Here is the latest one which is a Seiko Alpinist the latest Prospex model reissue of the famous and much coveted Sarb017, with its green sunray dial and its gilt indexes!
My model came out with the famous cyclops on the date which spoils a little this sublime dial, without further ado I modified all that and with a little trick I removed all that to give Caesar what is Caesar's! 😉
Even if the date is white it does not shock at all, the watch is now to my taste with the crazy charm of this so emblematic model. You will see in the photos before and after the removal of the cyclops, good reading thank you.

Seiko alpinist prospex

Here is one of my vintage, a so-called jumbo Lip with a gold-plated case in the art deco style from the 50s I think with the famous R25, size 38 mm, good size for the time and small seconds, it has been restored, revised and re-plated by a watchmaker friend in Belgium, it is like new with its white dial which has suffered the traces of time with a lunar effect. A marvel and a piece of French watchmaking history on my wrist.

Ma Lip vintage jumbo 

Here is a rather rare model, 
Indeed it is the first eco-drive model 
Presented in 1974 by Citizen, a prototype that was never marketed at the time, 
The first marketed model was released in 1976. 
In 2020 Citizen re-released this model in commemoration on the occasion of the anniversary of its marketing in Italy (which was at the time the first country to sell eco-drive models in Europe). 
It is a limited edition of 750 copies. 
And of which I am the happy owner, another piece of history on the wrist.

Citizen first Eco-drive 

Here is my seiko sq 100 divers - quartz
Which was given to me for my birthday by a friend. From his collection he acquired new in the 80s.
Day / date extra flat bezel with aluminum insert.
In exceptional condition, Black dial with applied indexes filled with luminova. The perfect watch for summer!


Seiko Sport 100 Divers

A little piece of history still on the wrist
This is the Seiko Quartz Alarm model
7723, just the first quartz alarm watch, in the 70s Seiko continued to drive the point home with ever more innovation in quartz.
A marvel with its octagonal bezel in line with the style of that time!
I would add a dedication to Super Yo-yo, he will be recognized for his pipes because although it is in very good aesthetic condition, the bitch was a little capricious to start again!
But it is done, it works now.

Seiko Quartz Alarm 

Little gem from the 70s
I fell head over heels for its sunburst blue lacquered dial and its lolipop seconds hand!

I had spotted it on Instagram and after a few months of searching I came across a tempting ad on Vinted.

I didn't hesitate for a second and I took the plunge.
Here it is, watches from the 70s are truly breathtaking in their beauty and subtle details.

Citizen seven star Custon Deluxe

Here is a king seiko quartz
Year 70, crazy quartz caliber
Found in poor aesthetic condition, I managed to revive it (thanks yoyo), and yes you gave me the Seiko quartz virus, I was already well started with Japanese watches! 😂
It is equipped with the thermo-compensated caliber 4823, a good tractor!
I could not find an original bracelet, but I found one that suits it well.
It has a case that we recognize in the seiko or grand seiko style!
A sublime dial, which changes color, really crazy!
In short, I am under its spell!

King quartz 

Here is my Citizen c7 with its magnificent green sunray dial, famous reissues of the seven from 1965. Powered by the caliber 8200 - its domed glass reminiscent of old acrylic glasses. With its day window at 12 o'clock and date at 3 p.m., the watch that was given to me for Christmas by my wife. This dial is so deep that you get lost in it at every glance. Another nugget from Citizen, bravo 👏.

My citizen c7 from Santa Claus 🎅

She made so much noise! 
A pebble in the pond, this citizen will have left its mark, I will not introduce it to you because we know it now, it is finally available so we should not deprive ourselves of it, it is magnificent in real life better than in the photo, to be consumed without moderation, it is well made and the words criticized the clasp, it is done I have kept it up 😉. Anything is possible.

Citizen Tsuyosa

Orient from my collection, I acquired it a couple of years ago ordered from Japan, reference RA-AS0103A10B, rare in Europe, open heart dial with day/night window, the dial is exceptional I have no words to describe it, it is in blue mother-of-pearl and has more or less deep pink/yellow blue reflections in short I can't explain it you have to see it in real life. We forget to look at the time sometimes I look at it at least 4 or 5 times before really looking at the time 😂. Magnificent watch I never get tired of it.

