Victorinox Sharpens its Focus on Serious Swiss Watchmaking in India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 10: For more than 140 years, Victorinox has stood for preparedness, precision, and Swiss ingenuity. From the iconic Swiss Army Knife™, to watches and travel gear trusted by explorers and professionals alike, the brand has always been about being ready for life.

Now, in 2026, Victorinox enters its most defining chapter yet in India — one that elevates its watch business from accessory to authority. This is not a cosmetic shift. It is the result of deep manufacturing, uncompromising engineering and a bold new portfolio that firmly positions Victorinox as a serious Swiss watchmaker.

At the heart of this transformation lies one place: Delémont, Switzerland.

Where Credibility is Built — The Victorinox Watch Competence Centre

Since 2016, Victorinox has aligned the entire discipline of watchmaking under one roof at its 17,800-square-metre Watch Competence Centre in Delémont, in the Swiss Jura — the spiritual home of horology.

Here, over two hundred Swiss specialists design, prototype, manufacture, assemble and test every Victorinox watch. From bezels and cases to movement integration and final assembly, everything happens in-house — ensuring that quality is not outsourced but owned.

Each timepiece undergoes a meticulous, multi-stage process that can take up to two years — from design and prototyping to hand-finishing and rigorous testing that exceeds legal Swiss-Made standards This is watchmaking built with the same DNA as the Swiss Army Knife™: precision, durability and innovation — without compromise

Sustainability is engineered into the facility, with 2,750 square metres of solar panels generating 500,000 kWh of clean energy every year — a rare combination of Swiss heritage and future-ready responsibility.

For Indian consumers, this means something powerful: Every Victorinox watch is not merely Swiss-made — it is Swiss-crafted, Swiss- controlled, and Swiss-tested.

India 2026: Victorinox declares its watchmaking intent.

Victorinox India is now bringing this Swiss credibility to the forefront with its new campaign “Spend Your Time Wisely,” as the brand shifts its position from solely a reliable watch to one of horological excellence.

Under the leadership of Debraj Sengupta, Managing Director – Sales & Marketing, and Avirup Mukhopadhyay, Head of Marketing, Victorinox is positioning its watches as the emotional and technical core of the brand’s future in India. This is not about chasing trends — it is about earning authority.

With 30 years in the watch industry and 15 years of dedicated leadership at Victorinox India, Debraj Sengupta brings undisputed credibility to lead this strategic India roadmap.

Avirup’s 15-year stint with FMCG makes him the maverick marketer that will bring an unconventional, disruptive, and deeply consumer-centric approach to Victorinox.

Together, the leadership duo is set to redefine the watch category in India.

The 2026 Watch Portfolio: Swiss engineering meets modern ambition. 

Air Pro GMT Automatic – Swiss Precision, Worldwide

Designed for the globally mobile professional, the Air Pro GMT Automatic tracks up to three time zones with precision. It blends intuitive usability with a sophisticated GMT complication, allowing wearers to stay aligned across continents without sacrificing comfort or elegance.

Concept One – Where Mechanics meets the Sun.

Concept One arrives in both automatic and solar-powered versions.
The solar models deliver up to 8 months of autonomy without light, while the automatic models offer a 68-hour power reserve — technical achievements that underline Victorinox’s engineering depth This is energy efficiency and mechanical mastery in one confident design language.

Dive Pro – Built for the Extremes.

The Dive Pro Collection carries full ISO 6425 diver certification with 300-metre water resistance, anti-magnetic protection, shock resistance, and uncompromising reliability — ready for pressure, impact, sand, and salt These are not lifestyle divers.
These are professional instruments for underwater performance.

Square One – An Innovative Design Signature

With its bold square case and automatic movement, Square One introduces a sharp contemporary design language for Victorinox — confident, modern, and unapologetically different.

A Tribute to India — Maverick & I.N.O.X. Elegant

For a country that celebrates colour, confidence, and individuality, Victorinox brings two of its most popular collections in renewed versions, especially for India.

The Maverick- Reborn with bolder aesthetics and sharper presence, Maverick is designed for those who lead, not follow — reflecting the vibrant, expressive spirit of modern India.

I.N.O.X. Elegant-The iconic toughness of I.N.O.X. is now stylishly sophisticated, with interchangeable straps and refined design — engineered to endure, fashioned to impress.

Together, these collections become a tribute to India’s dual personality:
unbreakable resilience and expressive elegance.

Prepared for the future

Victorinox’s journey in India is no longer only about heritage — it is about horological legitimacy.

From Delémont’s engineering floors to India’s wrists, every Victorinox watch now carries a promise: Swiss precision, assessed beyond standards, built to be trusted for life.

As the brand steps confidently into 2026, one message becomes clear: – Victorinox is no longer just prepared for time. It is prepared to lead it.

140+ YEARS OF BEING BEST PREPARED.

The origins of Victorinox date back to 1884, when Karl Elsener opened a knifemaking workshop in a village in central Switzerland. Elsener delivered his first soldier’s knife to the Swiss Army in 1891. Six years later, he created the Swiss Officer’s and Sports Knife – now known as the original Swiss Army Knife™ – which would lay the foundation for a thriving global company.

Victorinox is now a fourth-generation family business operating in over 120 countries. In addition to its iconic pocket knives, Victorinox produces premium household and professional knives, watches, and travel gear.