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

The French watch brand LIP is an emblematic figure of the watch industry, recognized for his innovation, his avant-garde design and his history rich in twists and turns. Founded in 1867 in Besan&ccedil;on, LIP has gone through periods of glory, economic challenges and social struggles, while leaving an indelible mark in the history of French watchmaking.
<h2 dir="ltr">The Beginnings: Foundation and Expansion (1867-1930)</h2>
The history of LIP begins in 1867 when Emmanuel Lipmann founded a small watchmaking workshop in Besan&ccedil;on, the French capital of watchmaking. Initially named "Comptoir Lipmann", the workshop specializes in the manufacture of high quality pocket watches. In 1893, the company became the "Soci&eacute;t&eacute; Anonyme d'Horlogerie Lipmann Fr&egrave;res" and adopted the brand LIP, acronym of the founder's initials.
At the beginning of the 20th century, LIP stood out for its technical and aesthetic innovations. In 1904, the brand introduced the "Lip" pocket chronometer, which met with notable success. LIP is quickly positioning itself as a major player in French watchmaking, combining precision and elegance in its creations.
<h2 dir="ltr">The Age of Innovation: The 1930s-1950s</h2>
Under the direction of Fred Lip, son of Ernest Lipmann, LIP enters a period of intense innovation. In 1933, the brand launched the model <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/lip/t18">Lip T18</a>, a rectangular wristwatch equipped with a high-precision movement. This model became emblematic and was offered in 1948 to Winston Churchill in recognition of his role during the Second World War.
In the 1950s, LIP continued to innovate by introducing<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/lip/electronic"> Lip Electronic</a> in 1952, the first French electronic watch. This model uses a quartz crystal to keep time, constituting a significant advancement in watchmaking technology. Lip offered at this time the first models<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/lip/himalaya"> Lip Himalaya</a> which still remain in the catalog today.
<h2 dir="ltr">The 1960s: Expansion and Avant-Garde Design</h2>
The 1960s marked a period of expansion for LIP like the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/lip/nautic-ski"> Lip Nautic-Ski</a> presented during the Grenoble Olympic Games in 1968. It was also the beginning of collaborations with renowned designers to create watches with innovative designs. In 1967, the brand called on Roger Tallon, famous industrial designer, to design the collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/lip/mach_2000"> Lip Mach 2000</a>. These watches are distinguished by their futuristic aesthetic and their bold shapes, breaking with traditional watchmaking codes.
At the same time, LIP develops watches intended for specific uses, notably for pilots and divers, thus strengthening its reputation as a manufacturer of technical and reliable watches.
<h2 dir="ltr">The 1970s: Crisis and Social Struggles</h2>
Despite its successes, LIP faced financial difficulties at the end of the 1960s, exacerbated by international competition and changes in the watch market. In 1973, the company was placed in liquidation, triggering a series of strikes and factory occupations by workers. This social movement, known as "LIP Conflict", became emblematic of workers' struggles in France and attracted national media attention.
The employees, led by the trade unionist Charles Piaget, took control of production and continued to manufacture and sell watches under the slogan "It's possible: we make, we sell, we get paid!". This experiment in self-management aroused broad popular support and symbolized workers' resistance to factory closures.
<h2 dir="ltr">The 1980s-1990s: Relaunch Attempts and Changes in Ownership</h2>
After the liquidation of LIP in 1977, several attempts at revival were undertaken. In 1984, the brand was bought by the "Kipl&eacute;" company, but this initiative failed, leading to another liquidation in 1986. In 1990, the businessman Jean-Claude Sensemat acquired the brand and successfully relaunched production, relying on modern marketing methods and reissuing iconic models. Under his leadership, LIP experienced a renaissance and achieved significant sales.
<h2 dir="ltr">The 2000s: Renewal and Modernization</h2>
In 2002, Jean-Claude Sensemat signed a worldwide licensing contract with Jean-Luc Bernerd, who created the Manufacture G&eacute;n&eacute;rale Horlog&egrave;re in Lectoure, in the Gers region, to produce LIP watches. This collaboration makes it possible to modernize the collections while respecting the brand's heritage. LIP continues to offer reissues of historic models, while introducing new creations adapted to contemporary tastes.
<h2 dir="ltr">The 2010s: Back to Basics and Sustainable Development</h2>
In 2015, the brand was bought by the "Soci&eacute;t&eacute; des Montres Bisontines" (SMB), based in Ch&acirc;tillon-le-Duc, near Besan&ccedil;on, France. This return to geographical sources marks a new stage in the history of LIP, which strengthens its local roots and its commitment to sustainable development. Production is relocated to France, and the brand strives to promote French watchmaking know-how. LIP continues to offer its emblematic collections which have marked its history, seeking to meet the expectations of modern consumers.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the most popular French watch brands</a>, including LIP.
(Updated November 2024)

I was looking for a beautiful automatic watch that was recognizable at first glance with precise specs (that suited me) and a reasonable price! After a long search, this model stood out. It had the advantage of being of French origin, of being in a limited series, from a collaboration with an association that interests me: Understanding, making people understand and reducing plastic pollution in the oceans for a preserved planet! I love the sea, I'm a fisherman, a diver and did my service in the navy, it couldn't have come at a better time!
My only obstacle to buying was the thickness of the watch often indicated by the various reviews on the net: No way, it's perfect! The thickness is really not a problem for those who doubt it.
I particularly like: its iconic shape with its 2 beautiful striated crowns, its magnificent sunray blue dial, its domed glass with the most beautiful effect, its discreet and functional internal bezel, the discretion of the inscriptions on the dial.
I didn't like the seaqual bracelet that came with it as much. Fortunately, Lip offers a wide range of bracelets with quick releases for purchase at very competitive prices.



An iconic neo vintage diver!

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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