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Victorinox Maverick Quartz V242103 Watch
The Victorinox Maverick Quartz V242103 is the contemporary reinterpretation of the original Maverick, the 43 mm watch that defined Victorinox's sports line for two decades. The original had crown guards, a fluted unidirectional bezel and a decorative 24-hour scale on the inner ring of the dial. This remastered version reduces the case to 39 mm, raises water resistance from 100 to 200 m, adds double shock protection and removes the crown guards for a cleaner profile. Within the two-tone family, the V242103 is the only reference fitted with the Ice Blue dial. That is the idea it represents: the same instrumental character of the original Maverick, read through a more contained case and a dial that has gained in legibility what it has lost in decoration.
The case is brushed stainless steel, measures 39 mm in diameter, 11 mm in thickness and 21 mm lug width. The weight is 164 g. The crown is screw-down and the case back is screwed. The crystal is anti-reflective sapphire. The dial is Ice Blue, a light turquoise, with applied indices and luminescent hands. The bezel is bidirectional, in polished steel with a gold finish. Inside, the Swiss Ronda 715 quartz calibre offers hour, minute, second and date, with magnetic resistance and double shock protection. Water resistance is 20 ATM (200 m). The bracelet is two-tone silver and gold stainless steel, with a butterfly deployment clasp with push buttons and a tool-free change system. The Victorinox warranty is 5 years.
The feature that sets this V242103 apart from the rest of the two-tone family is not the two-tone finish itself, which it shares with references 242100, 242101 and 242102. It is the Ice Blue dial. The other three two-tone variants opt for blue, green and black. Ice Blue is a light turquoise that changes intensity with the light and that, against the gold of the bezel and centre links, creates a contrast that is not repeated elsewhere in the collection. The result is a two-tone sports watch with a dial that cannot be confused with the monochrome versions or with the conventional-colour two-tone variants.
The gesture that defines its use is reading a dial that has gained in clarity what the original Maverick had in decoration. The original included a 24-hour scale on the inner ring that did not correspond to a real function of the watch; this version removes it and leaves the dial clear, with applied indices and luminescent hands as the only reference points. The 39 mm case and 200 m water resistance cover daily use and water, while double shock protection absorbs impact without adding volume. The tool-free system, common to the entire Maverick collection, allows the bracelet to be changed without tools. The bidirectional bezel and the absence of ISO 6425 certification place it as a diver-inspired sports watch, not as a technical diving instrument.
39 mm Two-Tone Silver and Gold Ice Blue Dial 200 m Double Shock Protection
Why choose this watch?
Ice Blue dial: the turquoise variant of the two-tone family
Within the four two-tone references of Maverick Quartz (242100, 242101, 242102 and 242103), this is the one fitted with the Ice Blue dial. The other three opt for blue, green and black. The gold of the bezel and centre links frames that light tone and gives the ensemble a contrast that is not repeated in the other two-tone variants. Anyone looking for a two-tone sports watch with a dial that is not the conventional black or blue will find here the least common option in the family.
39 mm versus the original's 43 mm: the size correction
The original Maverick was a 43 mm watch with crown guards, a format that today feels bulky on medium wrists. This version reduces the case to 39 mm, removes the crown guards and keeps the screw-down crown. The result is a more contained profile, closer to the vintage code of the classic diver, without losing the 200 m resistance or the double shock protection.
From 100 to 200 m: the Maverick the original was not
The first-generation Maverick stopped at 100 m water resistance. This version doubles the figure to 200 m, with a screw-down crown and screwed case back. It is not a certified diver, but it is a sports watch that can be used in water without the precautions of the original.
Tool-free system: common to the whole collection, useful in this reference
The two-tone bracelet incorporates Victorinox's quick-release mechanism. The anchor is released from the attachment point itself, the bracelet is removed and the new one is fitted until the mechanism locks. It requires no spring bars or watchmaker's tool. It is a feature shared with the rest of the Maverick family, but in a two-tone reference it allows the bracelet to be alternated with a compatible strap without marking the links.
Frequently asked questions
What changes compared with the original Maverick?
The original Maverick measured 43 mm, had crown guards, a fluted unidirectional bezel and a decorative 24-hour scale on the inner ring of the dial. This version reduces the case to 39 mm, removes the crown guards, raises water resistance from 100 to 200 m and simplifies the dial by removing the 24-hour scale. The bezel becomes bidirectional and double shock protection is added. The result is a more contained and more legible watch, with the same instrumental character as the original.
Can the bracelet be replaced with a leather strap?
Yes, thanks to the Victorinox tool-free system. The bracelet is released from the attachment point without tools and a compatible strap can be fitted to the anchoring mechanism. 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.
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.
Does the 5-year warranty cover the battery?
The 5-year Victorinox warranty covers manufacturing defects. Battery wear and damage from use are not included. Battery replacement is the user's responsibility, unless it is carried out at an authorised service centre within the warranty period and involves a covered defect.
Does the two-tone finish wear with use?
The gold finish on the bezel and centre links is a coating over stainless steel. With prolonged rubbing it may lose shine in the areas of most contact (clasp, links, bezel), but it does not flake like a lacquer. There is no fixed lifespan: it depends on care and frequency of use. The Victorinox warranty does not cover cosmetic wear of the coating.
