Consult the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated October 2024)

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