As the title states I am thinking about buying a Victorinox Swiss Army watch. I am a total watch noob and rarely ever wear one. I have a few cheap fashion watches that I wear occassionally when I go out, but recently I have been thinking about buying one as a daily wear. I would like a watch that is versatile enough to wear to work as well as in casual situations. I have thought about buying a higher end watch and like the Omega Speedmaster Professional and the Rolex Submariner. Although I could afford either of those, I'm really not a watch afficianado and can't justify spending that much money when I know that I won't even truly appreciate everything about those watches.
So I have ended up gravitating toward Victorinox watches. From what I understand they are a reputable company that makes quality watches that offer a lot for their price point. I also like that their watches are more understated and refined looking, as opposed to overly busy or flashy. I am also looking specifically at chronograph watches because I like a more sporty look, but at the same time I can see myself wearing them with a suit without any issue.
So I've narrowed it down to the following three watches and wanted to get your thoughts on which you think is best for my purposes. If any of you own or have expereince with any of these particular watches that would be great!
1. Chrono Classic Mens Watch 241443
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1UCZ1H86VJ5FG
I think I like this one the best of the three. It is the largest at 45mm case diameter, but I don't mind larger watches and somewhat prefer them. I also like the red accents. It is slightly on the busy side but I don't think overly so.
2. Victorinox Swiss Army Men's 241316 Chrono Classic Chronograph Black Dial Watch:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2C2NAEH6JCJT9
This one is slightly smaller at 41mm case diameter. It is a slightly less busy face and although I prefer red accents, the yellow accents on this one look pretty sharp still. However, with a leather strap instead of a metal band, I wonder if this is a bit too much on the sporty side.
3. Victorinox Swiss Army Men's 241494 Black Dial Chronograph Watch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1KI2TR7SI3MAO
This one is the most "plain" of the three watches. It seems like a much more toned down version of the first watch. It is probably the safest choice, but I wonder if I will get bored of it after a while.
3b. Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph Classic Black Strap Men's Watch - V241493
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1KI2TR7SI3MAO
Basically the same watch as #3 but with leather instead of a metal band.