The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

Having been looking for a green dial for a long time, Cedric Bellon's approach and design drew me to this model. A truly stunning and playful dial, a "revisited vintage" case, a certain versatility, and undoubtedly a certain rarity, with a water resistance of 20 ATM complete my choice.
For me, a GADA example

Cedric Bellon CB01 GMT Green Dial

I am definitely a fan of tool watches.
First aviator watch in my collection, I am really not disappointed, wearing comfort 40mm for a thickness of 11mm, readability, technicality, everything is combined in this watch.
The versatility on different bracelets makes it versatile in my eyes.

Sinn 856 UTC pilot's watch

My first Japanese watch. If I had to take a quartz it would be at Grand Seiko, in addition a GMT.
Limited series black and gold, a subtle sunray dial, an irreproachable manufacturing quality, perfect and versatile dimensions. A little Zaratsu polishing but not too much for a perfect daily with a water resistance of 20 bars.

Grand Seiko Sport GMT quartz SBGN023

Manual winding for this legendary Hi beat chrono. I wind it up, it tells me the time, a little vintage look, a certain finesse and elegance, plus it's waterproof to 100m. 50 hours of power reserve, 40mm in diameter for a thickness of about 10mm, a watch that goes everywhere with a certain je-ne-sais-quoi that makes me fall in love.

Zenith El Primero, legendary chrono

very nice achievement, atypical dial which is finished in a flange with a beautiful sunray color, I find that the hands resemble the Eiffel Tower. Good dimensions and water resistance for daily wear. It lacks the adjective playful to qualify it. Original design, served by a solid construction.

Sport chic in microbrand

Watch of the firsts, first German watch, first blue dial, first watch bought online. I liked it on the Nomos website, I like it even more in real life. I find it versatile, small second for me is a code of a dress watch and waterproof to 300m. In addition a beautiful manufacture movement.

Nomos club sport 782

<p dir="ltr">The <strong>Direnzo</strong> brand was created in <strong>2016</strong> by Sergio Godoy Di Renzo in Geneva, Switzerland. An architect by profession, he founded the brand following a watch design course. The name of his brand is a tribute to his grandfather of Italian origin from the small town of Bomba, in the province of Chieti.</p>
<p dir="ltr">With Direnzo, Sergio wants to create timepieces that are <strong>inspired by the timeless beauty of racing cars and airplanes</strong> from the mid-20th century. For example, the Type 250F echoes the Maserati 250F that drove Juan Manuel Fangio to victory in the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the N&uuml;rburgring.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The first models launched on Kickstarter were a great success and allowed it to find a place in the sphere of watchmaking micro-brands.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The range includes models such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/direnzo/drz_02"> Direnzo DRZ 02</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/direnzo/drz_02r"> Direnzo DRZ 02R</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/direnzo/drz_03v2"> Direnzo DRZ 03V2</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/direnzo/drz_04v2">Direnzo DRZ 04V2</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/direnzo/drz_05"> Direnzo DRZ 05</a>.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Direnzo watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>The price of new Direnzo watches starts at 750 CHF regardless of the model or the reference proposed</strong>. The Direnzo DRZ 02R, 03V2 or DRZ 04 Mondial models are, in a very original way, offered at the same price. The Direnzo brand being a victim of its success, the historic models DRZ Type 250, DRZ 02 or DRZ 03 are out of stock. The second-hand market is the only remaining option to afford the brand's first models.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Direnzo</strong> is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose a Direnzo that best suits you, <strong>Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews</strong> are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">Ranking of the best microbrand watches</a>, including Direnzo.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2024)</p>

Not particularly attracted by the models with integrated strap, this Direnzo DRZ04 Mondial v2 is nevertheless one of my favorite watches. We find the quality of the brand (the alternations of brushed and polished surfaces, this small chamfer clearly delineating the shape of the case), an original design with many details specific to the designer (the raised indices perfectly integrated into a dial with the particular shape of a hollow plate - brilliant). The thinness of the case (10.8mm) and its superb strap contribute to excellent comfort. Another superb achievement by its designer Sergio. 
The additional rubber strap transforms its classy personality into an elegant sports watch. 
I only regret having fallen for the Tiffany blue trend after hesitating for a long time with the yellow version, the latter making the Mondial even more exclusive!

