Here is my daily, the Tudor Black Bay 58 black and gilt dial (or gold depending on the person). Its charm was evident from its launch, just from the photos. I was lucky enough to be able to try it quickly without being able to buy it. This forced me to think in spite of myself and to tell myself more than ever that I was going to buy it according to the availability of the time! A few weeks after its launch I went to buy it during a weekend in Paris at Bucherer near the Place de l'Opéra.

After more than 3 years on the wrist, I can only say that it perfectly fulfills its mission of a watch without headaches, easy to wear, neither too small, nor too big, nor too much of anything else. A discreet watch all in all even if since then, it has come a long way at Tudor with more or less successful variations...

I am very happy to have bought it at the time significantly cheaper than the 3950 euros currently asked! Small digression, the Tudor Black 54 catches my eye but isn't the characteristic of a daily to be the only one 🤔

My daily for several years 😎

A neo-vintage look for this chronograph for less than €400! A very nice shop in the heart of Paris for an impulse purchase that I don't regret. A watch with a mecaquartz movement, combining mechanics and quartz, which is expanding my collection!

We are certainly not in the dimension of Rolex or Omega but rather in the desire to treat yourself at a good price for a young French brand that is constantly reinventing itself. With the Awake Concept, this is my 2nd French watch, a sign that young people are mobilizing to offer other paths in watchmaking with a more humble and above all more economical approach.

This is also my 1st chronograph... A way to test this type of watch at a lower price and I must admit that the diversity of information specified on the dial brings this Charlie to life. Its price at €375 exactly makes me say that Japanese watches like Seiko or Orient - like my Prospex Bleue - no longer have the exclusivity of nice, different and accessible watches from a price point of view. Bravo Charlie from this point of view!

Finally, I chose the sand-colored dial with the fabric strap of the same color for the discretion of the whole... and maybe I should have also taken the steel strap for its touch of originality?

Falling for something

I like the simplicity of this Omega Seamaster 300. Inspired by the very first Seamaster 300 launched in 1957 - reference CK2913 if my humble research is correct - this Omega combines many qualities, at least those that interest me. A very unique look, associated with the history of the brand and indirectly with that of the most famous secret agent. 

I bought it second-hand on Chrono24 looking for the Spectre version, but it was too expensive. After thinking about it, the simplicity of the dial showing only Seamaster and while having a bubble-shaped second hand convinced me. I received it with its steel bracelet that I immediately changed for a dark, black bracelet that enhances the dial. The steel bracelet is very well finished but too flashy with the mirror-polished outer part. 

Nothing to say about the precision and decoration of the movement with a very open case back allowing you to admire the caliber in all its animation. Thanks Omega 🙏

The Spectre's Spectre

I present to you my "little" Seiko Prospex integrated into the "Save the Ocean" limited series. As with the purchase of the Awake Concept La Bleue, I am attentive to the commitments made by the Seiko brand and I hope they keep them! This Seiko Prospex offers a blue dial going from ocean blue to black... reminding me of the gradient of the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea James Cameron! The comparison stops there as this Seiko offers a fantastic quality-price ratio!

Less than €500 for a watch with Seiko quality and water-resistant to 200 meters! Its silicone strap is super comfortable and the readability is fantastic, especially with the Lumibrite treatment in the dark. It is clear that it is a very pleasant watch to wear daily because it is very robust and almost ordinary if we compare it to the Rolex Explorer II.

Morality, it's my favorite watch whenever I do a physical or technical activity like going fishing on a boat... another way to enjoy the ocean 😎

Another beautiful blue

I am the happy owner of this Rolex Explorer 2 black dial. I bought it decades ago and it is my only Rolex. Even then I was interested in the brand's products, looking for a watch with punch but not known or identifiable anymore.

I chose this little-known Rolex, little used in the brand's communication. Bought new in a Rolex boutique in the Paris region, it has many qualities, robustness, readability of the dial and a non-flashy style than the current Rolexes which shine a little too much for my taste.

I would like to treat myself - if I could afford it - to a Rolex Daytona, but the mirror-polished Oyster bracelet very different from that of my Explorer makes it prohibitive. And then, the evolution of the market, the success of Rolex, the impossibility of buying a new one, made me turn away from the brand in favor of more discreet or unknown brands... all in all the continuation of what made me come to this Explorer 2

Thanks for reading me 👍

Accomplice

It's been a while since I wanted to introduce you to this new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Edition 007 "No Time To Die" I bought it with the titanium mesh bracelet but I must admit that on this one I prefer it with a tone-on-tone NATO strap... which makes it even lighter. And yes, the lightness is one of the things that seduced me the most beyond its pastel colors which frankly differentiate it from the other Seamaster Diver 300M...

This is my second Omega Seamaster from a James Bond after the more discreet Seamaster 300 "Spectre". I have acquired a taste for the brand and the Seamaster and I must note a fantastic precision of the two models, even more this one with the METAS or Master-Chronometer certification (not knowing if it means the same thing). The engravings on the back are really nice and the little arrow on the dial - symbol of the British armies - reinforce its unique, different and exceptional side - at least for me.

I bought it new for once just under 10,000 euros and it now costs 11,000, a nice increase... I hesitated at the time because I found it a bit expensive and I wasn't sure I would buy it at 11,000 🧐

In any case, it's a watch that I wear with great pleasure whatever the conditions and my activity... A versatile watch - certainly not more discreet! - with a bit of projection on the wrist of Daniel Craig and No Time To Die, without a doubt, the best James Bond of recent years...

