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Swiss Army Watches History and Background
Victorinox Swiss Army reflects the spirit of the original Swiss Army Knife and the Swiss tradition of watchmaking. The Swiss Army watch acutally was a result of the Swiss Army knife which was developed by the family owned business. Swiss Army Founder, Mr. Karl Elsener wanted to create a product that would have a demand and would generate some profit from it. Over one hundred countries have found a use for this incredible and ingenious product. (continued below)
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Elsener and Victorinox turned their attention to wrist watches once the knives started to gain popularity. The birth of the Swiss Army Watch came about as a result of this and since then, styles have changed and various types have been added to its catalog. The Swiss Army watch performance and quality are unmatched and are known all over the world. They are definitely making thier stamp in the global watch market and looking good at it. In 1897, the Original Swiss Army Knife was created in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. The company legally registers the name Swiss Officers and Sports Knife.
In 1921 owner Karl Elsener created the name Victorinox combining his Mother's name, Victoria with "inox" , a french abbreviation meaning "stainless steel"
In 1945, word of the Swiss Army Brand goes global and GI's from around the world in World War II purchases it from PX's.
In 1989, Victorinox enters the US timepiece market and introduces the "Swiss Army" trademark.
In 2007, Victorinox starts to designate the name "Victorinox Swiss Army" on the dial of each watch manufactured.
2009 saw the 125th year anniversary of Swiss Army Watch.
Swiss Army Watch and the US Market
Victorinox has become well known in more than 100 countries for precision, quality, functionality and versatility. The Swiss Army Watches are the unique and nonpareil mixture of elegance and sportiness. Swiss Army founder Elsener and Victorinox launched it in America in 1989. The legendary company based in Switzerland provides is with different watch collections meant and suited to every member of the family. The United States has been the most important market for Swiss Army Watches.
Swiss Army Watch Famous Emblem
Swiss Army watches emblem "cross within a shield" design is famous and recognized around the world. Their collections ranges from the sporty to the high end dressy watches for formal wear. Swiss Army recently released thier special edition to commemorate its 125th anniversary. This release was hard very hard for consumers to get hold of as it sold out before even reaching the public. Only 125 pieces were manufactured.
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