An indescribable dial

I wanted it for a long time, searched for it for a long time, hesitated a lot because I wanted it to be exclusive, a watch that gives me emotion, the watch of my 40th birthday, every time I wear it it reminds me of that day surrounded by family and friends without whom I would never have been able to realize my dream. Thank you

My 40th birthday watch

Here is a truly atypical, rare and exceptional watch, there are so many things to say about this one because it is truly special and rare in our countries. Indeed it is a 1974 model released only on the Japanese market. Advan collection with a 7039 caliber - 21 jewels days / date quite classic but then the rest is completely the opposite .... It is called the Seascape Model: it uses the sun as a logo and the dial represents a sunrise or sunset above the water and the pink color of the dial represents the pink reflection of it at sunrise, and the dial from the top separated by the horizon represents the sky where the sun appears, so much poetry for this dial. The glass when it is beveled in 3 parts follows the shape of the asymmetrical case both in height and in its profile, and it is engraved in it the brand and the model (advan) which is not on the dial it seems that the inscriptions float just like the railway also which is engraved in the glass. So many details and I may forget some. It was marketed in two models, the one that represents the sunset and mine which represents the sunrise. Absolutely indescribable.

Seiko Advan JDM

Here is a small Seiko reference 7009, I inherited it from my uncle who is unfortunately no longer with us, so I dedicate this review to him, he who was also a fan of Seiko just like me, and this watch will remind me of the good times spent with him, this Seiko was his first who bought it new in the 80s, automatic caliber reference 7009-876A day date with a tonneau case typical of his years, I had the case back engraved in his memory, don't worry uncle it is in good hands. Rest in peace!

My uncle's seiko

Here is a seiko 7002-7020
Finally there is only dial/hands left
I explain:
It is a seiko that had broken down,
Having had several problems with this caliber, I decided to save it anyway, by recovering dial/hands and a seiko skx case (yes the nh35 is not compatible with the original seiko 7002 case), and in addition grafting a seiko nh35 caliber, more modern and nevertheless more repairable, by the way I equipped it with a domed sapphire which sublimates its magnificent dial! I found my diver 😉

Seiko 7002 survivors.

Here is an atypical watch, especially its dial
Indeed this micro brand has created a work of art on the wrist, inspired by the
The Great Wave of Kanagawa, better known as The Wave, is a famous Japanese print by the Japanese painter, ukiyo-e specialist, Hokusai, published in 1830 or 1831 during the Edo period.
The case is a Seiko 6105-8000 case from the late 60s, water-resistant 200m, 120 click unidirectional bezel, sapphire crystal, full lume dial, it has an exemplary finish and a sacred presence on the wrist.



San Martin ‘ kanagawa’

My first automatic watch that immersed me in this vast and interesting world that is mechanical watchmaking, before I was more of a Casio, then for Christmas I chose this Citizen it had just come out and its khaki green dial, its aviator style and its vintage style case attracted me, and bam here I am with my first automatic mechanical watch on my wrist, Citizen Platform Mechanical Automatic 42 mm case and 8200 movement. I wear it very often because there is something between us! Which is indescribable.

My first mechanical watch

Here is a watch with a legendary movement from the 50s.
The famous As 1130 movement, also called "WEHRMACHTSWERKS" dating from 1896 founded in Grenchen in Switzerland.
This particularly robust and reliable caliber equipped many watches during the WW2 war, this one is fitted in an Imperios called jumbo 38 mm, beautiful proportion for a watch from those years.
Its dial is magnificent with a beautiful patina, accompanied by a green nubuck strap which gives it a beautiful presence. A beautiful piece of history on the wrist.

Empires As 1130

Seiko Sea lion m55 model
Automatic caliber year 1965.
With its minimalist dial, its applied cubic-shaped indexes and its gray sunray dial, it seems simple but embeds the date, the day and its caliber 6206 in gold finish of 26 jewels and the diashock protection.
The case is also simple with its integrated crown at 3 o'clock, it is simple and timeless.
Its screwed case back where the Sea Lion appears and the main characteristics of the calibers quite a novel.
It is sublime, despite the traces of time visible on the dial.

