The CX Swiss Military Watch company's history began in 1963. It is the trademark of the Swiss Montres Charmes SA watch company. This company's chronographs, chronometers and high-quality wristwatches became popular very soon due to unsurpassed quality and innovative design. Durability and high quality of the CX Swiss Military Watch company's timepieces have become the standard for many producers of professional chronographs and chronometers. CX Swiss Military Watch watches have stood many tested: a 12 caliber pump-action gun shot, a hydroblow from a water cannon at a speed of 6 thousand litres per minute and an explosion of trotyl block.
The CX Swiss Military Watch company makes exclusive watches paying great attention to every component. Such approach is highly appreciated by collectors and lovers of wristwatches. The best masters and designers who use only high-quality materials and precise Swiss movements work at production of models. The separate group of experts labour at new conceptions in the field of high-precise watch production that is intended for professional usage and employed in extreme situations.
The CX Swiss Military Watch company launches very various collections of watches: from inexpensive timepieces with steel cases to hi-tech class chronographs having entered the Guinness Book of Records. This is watches from the 20000 Feet collection which are acknowledged as the most water-proof in the whole world.
The company launches its models collaborating with the most well-known movement producers of Switzerland. This company's success is rightly chosen strategy: high quality, innovative design and also using of traditional technologies of the watch art. Unique CX Swiss Military Watch timepieces feature the following: the company's original logo on the dial and serial number engraved on the backcase. Moreover, every model has the certificate.
Heer is one of the company's collections. It includes multifunctional models named Delta Evo and Grenadier GMT designed especially for military forces of Switzerland. It, like many Alpine countries, has grenadier units whose task is to fight in the mountains at great heights, in the snow and generally at any weather. It is naturally that their equipment must be of high-class quality. The Grenadier GMT watch is designed for operations abroad.
Watches of this line are equipped with such Swiss movements as ÅÒÀ 988,333 and Ronda 515.24D. Cases are made of stainless steel. Many-coloured dials are protected by a sapphire glass being resistant to scratching. Other models have the screw-down crown. Rubber straps attach to models. Watches are water-resistant 200 to 300 metres and have the following functions: a chronograph, an alarm, the second time zone, a day/date, a timer and a tachometer. The total weight is 122 and 154 gr.
July 10th 1940, in Fairlight, outside Hastings on the English channel coast – the fast approaching hum of the German Messerschmitt Bf 109E and Bf 110C heralded the beginning of the Battle of Britain, the epic fight between the German Luftwaffe and the RAP, the Royal Air Force. The RAF's Hawker Hurricane, a single-engine small aircraft, was the main fighter of the air battle lasted from July 10th 1940 to October 31st 1940. The fighter equipped with 8 Browning machine guns was a terrible enemy, but, at the same time, was slower than the Messerschmitt. Generally Spitfires intercepted the German fighters, leaving Hurricanes to finally crush bombers and just Hurricanes won the highest numbers of air battles and as a result they have earned the name “unconquerable”.
To commemorate brave pilots who fell in the air battles during the Second World War and Hurricane planes, the CX Swiss Military Watch and Charmex watch companies have introduced pilot's watches named Hurricane that are launched in the limited quantity on the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Britain. The case of a 47 mm diameter and a 17 mm thickness, and the backcase is made of stainless steel with the black DLC coating. The watch has the bezel simultaneously rotating with a sapphire glass. There are several colours of the dial: silver, black, RAF red and arctic blue. The crown and chronograph buttons are screw-down so the watch is water-resistant to 200 metres. The model is equipped with the Swiss movement ÅÒÀ Vajoux 7750 COSC. The total weight is 150 gr.
The Airforce I is the US president's aircraft. When the president is abroad, the Airforce I the radio call sign is “Air Force One” - hence the name. This aircraft is maintained by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of Air Mobility Command's 89th Airlift Wing. The aircraft is capable of flying half way around the world without refueling and can accommodate more than 70 passengers. The CX Swiss Military Watch company's Airforce I has been designed to meet the extremely high standards of the equipment that is being used in such aircrafts as the US Airforce I. The Airforce I watch is a high-quality chronograph with water-resistance of 200 metres. The case and the bracelet is made of stainless steel. The dial of silvery, blue, orange or black colour is protected by a sapphire glass. The watch is outfitted with the movement ÅÒÀ G10.711 with the following functions: hours, minutes, seconds, a date and a chronograph.
The Swiss CX Swiss Military Watch watch company has an uncompromising approach to create its exclusive watches. Because this brand's products are not only accessories but also first of all necessary instruments for professionals. The Limited Series collection consists of models with the help of which the company has held the world record for the water-resistance 3,657 metres (the 12000 Feet model). This model is outfitted with the movement ÅÒÀ Valjoux 7750 assembled on 25 jewels and having a frequency of 28,800 vph, a 48 hour power reserve and the following functions: hours, minutes, seconds (at 9 o'clock position), a date, a 30-minute counter at 12 and a 12-hour counter at 6. The case and bracelet is made of stainless steel. The model has the one-way rotating bezel and the helium valve. The additional rubber strap and tools for changing are attached.
The new model of this collection is the 20000 Feet. Its case is titanium and water-resistance is 6,000 metres. Thanks to this watch the company could hold the world record in 2009.
The CX Swiss Military Watch company produces wristwatches especially for the landing force, submarine force, rescue service of Zürich and military watches for the SWAT of Köln.
This watch company is famous for its unique wristwatches all over the world, for their high quality and durability. Today the brand is presented in more than 50 countries. CX Swiss Military Watch watches are available at the company's official dealers. |