Source: http://www.luminox.com/watches?fam=SEA

If you read the advertising hype you would think that among the world’s foremost military watches is the line produced by Luminox. None is more famous than the Luminox Navy Seal watch, a timepiece that is worn by the members of one of the world’s most elite fighting forces.

Luminox came to fame 20 years ago when it developed the technology to embed light sources into the hands and hour markers on watches. Now you may think that your watch already has luminious hands, but that is like saying your house is lit by a small candle in the living room.

The big difference with this illumination is that the hands actually light up using tiny canisters filled with Tritium,  a radioactive form of hydrogen, and phospors, the stuff that used to be used to make old-fashioned television tubes. In essence tiny bits of radiation (so little that it is no risk to you – it can’t even get throuhg your skin) is beamed from the gas into the phosphors that then light up. What you have then is what they call self-powered lighting, which is very different from the normal luminous paint that goes on most watches and that has to be “charged” by being exposed to light and that then get dimmer with every passing minute.

This is the same form of lighting that is used in the night-sights of some military weapons including the British Army’s standard rifle. In short, it works.

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Luminox Blackout

One of the most popular lines in this is the Luminox Blackout watch. This is a lower profile watch than many of the others in the Luminox line. The big difference is that it has a much dimmer set of tritium tubes that light up to a subdued blue colour rather than the bright, almost luminous green glow of the others. It has a very light reinforced polymer case and a soft rubber case.

Unfortunately there are less impressive things to say about the watches themselves. Although the company presents them as really tough and rugged, there are numerous complaints on the web and bad reviews on sites such as Amazon.com about these watches falling apart after a year or two and breaking when they get wet.

It seems that in fact most Navy seals and other special forces operators wear watches that are a lot less fancy. Some of the most popular watches that are worn by Seals include various forms of Casio G-Shock such as the GW5600 classic G-Shock or the Casio Pathfinder watch.

I also believe that a popular navy seal watch is the Suunto X-Lander. Waht you will note about many of these watches is that they are pure function with useful sensors such as a compass and altimeter. When Seals and other SF guys go on operations they dress for action, not to look good.

Update on the Luminox Navy Seal Watch

I’ve just done a bit more reading and finished a great book called Seal Team Six by Howard Wasdin. If you want an insight into the BUDS training and hell week that Navy Seals go through as well as an idea of some of the missions this elite force has participated in then I highly recommend this book. But there is a line in it where he talks about getting kitted out to go on a mission. What was his watch? A Casio. Sorry guys, but it seems elite warriors don’t spend a lot of time thinking about fancy watches with titanium bezels. All they want is something that tells the time, isn’t too expensive and won’t get bust the moment the shooting starts.

The Luminox Navy Seal Watch

Pocket watches have gone out of favor in the last 100 years or so. When I see one I think of Sherlock Holmes or some character out of a Charles Dickens novel. Yet they are making a comeback in modern form thanks to the Swiss company Wenger, which has introduced a range of really cool Swiss Army Pocket Watches that have all the features you would expect on a modern watch with some of the charm of an old classic.

The most popular Wenger pocket watch is a travel alarm with an analogue face and a nifty clip. It has a dual time setting, which makes it really great for travellers and, obviously, it has an alarm. Now this is not your classic sliver watch on a chain but is a stylish and modern looking piece.

It is also pretty rugged as it has a rubber cover to protect it from drops and scratches and it comes with luminous hands so you can see it at night without a back light.

It is useful not just for travel but for any activity such as rock climbing or any job such as working with machinery where a normal wristwatch might get in the way.

The one complaint people make is that the alarm is not as loud as you might hope. Think of the volume of a normal wristwatch alarm and you get the picture, rather than one of those typical little fold-able bedside alarms.

Online you should be able to find one for about $170 or so and if you buy one in a store you would probably look to pay about twice as much.

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The Swiss Army Pocket Watch: A modern take on an old classic

Victorinox has three basic lines of Swiss Army watches: Professional, Classic and Active. Each line has its own look and features multiple models and styles. Furthermore, each style comes in a range of colors and details and many styles have stories that go with them.

The airboss, a great Swiss army watch

Watches in the Professional collection are each inspired by a different profession. For example, the Air Boss watch features details inspired by aviation. On an aircraft carrier, it is the air boss’ job to sit in the command tower and calculate when it is safe for planes to land or leave the ship. They must be incredibly accurate in order to avoid accidents, and this same focus on precision is put into Victorinox’s Air Boss watch. Other features of the watch are also perfect for an aviator, including its scratch-resistant triple coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal, its luminescent hands and hour markers and its chronograph functions. The rotating inner bezel even contains an internal bidirectional flange, which marks the countdown of aircraft take-off and landing.

