Thank you so much for the detailed explanation of how to replace the battery. The back case cover was on very tight (as you mentioned they usually are.) I replaced mine this afternoon using a toothpick and it was super easy, taking a minute or two. Your review of the watch was spot on also, I love mine. Thanks again!
I tried to replace my battery on my INOX as it started doing the second hand jump. Sadly the power tab on the 715 movement broke while I was trying to replace it. So, I had order a replacement 715 and take it to a watch repair shop to do the swap out. Wish I had found your video before I tried to do my own battery change. Great video!
An interesting piece for a beater watch. I particularly appreciate the sapphire crystal - I realized how useful it is this year at the beach: I took care of my resin crystal Casio as much as I could, but some scratches were the least I could expect.
Sapphire never ceases to amaze me. I've had a few sapphire crystals over the last ten years or so and I have yet to scratch one of them. My wife takes almost no care of her primary watch. She is a weaver, working around big industrial looms all day. She is constantly dragging her watch against machinery and other abrasive surfaces. The rest of her watch looks 100 years old but the sapphire crystal looks brand new. It's amazing. I posted a video about it about a year ago but I should do another. Her watch is nearly destroyed but the crystal is still perfect.
@@SuburbanPathfinder yes, indeed. Mineral crystal is not bad, harder than iron and steel, but unfortunately softer than quartz - and most sand, and most dust, is made of quartz, so some scratches will come sooner or later. Sapphire is harder than quartz, and almost any other material, apart from diamond and some carbides - you could probably scratch a sapphire crystal with your Rado DiaStar! Apart from that, keep it away from diamond rings and drill bits for concrete, and you are OK.
This was a great look, thanks!! Don't forget the Citizen Promaster Tough for rugged unbreakable watches. Also, on the Inox here the strap and lug width seems to be 21mm, I think it even says so on the strap. Really cool the explanation of the battery change and the different quartzes.
God news is that you can get a good used one on ebay for 125 bucks. I got a recerted and cleaned up refurb there. Honestly unless you want a red one you can find really good deals for these on ebay or the grey market. Like allot of people judged I don't think people were willing to spend that kind of money on a non solar quartz watch. Heck I got some really nice wengers (Victorinox's other brand) for allot less than the retail on these and their still great field 100m wr watches that have NEVER let me down.
I kinda regret selling mine. I think I was a bit underwhelmed by the battery lasting 3 years not the suggested 5. Ended up with the Promaster tough by Citizen and it's great. There's something about the INOX that makes you want to go back. Hmm...off to Amazon I go...
Apparently there are several versions of the Ronda 715. I've got one which is 20 years old, and each battery amazingly lasts 5 years. But also a more recent Victorinox, which lasted less than the specs. So even with same versions, there might be a bit of randomness. =)
@@philclarke7712 when it advertises 5 years as a selling point and you "only" get 3, that's quite a huge disappointment. That's 730 days earlier than it should have been to change the battery.
Nice score, Alan! I bought this one at TJ Maxx, here in the US. Unfortunately, the company has now stopped selling watches on this side of the pond. It’s really sad. Got quite a few good deals on watches (Victorinox, Seiko, Citizen, Luminox, G-Shock, etc.) over the years.
@@jarosawkus1976 Not at all they are fantastic watches for £160 never mind £128 ,I'd rather not say too much in print but the supplier made a Huge mistake on my order and I am a very happy bunny😂
I have the same green version INOX , its not been keeping time but still operating normally, I just used your video to change the battery in my watch, hopefully this will make it perform properly again. thanks., i agree the green is the best colour closely followed by the grey .
Ive got an Inox like yours but in grey with the super tough bracelet which is also very comfortable imo. I live 20 minutes away from the Victorinox factory store so I end up with unplanned Victorinox purchases lol.
Mark, living that close to the Victorinox factory store would be pretty cool. My wife would undoubtedly disagree, however. My bank account is probably the better for that not being the case. 🤣
I bought a new one of these on the bracelet a few months ago. Soon after the movement started doing the low battery indicator when setting the time. I swapped it out but it's still does it and takes a while to settle so I must have a faulty one. Couldn't send it back as I imported it from Amazon US. They are really nice watches and as you say more suited to a quartz movement.
