This little 39mm ball with a field watch character is actually quite dressed up. With its polished case and elegant typography, it manages to be the most chic of the rail timepieces. A fairly rare edition on the market in this black dial version, it reveals its magnificent caliber through its rear sapphire. The dial is a well-domed double dome that highlights this pretty black dial with these indexes and this truly magnificent typography. The h3 gas tubes that are Ball's specialty are supposed to shine 100 times brighter than superluminova and without the need to expose this to light beforehand. However, this little gem is more than 15 years old now, no more light comes out of the micro tubes and it is necessary to have them replaced by the parent company. What I like beyond its dimensions and all the specs that I announced, are these beautiful hands which, I don't know why, have a particular effect on me. This watch I wanted to acquire at the base as an elegant toolwatch a little goes everywhere turns out to be in fact a discreet, refined and efficient dress watch. Finally, if you do not know the history of ball and its particular history with the development of the railroad in the US, I strongly recommend you to take a look at the brand's website and you will understand why the trainmaster 60' is indeed the queen of elegant toolwatches.

Ball trainmaster 60´ NM1040D

This beautiful, timeless 33x42 Longines Evidenza dress watch in steel, tonneau shape, has all the codes of a chic watch with a lovely art deco touch. A small seconds dial completes the large eggshell dial with its Roman numeral indexes. A small date window at 6 o'clock completes the ensemble. The mechanical manufacture movement with automatic winding turns the pretty straight dauphine-shaped hands. Finally, the 19mm horn-to-horn spacer is dressed in a Milanese mesh bracelet from Joseph Bonnie instead of an original Longines grain of rice that I find a little old-fashioned in terms of style, even if it is very comfortable.

Longines Evidenza L2.642.451.6

This dress watch is a chronograph with a date window at 3 o'clock. The pretty metallic blue dauphine hands contrast with the white guilloche dial. The applied indexes as well as the 4 Arabic numerals 2, 4, 8 and 10 reinforce its elegant character. The reo with a tachymeter scale also brings a beautiful depth. The case has very beautiful proportions with these old-fashioned horns affixed to the pretty 38mm diameter of the dial. We can also note the work on the crown and the pushers. The engraving on the back is very fine, perhaps too superficial. It is a really very chic wristwatch that makes me travel. Indeed, on my wrist, I see myself on the terrace of a café in Venice with a beautiful Italian shirt and a risretto in my hand. Extremely elegant and readable despite all its complications, this little Longines really has the chic to make our Italian class grow.

Longines Ernest Francillon 1867 chronograph

This Phoibos impresses for its value for money. Indeed, it ticks all the boxes of the technical specifications (beautiful proportions 41mm cc 46 ec 22mm). Very beautiful finishes with these niece photos in applique with flashy colors on a very pretty textured dial in the shape of waves that capture the light very well. This watch has the luxury of being able to be worn in casual mode on the beach without risk like a gshock with its fantasy and summer colors BUT it is an automatic Seiko tractor, a sapphire crystal, a water resistance of 300m and a ceramic bezel WTF! Bravo the made in china quali!

PHOIBOS WAVE MASTER PY010CR 300M

This little gem with superb proportions and incredible comfort is a UFO. The absolutely fabulous dial in its Aventurine finish with this really very nice phase complication. The titanium brings lightness to this robust and incredibly well-executed timepiece. The photos do not convey the impression of incredible quality of finishes. Only 120 copies in the world and a sale that did not last more than 1 minute before being sold out. I love this exclusive piece with its unbeatable quality-price ratio and the charm it exudes.

Zelos Aurora field watch titanium phase of moon

Movement: V192 Movement type: Solar Accuracy ± 15 seconds per month
Autonomy Works for about 6 months (fully charged)
Power generation resumption display function.
Overcharge prevention function
24-hour hand Equipped with a small second hand
Chronograph to the fifth of a second up to 60 minutes
Date display
Case dimensions Thickness: 13.3mm Diameter: 39.0mm Lug to lug: 45.5mm
Domed sapphire Anti-reflective coating on the internal surface
Water resistance 10 bar
Weight 161.0
Tachymeter function / Screwed case back
I love the proportions of this watch, a little gem of 39mm, rare for 7n chronograph. And what's better than Seiko for a Quartz chronometer? The precision is there and the autonomy is crazy.

SSC813 the "Seitona panda"

I found this magnificent vintage monobloc gold-plated watch in perfect condition. This pretty lady with a beige dial and very fine gold indexes is very chic with a diameter of 35mm. No date, and very fine hands, which reinforces its elegant side. I had been charmed by this jewel to complete my watch collection and wear it for social occasions. Failed! My wife set her sights on it…. It became her chic outing watch to match her little black dress and high heels.

Tissot Seastar Seven gold 18k de 1969

This beautiful 1969 automatic belonged to my mother who bought it at the time, for professional dives all over the world. Its retro style and small size are really in tune with the times! But time has still left its mark by giving it a sort of magnificent patina that has improved it. This timepiece is a dive into my childhood and my family emotions. Beyond its beauty and reliability (it works perfectly), it gives me incredible nostalgia and pride because it carries within it a soul and a story... that of my mother.

A real dive into 1969

With my profession, I risk damaging my beautiful watches. So, for my daily professional life, I need a very, very robust, reliable watch with useful complications (alarm, timer, date, day, etc.). However, I want a watch that I find pretty and suitable for my wrist that gives me as much satisfaction as my beautiful automatics (but that I can drop, knock, etc.). The solution is the G shock GM-2100... my love for green timepieces is reflected in this beautiful futuristic metal dial. This watch with very reasonable dimensions for a G shock makes it seem like something else. And for this price, honestly, this timepiece is incredible!!! The only flaw may be in this rubber strap that is too rigid, which makes it less comfortable to wear. Finally, this addictive model really has a lot of charm, and manages to transform itself into an almost luxurious and chic watch despite all the features that make g shock objects Wow 🤯

Green Casio-Oak metal  waou !

