The famous Swiss brand Victorinox, known for its pocket knives, launches a collection of diving watches that combine robustness, functionality and innovative design. Discover how these new models redefine the standards of professional watchmaking.
A new era for Victorinox
Victorinox, a Swiss company known for its multifunction knives, is making a major transition in the field of watchmaking. The new Dive Pro collection, launched in 2024, marks a turning point in the identity and style of the brand's watches.
This range is available in eight versions, offering a choice between:– Mechanical or quartz movements– Steel or titanium cases– Various aesthetic finishes
Professional diving watches
All Dive Pro watches are designed as true professional diving instruments:
– Complies with ISO 6425 standard for diving watches– Individually tested water resistance up to 300 meters– Unidirectional rotating bezel– Excellent dial readability– ISO certified shock and magnetism resistance
A robust and functional design
The design of the Dive Pro is inspired by the famous INOX range from Victorinox:
– Hexagonal bezel– Similar case shape– Legacy of functionality and durability
The titanium models have some special features:– Matte sandblasted finish– Weight reduced by approximately 33% compared to the steel versions– Option of black PVD coating on certain models
Dimensions common to all models: – Case diameter 43 mm – Thickness 14 mm – Distance between the lugs approximately 53 mm
Subtle differences between quartz and automatic
Although similar, the quartz and automatic versions have some differences:
– Crown position (3 o’clock for quartz, 4 o’clock for automatic)– Slight variations in dial and hand design– Slightly different weight (3.4 ounces for quartz, 3.7 ounces for titanium automatic)
Quality Swiss movements
– Quartz models: Ronda 715 movement (time and date)– Automatic models: Sellita SW220 movement (4 Hz, 38 hours power reserve, day and date)
A perfectible but promising design
Despite some details that could be improved (design of the hands, action of the bezel), the Dive Pro offers:
– Excellent readability thanks to well-sized indexes and hands– An original design combining “tool” aesthetics and functionality– High-quality, comfortable and easily interchangeable Swiss natural rubber straps
A varied range at competitive prices
The Dive Pro collection offers a wide range of prices:
– Starting at $800 for the quartz models in steel– $1,100 for the quartz version in titanium (ref. 241992)– $1,500 for the automatic model in black titanium (ref. 241997)
With this new Dive Pro range, Victorinox confirms its leading position in the field of Swiss tool watches combining performance and value for money. These models should appeal to both professional divers and fans of robust and versatile watches.
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