Participated on the kickstarter campaign as I found the Vernon sample very nice. Since then the experience with Julien has been amazing. I came with almost no ideas of what to do and finished with a lot of different proposals to choose from and finally an amazing watch, unique and personnalized. See by yourself on the picture, the detail is even in the packaging! 

Amazing unique watch!

The brand Atelier Caradant comes from a Kickstarter campaign. It was created in 2022 by Julien Caradant in Vernon, France. After spending more than 10 years as a railway project engineer and completing a CAP in Watchmaking in one year, he created his own brand. Atelier Caradant offers an original watchmaking concept by selling watches with dials and oscillating masses made of paper, which makes each watch unique.
Indeed, the brass dial is worked with one or more layers of paper, dressed using traditional techniques (overlay, airbrush, watercolor, etc.) or innovative (laser cutting and engraving). There will be several ways to choose your watch in one of the 3 universes: signature watches (already finished creations available for direct sale with the possibility of choosing your bracelet and adding an engraving), semi-custom watches (with a configurator allowing you to choose from limited variations) and custom-made watches (on request and on quote).
The range includes watches such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/atelier_caradant/citymaps"> Atelier Caradant CityMaps</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/atelier_caradant/patterns"> Atelier Caradant Patterns</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/atelier_caradant/solar6"> Atelier Caradant Solar workshop6</a>. Each watch is assembled in Normandy and tells its own story, decided by the customer who is involved in the design and manufacturing stages here.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Atelier Caradant watch cost?</h2>
Prices of Atelier Caradant watches different depending on the models offered in its catalog. Most cost between &euro; 495 and &euro; 595 depending on the models and finishes. An Atelier Caradant Patterns costs &euro; 495, while an Atelier Caradant City Maps costs &euro; 595. The brand also offers bespoke models starting at &euro; 745.
<h2 dir="ltr">Atelier Caradant: A watch to carry your story</h2>
Atelier Caradant is an independent watch brand and produces around 150 to 200 watches per year, all models combined. Atelier Caradant is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">Ranking of the best microbrand watches</a>.&nbsp;To choose an Atelier Caradant that best suits you, Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
(Updated November 2024)

I had a great experience making my watch. Mr. Caradant really listens, all the details I wanted for my watch were taken into account and made with care.
The finishes of the case are perfect, the paper dial is full of subtleties, the bracelet is impressively high quality, it is much better than on my Oris which is a recognized Swiss brand.
I can only recommend Atelier Caradant to have a high quality and unique watch in the world for the price of a mid-range series watch. The value for money is impressive.
Thank you to Atelier Caradant.

A unique experience

Magnificent custom-made watch! A deep blue that evolves with the light, a stunning level of detail, impeccable assembly quality and components meticulously selected by the Atelier Caradant. The concept of paper frame is truly adaptable to everyone, according to their wishes and desires. The leather strap is well made. Little extra: the choice of hands!

Beautiful custom watch! Quality and precision

Creating my custom watch was a memorable experience. From the beginning, I was captivated by the watch concepts proposed by the Caradant workshop and had a clear idea of the watch I wanted.

The design phase of the watch was an essential part of this experience. Mr. Caradant spent time in discussions in order to fully understand my project and proposing various ideas to bring it to life. I truly felt involved in the creative process with regular discussions and the possibility of making adjustments along the way.

The end result is truly stunning, and one can only fully appreciate the fine details once the watch is in one's hands. The precision that Mr. Caradant manages to achieve and the effect of depth that he creates is truly impressive.

This piece holds a very special place within my collection.

An unforgettable experience

La marque SYE [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2020 par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 750&euro;. La SYE MOT1ON Chronograph est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 599 &euro;.
SYE est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</a> dont SYE fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)

The brand SYE [Start Your Engine] was created in 2020 by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.
SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including SYE.
(Updated November 2023)

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Amazing unique watch!

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