What looks even better than a Victorinox Swiss Army Original?

The Original Chronograph of course ;)

Just saw this today and thought of sharing the media release with you guys :)

In conjunction with the launch, an exclusive Victorinox Swiss Army iPhone case will be given away for every purchase of either Original Collection (Chronograph or Non-Chronograph Version).


Valid at authorized retail stores as stated below:
Watch Zone Pavilion, Watch Zone Tropicana City Mall, Watch Zone Tebrau City, Watch Zone Queensbay Mall, Time Galaxy Sunway Pyramid, Watchshoppe 1-Utama, Watchshoppe Mid Valley Megamall, Watchshoppe Sunway Pyramid, Watchshoppe Gurney Plaza, Yee Wah Hing Bangsar Shopping Centre.

FYI price: Chronograph @ RM1,495 and Non-Chronograph @ RM1,099

Happy shopping! ;)

What happens when a Victorinox Original arrives at your front door?

It's arrived.  Got my new watch :) I'm gonna be NATO navy!  I decided to go green besides I really do think the khaki green exudes the most personality.  I got second opinions, a lot of my friends feel I should have gotten the beige or grey because they are more 'ladylike'.  I'd love to be a lady, but... despite what logic tells you, the heart has an uncanny way to defy it ;)

So anyway, back to the little black box.  I took some photos to introduce you to the new Victorinox Originals.  I like the idea that, while it exudes masculinity, there are a lot of tiny details that are purposefully designed to give a sense of quiet elegance.  For example, the unmistakable cross-shield badge engraved on the dial and the metal piece on the strap.  I'll be on time from now on :)

It goes with most of my outfits.  Well, um.  Almost ;)

What happens when you are indecisive about time?

You ask for help from your fellow online friends.  That's what you do :)

I'm truly attracted to the Victorinox new Originals.  And here's my reason why.  It's freshly updated with very contemporary aesthetics, yet instantly recognizable as the authentic descendent of the line. Classic contemporary; nylon fiber middle round case, three hands, and date window offset at 4 o’clock. The dial, it seems has been completely reworked, re-injected with modernity and subtly graced with design codes. Now enclosed in a solid bezel in circular-brushed aluminium, the dial shows military time in a central circle on the vertically brushed dial face. The oversized indexes and markers are stencil-cut and inset into the top plate, revealing the second plate below. The Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock are middle-barred, giving a distinctive character and personality. There are four colour schemes: navy green, commando black, desert beige or khaki green, all purely monochromatic while exudes a certain edge. Finally the NATO style straps (coincidentally someone called me NATO last night! :PP), like those worn by the British Army in the 1930s add a touch of masculinity mixed with nostalgia.

Now, the problem.  Which colour?

Personally, I'm liking the navy green.  If you compare all of the faces, you'd realize that only the navy green will give an almost full-face night illumination.  That's true functional aesthetics to me.

So which is it?

View the following video for more detailed information :)

What happens when you know it is dying?

My favourite favourite favourite childhood watch is dying.  It died many times actually, but each time I managed to revive it.  I've changed its straps like countless times and I still remember they cost RM15 each.  I've changed the battery which shapes like a 20 cent count with great difficulty because apparently they have stopped producing it.  I've had this Casio since the day I stole it from my brother.  When I was 12.  And now, although it's still working but I know it's just a matter of time because the side buttons (which you have to use all your mighty force to press them in to adjust the time) are now stuck.  They got jammed and wouldn't come out so I can't adjust the time anymore :(

Sigh.

Well, someone suggested that I get a new one.  Well, actually I do have a watch which I've been wearing for the past few years since my Casio fell sick.  But she was persistent, so I started going to watch shops and looked around.

Nothing really caught my eye, except for the Victorinox Swiss Army Original.  Don't get me wrong, I don't collect watches or anything like that.  But I do enjoy impeccable engineering, telling art and beautiful smart design.

Watches, like cars, fit all of the above ;)

What do you guys think of this? 

Black face?  Hmm.