2010-12-17

About Swiss Army Watch Brands

The large number of brands that manufacture Swiss Army watches or Swiss watches make it rather difficult to categorize them into a ranking list. However, taking into consideration factors such as functionality and durability, we can arrive at a vague picture of the best brands in the Swiss watch industry.

Topping the list would be Victorinox given the fact that it is the official supplier to the Swiss army. It has a heritage dating back to 1884, when it began supplying knives to the army. Since then, the company has expanded drastically and became the official supplier of watches and knives to the army. Having taken over Wenger, it is now the sole supplier.

Next in line would be Breitling, the choice for professional aviators. The wide range that Breitling has, though aviator focused, leaves a lot of buyers astonished. With quartz chronographs, to fully automatic, self winding jeweled movements along with high quality materials, Breitling definitely makes its mark in the Swiss watch industry.

There are several brands that focus on elegance as well as functionality. For example, the Daytona series, while not strictly Swiss Army, is still eligible to do so as it has all the needed features to be one.

Next would probably be IWC, another Swiss watch company. This brand forms the foundation for higher end watches and focuses on precision and movements more than anything else but doesn't compromise on anything. Elegant too, but very sturdy, these watches can endure rough handling.

With the plethora of brands, one cannot discriminate easily. If you are looking for a proper Swiss watch, then Victorinox or Wenger should be your choice but by being a little more flexible, you can find something that surpasses all your expectations of a Swiss Army watch.


About Swiss Army Watch Brands

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