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(More customer reviews)The original Swiss Army Watch tells time well. And continues to tell time well despite the lack of attention I give it. This, of course, seems trite, but it is a watch, without frills, and it performs its functions better than watches costing significantly more, usually loaded with features of dubious utility. This meets my standards for success. Aesthetically, it will not appeal to everyone, but is only out of place in the most formal settings. The only purely decorative feature is the Victorinox Swiss cross at the 12 O'clock position of the dial and the red ring around the dial. Both are tasteful, restrained, and to my liking, but I can see how they wouldn't fit in an extremely stiff corporate setting or a tuxedo event.Pros:
-It has maintained correct time +/- 1 minute for over six months at a stretch.
-Battery life has been great, 5+ years.
-It is easy to read, with well-sized, strongly contrasted, and clear markings.
-The luminous stuff on the hands and hour markings is as bright as you will find without investing in a watch with tritium markings.
-It's light. I barely notice it on my wrist, to the point where I have gotten distracted thinking I had forgotten a watch until I checked. I think this comes from the synthetic (plastic) case, which has been absolutely trouble free.
-The crystal has held up well despite a fairly active lifestyle. This is not trivial, given the number of lesser watches that I have broken over the years.Cons:
-The date must be manually adjusted at the end of months of less than 31 days.
-Arguably, its lack of features (it tells time, has a sweep hand and a date window, luminous markings, and... um... er... looks nice and lasts well). This is not a con to me, but if one needs specialized functions (like a scuba diver, a triathelete, a vessel's skipper, etc) it could be seen that way.
Overall, a great watch and a worth while investment. Were I forced to choose a single watch for an urban or corporate environment, this one would be in the final three. The modest price and the less stiff/not overly formal appearance could carry the day for it.
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