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.
Victorinox products embody the brand and ensure consumers are best prepared for everyday challenges by offering smart and masterful solutions.
The enterprising spirit of the founder and a commitment to strong, values-based corporate governance live on until today.
The prize
We’ve teamed up with Victorinox to offer you the chance to win its new Air Pro GMT Automatic – a flight-ready timepiece exemplifying the brand’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and Swiss design.
The new Air Pro collection is tailored to professionals who move fluidly between work and travel, with features engineered to support modern mobility.
Designed and tested to last, this watch uses the superior Swiss Made automatic movement, Sellita SW330-2, and boasts a remarkable 56-hour power reserve. Its robust design features ISO-certified anti-shock protection and water resistance up to 200 meters, ensuring reliability in any conditions.
The Air Pro’s smart design integrates intuitive functionality with engineered comfort, featuring a sophisticated GMT complication that effortlessly tracks up to three time zones – ensuring the wearer stays in sync wherever business or other travel demands they go.
The dual crowns – one at 4 o’clock for time and screw-down function, and another at 2 o’clock for GMT adjustments – enable users to keep precise track of multiple locations with ease.
A standout feature is the matte dial, with raised numerals and oversized hands filled with Super-LumiNova® for high readability both day and night. The three-dimensional dial enhances visibility and functionality, making it an ideal choice for pilots and globe-trotters alike.
For your chance to win one, answer the simple question below.
The question is: In what year did Karl Elsener open his knifemaking workshop?
Competition closes: 18th December 2025
By entering the competition, it is deemed that the entrant accepts the terms and conditions stated below.
No purchase necessary.
Prize cannot be exchanged for cash equivalent.
Prize is not transferable.
One entry per person, no bulk or third-party entries, unless the rules of the competition state so.
No responsibility can be taken for any lost or delayed entries.
Winner must be 18 years old or over.
The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries and will be notified by email.
The winner will need to confirm acceptance within 7 days of being notified. If the winner does not confirm acceptance within this timeframe, the promoter has the right to pick another winner.
