This vintage watch from the Ebarhard & co brand is a classic from the 60s in a rare configuration with its fine hands and especially its gray sunray dial with the most beautiful effect. It has above all a date complication on a red/black disc (even and odd days) with a corrector at 9 o'clock allowing an adjustment of absolute simplicity. This is the particularity of the contograf. The red that is also found on the dial which I must admit is impossible to read in bright sunlight so much the gray has a mirror effect but otherwise what a pleasure to wear this chic and discreet watch. This version also has a steel bracelet which reinforces the sport chic side. A rare and hard to find watch but 100% pleasure

The enchantment of a gray dial

It is impossible to wear a HUBLOT without a little pang in the heart: apart from as a football player or to get noticed, the HUBLOT brand is often a reason for mockery. 
That was my opinion before falling in love with this watch when I was a teenager and which was for me a symbol of chic sport style with the most beautiful effect: a quartz chronograph with a 36mm format and especially this natural rubber strap that smelled of vanilla. 
This watch is perfect for small wrists and it has nothing pretentious but remains sporty and chic with both a folding clasp and a perfect shape. It is MDM GENEVE on its dial, that is to say the 1st version of HUBLOT before becoming the brand that we know. Steel with a smooth bezel marked in black, its 3 counter with a simple date on a white disc at 6 o'clock, ultra light it is forgotten on the wrist. Do not have everyone's watch and remain discreet however with a HUBLOT

A porthole to wear without shame

This MULCO watch is for me the quintessence of the perfect vintage watch with both a sublime patina proving its progressive aging, patinated hands in x-a waterproof "spillman" case characteristic of its time. Indeed the watch with this case allows a waterproofness that is to say to resist humidity but not to put it in water. Last feature and not least the "nipple" pushers that is to say without cap to reinforce the protection of the chronograph movement. The pushers finally cancel the protection of the case.
This watch is therefore for me the perfect example of the vintage watch with very strong aesthetic codes. It is a watch for connoisseurs but without pretensions. Note that the original pushers have often been replaced while it is nevertheless all the beauty of this watch.


The quintessence of vintage

This watch is a firework of colors 
The Autavia 1163 is the automatic model of the HEUER range that embeds the caliber 12 with a GMT module. Offered by HEUER in the early 70s, this watch is typical with its large steel case and especially its dial in multiple colors: the GMT "pepsi" bezel but also its GMT hand and its small red hands in the subdials. This is the kind of GMT watch that not all enthusiasts wear and its "funky" side may confuse some but for those who accept to assume it this watch is endearing with perfect visibility and a very nice presence on the wrist. I recommend this model for anyone looking for a "different" GMT.

A firework of color

The Swiss watch brand Heuer played a decisive role in the evolution of watchmaking, particularly in the field of chronographs and precision instruments. Founded in 1860 by &Eacute;douard Heuer, the company went through more than a century of innovations before merging with the TAG group in 1985, giving birth to TAG Heuer.
<h2 dir="ltr">The Beginnings: Foundation and First Innovations (1860-1887)</h2>
In 1860, at the age of 20, Edward Heuer founded his watchmaking workshop in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. From the beginning, it stood out for its innovative spirit. In 1869, he filed his first patent for a keyless winding crown, thus simplifying the winding mechanism of pocket watches.&nbsp;In 1887, Heuer revolutionized watchmaking by patenting the oscillating pinion, a mechanism that improves the precision and reliability of chronographs. This device is still used today in many chronograph calibers.
<h2 dir="ltr">Expansion and International Recognition (1887-1933)</h2>
At the end of the 19th century, Heuer expanded its activities internationally, notably opening a branch in London in 1910. The brand specialized in chronographs and timing instruments, becoming a preferred supplier for sporting events and forces. military.
In 1916, Heuer launched the Micrograph, the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, a major advance for sports timing. This innovation led Heuer to become the official timekeeper of the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, 1924 in Paris and 1928 in Amsterdam.
<h2 dir="ltr">Diversification et Innovations Techniques (1933-1958)</h2>
In the 1930s, Heuer diversified its production by introducing dashboard chronographs for automobiles and airplanes. In 1933, the brand presented the Autavia, a chronograph combining the functions of odometer and tachometer, intended for vehicle dashboards.&nbsp;In 1949, Heuer launched the Mareograph-Seafarer, the world's first chronograph equipped with a tide and moon phase function, intended for sailors. This period is marked by a series of innovations that strengthen the brand's reputation in the field of precision instruments.
<h2 dir="ltr">The Golden Age of Chronographs: The 1960s-1970s</h2>
The 1960s constituted a pivotal period for Heuer, with the launch of emblematic models which marked the history of watchmaking and in particular its proximity to motorsport which was booming at the time.
<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/heuer/autavia">Heuer Autavia</a> (1962) :
Initially a dashboard chronograph, the Autavia is reintroduced as a wristwatch, combining robustness and functionality, popular with drivers and motorsport enthusiasts.
<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/heuer/carrera">Heuer Carrera</a> (1963) :
Inspired by the famous Mexican car race "Carrera Panamericana", this sleekly designed chronograph is designed to provide optimal readability for drivers. It quickly became a classic of the brand.
Heuer Monaco (1969) :
The first waterproof square chronograph, the Monaco is powered by the caliber 11, one of the first automatic chronograph movements. It gained notoriety when it was worn by Steve McQueen in the film "Le Mans" in 1971. Many other models will mark the links between Heuer watches and motorsport such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/heuer/daytona"> Heuer Daytona</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/heuer/pasadena"> Heuer Pasadena</a>.
In 1969, Heuer, in collaboration with Breitling, Hamilton-Buren and Dubois D&eacute;praz, participated in the project "Chronomatic", aiming to develop one of the first automatic chronograph movements, the caliber 11. These chronographs will be recognizable by the crown placed on the left of the case. This innovation placed Heuer at the forefront of watchmaking technology of the time.
<h2 dir="ltr">Challenges and Adaptations: The 1970s-1980s</h2>
The quartz crisis of the 1970s, marked by the massive arrival of cheap quartz watches, posed a major challenge to the Swiss watch industry. Heuer, like many other brands, is facing increased competition and declining sales. To adapt, Heuer diversified its production by introducing quartz watches, while continuing to develop mechanical chronographs. In 1975, the brand presented the Chronosplit, a digital chronograph with dual LED and LCD displays, combining digital technology and precision.
Despite these efforts, the company's financial situation deteriorated, leading to its sale in 1982 to Piaget And Germany, two other Swiss watchmaking houses. However, this acquisition is not enough to sustainably turn around the brand.
<h2 dir="ltr">Merger with TAG: Birth of TAG Heuer (1985)</h2>
In 1985, the group TAG (Techniques d&rsquo;Avant Garde), specialized in cutting-edge technologies, particularly in aeronautics and Formula 1, acquires Heuer. This merger gives rise to<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tag_heuer"> Tag Heuer</a>, combining Heuer's watchmaking heritage with TAG's technological expertise.
(Updated November 2024)

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<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104"> Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the<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<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<a href="https://preprod.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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