Unearthing the Unknown: Victorinox's Undiscovered Prototype of a Swiss Army Hunter GMT

Every watch enthusiast believed they knew everything about Victorinox’s Hunter family of watches. Crafted with meticulous detail in the early 2000s, the Hunter models offered a unique blend of function and style. Detailed analyses of the Hunter Mach 1, Mach 2, and Mach 3 models were plentiful, and their designs were thought to have been thoroughly studied. However, a new discovery has reminded horology aficionados that the world of watches always holds an unexpected treasure.

Unearthing a new member of the coveted Swiss Army Hunter series, a GMT model with design elements mirroring its predecessors has come to light. Yet, a closer look reveals its distinct uniqueness – the GMT flaunts a larger size, approximately 15% bigger than its family members. This step up in scale painted a picture of a model that was planned to be an eventual stand out in the Hunter fold.

Swept up in the tides of an eBay watch search, the unknown model surfaced. Uncovered amidst the usual flow of Swiss Army watches, the GMT Prototype turned heads with its size. As the enthusiasts authenticated the unanticipated discovery, the model’s similarities with its counterparts remained obvious – but the GMT stood apart with its increased size, paving the path for a new channel in Victorinox’s horology journey.