The watch itself is water-resistant to 200m (20 ATM, or 660 feet), so while it's not diver's watch, it can survive a deep trip underwater. Actually, this is worth bringing up: nothing the Inox can withstand a human can.

Victorinox watched though aren't placed and rated highly in the horology world, the watches they make are indeed of good quality considering they are really affordable Swiss watches. Victorinox also owns entry-level Swiss watchmaking brand Wenger and even their watches are of legit good quality.

Impact Neutralizing Object for the Xtremes Fittingly, the watch has an extra thick stainless-steel case. However, Victorinox also coined a new acronym for their watch, claiming that INOX stood for: 'Impact Neutralizing Object for the Xtremes. '

Luxury watches such as Rolex and Omega are names known to all. But the sky-high prices make these particular brands out-of-reach for most of us. However, there are a few brands that make luxury watches at affordable prices without compromising on quality. One of them is the swiss brand Victorinox.

Simple answer is that Tissot is more of a luxury watch than Victronox and generally higher in price. I believe they are both good watches. Swiss made. Both out of my price range for a watch.

A Victorinox chronograph watch combines smart multi-functionality with technological innovation. The case is made of Swiss stainless steel and triple coated. It also has anti-reflective sapphire glass; all of this makes Victorinox chrono watches extremely durable.

Our verdict: Victorinox Swiss Army timepieces are high-quality, durable watches.

Inox and stainless steel stand practically the same material The material names “Inox” and “Stainless Steel” therefore stand for the same material group and should not be seen as different materials. A suitable grade of stainless steel can then be selected for each individual application.

The stainless steel used for INOX Collection manufacturing is mainly AISI 316L: alloy resistant to corrosive agents and with a low carbon content (L= Low carbon). It is considered to be one of the most resistant and the best in terms of quality currently on the market.

What is so special about Victorinox knives? They are good quality multi-purpose folding knives. Other companies could make knives of this type of equal quality, but they don't. At one time Buck made their own SAK, and the “Scout Pattern” knife made by various companies is similar to basic versions of the SAK.

The Victorinox knives are all made in Switzerland. They do sell some Chinese made accessories, but not knives.

12.7 millimeters thick It's 12.7 millimeters thick, and 43mm in diameter. Those are imposing dimensions regardless of wrist size, and the weight, a full 7.1 ounces on the bracelet, only accentuates the watch's extreme heft. That said, unlike many large and heavy watches, the I.N.O.X.