A very pretty Corniche Héritage Chronograph watch in its second variation of the Nocturne II with its "Black Mother-of-Pearl" dial.
Limited to 250 pieces.
Corniche is a Swedish house based in Stockholm.

- If you appreciate natural materials and unique visual effects, "black mother-of-pearl" offers incomparable depth and iridescent reflections.
However, keep in mind that each dial is unique, which can be both an advantage and a disadvantage if you are looking for a perfectly symmetrical aesthetic.
- Equipped with a hybrid movement, the VK64 Meca Quartz caliber from Seiko (the chronograph is mechanical and the time is quartz).
- The mix between the classic Breguet numerals and the background representing the pines of the Côte d'Azur creates a strong visual identity.
- A case with a diameter of 39 mm and a thickness of 11.5 mm,
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- 20mm bracelet
- Waterproof 50M
- Always magnificent premium packaging!!!

Captivating and elegant

Here is a very classic "FIELD WATCHES" style watch but that I like because it is cheap, can be worn every day without fear of damaging it, readable in all circumstances and in addition its dimensions make it a versatile watch.

The "Lorus" brand has been part of the Seiko group since 1982 and offers simple and cheap watches while being reliable.

- The dial is fully luminescent, it is really impressive in the dark,
- A thickness of 8 mm,
- Embeds an Analog VJ33 movement that works with an SR920W battery,
- Mineral glass,
- The 38mm case is made of brushed 316L stainless steel,
- Waterproof up to 100 m,
- "Date" function in French,
- The bracelet is 18mm on a NATO, I almost do not feel it.

Casual watch

My first "compressor" type diver, A favorite for the history of the brand and the model. Relatively cheap, but for the price offers remarkable quality and finish, my only regret is the glass which is prone to scratches.

Limited to 599 copies.

- The blue and silver dial,
- A thickness of 14.8 mm,
- Embeds a Seiko NH35 movement with a power reserve of 41H,
- Double domed mineral glass with anti-reflective treatment,
- The 40mm case is made of 316L stainless steel,
- Screwed back with "Scaphtopus 3D" engraved,
- It is a "compressor type" diver,
- Water-resistant up to 200 m,
- The bracelet is 22mm.

Reliable and timeless watch

Here is a diver that is both beautiful and functional and that participates in an ecological approach because all the profits made on the sale of the Nautic-Océan "Expédition 7ème continent" are donated to the association that works to preserve the oceans.
I fell under the spell of this iconic model from LIP, made in Besançon with its petrol blue sunray dial.

Limited to 599 copies.

- The magnificent sunray petrol blue dial,
- A thickness of 15.2 mm,
- Embeds a Miyota 8215 movement with a power reserve of 42H,
- Domed sapphire crystal,
- The 41mm case is made of 316L stainless steel,
- Transparent screwed back,
- It is a "compressor type" diver's watch
- Water-resistant to 200 m,
- A weight of 90 grams,
- 20mm Seaqual canvas strap (made of recycled plastic fibers from plastics recovered in the Mediterranean) is nice but too short unfortunately I changed it for a black tropic.

Sporty and iconic.

Here is a watch that is at least imposing (to forget for small wrists), very massive, it looks like it was carved from a block of bronze but in the end it is very pleasant to wear and surprisingly comfortable given its colossal dimensions.
The "BRONZE" gives it a nice patina, which makes it more appreciable over time.

- The blue dial with striped and submarine-shaped engravings,
- A thickness of 15.6 mm,
- Embeds a Seiko NH35 movement with a power reserve of 41H,
- Reinforced sapphire crystal of 3.8mm,
- The 45mm case is in "BRONZE" with helium valve at 9 o'clock,
- The case back is in stainless steel and screwed,
- Water-resistant to 500 m,
- The bracelet is in 24mm and in fluorinated rubber,
- A weight of 180 grams,
- Model reference SAB102.

A massive block of bronze...

For my first bronze watch, I chose this very pretty Baltic Aquascaphe watch in bronze (CuAl8) which evolves over time and acquires a magnificent patina.

