The SARY057 is the very first Seiko watch that entered my collection. It is not ready to leave it. This watch has won me over thanks to its simplicity and its go-with-everything side. I have had this watch for about 5 years and it always does the job when I put it on my wrist!

Seiko Presage SARY057

The Ball brand is linked to the pioneers of the railroad. This brand was born following the head-on collision between two trains in Ohio. 
In search of a watch with a white dial, I set my sights on the Fireman Victory. I must admit that I fell in love with its silvery white dial with a clou de Paris motif, it gives a lot of depth and brightness to the watch. The little detail that I prefer? Probably the counterweight representing the brand's logo on the seconds hand! 
The luminance of this watch is very effective thanks to the brand's signature technology. Micro tritium tubes present on the dauphine-type hands and indexes. Being a big fan of steel bracelets, this one is of good quality and comfortable on the wrist. 
The dimensions of the case are 40mm in diameter and 11.6 thick. This watch has a very urban character and also a dressy side which makes it a versatile piece in my opinion. 
The watch is equipped with the Ball RR1103 movement (ETA 2824-2 or SELITTA SW200-1 base). On the solid case back we can see a train engraving recalling the origins of the brand. 
Concerning the weak points of this watch the clasp which is rather agricultural in use. I can also note the low power reserve of 38 hours which is below current standards.

A watch linked to the railway industry 👨‍🚒

In addition to being a real favorite, this watch perfectly meets my expectations.

The onion-type screw-in crown, the roller bracelet, the four riders on the bezel are faithful to the original design launched in 1983 for Italian pilots. They bring charm and character.

I opted for this pretty "slate" gray dial (exclusive boutique color).

Each ray of sunlight, shadows, angles give different reflections to the dial and to this mirror-polished steel bezel, it is very attractive to look at.

The red GMT hand brings it color. I enjoy contemplating this beautiful second hand floating on the dial.

The little detail that I like a lot, the brand badge which represents a "B" applied on the dial! I also appreciate the baton-type indexes, hard to choose🤔

I have to talk about the legendary roller bracelet. In my opinion it is sublime and comfortable. Nothing to complain about, it is perfect!

The heart of the watch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 32, an ETA 2893-2 base modified by the brand and COSC certified.
This movement is not unanimous because for the price some would like a manufactured movement. Personally, it does not bother me.

This Chronomat has a sporty look and characteristics (waterproof 20 ATM, screwed crown, crown protector) but also a chic side which makes it a versatile piece.
You have understood that I adhere 100% to the model as it gives me pleasure on the wrist and emotions.

This Chronomat has eaten away my brain!

The German brand Zeppelin traces its history and origins to the construction of the first airship. The brand's logo itself represents an airship. I must admit that I am not a big fan of dress watches but I wanted to integrate one into my collection. I went for this model because the price is relatively affordable and its beige and readable dial managed to seduce me. The negative points of this timepiece are, in my opinion, the poor quality bracelet as well as the noisy movement on the wrist.

The watch named after a German airship

What can I say about this Tudor black bay 58? Too many things and I'm unfortunately going to forget some aha!
The dimensions of this watch are for my part perfect and can adapt to any type of wrist. This vintage and sporty dial gives it a dressy side which allows it to be worn in any type of situation. I really like the indexes circled in gold and the snowflake hands which are a true signature of the brand.
Its water resistance (20 ATM) allows you to do absolutely everything with it.
The steel bracelet is of excellent quality and super comfortable.
This watch is the most precise in my collection even if I am not a geek concerning this spec it is always pleasant.


The neo vintage par excellence

This Seiko model (SARGOO9) is for me a perfect alternative to explorer or ranger type watches with its own identity and charm. 
The design of this watch is perfectly done in my opinion. I find it very versatile and can be adapted for a casual and/or more dressy and conventional style. The cream-colored Arabic numerals on the dial are due to the most beautiful effect, the date is very well integrated. This watch is equipped with the 6R15 from Seiko, the bottom of the case is open to observe the movement. The case measures 40mm in diameter, the proportions of this Seiko are ideal and sits well on the wrist. The 10ATM water resistance is very correct. Honestly, I don't see any negative point on this watch apart from getting it because it is no longer produced by Seiko. But if you like it, go for it!

A Japanese girl to go on an adventure

I vaguely knew the brand that sports a crown as a logo (they are obviously not the only ones) before I was given this quartz chronograph. Since then I have been a little interested in the brand. It is a French brand created in Paris that offers quartz and automatic models at very affordable prices. 
To be completely honest, recent designs don't speak to me much! 
What strikes me immediately with this timepiece is obviously this yellow dial that I really like and that brings pep (very nice for sunny days). The black sub-counters integrate well. 
However, the date window at 4 o'clock distorts the dial to my taste with its white color. The chronograph module unfortunately no longer works on this watch. 
Regarding the bracelet, nothing to complain about, it is not an exceptional bracelet but it clearly does the job. 
I rarely wear this watch because I find the dimensions of the case and the lug to lug too large.

