Name: Victorinox Timekeeper
SKU: 10525
Price: 110.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Description

The Victorinox Timekeeper (Model 1.3406) is a rare, discontinued 91mm (3.5-inch) Swiss Army Knife produced between 1992 and 2007. Mechanically based on the popular Compact model, it is uniquely distinguished by a functional, battery-powered analog quartz watch embedded directly into the front cellidor scale in place of the standard tweezers.Key Features & SpecificationsLength: 91 mm (2 layers thick)Weight: Approx. 66 gramsScales Color: Primarily Red or BlackClock Face Variations: Early versions featured Roman numerals at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions with dash markers, while later versions featured full Arabic numerals (1 through 12).Clock Mechanism: Swiss-made, zero-jewel quartz movement with a small side crown used to pull out and set the time. The clock module pops out of the scale for easy battery changes (using a 1.55V button cell like the #377).ToolsetLarge master bladeScissors (with leaf spring or screw attachment)Combo tool (bottle opener, can opener, wire stripper, and flathead/small Phillips screwdriver)Corkscrew (frequently housing a mini micro-flathead screwdriver)Multi-purpose package hookPlus scale features: pressurized ballpoint pen and straight pinToothpick and key ring (lacking tweezers due to the clock insert)

Description

The Victorinox Timekeeper is a rare, discontinued 91mm (3.5-inch) Swiss Army Knife produced between 1992 and 2007, often considered a modified Victorinox Compact featuring a built-in analog clock in the Celidor scale. It was designed for, and is highly sought after by, collectors, usually featuring scissors, a combo tool, and a battery-powered clock.

Key Features and Description

Analog Clock: The distinguishing feature is a removable analog clock on the front scale (usually with Roman or Arabic numerals), which can be adjusted like a watch.

Structure: It is a 2-layer knife closely related to the “Compact” model.

Tools: Commonly includes a large blade, scissors, combo bottle/can opener/screwdriver, corkscrew, and a multi-purpose hook (often with a nail file on newer models).

Scale Tools: Included a pen, straight pin, and typically lacked tweezers on the clock side.