Unsurprisingly, the Classic series features classic Victorinox Swiss Army watch design, with elements such as Swiss made movement, stainless steel case and scratch-resistant triple coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The Classic collection features a wider variety of models than any other collection, with a range of colors, strap materials and details, but each is a showcase of classic or vintage style. One of the most popular and versatile is the Chrono Classic XLS. With an elegant steel case and interlocking band, this watch can be worn casually or with formal attire. With Victorinox’s knowledge of steel manufacturing and a Swiss made mechanism, the Chrono Classic ranks at the top of the quality ladder with brands such as Tag Heur and Omega, but it is considerably more affordable.

The Active collection contains Swiss military watches that are perfect for an active lifestyle. They feature sleek, sporty design, and are built to be exceptionally durable. The Convoy Chronograph, for example, features a rubber strap, a shock-resistant hardened mineral crystal and is water resistant up to 330 feet. It also has added crown protection and chronograph features.

The Infantry Vintage Chrono

Aside from their main collections, Victorinox Swiss Army Watches also come in an array of limited edition watches. Some limited editions, such as the Infantry Vintage Jubilee watch, are variations on regular series watches. Others are specialized watches that do not fit into any other category. The Travel Alarm 1884 Limited Edition is one such watch. Featuring the same Swiss made movement and quality stainless steel case as their traditional watches; this fold-up alarm clock is perfect to slip into a suitcase or travel bag. With only 1884 units available worldwide, this is a particularly limited edition.

Victorinox Swiss Army watches can be bought from a number of retailers online such as Amazon.com and eBay.com. They are also available from select jewelers, department stores such as Macy’s and Neiman Marcus, and anywhere that sells high quality watches.

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The Victorinox Swiss Army Watch: A New Classic

Most people swim but there are certain types of people who cannot be satisfied with merely skimming the surface of the water. Diving is an activity that requires a physicality that is different from swimming. Diving also requires more than the usual equipment that is used for swimming. The right kind of equipment is crucial to safe diving and those who like to take risks should at least know what the risks are.

Most people might not know it, but a dive watch is a very important diving tool. Timing is key, and while this may sound like a marketing cliche, it does actually apply to diving. A single miscalculation can result in a fatal error and when one is several hundred feet in the water, mistakes can mean death. Dive watches are used to time the diver’s stay in the water as well as to time the descent and ascent from one level to another. Being under water and being under all that pressure, a simple plastic watch is not going to be able to handle it, which is why a dive watch is essential.

There are several types of dive watch but the most stylish ones are the Swiss Divers Watches. These watches are known for their excellent quality as well as their price tag. Collectors in particular just love the Tag Heur Dive Watch. Barack Obama has been spotted wearing a Tag Heur, specifically the Series 1500 Two-Tone Diver watch. This Swiss Diving Watch has sparked lively discussions on this political figure’s watch habits and his purchases and while it could mean something or nothing at all, every one agrees that the president does have great taste in watches.

Another popular dive watch is the Swiss Army Divers Watch. Nothing says accurate and fully functional like the Swiss Army. These watches are built to survive a lot of pressure. The watch is water resistant for up to five hundred meters and will not break under pressure. For a diver to stay calm and collected, only a dependable watch can help to keep the mind focused on the task at hand and not leave any space for worrying about a sudden malfunction. The watch straps come in rubber and the classic dial bracelet and they are guaranteed not to come undone at an inopportune moment. They are comfortable to wear and flexible enough to be worn both in and out of the water

Popular Swiss Divers Watches

The history of some of the more popular Swiss Watch brands dates as far back as 1735. Swiss watch makers today draw on a tradition and craft that has been built up over centuries. So although many Swiss watch manufacturers use the most modern techniques and technology, their craft is one that runs deep in their blood.

Is is for this reason that Swiss watch companies are still so renowned for their high quality and why many of these watches are even more popular today than they were 100 years ago. There are numerous brands to choose from, however, there are a few that stand above the rest and are the most sought after watches and famous Swiss watch brands available.

Rolex

One of the most well-known and most  popular Swiss watch brands is Rolex. This is partly because Rolex watches are a well recognized status-symbol. The Rolex brand has a rich history that has developed since 1908 when the name was submitted for trademark. Rolex watches are distinctive and breathtaking. Today it is still one of the most counterfeited watches around the world. An authentic Rolex will cost at least $4800.00 with many styles that will cost over $45,000.00. You can find pre-owned watches for as low as $2500.00 depending on the age and style of the watch.

