*back in stock* VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY Men's Professional AirBoss Mach 6 Automatic Watch, Blue dial, $599 with FS

Bought mine in '08 I think. I wear it every day, the leather band is still going strong. I am in the pool equipment industry and occasionally get this wet. The black dye does bleed when it gets wet. I like the push button release, makes putting it on and taking it off quick and easy.

Pics don't do it justice. It is a nice watch that I get complimented on often. Well worth the money imho.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/8...b273d3b408.jpg

in for 1 earlier

The movement is quite good and that pretty much defines the price of any watch outside of the <$250 range (which can vary based on crystal quality and such, as well).

Omega and Rolex will have nicer bands (which does make a big difference) and the cases will be nicer than a $1000 Victorinox. Not a huge difference, but it's the same in any hobby...great speakers aren't REALLY twice as good as well designed inexpensive ones, but noticeably better and worth it to those with the cash and interest.

My favorite inexpensive watches are from Steinhart..with the current exchange rate, many can be had between $400-650...all have great bands, cases, crystals (double AR coated which makes a big difference).

Victorinox is supposed to make a solid watch and offer a lot of value. They're not necessarily my style, but the specs and quality of parts are great for $600. A good Chrono movement in a watch will generally be close to $1,000 online...$800 is usually considered a very good price. You're getting a lot of watch for the money and if you keep it in good shape and decide it's not for you, you can probably get close to what you're spending here back on a watch forum. So there's not a LOT of risk, really.

Quote from Armaan1 : I don't own this model, but I do own 4 other Victorinox automatics--they're all beautiful and the tolerances are ridiculously tight...from the links in the bands to the case and movements. I can't say how long they'll last, because the oldest one I've owned is 3 years old. Hope this helps.

Any automatic watch will have to be serviced after about 5-10 years. These are high quality movements and it will work for a long time, but if you want it to maintain it's accuracy, I recommend you do it. (track how much time it's off per day now and again in a few years)

Servicing can be fairly expensive, you'll have to call around, and most people don't do it unless the watch is obviously expensive enough and in good enough condition to warrant it being done.

I bought this watch with a red face last year. I LOVE the watch. I do get it went and it keeps great time. I bought this over a Tag - although I'd love a Tag this one is more affordable.

=( i don't wear watches anymore, but this watch looks good in the flickr photo. 600 is more than I spent this BF/CM period, gotta wait a long while before I ever get a chrono movement watch

Mine still hasn't shipped =/

Quote from khodo : Mine still hasn't shipped =/

Mine shipped today!

don't worry about it, you'll probably receive your UPS tracking number tomorrow

Mine shipped yesterday, supposed to get it on Friday.

BTW, the same watch with the black face dropped $100 to $895. I think I'd prefer that one but for an extra $300, I think I'll be happy with my blue face.

Quote from Clenathan : Mine shipped yesterday, supposed to get it on Friday. BTW, the same watch with the black face dropped $100 to $895. I think I'd prefer that one but for an extra $300, I think I'll be happy with my blue face.

yeah, me too!

I've only heard good things about Victorinox watches...not sure why some people think they are anything other then high quality. I also think they make some of the nicest looking watches out there. This ones style is "ok" imho but they make many gorgeous watches in my eyes. As someone else said with big name watches you are mostly paying for the name.

I got mine today. I'm no watch expert but this thing is nice, it's really heavy, has a metal clasp on the leather band which i think is kinda weird but maybe the norm. Problem is I think it's too big for me, it's very thick. May have to ebay it. Great deal nonethless

back in stock.

coupon code SDVICT599


$599 + free shipping

Quote from Cujobob : The movement is quite good and that pretty much defines the price of any watch outside of the <$250 range (which can vary based on crystal quality and such, as well). Omega and Rolex will have nicer bands (which does make a big difference) and the cases will be nicer than a $1000 Victorinox. Not a huge difference, but it's the same in any hobby...great speakers aren't REALLY twice as good as well designed inexpensive ones, but noticeably better and worth it to those with the cash and interest. My favorite inexpensive watches are from Steinhart..with the current exchange rate, many can be had between $400-650...all have great bands, cases, crystals (double AR coated which makes a big difference). Victorinox is supposed to make a solid watch and offer a lot of value. They're not necessarily my style, but the specs and quality of parts are great for $600. A good Chrono movement in a watch will generally be close to $1,000 online...$800 is usually considered a very good price. You're getting a lot of watch for the money and if you keep it in good shape and decide it's not for you, you can probably get close to what you're spending here back on a watch forum. So there's not a LOT of risk, really.

+1 for Steinhart. Love my Steinhart and I get more compliments on it than I do my Omega Seamaster 8500...could be because the Steinhart is my daily wear and I don't like to wear the Omega unless I'm carrying a gun..