This version of the Orient Bambino 40mm Beating Heart is the little sister of the Seiko Presage. Elegant, it has sided with classicism compared to its distant cousin Lip Himalaya presented previously. Its in-house Orient movement is visible at 9 o'clock and reveals its balance wheel and escapement. The original blue strap perfectly compliments the dial which appears sunburst or muted, depending on the light. Its quality/price ratio, well known to enthusiasts, is undoubtedly its best asset, after its grace.

One beating heart makes another beat

This Casio MTP-1302PD-2AV embodies pragmatism in its purest form. Bought new for €45, it perfectly fulfills its specifications. Its sunray dial adds the touch of depth it needs. Dated at 3 o'clock and dotted with a fine minute track on the indexes, the dial is equipped with a quartz caliber. Its fluted bezel is reminiscent of the Datejust, its bracelet being rather inspired by Oyster (brushed/polished). Its sporty design makes it my favorite watch in summer, unlike leather bracelets. Down with quartz snobbery!

A Casio, no frills, 38mm

This Himalaya is actually my father's watch. I really like the numbered indexes at 3, 9 and 12 o'clock. Its beating heart allows us to observe part of its escapement. This movement stamped Lip is a Miyota caliber (Citizen) with a power reserve of about 40 hours, which is enough for a daily. Its blue dial and its horns are undoubtedly its major assets.

A very good all-round watch

<p dir="ltr">The <strong>Casio </strong>brand, founded in <strong>1946</strong> by Tadao Kashio in Tokyo, Japan, was a key player in the development and popularization of electronic watches. Although the company began producing calculators, it quickly identified the potential of electronic watches, launching its first model, the Casiotron, in 1974.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Casio brand</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The Casiotron - relaunched in 2024 in an ultra-limited series, was revolutionary for its time, featuring an automatic calendar that recognized months at 31, 30 and 28 days. This was the beginning of Casio's long history of innovation in watches. One of Casio's most notable contributions to watchmaking is the series <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/g-shock">G-Shock</a>, launched in 1983. The G-Shock was designed to withstand shock and vibration, and it quickly became a benchmark for ruggedness and functionality.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Casio is <strong>one of the 3 flagship brands in the Japanese watch industry</strong> with<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko"> Seiko</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen"> Citizen</a>.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are Casio&rsquo;s iconic models?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Casio offers a wide range of watches, <strong>from rugged sports watches to stylish watches</strong>. Here are some of their most popular collections:</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/g-shock">Casio G-Shock</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Launched in 1983 and celebrating its 50th anniversary, the <strong>Casio G-Shock is undoubtedly the brand's most emblematic model.</strong> Available in hundreds of versions from a few tens of euros to several thousand like the MRG range, the G-Shock is undoubtedly the watch that appeals to the greatest number of watch enthusiasts. And yes, we can almost say that all watch enthusiasts have a G-Shock in their collection! With an ultra-resistant case in resin, steel, titanium or other alloys, the G-Shock features a quartz movement, a mainly digital display, and complications such as chronograph, alarm, and perpetual calendar, the G-Shock is a watch designed for adventure and action accessible to all budgets!</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/edifice">Casio Edifice</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">This collection is <strong>geared towards style and functionality</strong>, with a stainless steel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM, steel bracelet, quartz movement, analog dial, and complications such as chronograph and date. Some models also include Bluetooth connectivity.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/pro_trek">Casio Pro Trek</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, these watches offer a resin case, water resistance up to 100 meters, resin strap, quartz movement, digital dial, and complications such as compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. The <strong>Pro Trek are true watches for adventurers</strong> looking for monitoring of their performance.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/vintage">Casio Vintage</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Inspired by retro designs, these watches feature a resin or steel case, water resistance up to 100 feet, a steel or resin bracelet, quartz movement, and a classic digital dial. They capture the essence of the 80s and 90s.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/oceanus">Casio Oceanus</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The <strong>Oceanus series represents the elite of Casio technology</strong>, offering a fusion of technology and elegance. The case is made of titanium, with water resistance up to 10 ATM, a titanium bracelet, a solar movement that uses Multi-Band 6 technology for automatic time synchronization, an analog dial with diamond indexes or in mother-of-pearl, and complications such as perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator, and world time display for certain models.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Casio: The brand for all watch lovers</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Casio has managed to combine innovation, style and accessibility. Whether you're an athlete, adventurer, fashion enthusiast, or simply looking for a reliable everyday watch, Casio has something to offer. The Casio website offers a wealth of information on their watches, and <strong>owners' reviews</strong> on Dialicious can guide you in your choice.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In summary, Casio is a brand that has brought true innovations to watchmaking, offering a range of watches that meet different needs and preferences. With its reputation for quality and durability, Casio continues to be a popular choice for those looking for a watch that is both functional and affordable.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the <a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_japanese_watch_brands">Ranking of the best japanese watch brands</a>, including Casio.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated July 2023)</p>
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This little Casio is not very impressive, it is a superb little quartz watch to wear every day. The budget to acquire it is very limited, even tiny. I really enjoy wearing it, just like my pieces from a great watchmaker. 
This Tiffany blue is fashionable and it is very beautiful on this dial.