Casio Protreks are also great feild watches. I've never had one of those go down on me and they are allot thinner than g shocks too. Perhaps not quite as "tough" as a gshock but definatly as good as my INOX. The baramoter function isd a great feature to have in the bush too. The compass is fine but honestly I use a real compass in the field. My old Silva from Army cadets that I learned Orientering one. Had it for like 20 years. Still plugs along.😅 I know some people crap on Silva but it was good enough for the army and cadets so its good enough for me. And they used to not cost much.🤔
I agree on all counts. I still have several of the little plastic Silvas from the 1980s that I used when I was orienteering. One has developed a small bubble but I keep it in my day pack and it works just fine. I’ve had a couple more expensive ones from Suunto. I don’t think they work any better than Silvas.
Thanks for the longer-term review. This is a watch I would want to get, but with the bracelet and the blue or black dial. I currently have my G-Shock Rangeman GW9400-1 positive display which is my daily watch, love the features. Not sure if this INOX would be too big for my 7" wrist, but the toughness is certainly appealing to me having a metal body.
Victorinox gave been quite vocal about stating there watches are completely made in Switzerland including all parts, not the loose definition of Swiss made
@@gregwhates5948 Yep, I actually reached out to Victorinox about concerns as to weather the Ronda 117 movement was built overseas (south east Asia) and I got and explanation that they are indeed 100 % built in Switzerland and they took great pains and pride in the “Swiss Made” label. I believe Victorinox watches are very underrated; albeit a bit simple and plain in their design especially in their earlier years but well built and very reliable everyday watch. I have and officers watch from about 1996 and still runs and keeps great time which pushed me into buying the professional diver INOX a few weeks ago.
I've beaten mine to absolute Hell and back. Still works perfectly fine 6 years later w 1 battery change as of yet last year. Just FYI I've had G shocks and nh35 watches fail me but never my inox. It even worked when I once pulled a cabin on a sled w a snowmobile for 16 hours straight in temps below -40C. I had it on top of my jacket becuase it was so cold the phone battery would die immediatley.
Thanks - Great info! I have a question: Is it a must to replace the back gasket / o-ring when opening the case? Where can these o-rings be found? Where the batteries? Thank you in advance.
I have the blue that came with blue paracord and rubber band. the paracord clasp/shackle would loosen up after about 6 months, the teeth worn down. the rubber strap holders broke after a few months. Ordered same color paracord with the cobra buckle from Rocker Locker. your sizing has to be exact though.
I purchased one of these when it came out...battery doesnt last long and honestly i liked it at first but its not the most legible at a quick glance, the 24 hour time is next to impossible to see unless u look close and the lume is a joke.....the crown on mine is stuck. ..i dont think i care enough about it to get it serviced id rather buy a new gshock.....a lot of people love this watch and it does look good but not my favorite
Didn't know that about silver oxide batteries. Seems strange because Google tells me their energy density isn't higher than lithium ones. Wonder why they stick with them.
Username, I don’t really know why. Doesn’t seem to make much sense. All I know is that I’ve read a number of accounts about their leaking when they get fairly well depleted. I suppose lithiums can and do leak as well but they don’t seem as prone to it.
Great presentation! As a sidebar of 'fact' I'll enlarge on the 'Swiss Made Watch' monikar placed on watches. Their RULE on this is simple: the determination of Swiss Made' is a function of WEIGHT of materials being just over 50 percent. THUS, they can use Seiko movement, and as long as the weight of the battery and case and strap exceed 50 percent of the weight, then a moniker of 'Swiss Made' can be used. So, Swiss batteries, and watch components sent to China for assembly can legally be labeled Swiss Made, if their mass percentage meets the Swiss government requirements.
Excellent review and battery change demo of an awesome piece! I have 2 I.N.O.X. pieces and a full complement of OEM straps. May I ask which specific watch repair tool set you are using? I need to buy one and will first use them to change the battery in each of my 5 Victorinox pieces.
Hi. Victorinox recommends doing a water resistance test when the service center replaces the battery. If I replace the battery myself should I be worried about that? I obviously don’t have any equipment to carry out such test but anything I should watch out for or do about seals? What’s your opinion on that?