A yellow dial for summer

This Herbelin Odyssée was bought in an auction room by my father for my birthday.
From the moment I put the watch on my wrist I immediately joined in, I appreciated the shape of this bezel as well as the visible screws. I was convinced by its black dial and its very comfortable steel bracelet.
I really knew nothing about the world of watchmaking at that time, neither near nor far, and I was far from imagining that I would become passionate about watches at that time.
This is a quartz model, so its finesse is very appreciable and makes it very pleasant to wear.
It is one of the watches that I have worn the most and that I continue to wear from time to time.

Later I did some research on it and I realized that the model had been sued by Audemars Piguet. Who won their case because it "imitated" a certain Royal Aok a little too closely. Consequently, the production of this watch was stopped.
(Repost following an error on my part)



The beginning of a passion!

The Cap Camarat model is the second watch from the Michel Herbelin brand to have joined my collection. Since then, I have had a real interest in this French brand. At the time I bought this one, I was looking for an affordable blue dial watch with a sporty look. I think it ticks those boxes pretty well! My only small regret with this watch is not having acquired it in an automatic version... I can only recommend this brand and more particularly the Cap Camarat model.

For a sporty French look.

This vintage watch was given to me by my father. I had absolutely no idea about the brand before receiving it, it is a brand that disappeared to reappear under the name Utinam Besançon in 1993.
I really like the general design of this watch from the 70s, especially with its cushion case of contained size. The bracelet that equips this watch is probably not original, it is made of metal and elastic, reinforcing the vintage look of the timepiece.
The watch is not in perfect condition but I find that the scars of life give it character. It is not the watch that I wear the most but it has its effect every moment on my wrist.

My first vintage

The brand Herbelin was created in 1947 by Michel Herbelin in Charquemont, in the French Jura. First known under the name "Impec", a means of highlighting the high quality of its watches, it became an eponymous brand in 1965 as &ldquo;Michel Herbelin&rdquo;. With the ambition of restoring the nobility of French watchmaking, the brand is today recognized for the quality and resolutely contemporary style of its watches made in France.
All the watches are designed, assembled by hand and controlled in the Franche-Comt&eacute; workshops with the same philosophy: to create timepieces at affordable prices designed to last while respecting artisanal know-how, while adding the French elegance. The range includes watches like the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/herbelin/newport"> Herbelin Newport</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/herbelin/inspiration/review/65017bd078bc124e1bc28d7f"> Herbelin Inspiration</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/herbelin/cap_camarat"> Herbelin Cap Camarat</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/herbelin/odyssee"> Herbelin Odyssey</a> or the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/herbelin/trophy"> Herbelin Trophy</a>.
In the 1980s, Michel Herbelin retired and left the company in the hands of his son. It is only in 2020 that Pierre-Michel Herbelin will also give way to his young partners to continue the family adventure: Maxime Herbelin, Mathieu Herbelin, C&eacute;dric Gomez-Montiel and Benjamin Theurillat. The brand was rebranded as &ldquo;Herbelin&rdquo;.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Herbelin watch cost?</h2>
The price of Herbelin watches evolve and differ depending on the model. Most mechanical watches cost between &euro; 1,000 and &euro; 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. A Herbelin Cap Camarat Square Automatic is priced at 899 &euro; while a Newport Carbon Titan costs &euro; 1,999.
The brand Herbelin is owned by the holding company MH Dev and produces around 90,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose a Herbelin that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
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 Herbelin.
(Updated September 2024)

Emotional watch, gift for my 30th birthday from my wife. A sublime dial with this relief and this blue sun, the indexes reflect in an incredible way, the bracelet is super comfortable provided you have a suitable wrist (butterfly bracelet) the watch is super well proportioned (40.5mm) and super flat. Each look at this dial is a departure on vacation by the sea, the finish is exemplary. I am extremely surprised by the precision of this movement (sellita sw200-1) extremely well adjusted because I noted that +4 sec days! ... This watch does not run the streets and attracts the eye I love above all the timeless genta style. It will go well dressed as a casual style. I recommend it to you without the slightest hesitation!

A porthole of happiness

My first watch for my birthday and I hope the start of a collection. I like its simple and classic design, its raw and robust appearance, and its black steel bracelet like the dial. Its chic sporty profile and its 100m water resistance make it an all-terrain watch that I wear very often.

A sporty and elegant watch

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;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_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Consult the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated October 2024)

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