Weekend with the Victorinox INOX

Reflections on Dining Out and the Victorinox INOX

Went out for the weekend and dined at a restaurant. I haven't done that in months, maybe half a year. I lost track, really. The meal was good.

I've been wearing the Victorinox INOX on most days, and after a while, if you stop paying attention to what you are wearing on your wrist, you start to appreciate whatever wristwatch you may have simply based on its qualities.

Convenience of Quartz

For me, the convenience of quartz is proving irresistible. I considered acquiring a quartz Tag Heuer Aquaracer or Formula 1, but after some consideration, I ruled both out as unnecessary. The Formula 1, with its strange plastic and rubber attachments on the sides of the case, especially the older WAC-prefixed models or the gaudy lettering on the newer WAZ series, is unappealing. However, I have a weakness for the beautiful multi-color Tag Heuer logo on the Formula 1 compared to the monochrome version on the Aquaracer. For all intents and purposes, I'd consider a preowned Aquaracer.

Quality Case, Crystal, and Bracelet

But back to the INOX. Its sapphire crystal and well-made stainless steel case and bracelet make this a great watch. It will likely become a classic someday, and another 5-7 more years need to pass when it is no longer being made, at which point prices will hit original retail—much like how the Zodiac Seadragon's are now at or near retail prices. Another one that surprised me was the classic SSB series of Seiko quartz chronographs. They are perfectly sized and designed; it was a pity mine broke after a battery replacement.

I find that sticking to well-made classic designs is more durable and desirable for the long term. The INOX fits all those categories. Of course, had they used better lume and perhaps lightened the weight, it would have been a home run and selling for way more than I could ever afford.

But such is life. You take what it gives you.