By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-04-24 14:27:17 | Word Count: 564
When it comes to keeping track of time, there is no reason to ever feel like your behind when it comes to your watch's style. While everyone's number one priority is quality (we need that sucker to work!), it's definitely going to make the days feel a lot slower if you don't enjoy what it is you're looking at. That's where Victorinox watches come in! This lauded brand has a wonderful history of quality and an aesthetic that is truly timeless. We know you're in the business for something beautiful and functional, and no one wants to constantly be replacing their timepiece. So, we're checking into a bit of the history of the Victorinox watch, its brand, and products that surround it. Plus, we're throwing in one of our all time favorite pieces from this reliable and truly top-of-the-line brand. (And, let's face it: you need a watch that can take you from jean shorts and flip flops, to your favorite little black dress and red heels.) So, don't dive into the Victorinox watch pool without first checking into where it's coming from, what you're looking for, and what might tickle your fancy every time you look down to check the time!
Before diving into one of its top styles, let's look into where this brand comes from. Founded in 1884, the company is best known for delivering its knives to the Swiss Army, which didn't really take off until 1891. And, their truly recognizable emblem--the cross within a shield--has been going strong since 1909, which happens to the be the year the mother of the founder (Katl Elsener) passed away, and he named the company "Victoria," to honor her.' However, it wasn't until 1921 that the "inox" (a French term for stainless steel) was combined with the honorary "Victoria." An appropriate amalgamation of feminine feel, and strong, utilitarian materials, the company's name definitely suits its products. Interestingly, it wasn't until 2005 that Victorinox acquired Wenger--a company who simultaneously works as an official supplier of the Swiss Army knife. While Wenger is technically a subsidiary of Victorinox, both brands still retain their separate entity names. Perhaps even more interestingly, Victorinox advertises its products as the "Original Swiss Knife," while Wegner claims the "Genuine Swiss Army Knife" line.
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A few of the latest (and coolest) developments from the brand include the development of a credit card, dubbed the "SwissCard," which is roughly the size of a business card, boasts a small pair of scissors, short non-folding knife, small file (with screwdriver point), and tweezers--among many other nifty gadgets. How cool is that? Plus, you can even now purchase high-end cutlery from this funky brand.
Now that we've covered the history and some of the quirkier aspects of this cool brand, let's look at one of our absolute favorite options in Vitrinox watches! Their 'Swiss Army Vivante Diamond Ladies Watch' deftly walks the fine line of beauty and function with an ease that's tough to top. This stainless steel case and bracelet boasts fixed bezel set with diamonds, a silver guilloche dial, and luminous hands, all set over Arabic numeral hour markers. We love that this watch balances scratch-resistant stainless steel (which, by the way, is water resistant for up to thirty meters) with a delicate shape that sits with grace on your wrist.
