Victorinox I.N.O.X. 43mm Blue (241688.1) vs Victorinox I.N.O.X. Mechanical 43mm
Victorinox I.N.O.X. 43mm Blue (241688.1) ($600) vs Victorinox I.N.O.X. Mechanical 43mm ($1,150) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Victorinox I.N.O.X. 43mm Blue (241688.1) | Victorinox I.N.O.X. Mechanical 43mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $1,150 |
| Weight | 133g | 201g |
| Movement | Quartz | Automatic |
| Case | 43mm stainless steel | 43 mm |
| Strap | Rubber | — |
| WR | 200m | — |
| Durability | 130-test regime | — |
| Weight | ~133g (approx, Victorinox US page lists 4.7 oz) | ~201g (approx) |
| Lug width | — | 21 mm |
| Testing | — | I.N.O.X. durability tests |
Pros & Cons
Victorinox I.N.O.X. 43mm Blue (241688.1)
- 200m water resistance
- 130-test durability regime
- Swiss Army heritage since 1884
- Rubber strap suits daily abuse
- $600 for a quartz movement
- Heavy at ~133g
- 43mm case runs large on small wrists
- Priced against entry-level automatics
Victorinox I.N.O.X. Mechanical 43mm
- Automatic movement
- Swiss Army heritage
- I.N.O.X. durability testing
- $1,150
- Weight is approximate
- 201g is heavy
Victorinox I.N.O.X. 43mm Blue (241688.1) is the better value at $600. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.
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