A nice little Quartz

<p>Cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2017 par le designer Nicolas Ducoudert, <strong>Beaubleu apporte une dimension nouvelle &agrave; l&rsquo;horlogerie</strong> en cr&eacute;ant des montres &agrave; la fois esth&eacute;tiques, &eacute;tonnantes et profond&eacute;ment symboliques. Les aiguilles rondes, signature de la Maison, sont le reflet d&rsquo;une singularit&eacute; et d&rsquo;une simplicit&eacute; sophistiqu&eacute;e. Chaque mod&egrave;le arbore un design d&eacute;licieusement contemporain, o&ugrave; chaque d&eacute;tail, chaque surface, interagissent avec la lumi&egrave;re.</p>
<p>Cassant les codes de l'horlogerie traditionnelle en apportant une vision nouvelle du temps, les montres Beaubleu sortent des sentiers battus en arborant des aiguilles rondes et &eacute;vid&eacute;es, inspir&eacute;es des travaux de Galil&eacute;e dans sa compr&eacute;hension du syst&egrave;me solaire. Ces aiguilles affichent de mani&egrave;re po&eacute;tique les heures, qui ne pointent pas un index ni une graduation, mais qui indiquent une position, un instant depuis le centre du cadran.</p>
<h2>Quels sont les principaux mod&egrave;les de la marque Beaubleu ?</h2>
<p>Beaubleu vient d&rsquo;annoncer le 5 juin 2024, le lancement d&rsquo;une nouvelle collection en s&eacute;rie limit&eacute;e nomm&eacute;e <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise">Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise</a>. Une belle innovation esth&eacute;tique et po&eacute;tique comme en a le secret la marque., avec une aiguille volante des secondes et un calibre fran&ccedil;ais de France &Eacute;bauches. <strong>La Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise fait partie des nomin&eacute;s au Grand Prix d''Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve 2024</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>La collection <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/ecce">Beaubleu Ecce</a> reste la collection permanente de la marque lanc&eacute;e en octobre 2023. Malgr&eacute; sa jeune histoire, Beaubleu a d&eacute;j&agrave; commercialis&eacute; 3 collections en s&eacute;ries limit&eacute;es :</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01</a><br><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union</a><br><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/vitruve_date">Beaubleu Vitruve Date</a> et <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/vitruve_gmt">Beaubleu Vitruve GMT</a></p>
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Beaubleu ?</h2>
<p>Le prix des montres Beaubleu &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent <strong>entre 800 &euro; et 1,600 &euro;</strong> selon les r&eacute;f&eacute;rences. A titre d'exemple, une <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/ecce/vesperal">Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal</a> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; 890 &euro; sur le bracelet cuir et la nouvelle collection <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise">Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise</a> est vendue &agrave; partir de 1,490 &euro; sur bracelet cuir &eacute;galement. <a href="bit.ly/4abJPrn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tous les prix Beaubleu sur le site de la marque</a>.</p>
<p>La marque Beaubleu est ind&eacute;pendante et vend plusieurs milliers de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir le mod&egrave;le Beaubleu qui vous correspond le mieux, les <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise/20.24_gris_perle/review/66607be37f15bc103d620fe3">avis clients Dialicious sur Beaubleu</a> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer les diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients de la marque.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises"><span class="s2"> Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</span></a> dont Beaubleu fait partie.</span></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Created in 2017 by designer Nicolas Ducoudert, Beaubleu brings a new dimension to watchmaking by creating watches that are aesthetic, astonishing and deeply symbolic. The round hands, signature of the House, reflect singularity and sophisticated simplicity. Each model features a deliciously contemporary design, where every detail, every surface, interacts with light.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Breaking the codes of traditional watchmaking by providing a new vision of time, Beaubleu watches go off the beaten track by featuring round, hollowed-out hands, inspired by the work of Galileo in his understanding of the solar system. These hands poetically display the hours, which do not point to an index or a graduation, but which indicate a position, an instant from the center of the dial.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Beaubleu brand?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Beaubleu has just announced on June 5, 2024, the launch of a new limited series collection called<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise"> Beaubleu Seconde Francaise</a>. A beautiful aesthetic and poetic innovation as the brand has the secret, with a flying seconds hand and a French caliber from France &Eacute;bauches. The Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise is one of the nominees for the 2024 GPHG (Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve).&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/ecce"> Beaubleu Ecce</a> remains the permanent collection of the brand launched in October 2023. Despite its young history, Beaubleu has already marketed 3 collections in limited series:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01<br></a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union<br></a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/vitruve_date">Beaubleu Vitruvius Date</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/vitruve_gmt"> Beaubleu Vitruve GMT</a></p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Beaubleu watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of Beaubleu watches change and differ depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between &euro; 800 and &euro; 1,600 according to the references</strong>. As an example, a<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/ecce/vesperal"> Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal</a> is offered at &euro; 890 on the leather strap and the new collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise"> Beaubleu Seconde Francaise</a> is sold from &euro; 1,490 on a leather strap as well. All Beaubleu prices on the brand's website.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Beaubleu brand is independent and sells several thousand watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Beaubleu model that best suits you, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise/20.24_gris_perle/review/66607be37f15bc103d620fe3">Dialicious owners' reviews on Beaubleu</a> are a valuable resource for evaluating the different models through the real experience of the brand's customers.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"><span class="s2"> Ranking of the best French watch brands</span></a>, including Beaubleu.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2024)</p>

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