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Victorinox Maverick Automatic V242105 Watch
The Victorinox Maverick Automatic V242105 is the automatic version with black dial and steel bracelet within the remastered Maverick collection. The original Maverick, the 43 mm watch that defined Victorinox's sports line for two decades, was quartz. This generation introduces the Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic calibre to the collection for the first time, and does so in two black-dial variants: the 242104, with rubber strap, and this 242105, with a polished steel H-link bracelet. That is the idea it represents: the same instrumental character of the original Maverick, read through a mechanical movement and a bracelet that changes the wearing gesture without changing the essence of the watch.
The case is brushed stainless steel, measures 39 mm in diameter, 12 mm in thickness and 21 mm lug width. The weight is 166 g. The crown is screw-down and the case back is transparent and screwed. The crystal is anti-reflective sapphire. The dial is black lacquered, with luminescent indices and hands. The bezel is bidirectional ceramic. Inside, the Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic calibre offers hour, minute, second and date, with 26 jewels, double shock protection and magnetic resistance. Water resistance is 20 ATM (200 m). The bracelet is polished stainless steel H-link, with a deployment clasp and a tool-free change system. The Victorinox warranty is 5 years.
The feature that sets this V242105 apart from the rest of the automatic range is not the black dial, which it shares with the 242104. It is the polished steel H-link bracelet. The 242104 is the same automatic watch, with the same black dial and the same ceramic bezel, but mounted on a rubber strap. The V242105 swaps the rubber for a polished H-link steel bracelet that gives the ensemble a more formal character within the sports family. The tool-free system allows both to be alternated without tools, but the steel bracelet is what defines this reference.
The gesture that defines its use is that of the H-link bracelet: the deployment clasp is operated with the thumb without releasing the wrist, and the polished H-links form a continuous line that fits the wrist without the slack of rubber. The tool-free system, common to the entire Maverick collection, allows the bracelet to be released from the attachment point and a compatible rubber strap to be fitted without going through a watchmaker. The black lacquered dial keeps the contrast with the luminescent indices even under direct light, and the transparent case back reveals the Sellita SW200 in motion. The bidirectional ceramic bezel and the absence of ISO 6425 certification place it as a diver-inspired sports watch, not as a technical diving instrument.
39 mm Sellita SW200 Automatic Black Dial 200 m Ceramic Bezel
Why choose this watch?
Black dial with H-link bracelet: the steel variant of the automatic
Within the black-dial Maverick automatics, the 242104 mounts a rubber strap and the 242105 mounts a polished steel H-link bracelet. They are the same watch with two different gestures: rubber for a more sporty use, steel for a more restrained one. Anyone looking for the black-dial automatic with a steel presence will find here the option the 242104 does not offer.
Sellita SW200: the first automatic Maverick in the collection
The original Maverick was quartz. This generation introduces the Swiss Sellita SW200 calibre, a 26-jewel automatic with hour, minute, second and date. It is not an evolution of the quartz: it is a different mechanical movement, with the power reserve and maintenance of an automatic. Anyone looking for a Maverick with Swiss mechanics will find here the entry point to the automatic range.
Ceramic bezel: scratch resistance on a rotating bezel
The bezel is bidirectional and ceramic, a material that does not scratch with daily use. On a sports watch with a rotating bezel, ceramic keeps the original finish longer than a mineral or aluminium insert. It is a detail that cannot be seen at first glance, but it makes the difference over the years.
39 mm and 200 m: the contained format of the remastered Maverick
The 39 mm case and 12 mm thickness keep the watch in a contained profile, closer to the vintage code of the classic diver than to the volume of 42-44 mm sports watches. The 200 m water resistance, with screw-down crown and screwed case back, covers use in water without the precautions of a 5 bar watch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 242104 and the 242105?
They are the same automatic watch with black dial and ceramic bezel, but mounted differently. The 242104 has a black rubber strap; the 242105 has a polished steel H-link bracelet. The tool-free system allows both to be alternated without tools, but the steel bracelet changes the weight and the wearing gesture: the 242105 weighs 166 g and the 242104 is lighter due to the rubber. The choice depends on whether steel or rubber is the priority.
Is it a certified diving watch?
No. It is a sports watch with a diving aesthetic: it has 200 m water resistance, a screw-down crown and a rotating bezel, but the bezel is bidirectional and it does not have ISO 6425 certification. That means it can be used for swimming and in water, but it is not designed as a technical immersion instrument. Anyone looking for a certified diver should look at another category.
Can the bracelet be replaced with a rubber strap?
Yes, thanks to the Victorinox tool-free system. The bracelet is released from the attachment point without tools and the compatible rubber strap from the 242104 can be fitted. It is not an integrated mount: the system is designed to exchange the bracelet for another compatible one, not for a conventional spring-bar strap. The strap must be specific to the Victorinox system.
What maintenance does the Sellita SW200 require?
The Sellita SW200 is a Swiss automatic movement that, like any mechanical movement, requires periodic servicing. Victorinox does not set an exact interval in the product sheet, but the usual practice for automatics in this segment is a service every 4-6 years, or sooner if a constant rate deviation is detected. The 5-year warranty covers manufacturing defects, not wear from use.
Does the ceramic bezel scratch?
Ceramic is resistant to scratching in daily use, more so than a mineral or aluminium insert. That does not mean it is indestructible: a strong impact against a hard surface can chip it, but normal rubbing does not leave marks. That is why Victorinox uses it on the bezels of the automatic models in the Maverick collection.
