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Steeped in the design codes that have made the Swiss Army Knife an icon of functional design since 1897, Victorinox watches—which were launched in 1989—offer the same rugged, no-nonsense performance as the folding multi-tool. New to the lineup this year is the Dive Pro, a collection of solid 43mm timepieces that takes previous families of aquatic-inspired models to new heights of finish and functionality.

Unusually, the Dive Pro comes in both quartz and mechanical iterations, in a range of prices to suit all pockets. All have the multifaceted but unidirectional bezel that gives the Pro its distinctive business-like look. The striking asymmetric crown positioned at four o'clock is specific to the mechanicals, while the quartz has its crown at the more conventional three o'clock. In quartz, the brand uses a Swiss-made Ronda caliber 715 quartz movement; its mechanical brother features the workhorse SW220-1 automatic, a tried-and-tested movement that promises dependable performance and longevity. The Dive Pro’s case comes in a choice of steel or titanium, both partially recycled, and both made at Victorinox's Watch Competence Centre, located in the Swiss town of Delémont.

DIVE PRO AUTOMATIC

DIVE PRO AUTOMATIC
$1,500 at lmfj.com

Each watch is compatible with multiple strap options in woven paracord (a Victorinox specialty), rubber, metal, leather, and even wood. All can be quickly swapped out in seconds without the need for specialized tools.

Of course, as with other pillar watches in the Victorinox range, testing is everything. The Dive Pro is certified according to ISO 6425, the professional dive-watch standard that requires water resistance to 100 meters of depth, as well as resistance to shock and magnetism.

Altogether, these features make the Dive Pro capable of handling your daily grind, whatever it may entail.