Toughness Meets Fine Craft In A Swiss Military Watch
By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-05-06 18:40:50 | Word Count: 552
A swiss military watch is an icon of icons. A swiss military watch combines the best of a few worlds: top-quality watch craftmanship, military history, and Swiss-made mechanics. Swiss watches have long been known for their superior design. Add to that the legacy of Swiss army brands, and you'll have timepieces worth fighting for. The combination of Swiss precision and military styling can go a long, long way.
The Luminox Chronograph Mens Watch 9123 is tough looking and tough built. The watch has a black polyurethane strap and a stainless steel case, with a rotating bezel. The black dial contrasts with silver toned hands and two subdials, one of which is a bright blue. This watch features a military time format as well. Luminox watches are used by the US Army, Navy, and Air Force.This watch goes well with a black suit for a sophisticated, rugged look or more casually for a laid back, but still in-it-to-win-it kind of look.
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The Swiss Military Men's Sealander Diver Chronograph is a bold diver's watch in a deep blue. A blue band holds a silver toned case with three silver-toned crowns. The round blue dial has three subdials, including a seconds timer, a minutes timer, and a 12 hour timer. With large numeral markers and luminous hands, you'll be able to easily read the watch. No diver's watch would be a diver's watch if it weren't water-resistant, and this watch is resistant to 200 meters. Take this watch with you at sea and feel like a real sailor.
The Wenger Standard Issue watch is classically designed and can easily function as an every day watch. Wenger is one of the makers of Swiss army knives. With the red cross logo at the 12 mark against the black dial, there's no mistaking this watch or its Swiss history. The watch has a black genuine leather strap and a stainless steel case. The dial has an uncluttered design, with large numerals and military time, a date display, and luminous hands. The hands recharge quickly for low-light visibility.
Victorinox is the other company that makes Swiss army knives, and we're glad it's not the only thing they make after looking at the stunning Victorinox Swiss Army Officer's Watch. The bracelet and case are crafted from brushed silver-tone stainless steel and feature a gray charcoal colored round dial. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters and boasts anti-reflective crystal. There is 24-hour display inside the 12-hour numeral ring. The Victorinox Swiss Army logo at the 12 mark is a grey cross on a grey shield.
Another Swiss-made brand is Traser, which offers the Traser Men's Super Sport watch. This military inspired watch is all silver-toned stainless steel, with black numerals and a white date display. Water resistant to 200 meters, this watch also has luminous hands and markers. An outer ring is engraved with 5-second markers. If you like silver, you're bound to like this watch. It's a classic watch that'll be one of your favorite pieces of jewelry thanks to its versatility. Wear this watch with virtually anything hanging in your closet to accent it and make you look sophisticated.
A swiss military watch is a reliable timepiece for men that has built-in history for the trenches or the city streets