Yes. That is the recommended procedure. I also do not have access to pressure testing equipment. Having said that, I never subject my watches to deep immersion in water so I don't worry about it too much. I do spend a lot of time in and around water but generally never more than maybe ten meters of depth. I've never had water intrusion into a watch case after removing and reinstalling the caseback. There are things to watch out for, especially regarding the seals. The o-ring seal on most watch casebacks is seated into a shallow groove in the case body. Try not to disturb or touch the rubber seal if possible. You should be able to see a VERY thin coating of silicone grease if you look closely at the seal. This allows the seal to slide easily between the case and caseback when you are tightening the back. Sometimes the grease will stick to the caseback a bit, during removal and will lift the o-ring slightly out of its groove. If this happens, try to replace the seal in its groove, touching the seal as little as possible. It is important that the seal be located properly and not get pinched between the case and back. Screw the caseback on until you feel it bear against the seal and just tighten until snug. Resist the urge to over tighten the caseback. It doesn't take a lot of torque for the seal to do its job effectively. On older watches which have been through several battery changes already, I will carefully lift out the o-ring and examine its condition. If it seems to be in good shape but getting a little dry, I will apply a very thin coat of watchmaker's silicone grease to the rubber with my fingertips before reinstalling. It doesn't take much. A tiny tub of grease will last a lifetime. If you are a diver or into other serious water sports, it is probably a good idea to send your watch back to the manufacturer or take to a qualified independent watchmaker to have battery changes performed. I do all of my own, however, and with a little care, I've never had a problem. Thanks for watching!
I love this watch for its clean simplicity. Unfortunately, I'm just not wearing it enough partially due to its heft I think. So I've decided to give it or a Protrek to one of my best friends. He's an EMT and is going to Turks and Caicos for a year to work there as part of Inter Health Canada. I had no idea we were involved in their health care system. Anyways he never wears a watch cause he breaks them....I think something like him would be perfect that he could take anywhere on his days off and not have to worry about it.
Hi sir,can you please provide me with a suggestion with regard to this INOX quartz watch and Citizen Promaster Automatic 200m Diver(NY0040-17L). Which is the best in your opinion?
If I could only keep one of the two watches, I would keep the Citizen Promaster Diver. My opinion, however, is that I’ve found a watch which is superior to either of those choices. I will be posting an unboxing of the Citizen Promaster Tough (BN0211-50E) in the next day or two. I am starting to think it might be the best rugged-duty watch being made by a reputable manufacturer today.
Joseph A, thanks for the positive feedback! It’s not perfect but it’s very very close. It hits each index marker. Not dead center but it hits them. It’s about as good as I’ve seen from an affordable quartz.
I’m sorry, I’m afraid I don’t. I’ve been faced with the same dilemma. I don’t understand why perishable parts, like o-rings are not made available by manufacturers on a retail basis.
It's because it was designed a long time ago, when watches were a lot smaller. Ronda 715 was in fact already in their very first watches, the Lancers series, in 1989, and they were 38 mm. ;)
@@TriasNT But movements that are a lot smaller than the case it's in makes it looks cheap. In my opinion they should either have used a larger movement or keeping the case in the original size.
@@MrPleers I would agree that they could've made the INOX 42 or 41 mm, and that probably would've made it accessible to a wider range of wrists. Yet, the particularity of the INOX is to have a thick case, to shield the movement and dial. And as in the vintage Lancers, this is not a see-through case back watch. So the mission of the movement, is not to be looked at, but to stay accurate, and not to be destroyed by occasional shocks not entirely absorbed by the case. And the Ronda 715 is perfect for that. =)
A 22 minute watch review and you didn't mention how well it keeps time. I would think that would be a relatively important detail that can only come from someone who has owned the watch for a while. It doesn't matter if you can drive over it with a truck if it isn't very accurate.
Point taken. I do check the accuracy of all my watches. I don’t have my log close at hand at the moment but I’ve experienced very few quartz watches that have been more than +/- .2 seconds per day. If this watch was outside of that spec, I would have made note of it. Anyway, I will endeavor to include that information in future watch videos.
Thank you for the positive feedback! I’ve just had another look at the watch and, unfortunately, the strap is clearly marked “21”. That limits your selection of aftermarket straps and bracelets. 21mm are available but not common. I don’t usually mind stepping down one millimeter and having a tiny gap on the inside of the lugs but some folks are a little too OCD for that. I would go 20mm if I couldn’t find what I wanted in 21mm. Tack, igen!
