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In the “Watch DNA” Series I explore how watches, like people, have family traits. I specifically trace the family tree of watches from Victorinox Swiss Army and try to show how different models are related in both design and function. If you have a question that you want to be answered about the origin of your Victorinox Swiss Army watch, please contact me.

Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Mach 1

WATCH DNA: The First Airboss Watch by Victorinox Swiss Army

By Airboss Watch, Automatic Movement, Mechanical Hand Winding Movement, Pilot Watch, Quartz Movement, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch, Vintage Swiss Army Watches, Watch DNA Series
The Story Behind Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Watches The Airboss series of watches by Victorinox Swiss Army has been a popular cog in the company's product line. Named after the officer in charge of an aircraft carrier's flight deck, Airboss...
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I had all off these first and second generation Alpnachs for a single moment in time before the "squadron" split up

Watch DNA: Commemorating a Helicopter Airbase in Switzerland with the Victorinox Swiss Army Alpnach Watch Series

By Alpnach Watch, Automatic Movement, Chronograph Watch, Pilot Watch, Valjoux 7750 Movement, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch, Watch DNA Series

The Alpnach series of watches by Victorinox Swiss Army was a bit of an acquired taste for me, but once I accepted the design aesthetic, I was hooked. Some people have a real problem with the dial design, but we…

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Alpnach Air Force One Seal

WATCH DNA: A Truly Presidential Special Edition Alpnach Watch by Victorinox Swiss Army

By Alpnach Watch, Chronograph Watch, Limited Edition, Pilot Watch, Seen on eBay, Valjoux 7750 Movement, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch, Watch DNA Series
I recently came across a very limited edition Swiss Army Alpnach watch bearing the United States presidential seal. Judging from the numbers on the side, only 77 were made. This piqued my interest to learn more so I contacted the...
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