Some of the most popular lines include the Submariner, Oyster Perpetual, the Yachtmaster-II, Day-Date, Datejust, Daytona and the GMT Master II. It is a wide enough range that there is one for every taste, from the stylish dress watch to a rugged outdoor one. The most popular Rolex is probably the Rolex Submariner although the Rolex Daytona has a huge following too.

Omega

The original Nasa-issue Omega Speedmaster watch

Omega is probably the second-most famous Swiss Watches. In popular culture it is renowned for having been adopted by James Bond (who traditionally used to wear a Rolex). More important is the fact that Omega was the first wristwatch that was sent to space. In the past these watches were seen as something of a poor man’s Rolex, but in recent years Omega Swiss watches have managed to re-establish their reputation in their own right.

The leading Omega is the Speedmaster. In times past this was thought of as a cheap version of the Rolex Daytona. But since it was selected by Nasa it is now widely known as the first watch on the moon. Nasa notes that although it was never specifically designed to be used in space, it performed admirably. In space-walks it was worn on the outside of the space suit. It as, Nasa says, still worn on many current missions too.

In more recent years the Omega has also gained fame as being the watch worn by James Bond (or 007). In 1995 Bond dumped his Rolex for an Omega Seamaster Ocean with a blue dial.

Hublot

Hublot Watches are a real newcomer to the market. This is a brand that has only really emerged over the past decade or so under the leadership of Jean-Claude Biver, an inspirational marketer with a real passion for watches. These watches are unimaginably modern, using materials that include Kevlar and rubber. The Hublot Big Bang deliberately sets out to differentiate itself from all other Swiss watch brands. Unless you are young, modern and rich you probably won’t get a Hublot as your first watch but you may well choose to get it as a second watch to add to a collection.

Tag Heuer

Tag Heuer watches have quickly become popular and some styles are as expensive as Rolex watches. Known for creating a watch with a high level of accuracy it has become a favorite watch of sports enthusiasts. Tag Heuer has become the official watch for many sporting events. You can find some of there styles that sell for $775 and many of their high-end styles will range up to several thousand dollars or more. The watches are beautiful and have quickly become a very popular watch among men and women alike.

Breitling

Breitling watches are a favorite and unofficial watch choice of pilots. These watches are exceptional quality timepieces that were originally marketed to professionals such as pilots. You can find some styles for approximately $1895.00.with a few styles such as the Breitling Bentley that sell for $99,000.00. Designed with the best technology, the watches will last a lifetime. Breitling watches are distinctive and have unique features that set them apart from many of the high-end watches on the market.

Affordable Swiss Watch brands

Wenger: One of the most popular Swiss Watch Brands

Most of the luxury Swiss watches mentioned above are the finest in the world. But they also happen to cost thousands of dollars each (if you are lucky).  That doesn’t mean that people of more modest wealth can’t also enjoy Swiss quality and style. For there is also a large range of affordable Swiss watches that start much more cheaply. Generally these will have quartz movements, rather than mechanical ones, but they will still be made to exacting standards. The cheaper Swiss watch brands won’t cost more than a month’s salary, but they still give satisfaction and can be worn with pride.

Wenger

If you are looking for affordable Swiss watches you would do well to look at the high quality Wenger brand. Wenger Swiss watches are popular and very affordable as many styles start at a $210.00. The company was established in 1886 and was a well-known manufacturer of the Swiss Army Knife. Wenger started making watches in 1997 and the company was committed to making an attractive line of quality watches. Since then, they have developed a line of ladies watches and sport watches. The watches are very attractive and made with Swiss accuracy and precision. They may not carry the exorbitant price tag of the many other popular watches; however, they are a beautiful line of stylish watches.

Swatch

Many more popular Swiss Watch Brands available are affordable. Swiss quality is not limited to watches that carry a high price tag. Swatch makes a great line of cheap Swiss watches that are still pretty well made. Many of the most popular watchmakers have developed more affordable lines of watches. You do not have to spend thousands of dollars to have a quality Swiss made timepiece. Although, if you are looking for a status symbol that advertises your individual success, a high-end Swiss watch may be a solution. You will want to shop at a reputable dealer to avoid purchasing a counterfeit.

