Victorinox Swiss Army Chronopro
Launched in 2004, the Chronopro was the premiere Victorinox Swiss Army mechanical chronograph. This year's redesign sports the same 42mm solid-steel case with crown protector but adds new functionality and optimizes legibility. Among the most striking upgrades are a dual finish bezel displaying the tachymeter scale, larger numerals and luminescent hands, counters with applied rings and a minute scale on the flange. A bright red 60-second counter hand dominates the enhanced dial, for instant, at-a-glance reading. Turn it over -- the powerful, Swiss-crafted Valjoux 7750 movement is visible through an exhibition caseback in mineral crystal. Available on a genuine black leather strap with a brushed matte finish, cream-colored contrast stitching and an integrated pushbutton-deployant safety clasp.
The case is 316L stainless steel and is 42 mm in diameter. Powering the timepiece is the reliable Valjoux 7750, which is a Swiss-made self-winding mechanical chronograph movement. Power reserve is 42 hours. The bezel features both polished and satinized finishes, with a tachymeter scale for speed measurement. The crown and pushers are screw-down, and help maintain a water-resistance rating of 100 meters (330 ft, 10 ATM).
The dial is protected by a triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
The caseback is screw-in, with a shock resistant crystal. Hands and hour markers have a luminescent paint for nighttime visibility.
Functions include: Chronograph with1/4th of a second precision timing, Central 60-second counter, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, Date calendar at 6 o'clock, Small second at 9 o'clock.
Available with a genuine black leather strap with brushed matte finish, white stitching and a pushbutton deployant clasp. (Available in stores Winter 2010.)
Retail $1,650