@@SuburbanPathfinder Thanks for good talk :) Difficult, most of my watches have 22mm so in my dream, I hope I can press in a 22mm 🙈😁 Want a waffle rubber black strap.. zuludiver I think :)
@@AlexanderH86 I think it is reasonable to think you can get a 22mm rubber to work. You may have to shave .5mm from each edge, inside the lugs but that would be barely noticeable. Please let us know how it works out.
there is no problem with Ronda, neither Swiss made or Swiss parts made.....I appreciate each watch maker can change the movement for some dollars and done, if out of warranty... anyway enjoy watches and don't believe all what people split out here on UA-cam...be good
Given the cost of this cheap Ronda 715, the price/quality ratio of Victorinox is not good. Why they don't offer the Ronda 715 with 10 year lithium as others do, or a solar arrangement as the Japanese do, is beyond me. It maybe that in Switzerland every high street has a competent battery replacement store. We don't have that in UK, certainly not that I've had good experience with.
I agree. I still like the Victorinox INOX but the more I read about the Citizen Promaster Tough, the more I think it may be the better option. I think I need to get a Tough for T&E.
@@dragos8839 watch batteries are pretty specific regarding size and voltage and chemical composition. There is some crossover but I haven’t found a lithium replacement for these silver oxide batteries.
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation of how to replace the battery. The back case cover was on very tight (as you mentioned they usually are.) I replaced mine this afternoon using a toothpick and it was super easy, taking a minute or two. Your review of the watch was spot on also, I love mine. Thanks again!
Glad to have been of help.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Thank you very much for helping me do my first ever watch battery change. Much appreciated!
Great video! I just replaced the battery on my own using about $14 worth of supplies! Super easy and no need to bring to a shop! Thanks!
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Glad to have been of help!
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Very nice insight. I‘ve searched for such a video for quite a long time. Thank you!
Thanks for the positive feedback!
I’ve had mine 9 years and still looks great.
I tried to replace my battery on my INOX as it started doing the second hand jump. Sadly the power tab on the 715 movement broke while I was trying to replace it. So, I had order a replacement 715 and take it to a watch repair shop to do the swap out. Wish I had found your video before I tried to do my own battery change. Great video!
Thank you!
Sorry to hear you had to replace your movement though.
An interesting piece for a beater watch. I particularly appreciate the sapphire crystal - I realized how useful it is this year at the beach: I took care of my resin crystal Casio as much as I could, but some scratches were the least I could expect.
Sapphire never ceases to amaze me. I've had a few sapphire crystals over the last ten years or so and I have yet to scratch one of them. My wife takes almost no care of her primary watch. She is a weaver, working around big industrial looms all day. She is constantly dragging her watch against machinery and other abrasive surfaces. The rest of her watch looks 100 years old but the sapphire crystal looks brand new. It's amazing.
I posted a video about it about a year ago but I should do another. Her watch is nearly destroyed but the crystal is still perfect.
@@SuburbanPathfinder yes, indeed. Mineral crystal is not bad, harder than iron and steel, but unfortunately softer than quartz - and most sand, and most dust, is made of quartz, so some scratches will come sooner or later. Sapphire is harder than quartz, and almost any other material, apart from diamond and some carbides - you could probably scratch a sapphire crystal with your Rado DiaStar! Apart from that, keep it away from diamond rings and drill bits for concrete, and you are OK.
I have a 2015 INOX that I hate the band/rubber bracelet, very timely video Stay Safe.
Great vid thanks, I'm thinking of grabbing the mechanical INOX!
This was a great look, thanks!! Don't forget the Citizen Promaster Tough for rugged unbreakable watches. Also, on the Inox here the strap and lug width seems to be 21mm, I think it even says so on the strap.
Really cool the explanation of the battery change and the different quartzes.
I’ve got the Promaster Tough and I love it. And yes, the strap and lug width are definitely 21mm. I don’t know what I was talking about.
Thanks!
I can't believe they've discontinued the green one now that I've fallen in love with Victorinox watches.
Yeah. I don’t know why they did that.
God news is that you can get a good used one on ebay for 125 bucks. I got a recerted and cleaned up refurb there. Honestly unless you want a red one you can find really good deals for these on ebay or the grey market. Like allot of people judged I don't think people were willing to spend that kind of money on a non solar quartz watch. Heck I got some really nice wengers (Victorinox's other brand) for allot less than the retail on these and their still great field 100m wr watches that have NEVER let me down.
