Victorinox Night Vision
A watch can just be a timepiece for some, but for many of us, we need it to function and look good at the same time. We wear them everywhere we go, so they are one of the most vital parts of our wardrobe. We don’t just wear them with specific outfits, we wear one watch with every outfit, so it has to be versatile as well as good looking.
This is definitely something we can tell this particular watch is good at just by looking at it. The feeling it gives off is classy yet modern. Instead of being one of the obvious watches that are more based on exercise than on acting as a watch was originally intended, its main use is to keep track of time and keep you on schedule. That said, we, as always, dug into the deeper aspects to find out the real deal on this design.
Illuminated dial
Flashlight
Signal light
Location mode
Low battery signal
Quartz
Stylish
Some dislike how far the flashlight button extrudes
Activities
Why is that impressive? Well for one, this is a gear-based watch, not a digital watch, and gears tend to stop working very well in extremes, especially cold. This means if you are a skier and want to have a working watch, you have to be picky what you put on the wrist and most often it is digital.
The scratch-resistant quartz face means you can also take on more strenuous activities and not have to worry that you will end up making it unreadable. If you like to hike or climb, this is definitely news that you want to hear. This watch can handle your activities and remain good looking and usable.
The water-resistance to this classically awe-inspiring appearance is also an impressive feature since it holds up to about 50 meters. That makes this a great watch that you don’t have to get worried about if you forget to take it off or get caught in the rain. And if you don’t trust metal bands to hold up under your activities, don’t worry, you can get a rubber band as well.
Basic Features
Advanced Features
A second feature is a built-in flashlight. This can be excessively useful when you need a light somewhere that your arms can get in, but a flashlight simply won’t do. A small button on the side gives you a good flashlight to work within this case so you can seek things out or see your way through a dark area.
This watch also comes with an emergency strobe, which could prove useful if you are in an accident or loss and are trying to gain attention for help. While we hope it is never necessary, anything that offers aid for such situations is a definite plus in our books. As we pointed out, this definitely continues to add to its use as a skier’s or hikers’ best option as a fashionable watch.
Materials
The crystal face inside is even more impressive, with the backing that your numbers sit on being made of a sapphire crystal giving it either a gorgeous black or pristine blue in appearance. One has to admit that either way it is eye-catching and will fit just about anything you wear. As usual, the Swiss Army delivers in what it takes to be something you can be proud of owning and show off.
If you don’t want a matching stainless-steel band, whether because of reactions to your skin without the protective coating or if you simply feel it won’t hold up with your activities, you can also switch this out for a rubber-based band. This makes it easier to wear and is more breathable to the skin without worrying about it being loose enough to spin around your arm like many metal bands tend to allow.
Movement
The exact type of Ronda movement can actually tell you how well the watch runs, gear size, what it is made of and how long the battery is expected to last based on the specs of the gears. This is one of the types of gears you will find most commonly used for high-quality watches made by top of the line companies. When you have this type of gear, no matter what its numbers, it is likely to last a lifetime.
Comfort
When it comes to looks, the Victorinox Night Vision is so beautifully designed that it could make most feel like they are on the upper echelons of society. It is simply put, stylish and functional without going overzealous in use or flair.
Style
This watch has style and classiness that has been for the most part been buried under sports watches, what amounts to digital mini-computers and boxy numbered kids style digital readout numbers. When your goal is to tell time and look good while you do it, the Swiss Army seems to have both covered beautifully. Our pretty gear run, shiny watch with a jewel-like back is something we all coveted at some point in our lives, and this gives us exactly that.
Durability
The motion aspect is also high-end and presents for gears that will last and continue to run long past the point where others are likely to wear out and either slow down or completely stop. All of this creates a durable watch that you can count on.
Face
With the night vision bonus, backlight, strobe light, and flashlight, the face creates a perfect blend of high functioning and business presentation that any person can truly enjoy. Not only is it easily readable, but fashionable and offers a variety of other great but not in your face additions as well.
Band
For those considering the metal band, you may want to consider what you will be doing while wearing the watch. While the metal bands are adjustable, unless you leave it with enough room to dangle slightly, they won't be breathable and can cause your arm to sweat. If you sweat with metal against your skin, this can cause irritation and even cause your pores to clog.
If you do leave enough room for the band to allow airflow, there is a secondary issue. If you are really active, this can cause irritation by the simple movement of both the band and the watch. It can also get caught onto things and possible cause you or the watch harm. Of course, if you are not planning a lot of activity while wearing it, this secondary thing may not be an issue at all.
If one of the problems you have is an allergy to metals, or you have an active life where the metal might chafe, the other band option is a rubber one. This may offer greater breathability with your skin and/or less irritation when moving. It also means water won’t be as great of an issue either.
Ease of Use
Battery
Especially since light is likely to drain a battery much faster than the actual timepiece would, the company thought it best to have it utilize two. Both of these batteries have an ‘end of light indicator as well, the light has a flashing red LED and the timepiece that familiar stutter of your ticking second hand.
Price
Key Features
-Lifetime Warrant
-Reputable company
-Works beautifully
-Great light additions
-Three band options