The Publication
June 2008

Make Father’s Day special with Victorinox

With Father’s Day fast approaching you may still be searching for some gifting inspiration. Help is at hand with Victorinox, the makers of the original Swiss Army Knife, thanks to their extensive and stylish range of luggage, timepieces, pocket tools and professional knives, making searching for that original and unique Father’s day gift simple and stress free.

Give a Timely Gift

It is an old adage that the watch a man wears says a lot about his personality, so this Father’s Day help your dad feel bold, adventurous and ultimately stylish with the Victorinox Swiss Army Dive Master 500 Black Ice. Embodying all of these features, this is the perfect gift for the more active dad. Made with a “Black Ice” stainless steel case and water resistant to 500m, it is powered by a Swiss quartz movement and is available with either a stainless steel or rubber bracelet. The Dive Master 500 has a RRP of £565

Does your dad take himself off for long Sunday afternoon walks? If so then the stylish and functional Victorinox ST-5000 Digital Compass Watch adds a touch of class and sophistication to his walk. Using the unique, unprecedented in-built “pathfinder mode” you can locate north, lock into the destination heading and help navigate you home, making it a ‘must have’ for any map shy fathers! Even if he just uses it to help him find his way home from the local public house! RRP £445

Sometimes the best gifts are the understated ones. The Victorinox Convoy watch is simple yet stylish, built for durability and longevity, rugged yet defined. Fusing a solid stainless steel case and water resistant to 100M, the Convoy combines minimalist style with world class practicality. RRP from £240

The Daddy of Pocket Tools
For the more practical dads what better gift to give than the ultimate practical and versatile tool, the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit. Need a pair of scissors? Lost the wire stripper? Can’t find a crate opener? The sturdy and functional SwissTool Spirit is the answer to all these questions and more, perfect for the DIY-dad who likes nothing better to spend his Sundays with his sleeves rolled up. The SwissTool Spirit is the complete embodiment of the ultimate man’s tool. Presented in an authentically stylish leather case with belt loop, this is guaranteed to satisfy even the fussiest of fathers. RRP £74.95

Travelling Man

No mans wardrobe is complete without a versatile set of luggage, so why not give the gift of travel in the shape of a high quality, stylish holdall from the new Victorinox Mobilizer 4.0 range. The range encompasses a variety of holdalls and travel equipment for even the most demanding traveler’s needs, but specifically for dad is the Sergeant, the classic garment bag with space for 3 suits, shirts and a special ventilated area for shoes. The Sergeant comes in black and is available from Selfridges and Harrods, RRP £225

Wannabe Ramsey’s
If top tools and world class equipment are the only way to get dad in the kitchen, why not indulge him with a gift from the Victorinox Fully Forged Knife range. Used by chefs all over the world, the knives are ergonomically +designed and made with the highest quality steel to ensure that whether it is vegetable, animal or mineral on the menu, your cut is the cleanest and smoothest. Suitable for all cooking occasions, the knives in the Fully Forged range are perfect for your dads foray into the culinary arena.

Further information on all the Victorinox products suitable for Fathers Day can be found on www.victorinox.com.


For further press information please contact Jon Temerlies / Sara Bailey at Publicasity on 020 7632 2424 or email: victorinox@publicasity.co.uk

Founded in 1884, family-owned Swiss company Victorinox produce and sell unique, high quality products worldwide, offering practical luxury inspired by the ingenuity of the Swiss Army Knife. The Victorinox range includes Multi-tools, Household and Professional Cutlery, Travel Gear, Men’s and Women’s Wear and Timepieces.

The Victorinox headquarters is in Ibach, Schwyz, in the heart of Switzerland. Marketing products in 120 countries on all five continents. Independent subsidiary companies manage the growth markets of the USA, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Poland, Indochina and India.