Direnzo Mondial Tiffany blue

<p>Fond&eacute;e en <strong>1970</strong> par Philippe Saner dans le Jura suisse, la marque <strong>Saner</strong> incarne un demi-si&egrave;cle d'excellence horlog&egrave;re. Initialement sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;e dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, l'entreprise a su &eacute;voluer tout en conservant son savoir-faire artisanal. En 2020, pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer ses 50 ans, la famille Saner a lanc&eacute; une collection exclusive de montres en &eacute;dition limit&eacute;e, marquant ainsi son entr&eacute;e sur le devant de la sc&egrave;ne horlog&egrave;re.</p>
<h3><strong>Les D&eacute;buts : Un Atelier Familial</strong></h3>
<p>Philippe Saner a &eacute;tabli son atelier &agrave; Alle, dans le Jura suisse, une r&eacute;gion r&eacute;put&eacute;e pour son expertise horlog&egrave;re. D&egrave;s le d&eacute;part, l'atelier s'est distingu&eacute; par la pr&eacute;cision de son travail, fournissant des mouvements m&eacute;caniques &agrave; des marques prestigieuses. Cette r&eacute;putation d'excellence a permis &agrave; l'entreprise de se d&eacute;velopper tout en restant fid&egrave;le &agrave; ses <strong>racines familiales</strong>.</p>
<h3><strong>L'&Eacute;volution : De la Sous-Traitance &agrave; la Cr&eacute;ation de Montres</strong></h3>
<p>Apr&egrave;s des d&eacute;cennies en tant que sous-traitant de confiance, la <strong>famille Saner </strong>a d&eacute;cid&eacute; de capitaliser sur son expertise en lan&ccedil;ant sa propre ligne de montres. Cette transition a &eacute;t&eacute; motiv&eacute;e par le d&eacute;sir de proposer des garde-temps refl&eacute;tant leur vision de l'horlogerie, alliant tradition et innovation.</p>
<h3><strong>La Collection "Heart in Light"</strong></h3>
<p>Pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer son 50e anniversaire, Saner a d&eacute;voil&eacute; la collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Compos&eacute;e de cinq mod&egrave;les exclusifs, chaque pi&egrave;ce est limit&eacute;e &agrave; 50 exemplaires et <strong>certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres (COSC)</strong>, garantissant une pr&eacute;cision exceptionnelle. Les mod&egrave;les se d&eacute;clinent avec des bracelets en cuir, m&eacute;tal ou nylon, offrant une vari&eacute;t&eacute; adapt&eacute;e aux go&ucirc;ts diversifi&eacute;s des amateurs de montres.</p>
<h3><strong>Engagement envers la Qualit&eacute; et l'Innovation</strong></h3>
<p>Saner s'engage &agrave; maintenir des <strong>standards de qualit&eacute; &eacute;lev&eacute;s</strong>. L'atelier, modernis&eacute; et bien &eacute;quip&eacute;, se sp&eacute;cialise dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, le garnissage de platines et l'embo&icirc;tage de montres, y compris celles avec complications. Cette infrastructure permet &agrave; la marque de contr&ocirc;ler chaque &eacute;tape de la production, assurant ainsi la fiabilit&eacute; et la durabilit&eacute; de ses produits.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3>
<p>La marque Saner illustre la capacit&eacute; d'une <strong>entreprise familiale</strong> &agrave; &eacute;voluer tout en pr&eacute;servant son h&eacute;ritage. En lan&ccedil;ant sa propre collection de montres, Saner a d&eacute;montr&eacute; que l'expertise accumul&eacute;e au fil des d&eacute;cennies peut servir de fondation solide pour innover et proposer des produits de haute qualit&eacute; aux passionn&eacute;s d'horlogerie.</p>
<p>Inspirez-vous des <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> pour choisir la montre qui vous ressemble.</p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Mars 2025)</p>

<p dir="ltr">Founded in <strong>1970</strong> by Philippe Saner in the Swiss Jura, the brand <strong>Saner</strong> embodies half a century of watchmaking excellence. Initially specializing in the assembly of mechanical movements, the company has evolved while maintaining its artisanal know-how. In 2020, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Saner family launched an exclusive collection of limited edition watches, marking its entry onto the watchmaking scene.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Beginnings: A Family Workshop</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Philippe Saner established his workshop in Alle, in the Swiss Jura, a region renowned for its watchmaking expertise. From the start, the workshop stood out for the precision of its work, supplying mechanical movements to prestigious brands. This reputation for excellence has allowed the company to grow while remaining faithful to its <strong>family roots</strong>.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Evolution: From Subcontracting to Watch Creation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">After decades as a trusted subcontractor, the <strong>Saner family</strong> decided to capitalize on its expertise by launching its own line of watches. This transition was motivated by the desire to offer timepieces reflecting their vision of watchmaking, combining tradition and innovation.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Collection "Heart in Light"</h3>
<p dir="ltr">To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Saner unveiled the collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Made up of five exclusive models, each piece is limited to 50 copies and <strong>certified by the &ldquo;Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres&rdquo; (COSC)</strong>, guaranteeing exceptional precision. The models are available with leather, metal or nylon straps, offering a variety suited to the diverse tastes of watch lovers.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Commitment to Quality and Innovation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Saner is committed to maintaining high quality standards. The workshop, modernized and well equipped, specializes in the assembly of mechanical movements, the filling of plates and the casing of watches, including those with complications. This infrastructure allows the brand to control each stage of production, thus ensuring the reliability and durability of its products.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Saner brand illustrates the capacity of <strong>family business</strong> to evolve while preserving its heritage. By launching its own watch collection, Saner has demonstrated that the expertise accumulated over decades can serve as a solid foundation to innovate and offer high-quality products to watch enthusiasts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get inspired by <strong>Dialicious owner&rsquo;s reviews </strong>to choose the watch that suits you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated March 2025)</p>

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