AV86 1815 ChronographvsVictorinox Swiss Army Chronograph

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Measurements
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1815 Chronograph

Swiss Army Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
n/a
$800
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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