I kinda regret selling mine. I think I was a bit underwhelmed by the battery lasting 3 years not the suggested 5. Ended up with the Promaster tough by Citizen and it's great. There's something about the INOX that makes you want to go back. Hmm...off to Amazon I go...
Apparently there are several versions of the Ronda 715. I've got one which is 20 years old, and each battery amazingly lasts 5 years. But also a more recent Victorinox, which lasted less than the specs. So even with same versions, there might be a bit of randomness. =)
We have more of them here. Come to the Philippines to get one.
I can't imagine feeling put out by having to change the battery once every 3 years.
@@philclarke7712 when it advertises 5 years as a selling point and you "only" get 3, that's quite a huge disappointment. That's 730 days earlier than it should have been to change the battery.
Just got a green dial on steel from TKMaxx in the UK for £160 as of 15th jan 21 and am very impressed great watch.😁
Nice score, Alan!
I bought this one at TJ Maxx, here in the US. Unfortunately, the company has now stopped selling watches on this side of the pond. It’s really sad. Got quite a few good deals on watches (Victorinox, Seiko, Citizen, Luminox, G-Shock, etc.) over the years.
I just ordered mine today! TK dropped the price to £128 and couldn't wait any longer! Can't wait to try it out.
@@jarosawkus1976 there was a slight "hiccup " and I ended up with it costing a lot less than £160 😉
@@alanwright3172 oh no, did I buy second grade watch? Or was it just neat way of getting a discount?
@@jarosawkus1976 Not at all they are fantastic watches for £160 never mind £128 ,I'd rather not say too much in print but the supplier made a Huge mistake on my order and I am a very happy bunny😂
I have the same green version INOX , its not been keeping time but still operating normally, I just used your video to change the battery in my watch, hopefully this will make it perform properly again.
thanks., i agree the green is the best colour closely followed by the grey .
Thanks for the feedback!
I hope that did the trick.
Ive got an Inox like yours but in grey with the super tough bracelet which is also very comfortable imo. I live 20 minutes away from the Victorinox factory store so I end up with unplanned Victorinox purchases lol.
Mark, living that close to the Victorinox factory store would be pretty cool. My wife would undoubtedly disagree, however. My bank account is probably the better for that not being the case. 🤣
I bought a new one of these on the bracelet a few months ago. Soon after the movement started doing the low battery indicator when setting the time. I swapped it out but it's still does it and takes a while to settle so I must have a faulty one. Couldn't send it back as I imported it from Amazon US. They are really nice watches and as you say more suited to a quartz movement.
Sorry to hear about that. It’s a fairly common movement. You could probably have it swapped out.
Good tip about the batteries!
i have the red version. simply love it
Do these wonderful watches go through the 130 test in the mechanical watches or quartz models only, are they antimagnetic as well?
I don’t know much about the mechanical versions.
Great and very useful video!! I love Victorinox rubber straps, I think they are much better than silicone or plastic ones.
Casio Protreks are also great feild watches. I've never had one of those go down on me and they are allot thinner than g shocks too. Perhaps not quite as "tough" as a gshock but definatly as good as my INOX. The baramoter function isd a great feature to have in the bush too.
The compass is fine but honestly I use a real compass in the field. My old Silva from Army cadets that I learned Orientering one. Had it for like 20 years. Still plugs along.😅 I know some people crap on Silva but it was good enough for the army and cadets so its good enough for me. And they used to not cost much.🤔
I agree on all counts. I still have several of the little plastic Silvas from the 1980s that I used when I was orienteering. One has developed a small bubble but I keep it in my day pack and it works just fine. I’ve had a couple more expensive ones from Suunto. I don’t think they work any better than Silvas.
I own this watch in blue, I love it!! I even bought the divers watch. Thanks!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the longer-term review. This is a watch I would want to get, but with the bracelet and the blue or black dial. I currently have my G-Shock Rangeman GW9400-1 positive display which is my daily watch, love the features. Not sure if this INOX would be too big for my 7" wrist, but the toughness is certainly appealing to me having a metal body.
If you can see "Swiss Made" on the case back, it usually means that the watchcase is made in Switzerland. This independent from the manufacturer.
