# Rugged Swiss Watches The Inox Watch Makes Light of the Most Severe and Unforgiving Conditions By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inox-watch References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/vixtorinox-inox-rugged-watch-baselworld/31416/) & [baselworld.victorinox](http://baselworld.victorinox.com/) [Swiss Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-swiss-army-onyx-ranger) knife maker [Victorinox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-dive-pro-automatic) has launched the [rugged Inox watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-8-cerakote-edition). These watches were made to survive over a hundred toughness tests, including being run over by a tank, dropped on concrete, exposed to extreme heat and cold, left in a sandstorm for a couple of hours and put in a washing machine. The Victorinox Inox watches are built to stay watertight to a depth of up to 200 meters, and can withstand temperatures ranging from -51 to +71 degrees Centigrade. They can also handle 12 G of acceleration and withstand corrosion at the hands of chemicals, gasoline, cleaning products and insecticides. The watch has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, which seals in a single piece dial with red military-style time markers. The dial boasts the iconic Victorinox cross. The watch comes with either black, green or blue dials with matching straps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rugged Watches:** Opportunity to create durable and resilient watches that can withstand extreme conditions and perform various toughness tests. - **Watertight Timepieces:** Opportunity to develop watches that maintain water resistance at greater depths, expanding usage possibilities in water-related industries. - **Chemically Resistant Watches:** Opportunity to produce watches that are resistant to corrosion caused by chemicals, expanding usage in industries where exposure to corrosive substances is common. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watch Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating durable watches for outdoor enthusiasts, military personnel, and professionals working in extreme conditions. - **Water Sports Equipment:** Opportunity to incorporate watertight timepieces into water sports equipment, such as diving gear, that can withstand deeper dives, enhancing safety and functionality. - **Chemical Industry:** Opportunity to develop chemically resistant watches for professionals working in chemical labs, industrial settings, or agricultural sectors, where exposure to corrosive substances is prevalent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical Titanium Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-dive-pro-automatic.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Ultra-Durable Sand-Textured Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-atacama-field-watch.md) - [Rugged Mechanically Inspired Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-shark-gs3-ultra.md) - [Stealthy Military Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-military-dive-watch.md) - [Military-Grade Durability Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kospet-tank-x1.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-8-cerakote-edition.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Chunky Yellow Outdoor Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-rangeman-gprh1000.md)