Just in.....Victorinox INOX titanium diver
Just in.....Victorinox INOX titanium diver
This was waiting when I got home.
I hadn’t seen one in the wild yet, but it’s a titanium version of the Victorinox INOX Diver. I picked up the stainless version from Erik and loved the watch, but the weight was too much (it now lives on my nephews wrist). When I learned of the titanium version I knew this could be the answer.
These INOX watches are supposed to be extremely durable, so I think it’s perfect for beater duty. I’m also a sucker for a white dial, but I need contrast with the hands. The white on this one is a snow white, with just a hint of texture (similar to Bremont Solo white).
* It wears about the same as the EZM9, but this one is a couple mm taller at 14.5
* 45mm case, about 53mm end to end, 22mm lug width.
* Much lighter than the stainless version (as expected).
* 200 meters water resistance.
* Sapphire crystal, screw crown & case back.
* Hands, hour marker surrounds, and dial printing are all titanium gray color, so it has decent contrast against the pearl white dial.
* seconds hand hits the ticks almost perfectly, as did my stainless version. Ronda movement.
* lume is good, not great. Everything glows green, except the minute hand which glows blue (like recent Omegas). The photo is after 10 seconds under a floor lamp. I’d say it’s par with a Sinn that uses C1.
$695 MSRP but currently on sale at Joma for $399. Add the current $10 coupon and it’s an easy decision if you like the look and can handle the size.
I hadn’t seen one in the wild yet, but it’s a titanium version of the Victorinox INOX Diver. I picked up the stainless version from Erik and loved the watch, but the weight was too much (it now lives on my nephews wrist). When I learned of the titanium version I knew this could be the answer.
These INOX watches are supposed to be extremely durable, so I think it’s perfect for beater duty. I’m also a sucker for a white dial, but I need contrast with the hands. The white on this one is a snow white, with just a hint of texture (similar to Bremont Solo white).
* It wears about the same as the EZM9, but this one is a couple mm taller at 14.5
* 45mm case, about 53mm end to end, 22mm lug width.
* Much lighter than the stainless version (as expected).
* 200 meters water resistance.
* Sapphire crystal, screw crown & case back.
* Hands, hour marker surrounds, and dial printing are all titanium gray color, so it has decent contrast against the pearl white dial.
* seconds hand hits the ticks almost perfectly, as did my stainless version. Ronda movement.
* lume is good, not great. Everything glows green, except the minute hand which glows blue (like recent Omegas). The photo is after 10 seconds under a floor lamp. I’d say it’s par with a Sinn that uses C1.
$695 MSRP but currently on sale at Joma for $399. Add the current $10 coupon and it’s an easy decision if you like the look and can handle the size.
Last edited by hoppyjr on Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Just in.....Victorinox INOX titanium diver
I like this.
I tried the steel version at the mall once and disliked the bracelet.
Does this model have any print on the crystal?
I tried the steel version at the mall once and disliked the bracelet.
Does this model have any print on the crystal?
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Nothing on the crystal, it's a solid value IMO. They also make a grey dial, a funky blue dial, and a black dial - all in titanium but neither the deal this one is right now. I may add the black one eventually.
This is how mine came....
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I like that darker titanium. Congrats!
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I really like that. I'm also a sucker for white dials, and the dark titanium looks awesome.
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Looks great on the wrist.
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Want
I had a couple of their steel non-diver versions and although they were cool, the lume was subpar and they were scratch magnets. The Ti diver version looks a lot better.
Congrats!
I had a couple of their steel non-diver versions and although they were cool, the lume was subpar and they were scratch magnets. The Ti diver version looks a lot better.
Congrats!
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That looks great, and good value too. Congrats!
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Despite the size it looks good on you. How is the bezel action? Easy to turn?
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That looks great. Well done Ed.
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I SO wish they did away with that cockeyed date placement. Love it otherwise.
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I'm a sucker for white dials also, but haven't found the "one" yet. I like this one, but I think it would be too big for my wrist.
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That looks phenomenal Hoppy ! Big congratulations !!!
You know when you see the pictures of these on different watch sites, or blogs they
look cool enough. But your' pictures show just how nice of a watch these really are !
Love the look of the titanium, and then white dial with those orange accents playing
off all of those natos. Outstanding Hoppy !!! Hope you enjoy !
You know when you see the pictures of these on different watch sites, or blogs they
look cool enough. But your' pictures show just how nice of a watch these really are !
Love the look of the titanium, and then white dial with those orange accents playing
off all of those natos. Outstanding Hoppy !!! Hope you enjoy !
Re: Just in.....Victorinox INOX titanium diver
Thanks fellas. Those were indoor shots and it’s better in daylight. I’m qualifying this morning and will post a good photo later.
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Here are a couple daylight shots.
The colored marks around the dial are three different colors; the first 20 minutes are lighter yellow-orange, next 20 minuets are dark orange, last 20 are Swiss Army red to match the seconds hand.
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Dig it
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Nice, I had the regular version and although nice it was a bit bland. This one looks better for sure.
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Cool pickup my friend
I like it
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Looks good on that color straphoppyjr wrote:
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Thanks again guys.
I like that grey strap the best so far, but I left for the weekend and forgot it on the dresser.
I like that grey strap the best so far, but I left for the weekend and forgot it on the dresser.
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beautiful wrist Hoppy...
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