What you said is simply nonsense. Google ‘and define Swiss Made’
@@PLZU81Truth What I wrote is not a written rule. And there is a difference between the "Swiss Made" is on the dial or on the case back.
Victorinox gave been quite vocal about stating there watches are completely made in Switzerland including all parts, not the loose definition of Swiss made
@@gregwhates5948
Yep, I actually reached out to Victorinox about concerns as to weather the Ronda 117 movement was built overseas (south east Asia) and I got and explanation that they are indeed 100 % built in Switzerland and they took great pains and pride in the “Swiss Made” label. I believe Victorinox watches are very underrated; albeit a bit simple and plain in their design especially in their earlier years but well built and very reliable everyday watch. I have and officers watch from about 1996 and still runs and keeps great time which pushed me into buying the professional diver INOX a few weeks ago.
Hello from Brazil, very nice vídeo, I’m very close to get one, thanks
Thank you for the positive feedback! You will enjoy the INOX.
I've beaten mine to absolute Hell and back. Still works perfectly fine 6 years later w 1 battery change as of yet last year.
Just FYI I've had G shocks and nh35 watches fail me but never my inox. It even worked when I once pulled a cabin on a sled w a snowmobile for 16 hours straight in temps below -40C. I had it on top of my jacket becuase it was so cold the phone battery would die immediatley.
Thanks - Great info!
I have a question:
Is it a must to replace the back gasket / o-ring when opening the case?
Where can these o-rings be found? Where the batteries?
Thank you in advance.
I have the blue that came with blue paracord and rubber band. the paracord clasp/shackle would loosen up after about 6 months, the teeth worn down. the rubber strap holders broke after a few months. Ordered same color paracord with the cobra buckle from Rocker Locker. your sizing has to be exact though.
I purchased one of these when it came out...battery doesnt last long and honestly i liked it at first but its not the most legible at a quick glance, the 24 hour time is next to impossible to see unless u look close and the lume is a joke.....the crown on mine is stuck. ..i dont think i care enough about it to get it serviced id rather buy a new gshock.....a lot of people love this watch and it does look good but not my favorite
Beautiful watch!
The steady hands of a neurosurgeon
Your voice reminds me of the late, great John Taylor Gatto.
Wow! That’s an interesting comparison. I don’t think I have anything so interesting to say but I’ll take it!
Didn't know that about silver oxide batteries. Seems strange because Google tells me their energy density isn't higher than lithium ones. Wonder why they stick with them.
Username, I don’t really know why. Doesn’t seem to make much sense. All I know is that I’ve read a number of accounts about their leaking when they get fairly well depleted. I suppose lithiums can and do leak as well but they don’t seem as prone to it.
@Dharmic Science You're probably right.
Great presentation! As a sidebar of 'fact' I'll enlarge on the 'Swiss Made Watch' monikar placed on watches. Their RULE on this is simple: the determination of Swiss Made' is a function of WEIGHT of materials being just over 50 percent. THUS, they can use Seiko movement, and as long as the weight of the battery and case and strap exceed 50 percent of the weight, then a moniker of 'Swiss Made' can be used. So, Swiss batteries, and watch components sent to China for assembly can legally be labeled Swiss Made, if their mass percentage meets the Swiss government requirements.
Thank you for that!
I knew it was something like that but I was unclear on the details. Thanks for the clarification!
I'd buy this in the future.
Jogie Glen Mait, I don’t think you’d be sorry. I’ve been well pleased with it.
I left a dead battery in my Tag and it completely ruined the movement. Change the battery or remove it at once. I found out the hard way.
Very sad and common history. =(
Excellent review and battery change demo of an awesome piece! I have 2 I.N.O.X. pieces and a full complement of OEM straps. May I ask which specific watch repair tool set you are using? I need to buy one and will first use them to change the battery in each of my 5 Victorinox pieces.
Great video man! Funny question though, what’s the watch you’re wearing during the review?
Thank you!
The watch I was wearing is my Citizen Promaster Diver.
Hi. Victorinox recommends doing a water resistance test when the service center replaces the battery. If I replace the battery myself should I be worried about that? I obviously don’t have any equipment to carry out such test but anything I should watch out for or do about seals? What’s your opinion on that?
Yes. That is the recommended procedure. I also do not have access to pressure testing equipment.