Magnificent blue sunray dial,
The case back is in 316L steel with an engraved diver.
It is water-resistant to a depth of 200 meters,
Anti-reflective double-domed sapphire crystal,
The movement is a Miyota 9039 Automatic with a 42-hour power reserve,
The case diameter is 39 mm for a thickness of 13 mm,
20mm Tropic rubber strap and bronze buckle,
The hands and indexes are coated with Super-Luminova C1.

Reliable and scalable.

A very beautiful watch, very light, very pleasant to wear with its large, easy-to-read dial and its comfortable power reserve.
The Tissot Le Locle automatic watch is named in honor of the birthplace of the Tissot brand.

- The 40mm Ivory dial is magnificent, it has a “clous de Paris” type guilloché in its center and smooth finishes around its perimeter,
- A thickness of 10 mm,
- Beautiful “leaf type” hands,
- Embeds a POWERMATIC 80.111 movement (the new generation of the ETA 2824-2) with a power reserve of 80H,
- Flat sapphire crystal,
- The case is made of 316L stainless steel with Yellow Gold PVD coating,
- Transparent back,
- Water-resistant to 30 m,
- The bracelet is 19mm, not very standard, 20mm would have been better,
- A weight of 67 grams,
- Butterfly clasp bracelet,
- Tissot Le Locle reference model T0064073626300.

Beautiful and efficient

My first automatic watch that I acquired, a real favorite, I always enjoy wearing it.
With a very interesting quality/ratio, the finish and comfort are there with this F20534/1 model.

- A case with a diameter of 41.5 mm
- A thickness of 11.25 mm,
- The dial revealing the caliber with 4 hour markers in Roman numerals with transparency on the edges, it gives a charm to this watch,
- The case is made of 316L stainless steel,
- The transparent case back in sapphire crystal,
- The movement is a "Miyota", caliber 82s0 with a power reserve of 42 hours.
- "Milanese mesh" type bracelet, very comfortable.
- Flat sapphire crystal.
- Water-resistant 50 meters

Affordable and trendy

This "ÁIGI - Automatic Satellite Ground Station" is a model that was created thanks to crowdfunding in 2022.
A watch that takes its name in homage to the KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services) satellite ground stations.
It was in February 2022 that the steel was collected from the first antenna built at the "Troll in Antarctica" ground station (near the South Pole).
The crown in the shape of a satellite antenna is made with this steel.
The design stages of the participatory campaign were very pleasant to follow for this watch.

Limited to 353 copies for the 'Artic' version

- A case with a diameter of 43 mm and a thickness of 14 mm,
- The white dial inspired by the radome of the antennas of the "Troll" station gives a unique relief,
- The luminescence is in BGW9,
- The case is in stainless steel,
- The screwed case back displays the engraved satellite station as well as a satellite and stars,
- Equipped with a Seiko movement, the NH35A caliber with a power reserve of 41 hours.
- Double domed sapphire crystal.
- Water-resistant 200M

Unique and endearing

This "Ace X GMT Diver Red" is a model that was born thanks to crowdfunding.
An original and very well finished watch, this diver's model with a red dial immediately caught my eye.

- A case with a diameter of 41.5 mm and a thickness of 13 mm,
- The red dial inspired by the surface of the ocean highlights a 3D relief,
- The luminescence is impressive and very nice (mixture of C3 and BGW9),
- The case is made of brushed stainless steel and the screwed case back features a diver's helmet,
- Equipped with a Seiko movement, the NH34 GMT caliber with a 41-hour power reserve.
- Very comfortable brushed "jubilee" type bracelet.
- Perfectly integrated dome-shaped sapphire crystal.
- Water-resistant 200M
- and a weight with bracelet of 157 grams.

A simple and robust tool watch.

This "Grande Corniche blue dial" is a more sporty model with integrated bracelet from the Swedish house and the result could only seduce me.