People looking for an affordable watch can do a lot worse than try a Swatch. These generally don’t cost much more than $50, yet because they are still pretty well made and look good they are among the world’s most popular watches. They also come in enough designs and colours to make almost anyone happy. I own a couple for times when I’m running at night or going into a bad neighbourhood and don’t want to risk having an expensive watch stolen.

The Most Popular Swiss Watch Brands

For more 40 years, Hanowa of Switzerland has been perfecting their Swiss Military Hanowa watches. The Swiss have been known for their expertise in the making beautiful chronographs. And Swiss Hanowa is carrying on this time-honored tradition of  artisanship. This line of Swiss military watches has brought the best of Swiss knowledge and skill to the present day to offer some of the most stylish and functional watches on the market.

Their prestigious designs attract the eye. They are just as noticeable as stylish, handsome jewelry as they are a timepiece founded on the sharpest precision. The functional and aesthetically pleasing features combine to create this miraculous little machine that is worn on the wrist to enhance the prestige of anyone who wears it.

Not only do these high quality Swiss army watches feature some of the most modern technological developments in watch design; they are also very handsome and prestigious in appearance. These watches are a part of the largest collection of its kind and set the trends that other watches try to imitate in an effort to portray a comparison to these ever-evolving masterpiece watches. In 2010, alone, Hanowa is unveiling 10 new model families of these revolutionary watches. The number of loyal Hanowa customers is growing by the day. These watches are stylish and at the front lines of technology, they are sold at very affordable prices. The more discerning people of many countries around the world favor them.

Not only do the stylish and handsome designs attract fashion-conscious people from all around the world to these Swiss army watches, the robust physical features attract people that wear a watch for more practical reasons. Swimmers and divers love these watches for their indifference to being submerged in water to depths of as much as 20 AT and the screwed crowns that provide even better water protection. People with children and grandchildren are attracted by the stainless steel cases and bracelets fitted with security clasps that last forever and can be passed on from generation to generation. Those that are interested in practicality and convenience appreciate the large date, quartz movement, and second time zone features. The luminous, Superluminova hands, hour markers, and numerals also attract them. All models feature a transparent case back, and some are fitted with genuine leather straps with steel buckle for those that prefer them. The interesting features are numerous and new ones are continually being developed.

Swiss Military Hanowa watches employ Swiss-perfected quartz movements. The high quality, refined leather straps are carefully crafted and specially treated for water impermeability. The high quality watches have a two-year guarantee and the customer service personnel provide perfect and friendly customer service. The connection of these watches with the Swiss philosophy of quality artisanship and the importance of serving their fellow citizen is apparent and designed into each watch. When looking for one you can usually find that there are a number of Hanowa watch reviews on reputable web sites so it is worth looking around and doing some research on the particular model that you want.

The Quality and Reliability of Swiss Military Hanowa Watches

Although a Wenger watch was specifically designed as a tool for military use, it is a watch that can used by the average non-military person. This watch comes in varying models and styles which make it perfect for many occasions. Whether needing a sporty outdoor watch that can endure rigorous activity; or one that will accessorize the night out or work attire, there is a Wenger model to fit the outing. Some models of the watch are too expensive to be used for everyday wear; however, many models are moderately priced. Most models are priced at less than $200. Individuals looking for an affordable quality watch will be able to find one to their liking; some affordable Wenger watches will even have extra features.

The Wenger Commando Chronograph men’s model has three subdials and white readings against a black background. Also included on this model is date display and a tachymeter. It has a black rubber band which makes this the perfect watch for outdoors. Those who are active will enjoy the 330 feet limit water resistant feature that this model provides.  A commando watch may not be to everyone’s liking and some people may prefer a military Swiss watch  such as the Alpine Ralley . It is slightly more sporty than the Commando and the sundials and tachymeter are red. It also comes with a durable black rubber band making it a good choice for any outdoor activity.

The standard XL version is a more stylish military Swiss watch. It has a brown band made of leather and a face made of brushed nickel. It is elegant enough to wear with a suit and tie, yet remains a simple watch. The Brigade Field watch also comes with a leather band. It is a stylish watch suited for the more formal occasions. Consumers can be assured of the value and quality that is expected with the name when buying a Wenger watch.

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Wenger Watches for Non-Military People

You probably already knew that diving watches—while certainly acceptable for diving—are marketed just as much for non-divers as they are hardcore divers and military units. The latter explains why. A diving watch as a fashion statement can take all the qualities of a toned, tanned elite diver and incorporate all them into the watch. Who knew that watches could serve such a powerful fashion metaphor?

