A Fusion of Unique Vintage Feel and Ultimate Simplicity

—I feel that the quality of Victorinox Swiss Army's products has improved remarkably in recent years. In particular, the "I.N.O.X." released in 2014 garnered significant attention as a watch with ultimate toughness. What can we expect from the new models this time?

—I see, so this leather is indeed authentic, with a military origin. However, using such materials is a brilliant idea in itself. How did it come about?

I decided to adopt a vintage design myself, but the inspiration was purely coincidental. One day, I happened to walk into an outdoor shop and saw a leather military bag from Swiss Army surplus. I had an immediate intuition, thinking, "This is it!" (laughs). The "I.N.O.X." possesses perfect strength and features a simple, modern design. In contrast, the vintage leather exudes an antique charm that suits the "I.N.O.X.," yet its exterior shows signs of wear, making it imperfect. Despite these contrasting elements, I felt a unique chemistry that allowed them to enhance each other's appeal. Because it's genuine leather, this vintage feel is created, and each piece has subtle variations in character, leading to its unique rarity. Raeburn's design is also superb, with the style of attaching the bumper adding a sense of substantiality.

—So, in essence, the "I.N.O.X." itself represents the pinnacle of simple design. Is this simplicity also related to the watch's toughness?

—Indeed, the total of 130 testing items, looking at the list, seems almost absurd (laughs). It's truly impressive that a watch was created to pass all of them.

It was a continuous process of finding the right balance and stripping away anything superfluous. I believe creating something that adheres strictly to simplicity is incredibly difficult.

—In a sense, the "I.N.O.X." is the ultimate watch. While I have high expectations for future product development, how do you envision the "I.N.O.X." evolving?

The "I.N.O.X." is a complete product in itself and was a great success. However, the challenge lies in continuing to achieve success and accumulating experience. Once a model like the "I.N.O.X." is perfected, creating something that surpasses it becomes even more difficult, as we are currently realizing. Nevertheless, we promise to overcome these challenges and present a new product at the next Baselworld that will surprise everyone.