Apart from telling him what time it is, a watch also indicates the personality as well as the stature of a man. Men's watches have also become fashion items, as many guys show off their personality and preferences through wearing of certain watches.
The vast majority of watches, especially those for men, are just plain dull. Absolutely useful, immensely practical, but nauseatingly boring. Just one more thing to make you blend into the same obscure background as every other guy out there.
The Swiss have always been known for mechanical precision. Their timepieces are no exception. But even before they introduced Swiss Army watches, Victorinox was already well-known for another product: the Swiss Army knife. This item was introduced in 1897.