A titanic James Bond

I discovered this brand on the Dialicious channel… Not a fan at first of the overly aggressive approach in terms of communication, I let myself get carried away by the ecological message on the drama of plastic in the oceans. You just have to zap from time to time to see images as horrible as they are desperate. What can we say about this Awake Concept La Bleue? Simply that it uses - I think - on purpose an ultra-recognizable design, notably from the Rolex Submariner, to make us think about the need to recycle plastic and therefore produce less of it! The whole point of this watch lies in the message it conveys and to which I contribute by having bought it. The paradox of an all-plastic watch - a piece of crap for many watch lovers - is fascinating in many ways. A watch measures the passage of time and unfortunately, on the scale of plastic, time passes very, very, very slowly…

Plastic is dramatic

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Charlie Paris</strong> is a French watch brand born from the passion of two childhood friends, Ambroise Parlos and Adrien Sangl&eacute;-Ferri&egrave;re. Launched in <strong>2014</strong>, the company's mission is to create elegant, durable and accessible watches, while supporting French watchmaking know-how. Since its beginnings, Charlie Paris has always made it a point of honor to design timeless and elegant watches, while respecting an eco-responsible approach.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Charlie Paris brand</h2>
<p dir="ltr">One of the major dates in the brand's history is 2018, when <strong>Charlie Paris launched the Concordia</strong>, their first automatic watch. This meets the specifications of French adventurer Matthieu Tordeur's expedition to Antarctica. He then crossed Antarctica in total autonomy over nearly 1,150 kilometers.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 2019, Charlie Paris also launched the Charlie Paris Sully, a hand-wound mechanical watch, marking a return to the essence of traditional watchmaking. The same year, the brand was <strong>recognized as a &ldquo;Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant&rdquo;</strong>, a mark of recognition from the France Authorities which rewards companies with excellent artisanal and industrial know-how.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the flagship models of the Charlie Paris brand?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Charlie Paris offers a varied range of watches, each having its own personality while respecting the brand's DNA: elegance, simplicity and quality.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/initial">Charlie Paris Initial</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Initial is the historic Charlie Paris model. It is equipped with a 40mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 50 meters, French leather strap, automatic or quartz movement, pure white dial with indexes applied, and a date complication. It is appreciated for its minimalist and timeless design.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/concordia">Charlie Paris Concordia</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Launched in 2018, the Charlie Concordia is the brand's flagship range with automatic or quartz watches designed for adventurers. With a robust 40mm case, water resistance up to 300 meters, a screw-down crown, a 3mm thick domed sapphire crystal, the collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/concordia"> Concordia</a> is prepared to face the most demanding challenges. The collection has more than 20 distinct references with white, blue, smoked or green dials in quartz or automatic versions mainly equipped with the Swiss Soprod P024 mechanical caliber. Note the Kraken limited series entirely dressed in matte black with a PVD treatment on steel.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Charlie Paris Sully</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Sully is a manually wound mechanical watch, a tribute to traditional watchmaking. It features a 40mm steel case, water resistance up to 30 meters, a leather strap, an ETA 2801-2 mechanical movement, a navy blue dial with stick indexes and a small complication. second at 6 o'clock.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/aurore">Charlie Paris Aurora</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Aurore is a women's watch that stands out for its delicate and feminine design. It features a 34mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 30 meters, French calfskin strap, Swiss Ronda quartz movement, a clean white dial with stick indexes and a discreet date complication at 3 hours.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The watch<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/charlie_paris/aurore"> Aurore</a> model is a perfect choice for women looking for an elegant and quality watch, capable of adapting to all situations, from everyday life to more formal events. Like all Charlie Paris watches, the Aurore is assembled by hand in France, demonstrating the brand's commitment to French watchmaking know-how.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Charlie Paris Alliance</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Alliance is an elegant, dress watch for men. It features a 39.5 mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 30 meters, a French calfskin strap, the Swiss G100 automatic movement from the La Joux-Perret factory, A white or blue dial with applied indexes, and a date complication at 6 o'clock. The particularity of the Alliance lies in its transparent glass case back which allows you to admire the mechanical movement at work, a detail which appeals to watchmaking enthusiasts.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Charlie Paris watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of a Charlie Paris watch vary and differ depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between &euro; 400 and &euro; 800 depending on the models and finishes</strong>. A Charlie Paris Horizon Quartz is sold for &euro; 165 and a Charlie Paris Alliance Perpetual Moon Phase costs &euro; 2,195.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Charlie Paris: The quiet strength of French watchmaking</h2>
<p dir="ltr">With an approach centered on craftsmanship, sustainability and accessibility, Charlie Paris has established itself as a leading brand in the renewal of French watchmaking. It demonstrates that it is possible to offer quality watches, made in France, while respecting affordable prices. Indeed, the brand sources its supplies mainly from France and Switzerland, while assembling its watches in Besan&ccedil;on, the cradle of French watchmaking.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Charlie Paris brand is also recognized for its eco-responsible commitment, whether through the choice of its suppliers, the local assembly of its watches in France or through its initiative to offer a repair service to extend the life of the watch. its products.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In conclusion, Charlie Paris is a brand <strong>to discover for all those who appreciate French elegance</strong>, simplicity and French watchmaking know-how. For more information, do not hesitate to consult the brand's official website. And to make the right choice among the models of this brand, the Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are a valuable source of information that will help you understand the real user experience.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the&nbsp;<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 Charlie Paris.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated October 2023)</p>
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<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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