Up your cool factor

Whether diving watches have fancy movements, triple-time zones or artfully-crafted dials and bezels, you can be sure that they will make a statement about your person. These pieces of wrist-wear are made for both sexes and give nearly anyone that cool, svelte look that only three-piece suits and lace-up Rockports could only fathom doing. Not only are diver watches cool-as-hell, and not only do they go to super-duper great depths in the sea—they also evoke a sense of “action” in their owners.

As far as others are concerned, you’re one that has served in elite military units. You’ve been a paratrooper for the Swiss government, and you’ve been a Navy Seal. You could have looked death in the eye—a killer shark or legendary giant-squid, perhaps—and lived the experience to gloat to tell it.  Talk about cool!

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Form over function—or is it function over form?

As stated before, of course, many diving watches never even come close to open water. People love them because of their attributes. Most do not even understand how those fancy dials, bezels, chronographs and chronometers actually work. And that’s fine, because these watches are marketed to practically everybody—not just the professional diver. Of course, if you wanted to use these deep underwater, most submerse up to 2000 feet quite comfortably and also come with such handy features as rotating bezels that serve as an alarm clock as to when you will run out of oxygen.

There are essentially two varieties of diving watches:

• The attribute type of diving watch is far more about form over function. These are the Blancpains, Panerai’s, Swiss Armies and Rolexes that are meant more for show. Nonetheless, they will usually come with essential diving features such as depth resistance, fancy luminescence and bezels that revolve and rotate.
• The computer variety of diving watches is more-or-less just that: computerized. They rely on sophisticated electronics to aid divers in critical measurements like depth, temperature, air mixture availability, and a myriad of electronic alarms that sound when circumstances are dire. They often feature the ability to even download diving data to a PC or MAC, share it or to just sit there and bask in your accomplishment.

The crème-de-la crème of dive watches

Among the most distinguished, most ruggedly-elegant watches there are a few diving watches that stand-out from the pack:

• Luminox’s Navy Seal Chronograph
• Bulgari’s Diagono Professional’s Scuba
• Blancpain’s “50^th Anniversary Fifty Fathoms” (which will set you back a “miniscule” $13k)
• Oris’s TT1 Divers Regulator 1000m watch
• Tag Heuer’s Aquaracer 2000

Online varieties for all budgets

Okay, yes—those are some fairly high-end diving watches. However, there are brands online that are much, much more affordable. They are also just as handsome and lush as the former brands and models, and can fool practically anyone into believing that the time-piece is a five-figure watch.

MENS WENGER SWISS MILITARY STEEL 20 ATM AQUA DIVER DATE WATCH 79948 $79.95

MENS WENGER SWISS MILITARY STEEL 20 ATM AQUA DIVER DATE WATCH 79947 $69.95

MENS WENGER SWISS MILITARY STEEL 20 ATM AQUA DIVER DATE WATCH 79946 $79.95

Diving watches as Fashion Statements

Vintage wristwatches have for centuries been one of the most prized collectors’ items. Not only that, but vintage watches are also hugely popular as hand-me-downs, family heirlooms and as gifts for a variety of celebrations. They do not even have to be ‘vintage’ in the strictest meaning of the word; many companies specifically design and make these watches to resemble a vintage look, and sometimes even have modern features incorporated into them. Those are known as replica vintage watches.

Let’s talk a little about actual vintage watches, though. The year was around 1900 and Dietrich Gruen introduced his line of wristwatches to the world. His mission: To produce the thinnest watch possible by cutting out some of the internal overlapping parts. Doing this, famous watches such as the VeriThin, SemiThin and Pentagon were made substantially thinner than its competitors.

Technically speaking, authentic vintage watches have certain characteristics:

• Typically, they are considered vintage if produced before 1970.
• Watches made in the mid ‘70s until modern day almost always use the Quartz movement feature which is Swiss-invented and is not indicative of a vintage watch.
• Vintage watches serve many purposes, like:  as heirlooms, collector’s items, people who love to study in the inner workings, and so forth.
• Classic vintage watches have unique characteristics, such as: dials with Arabic numbers, oversized faces and shells, Swiss military engravings, or individual families’ last names engravings.
• Vintage watches were made by several renowned companies, such as: Wittnauer, Hamilton, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, Perrelet and Universale Geneve.
• The Vintage Military style is one of the most treasured. It can be either Swiss or American-made, and common manufacturers of Vintage Militaries include Hamilton, Omega, Bulova, Waltham, Universale Geneve and Elgin.
• Of the former, 90% of them were made during or around the time of World War II, and are extremely valuable wristwatches.
• They were made, and are still sold by many antique dealers with metal, leather, or gator-skin bands.

