Review Of The Victorinox 241837 Mechanical Stainless Steel Watch

There Victorinox stainless steel mechanical 241837 stands out as a robust and versatile watch, but not without compromise. Here is the filter -free analysis.

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For whom?

Outdoor athletes : designed to withstand shocks, water (200 m) and extreme activities (rafting, mountain biking).
Demanding pros : sober but solid design, suitable for manual professions or rigorous environments.
Reliable mechanics lovers : Swiss automatic movement (ETA 2824-2/SELLITA SW200-1) Tooled.

Design & Comfort

Solid : Monobloc steel housing 316L, anti-scratch sapphire glass, almost indestructible patented bracelet.
Ergonomics : 43 mm in diameter and 201 g – imposing but well distributed. Suitable for wrists> 17 cm.
Defects ::
- Unlisted, unclean “aesthetic” aesthetic bracelet.
- Friction clasp (risk of loosening) instead of a push button system.

Features

Essential only : Date display, second central, professional waterproofing.
No gadget : no sensors, GPS or compass. A pure mechanical “toolwatch”.

Autonomy

Strengths/Weak points

What kills ::
- Legendary resistance (falling tests, compression, UV).
- Versatility (office, diving, hiking).
- 5 year warranty.
What disappoints ::

Verdict

Top If you are looking for an indestructible, reliable watch and key passout.
Flop If you favor finesse, complications or refined design.
Alternative ::
- Sinn 556 (Better finish, same price).
- Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical (lighter, military style).

For the price (≈1,000 €)it is a good choice for the robust purists, but not irreplaceable.

Comparison: Victorinox stainless steel mechanical 241837 vs. 4 other watches
Characteristic	Victorinox Mechanical stainless steel 241837	Tissot Gentleman PowerMatic 80	Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical	Seiko Prospex SPB143	Orris Aquis Date
1. Brand	Victorinox	Tissot	Hamilton	Seiko	Orris
2. Model	Mechanical stainless steel	Gentleman	Khaki Field Mechanical	Prospex	Aquis Date
3. Reference	241837	T127.407.11.051.00	H69439931	SPB143	733 7653 4152
4. Type of movement	Automatic	Automatic	Mechanics (manual reassembly)	Automatic	Automatic
5. Caliber	Sellita SW200 (variation)	PowerMatic 80	H-50 (ETA base 2801-2)	6R35	Oris 733 (SW200-1 base)
6.	~ 38h	~ 80h	~ 80h	~ 70h	~ 38h
7. Frequency	28,800 A/H	21,600 a/h	21,600 a/h	21,600 a/h	28,800 A/H
8. Number of rubies	26	25	17	24	26
9.	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
10. Finish of the case	Brushed / polished	Brushed / polished	Brush	Brushed / polished	Brushed / polished
11. Diameter of the case	43 mm	40 mm	38 mm	40.5 mm	43.5 mm
12. Thickness of the case	~ 13.5 mm	~ 10.6 mm	~ 9.5 mm	~ 13.2 mm	~ 13 mm
13.	200 m	100 m	50 m	200 m	300 m
14. Crown	Screwed	Standard	Standard	Screwed	Screwed
15. Glasses	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Unidirectional	Unidirectional (ceramic)
16. Type of glass	Sapphire	Sapphire	Sapphire (new version)	Sapphire	Sapphire
17. Anti-reflective treatment	Yes (multi-layer)	Yes	No or minimal	Yes	Interior
18. Dial color	Black (depending on version)	Black	Black	Gray / black	Black
19. Index	Applied	Applied	Print	Applied	Applied
20. Luminescence	Super-luminova	Super-luminova	Super-luminova	Light	Super-luminova
21. Type of bracelet	Steel or rubber	Steel	Nato or leather	Steel	Steel or rubber
22.	21 mm	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm	21-24 mm (owner)
23.	Deploying or Ardillon loop (depending on version)	Butterfly	Ardillon loop	Deploying	Deploying
24. Approximate weight	~ 180-190 g (steel)	~ 150 g	~ 70 g (nato)	~ 170 g	~ 180 g
25. Date function	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
26.	Transparent	Transparent	Full	Screwed	Window
27. Anti-magnetic	Partial	Silicon spiral	Standard	Standard	Standard
28. Certification / Standards	Subject to various internal tests (stainless steel)	–	–	–	–
29. Guarantee	3 years old	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
30. Approximate price	~ 800–900 €	~ 700 €	~ 450 €	~ € 1,200	~ 1,700 €

Conclusion: The Victorinox Inox Mechanical 241837 is more robust than most of its competitors, with a waterproofing above average, recognizable design and proven reliability. It’s up to you to decide according to your priorities.