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 Posted: Sun Mar 5th, 2006 06:51 pm
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KenC



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Review Victorinox Swiss Army 9G-600

(pictures provided by U5512)

Detail:

Case: Stainless steel                                         
Measurement Across: 39mm plus crown
Length: 46mm                                                     
Height: 14mm
Crystal: Sapphire, anti-glare
Back: Solid Stainless Steel
Water Resistance: 10 ATM (330 feet)
Bracelet: SS, Solid link, solid end link
Movement: Valjoux 7750                                         
Style: Military:
Accuracy:…………Seemingly……….Dead-On!!!!


 

 

What I See:

This is a notably substantial watch, although it is a "small" by today's standards.  Measuring just 39mm across the case (plus crown and pushers, of course) and only 33mm across the dial, it stands 14mm tall.  The case is solid stainless steel with a solid stainless screw down back cover stamped “Swiss Made” and “Water Resistant 330 Feet”.  Ironically, at least to me, it is also stamped with the Swiss Air Force Insignia.  The entire case is lightly brush finished except for the very tips of the lugs and the end caps of the crown and pushers.  The underside of the case and the screw down back appear to be bead blasted.  Inside, of course, is the magnificent Valjoux 7750 25-jewel Swiss Chronograph movement.  This watch is very significant in both feel and weight.

There is nothing "flashy" about the 9G-600.  A very clean look for a chronograph!  The black dial appears as dark blue in most light, due, I’m sure, to the anti-glare coating on the crystal.  Sophisticated and classic in design, the dial is Military in style and unusually easy to read for a chronograph because it lacks the unfortunate "busy-ness" of the typical chronograph.  It has crisp white Arabic numbers at the hours with crisp, easy to read sub-dial at the 6, 9 and 12 locations.  The date window is located at the 4 location.  The coated sapphire crystal does lack a date window magnifier over the rather small date.  The matching black chapter ring contains a very legible tachymeter, and the Swiss Army logo and name are proudly, yet subtly, displayed at 3 o’clock!  The sword hands are easily readable and the lume, while not great, is good.

The bracelet is a solid link, modified oyster style, with links that step in thickness from 3mm to 4mm.  20mm at the lugs, the bracelet has solid, curved end links.  Its brushed links then taper to 18mm at the buckle end, which is, in fact, a Swiss Air Force Signature deployant.  The bracelet even includes what is typically referred to as a “diver’s extension”.  My assumption is that its purpose is for easy wear over fight jackets and flight suits.  This watch also looks fantastic on a rich black or brown leather strap!
 
 

Overall Impression:

At a “Street Price” of under  $450 BNIB, (mine is preowned) it is a great time piece for the dollars spent.  A true Valjoux 7750 chronograph for under $500, especially with this fit and finish, is hard to find.  It easily runs within COSC standards!

It is a simple, classic look, easily viewable and imminently readable, that wears both well and comfortably.  
 

 



Last edited on Sun Mar 12th, 2006 09:15 pm by KenC