Having said that, I never subject my watches to deep immersion in water so I don't worry about it too much. I do spend a lot of time in and around water but generally never more than maybe ten meters of depth. I've never had water intrusion into a watch case after removing and reinstalling the caseback.
There are things to watch out for, especially regarding the seals. The o-ring seal on most watch casebacks is seated into a shallow groove in the case body. Try not to disturb or touch the rubber seal if possible. You should be able to see a VERY thin coating of silicone grease if you look closely at the seal. This allows the seal to slide easily between the case and caseback when you are tightening the back. Sometimes the grease will stick to the caseback a bit, during removal and will lift the o-ring slightly out of its groove. If this happens, try to replace the seal in its groove, touching the seal as little as possible. It is important that the seal be located properly and not get pinched between the case and back. Screw the caseback on until you feel it bear against the seal and just tighten until snug. Resist the urge to over tighten the caseback. It doesn't take a lot of torque for the seal to do its job effectively.
On older watches which have been through several battery changes already, I will carefully lift out the o-ring and examine its condition. If it seems to be in good shape but getting a little dry, I will apply a very thin coat of watchmaker's silicone grease to the rubber with my fingertips before reinstalling. It doesn't take much. A tiny tub of grease will last a lifetime.
If you are a diver or into other serious water sports, it is probably a good idea to send your watch back to the manufacturer or take to a qualified independent watchmaker to have battery changes performed. I do all of my own, however, and with a little care, I've never had a problem.
Thanks for watching!
Strap is not 20mm. Your callipers said 20.9mm, and the strap itself said 21mm.
Alan H, good eyes! I stand corrected. My calipers are generally a couple of tenths over.
Just double checked it with my dial caliper. It’s a solid 21mm.
Awesome video. Thank you
I love this watch for its clean simplicity. Unfortunately, I'm just not wearing it enough partially due to its heft I think. So I've decided to give it or a Protrek to one of my best friends. He's an EMT and is going to Turks and Caicos for a year to work there as part of Inter Health Canada. I had no idea we were involved in their health care system.
Anyways he never wears a watch cause he breaks them....I think something like him would be perfect that he could take anywhere on his days off and not have to worry about it.
Sounds like a pretty nice gift! Your friend will have a hard time breaking the INOX, I think.
Hi sir,can you please provide me with a suggestion with regard to this INOX quartz watch and Citizen Promaster Automatic 200m Diver(NY0040-17L). Which is the best in your opinion?
If I could only keep one of the two watches, I would keep the Citizen Promaster Diver. My opinion, however, is that I’ve found a watch which is superior to either of those choices.
I will be posting an unboxing of the Citizen Promaster Tough (BN0211-50E) in the next day or two. I am starting to think it might be the best rugged-duty watch being made by a reputable manufacturer today.
@@SuburbanPathfinderGreat!! Looking forward to watch that review. Thank you very much for your advice sir. Keep up the good work.cheers!
@@Dilshan_Kasun thank you!
Great video. How is the registration on this piece? Does it hit each marker? Thx
Joseph A, thanks for the positive feedback!
It’s not perfect but it’s very very close. It hits each index marker. Not dead center but it hits them. It’s about as good as I’ve seen from an affordable quartz.
@@SuburbanPathfinder thx. Be safe
Interesting insight (literally ^^).
Thanks!
How long is the life span of a new battery in this beautiful watch?
I think it’s supposed to be three years but I’d change it after two.
great video thank you
What type (specification) of battery INOX use?
Question, would you happen to know the size of the case O-ring gasket that the Professional Diver requires?
I’m sorry, I’m afraid I don’t. I’ve been faced with the same dilemma. I don’t understand why perishable parts, like o-rings are not made available by manufacturers on a retail basis.
@@SuburbanPathfinder no worries. Thank you.
What tool did you use to loosen the back, do you have a video?
I used a pretty average caseback wrench of the type you can buy from Amazon. I’ll see if I can put a video together.
Jumping the 5 seconds is a feature to warn you that the battery is almost done...
WRONG The lug width is 21mm. You can read that underneath the strap on each side, and it's very hard to find an aftermarket strap !
What kind of battery does it use?
Renata 371
Thank you sir
@@soa2444 my pleasure.
can you please tell me the item no of this INOX?