- A case with a diameter of 39 mm and a thickness of 11 mm,
- The dial is in blue ceramic with faceted indexes,
- The hands are of so-called "alpha" shapes,
- The case is in stainless steel and the screwed case back displays the stylized CG letters,
- Equipped with a Seiko movement, the NH35A caliber with a power reserve of 41 hours.
- Integrated bracelet with butterfly folding clasp.
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- Water-resistant 100M

A timeless style

We fell in love with this Corniche Héritage Chronograph Demande Spéciale II with its "Glacier Blue" dial.
Limited to 300 pieces.
Corniche is a Swedish house based in Stockholm.

- A case with a diameter of 39 mm and a thickness of 11.5 mm,
- The ceramic dial with Breguet numerals applied by hand,
- The hands are of the so-called "Dauphine" shape,
- The case is made of stainless steel and the back features the emblematic pines of the Côte d'Azur,
- Equipped with a hybrid movement, the VK64 Meca Quartz caliber from Seiko (the chronograph is mechanical and the time is quartz).
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- 20mm bracelet
- Water-resistant 50M
- A magnificent premium packaging!!!

Refreshing

The NÉRÉIDE CÉRAMIQUE VINTAGE - 4221503C is a vintage and classic diving watch with a limited series of 200 pieces produced.
It is waterproof up to 200 meters deep, it takes its name from the submarine Néréide.
The case back represents an engraving of the submarine Néréide.
The case is made of 316L steel, a black and gold ceramic bezel insert, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and the crown engraved with a cross and screwed.
The movement is a Sellita SW200-1 Automatic with a power reserve of 41 hours.
The case diameter is 42 mm for a thickness of 12.60 mm.
The "Canova" type bracelet is 22 mm wide.
The hands and indexes are covered with BGW9 Super-LumiNova.

Vintage and classic

Magnificent Corniche Héritage Chronograph Nocturne with its "midnight blue aventurine" dial.
Limited to 350 pieces.
Corniche is a Swedish house based in Stockholm.

- A case with a diameter of 39 mm and a thickness of 11.5 mm,
- The aventurine dial with Breguet numerals applied by hand.
- The case is made of stainless steel and the back features the emblematic pines of the Côte d'Azur,
- Equipped with a hybrid movement, the VK64 Meca Quartz caliber from Seiko (the chronograph is mechanical and the time is quartz).
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- 20mm bracelet
- Water-resistant 50M
- A magnificent premium packaging!!!

Captivating and Stylish

The NEREIDE TUNGSTENO - Madreperla Limited Edition is a beautiful diving watch, waterproof to a depth of 200 meters, it takes its name from the submarine Néréide. 
The black mother-of-pearl dial is unique and stands out with its iridescent reflections. 
The case back represents the creatures of the abyss surrounding a shell and its pearl in the center. 
The case is made of 316L steel, the bezel is made of mirror-polished tungsten, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and the crown is engraved with a cross and screwed. 
The movement is a Sellita SW200-1 Automatic with a power reserve of 41 hours. 
The case diameter is 42 mm for a thickness of 12.60 mm. 
The Bracelet is 22 mm wide.

Sporty and elegant

Cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2017 par le designer Nicolas Ducoudert, Beaubleu apporte une dimension nouvelle &agrave; l&rsquo;horlogerie 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.
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.
<h2>Quels sont les principaux mod&egrave;les de la marque Beaubleu ?</h2>
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. La Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise fait partie des nomin&eacute;s au Grand Prix d''Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve 2024.&nbsp;
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 :
<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01</a> <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union</a> <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>
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Beaubleu ?</h2>
Le prix des montres Beaubleu &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre 800 &euro; et 1,600 &euro; 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>.
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.
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 Beaubleu fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)
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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.
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.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Beaubleu brand?</h2>
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;
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:
<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01 </a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union </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>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Beaubleu watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Beaubleu watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 800 and &euro; 1,600 according to the references. 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.
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.
Check out the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"> Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including Beaubleu.
(Updated November 2024)

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