Seiko sea lion m55

Here is another Seiko 7002 - with its yellow dial, rarer than the other dials (usually black) - in a beautiful general condition - it has undergone a change of hands because the original hands were really tired, it has been somewhat modded, I also gave it a beautiful jubilee worthy of the name Starpcode with a beautiful folding clasp!
Which gives it a more qualitative appearance than the original one.
Another beautiful diver in my box 😉

Seiko scuba 7002

Here is an atypical Seiko 5 - TV dial style
It dates from the end of the 70s - sunburst blue dial
In the center and midnight blue around, quite a program, this dial is truly magnificent which sparkles at the slightest source of light! With an integrated case. The plexiglass has been changed for a more beautiful effect! Beautiful acquisition and one more Seiko for my collection. Thank you

An atypical Seiko 5

Here is my Seiko 5 - Snke01k1 - with an integrated case - 60 minute bezel - equipped with an automatic caliber 7S26 - shiny black dial - applied stick indexes as well as the 5 logo. Day date black background - 36 mm brushed case - the perfect watch for summer and in tune with the times with its integrated bracelet!

Seiko 5 integrated case

Hello everyone, I present to you my latest acquisition, a Seiko again yes I know I think I am really a "Seiko fan" 😂 now I am starting to have a small collection, so this one is a Bell-Matic ref: 4006-7000T for the purists from January 1972. Indeed it is the first automatic alarm watch released, it consists of a magnificent gray canvas dial, with day date and alarm function. It was given to me yesterday for my birthday. And one more iconic Seiko in the collection! Truly a fabulous brand. Thank you

Seiko bell-matic 

I present to you my 70s skin diver, 38mm diameter, with its shiny black dial, its typical hands of those years. It has a rotating bezel in both directions, and is equipped with the France ébauche FE140 caliber which, from memory, equipped certain Yema of the time. It is very endearing and I have great pleasure in the scope. Unfortunately, I have not found any information on this brand which has now disappeared like many!

Skin diver vintage 

Indeed "the watch that pleases", Kiple this brand was born from this slogan! Small French brand that no longer exists now, a crazy story to discover in French watchmaking. It is a small diver, well it has more style we will say, with its bi-directional black Bakelite bezel, divers logo engraved on the case back, screwed back, but it has no indication of water resistance level, nor screwed crown! In short its cherry red dial and its case diameter of 38 give it a beautiful presence on the wrist. In the lineage of Yema and Lip, another good slice of history in my collection.

The Kiple watch

Here is a small watch (28X28), from the 30s, standard size you might say for the time, the dial is not stamped with a brand, nor is the hand-wound caliber which is nevertheless of good quality, it was revised by a friend who sold it to me by the way. The most surprising thing is this brand of case manufacturer Denisson who made cases at the time for Rolex, and Omega to name just these major brands. A great discovery and a piece of history on the wrist. I love it!

Watch from the 30s. - Denisson

My little robust Lip in perfect condition! 35 mm embossed dial in superb condition, small 35 mm gold case makes it a small dressy unisex watch, with its crocodile-embossed leather strap that suits it perfectly. Manual caliber with central second, once again a small vintage at a mini cost, but with crazy charm!

Ma petite Lip Robust

This is my wedding watch that my wife gave me to celebrate our union. We chose it together, she and I fell in love with this particular case with its straight handles and its rivets on the edges. It is a Seiko Premier ancestor of today's Presage collection, white guilloché dial, blue hands, sapphire crystal and open back to admire the automatic 4R35 caliber decorated for the occasion. 40 mm case which makes it the perfect dress watch!

Seiko Premier my wedding watch

Vintage Seiko from October 1975, from my personal collection, caliber 6602 manual winding. 36 mm case - date silver sunray dial, very good condition for its age, coupled with a navy blue leather strap which suits it wonderfully and brings out the tritium indexes. A magnificent little dress watch.

Seiko 6602-7040

Ricoh cryscut UFO automatic watch, Japanese brand that no longer exists today, 42 mm case without lugs, found on Vinted, I fell for its very special case, the watch is in its original condition, the deep blue dial is damaged unfortunately, but that's the charm of vintages, we love them for their little flaws and their very special style.

Ricoh cryscut automatic

Here is one of my divers that I love, it's my 4th, the story of this watch is funny, it's the 4th that I own in fact I always sold the other 3 and I always regretted it, and I took this one back a mako 1 and I fell in love with this second crown at 2 p.m., its slate black dial, it follows me everywhere now and I don't plan on parting with it!

My Orient Mako 1

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)

La marque SYE [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2020 par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 750&euro;. La SYE MOT1ON Chronograph est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 599 &euro;.
SYE est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, 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_francaises">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</a> dont SYE fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)

The brand SYE [Start Your Engine] was created in 2020 by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.
SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including SYE.
(Updated November 2023)

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