VICTORINOX

Victorinox is a mixture of the name of the company's founder, Carl Elsener's mother, Victoria, and the French phrase for stainless steel, 'inox,' which stands for acier inoxydable. In 1891, the firm began supplying knives to the Swiss Army, and the now-famous white cross on a red backdrop of the Swiss flag was added to the ageless design of the blades. The word 'Swiss Army knife,' as it is currently known, was invented by US servicemen during World War II because it was more marketable than the original name - Offiziersmesser.

There've been two recognized producers of these antique knives, which has caused some purchasers to get perplexed. However it appears to be working as a distinct business, Victorinox purchased its rival Wenger in 2005. Wenger is the original creator of the Swiss Army knife and the sole producer of Swiss Army timepieces, which the firm has lately added to its product catalog. Wenger timepieces are known as Wenger timepieces.

Swiss Army timepieces are created with the same meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on usefulness, durability, and attractive design as the brand's knives, and the line began simply with low-cost versions designed to survive vigorous usage. Nylon straps, clear and readable dials, composite casings, and waterproof resistance were used in their construction.

However, more recently, the designs have expanded to include a wider range of styles and watch types, including specialty diving watches, mechanical watches, and elegant dress watches with diamond accents. Swiss Army Automatic and hand-wound mechanical watches, in particular, are popular among watch collectors looking for great quality without the hefty price tag. These watches often have sapphire glass crystals and surgical-grade steel casings, as well as the high-quality movements that have become synonymous with Victorinox.

Swiss Army dive watches, on the other hand, come in a variety of styles that go with a more casual look and are ideal for those who live an active lifestyle because they're both adaptable and robust. The link of diving watches with James Bond, of course, doesn't hurt either.

The bulk of Victorinox's Swiss Army watches are powered by ETA movements, a Swiss manufacturer that produces extremely high-quality quartz and mechanical movements for watch brands such as Omega and Tag Heuer. Although Swiss Army may not have the same high-end connotations as some other Swiss brands, it nonetheless offers the same level of quality as Swiss watches that cost significantly more. Swiss Army has recently released a women' dress watch collection, which has diamond embellishments and exquisite dials, all with the same functionality and durability that Victorinox is known for.

Victorinox has set the standard for excellent products that are not only functional but also built to endure a lifetime for over 130 years. It's now the industry's defining solitary object with numerous applications, which many other companies aim to be.

( First picture of founder Carl Elsener)