What it means to own a vintage wristwatch

Owning a vintage wristwatch is a symbol that you are a person of integrity, sophistication, tradition and character. In many cultures and subcultures, vintage watches are handed down to posterity once they attain a certain age, or once a specific milestone has been achieved. In other cultures, people collect fine vintage wristwatches that have been fully-restored. They will then either sell these watches to discerning patrons or proudly display them at home and on their wrists.

Vintage watches are so much more than just keeping the time. They are a reflection of taste and an expression of high-style of the owner. They simply exude charm—something which most modern wristwatches cannot claim. In addition, vintage wrist-wear symbolizes an era that’s gone-by: an era where railroad workers used wristwatches and pocket watches to keep track of time, and a period of time in where quality and style in smaller numbers really meant something. We live in a time where goods are produced en masse and sold to the masses. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that. However, if you want to keep alive the times before mass-marketing then go online and browse the great selection of vintage wristwatches.



The Joy of Vintage Wristwatches

Wenger is the legendary manufacturer of Swiss Army knives. It all started at the Paul Boechat and Cie cutlery plant in Delemont, Switzerland, and Theodore Wenger was the man behind the knife. With the huge success of the Swiss Army knife, Wenger watches were introduced.

Today, the company is owned by Victorinox of Ibach, Switzerland and has been branded Wenger & Co. S.A. They are most-notably known as Wenger Swiss watches, due to their long and storied history manufacturing and selling Swiss Army knives. Wenger is hugely-known to produce some of the most beautiful, durable and precise watches in the world—thanks to their prestigious Swiss-Made legacy.

Models of Wenger Watches

When you own a Wenger Watch, you are literally wearing over a 100 years of watch-making and knife-making on your wrist. Take for example Wenger’s GST line: they’re truly, stunningly beautiful in their precise construction, as well as hand-crafted in the highest-quality stainless steels. They are also the same type use by Swiss Elite Forces and come as simple watches, watch-chronographs or watch-chronometers.

The TerraGraph line is another one of Wenger’s creations. Many of them sport brown or black leather straps, white or silver dials/bezel, and come standard with the Swiss Made insignia as well as the benchmark Swiss Quartz Movement technology (of which almost all authentic Swiss watches have).

The Battalion Diver series is a very attractive line of Wenger watches. The different Battalion watches have dark blue dials and metal bezels, stainless steel bands; others have black faces and bezels, with ornate white or gold dials and either stainless steel bands or leather straps.

Finally, the Aerograph collection has—in the opinion of many—some of the most beautiful watches ever designed and manufactured. Take, for example, the AeroGraph Chrono; it has a very distinctive bright yellow dial and black, stainless steel encasing and leather strap. Or the AeroGraph Cockpit Chrono: this features an elegant brown dial, with a brown leather strap and a 12-hour chronograph function. The Wenger chronograph mechanism is durable and reliable.

The range also includes some really beautiful watches for women and it is hard to beat a Wenger ladies watch if you are looking for an especially special gift for an extra special woman.

Benchmarks of Wenger Swiss quality

Those are just a few examples of quality Wenger watches. When you own a Wenger watch, you can be sure of the following, though:

• It has the benchmark Swiss quartz movement

• It uses, most-likely, the industry-standard “screw-on” casing

• It is made from the highest-quality mineral crystal

• It is back by Wenger’s industry-leading 3-year limited warranty

• Most are submersible up to an individually-specified depth

• And most benefit from the Wenger external unidirectional bezel

Extraordinary quality

Wenger’s watches are easily comparable to the likes of Rolex, Tag Heuer or even Cartier. How? They meet or exceed all of all the former’s levels of sophistication, technology, elegance and durability. Plus, they are made in Switzerland—the very country which invented the prestigious Quartz Movement and Swiss Movement. This is what makes Wenger watches certified as Swiss-Made, label that is highly-protected by international trade organizations and the Swiss government itself.

If you go online to find a Wenger Swiss, you’ll find tons of fine examples. Beware though, as there are plenty of counterfeiters out there; one of the easiest ways to spot a counterfeiter is to notice the price. Does it seem far too-low for such a sophisticated timepiece? Does the product description not specifically say either “Made in Switzerland” or “Swiss Made”? In the end, though, you will know a real Wenger Swiss when you see it, and if you are still not sure about it—call the company and make sure.

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Owning a Wenger Watch