AV86 1815 ChronographvsVictorinox Swiss Army Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AV86 1815 Chronograph at true scale

1815 Chronograph

Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph at true scale

Swiss Army Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$800

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Finish
n/a
Brushed
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
No
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$800
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Reviews

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AV86 1815 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AV86 1815 Chronograph as gorgeous, with one owner noting its smooth, non-crunchy pushers and another highlighting its attractive dial appearance. The watch features a quartz movement, a 41mm case, and a pleasant leather strap. However, one owner finds the thin, polished steel hands can be challenging to read in glare. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1815 Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and refined chronograph actuation.

Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph

The Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph is widely praised for its reliability and expected longevity, with owners noting the large hand measures elapsed time while a subdial indicates running seconds. Some reviewers find the dial design features quirky elements, such as skeletonized hands or non-functional minute markers, which detract from a purist tool watch aesthetic, and one owner noted bezel text and markers could be difficult to read. The watch is considered a solid entry-level Swiss watch, though some feel it may be overpriced at retail. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph well for its expected reliability and functional chronograph display.

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