This pretty, very contemporary dress watch is a reliable and efficient companion. With its Powermatic 80 caliber and its beautiful power reserve, this Tissot is easy to live with. Its metallic silver sunray dial surprises with its beautiful, very changing reflections but remains very readable with its shiny and well-contrasted indexes. The date is also very readable at 6 o'clock. Its diameter is a little imposing for a dress watch but its finesse makes it very comfortable. I dressed it with a pretty bracelet from my favorite brand (Joseph Bonnie) in 21mm. And yes, the horn to horn is not standard on this timepiece.... Finally, its crown is a real delight to handle and the very sober but modern design allows this watch to be versatile while remaining elegant and tasteful.

A modern dress watch

This magnificent Longines Spirit Zulu time was my first truly beautiful automatic watch. I had to wait until I was forty to buy it. It brought together everything I was looking for. A real GMT, a quality caliber, a watchmaking history, an aesthetic love at first sight. Longines is a brand that speaks to me, because I have a namesake ancestor who was an aviation pioneer and who used on-board instruments from this magnificent Swiss brand. It was therefore natural that I would turn to a watch with the characteristics of pilot watches with a little retro side. Then, the aesthetics of the dial, the green ceramic bezel, and this magnificent 42mm case completely captivated me. I love the combination of colors, materials and textures on this jewel. The finishes and quality are also incredible, not to mention its precision. Indeed, the CoSC certification is largely overlooked by my favorite timepiece. This watch is simply magical.

The Longines spirit, a captivating jewel.

This pretty Yema is a favorite. The colors of the dial blend perfectly with the bronze bezel and the pretty green tropical bracelet from Joseph Bonnie, which is very comfortable. 100% French watch. Its vintage sporty side with its small diameter of 39mm and its impressive double-domed sapphire makes it truly charming.

A charming French diver.

The Longines brand was created in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz in Saint-Imier, located in the Swiss Jura. First registered watch brand, Longines shares a large part of its history with the rise of sports, the two worlds having in common values ​​of tradition, precision and elegance. This DNA has allowed the brand to launch models that have marked watchmaking history, such as the Longines Chronograph 13ZN or the Longines HydroConquest.
The current Longines range offers classic watches like the Longines DolceVita or the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/master_collection">Longines Master Collection</a>, as well as sports watches like the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/legend_diver"> Longines Legend Diver</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/conquest"> Longines Conquest</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/spirit"> Longines Spirit</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/hydroconquest"> Longines HydroConquest</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/ultra-chron"> Longines Ultra-Chron</a>. Longines has also been involved in polar and aerial expeditions, providing precise measuring instruments to explorers to calculate longitude and latitude. Indeed, it is notably the brand which was chosen by Charles Lindbergh to design a navigation watch during his famous transatlantic flight in 1927. The watch, called <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/lindbergh_hour_angle">Longines Lingbergh Hour Angle</a>, was used to determine the position of Lindbergh's plane during the historic flight.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Longines watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Longines watches sold on the brand's website vary between $900 and $8,950 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay $1,950 for a Longines Hydroconquest and $3,500 for a Longines Spirit Zulu Time.
The brand Longines is owned by the Swatch Group like the brands <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/omega">Omega</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot"> Tissot</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breguet"> Breguet</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/blancpain"> Blancpain</a> and produces around 1,700,000 watches per year, all models combined. Longines is part of the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Top most popular Swiss watch brands ranking</a>. To choose the Longines model that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating different models through real owner experience.
(Updated December 2023)

A strong 'Spirit' spirit, an efficient GMT function, a vintage look, a 42mm diameter consistent with a readable aviator's watch...what more could you ask for? The ceramic bezel in a magnificent English green goes wonderfully with the cognac leather strap with micro-adjustable folding clasp. As usual, Longines does not disappoint!

A GMT with the DNA of aviation pioneers

I had been looking for a GMT watch for some time, and I fell in love with the green bezel version immediately. I contacted my AD the day of the announcement, and he had a model available. That same evening it was on my wrist. 

What I immediately liked: the deliberately vintage style, the golden indexes and hands that give it some pep, the symmetry with the date window at 6 o'clock. Love at first sight confirmed once I had the watch in my hands: an excellent impression of quality (the twisted crown is fixed as a rock when you handle it), the dial is teeming with details (golden ring around the minute track, luminescent diamonds dug into the dial, raised dial), a top-notch finish. 

In short, this Zulu Time is a real steal.

Longines Spirit Zulu Time

We often need a less flashy watch without looking fake and this SPIRIT ZULU has only strong points in this color:
Mixes of satin, matte and shiny.
A 39 all-purpose.
COSC.
Superluminova.
An anthracite dial with many details that changes color depending on the light.
A sober GMT DATE
Sapphire crystal
Waterproof 100 m
A great Q/P ratio and light.



Retro, sober and rich in details

Love at first sight when I saw this little Spirit in 39 mm, and I really loved this steel & gold version that I finally bought.

This GMT pilot is super original and remains very understated despite the presence of gold on the bezel, crown, hands, indexes, and the beautiful hooping at the base of the flange.

Initially on a steel bracelet with excellent finishes, I like to wear it on this black nato that only lets the attributes and finishes of the watch stand out. The balance between the gold, steel, anthracite dial, and chocolate bezel is incredible.

This beauty is powered by the COSC-certified L844.4 4-hand GMT movement.

This watch will definitely stay in my collection 👌



Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39 or

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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