I'll see if I can find that.
The model number is 241683.1
I'm about to buy one but I have a question please answer cause I can't find the answer : does the watch glow in the Dark ????
Yes. The hands, indices and Victorinox logo on the dial are all coated in Superluminova.
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thx... super
What tool set is that?
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01K9VQRQU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@@SuburbanPathfinder thank you!
Most welcome!
The REAL test is an Owner Carelessness Test of Dropping and Hitting the watch Casually 😂
The movement is a lot smaller than I expected it to be.
I too would have expected it to be larger.
It's because it was designed a long time ago, when watches were a lot smaller. Ronda 715 was in fact already in their very first watches, the Lancers series, in 1989, and they were 38 mm. ;)
@@TriasNT But movements that are a lot smaller than the case it's in makes it looks cheap. In my opinion they should either have used a larger movement or keeping the case in the original size.
@@MrPleers I would agree that they could've made the INOX 42 or 41 mm, and that probably would've made it accessible to a wider range of wrists. Yet, the particularity of the INOX is to have a thick case, to shield the movement and dial.
And as in the vintage Lancers, this is not a see-through case back watch. So the mission of the movement, is not to be looked at, but to stay accurate, and not to be destroyed by occasional shocks not entirely absorbed by the case. And the Ronda 715 is perfect for that. =)
A 22 minute watch review and you didn't mention how well it keeps time. I would think that would be a relatively important detail that can only come from someone who has owned the watch for a while. It doesn't matter if you can drive over it with a truck if it isn't very accurate.
Point taken. I do check the accuracy of all my watches. I don’t have my log close at hand at the moment but I’ve experienced very few quartz watches that have been more than +/- .2 seconds per day. If this watch was outside of that spec, I would have made note of it.
Anyway, I will endeavor to include that information in future watch videos.
Great review!
Order one and waiting for this piece.
Lug to lug was 20,9... should I go for 20 or 22?
/ Johan from Sweden
Thank you for the positive feedback!
I’ve just had another look at the watch and, unfortunately, the strap is clearly marked “21”. That limits your selection of aftermarket straps and bracelets. 21mm are available but not common. I don’t usually mind stepping down one millimeter and having a tiny gap on the inside of the lugs but some folks are a little too OCD for that. I would go 20mm if I couldn’t find what I wanted in 21mm.
Tack, igen!
@@SuburbanPathfinder Thanks for good talk :)
Difficult, most of my watches have 22mm so in my dream, I hope I can press in a 22mm 🙈😁
Want a waffle rubber black strap.. zuludiver I think :)
@@AlexanderH86 I think it is reasonable to think you can get a 22mm rubber to work. You may have to shave .5mm from each edge, inside the lugs but that would be barely noticeable. Please let us know how it works out.
there is no problem with Ronda, neither Swiss made or Swiss parts made.....I appreciate each watch maker can change the movement for some dollars and done, if out of warranty... anyway enjoy watches and don't believe all what people split out here on UA-cam...be good
Given the cost of this cheap Ronda 715, the price/quality ratio of Victorinox is not good. Why they don't offer the Ronda 715 with 10 year lithium as others do, or a solar arrangement as the Japanese do, is beyond me. It maybe that in Switzerland every high street has a competent battery replacement store. We don't have that in UK, certainly not that I've had good experience with.
I agree. I still like the Victorinox INOX but the more I read about the Citizen Promaster Tough, the more I think it may be the better option. I think I need to get a Tough for T&E.
@@SuburbanPathfinder can't you just use any battery you find ? Do you have to only use the ronda 715 ?
@@dragos8839 watch batteries are pretty specific regarding size and voltage and chemical composition. There is some crossover but I haven’t found a lithium replacement for these silver oxide batteries.
victorinox drop quality...my one rusted inside without water leaking.....same price range I prefer tissot or hamilton after I saw that !!
batteries change what is that....i only wear Citizen
Good choice.
This guy loves the sound of his voice too much. Cant stop yapping on.
20 mm lug width? The embossing on the strap itself and your caliper clearly said 21 mm. Otherwise very informative video!
Yup. You caught me!
Thanks for the feedback!
I have to say it looks utter cheap… I would buy a g shock mt-g instead
Not worthy of its price at all
THIS GUY IS A LIAR.
Please enlighten us.
Nothing?