The Carrera Glassbox is a superb chronograph that combines sportiness and refinement. This smoky purple version is certainly the one that best showcases this iconic model. It's not without its flaws: fragile strap, weak lume, high cost, and a movement with dull decoration. But its dial forgives all that. I love wearing it and try to find every opportunity to put it on my wrist.

This beautiful Longines Admiral (circa 1970) introduced me to vintage 3 years ago. It also allowed me to understand that for a small budget, you can treat yourself to great emotions! The detail I like; the very discreet red border around the dial, which reinforces the sporty side of this elegant and timeless little watch... I also love its 34mm monobloc Tonneau case which remains very contemporary. It is equipped with a mechanical movement with automatic winding (caliber 507) very precise for the time as evidenced by the 5 stars on the dial which indicated its certification. Speaking of the dial, it is deep black, which allows the applied indexes, stars and logo to shine brightly.

An iconic watch that, for me, symbolizes true simplicity and timeless class. This is a timeless dress watch that perfectly combines simplicity (a very understated, 3-hand watch with no date), originality, and interesting design details, with the pie-pan dial that adds depth and the medallion adorning the caseback. The watch is two-tone, with a champagne dial and the star from the Constellation range. It's very understated (no numerals, etc.), yet it gets the job done while remaining very refined. I never tire of it. The relief provided by the pie-pan dial and the three-dimensional indexes really gives it character and style. This is a pre-owned watch that I've been looking for for a long time. I wear it both in the city for classic workdays and for events. It works in any circumstance.

A little gem discovered by chance during a family stroll through the streets of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Among Italian, French, and Swiss divers, this JLC Master-Quartz, displayed at a more than reasonable price, immediately caught my eye. As the true geek and enthusiast that I am, I used the next day as an excuse to fill up with gas and inflate my tires with my wife to discreetly orchestrate a detour to St Jean-de Luz and confirm my purchase of this pretty piece!

This model caught my eye. I was looking for a robust, sporty watch with a beautiful dial. I was seduced by its smoky green (evolving into black at the edges). Its bezel and strap feature a poly-mirror surface, making it shiny and elegant. Its 13 mm thickness gives it a robust feel. The watch is overall very well finished, and I chose this model because of the 10-year warranty and the incredible promises of this new caliber. It competed with the Longines Hydroconquest and the Tudor BB58. I tried it on in a store and then ordered it online. Its only flaw is comfort; over time, I find the weight of the case unbalanced compared to the strap, becoming a little uncomfortable at the end of the day.

This Citizen Grand Touring from The Signature collection is a unique piece that I fell in love with a few years ago and was able to acquire after a fitting at Occarat. Its size is substantial and its weight is significant, especially in steel, so a preliminary fitting is essential. In my opinion, it's a unique piece in the Citizen range, positioned just above the brand's most prestigious line: The Citizen. This model introduced me to the history of Citizen, which I then perceived as a Japanese quartz-oriented, entry-level watch brand. I discovered the facets of a manufacturer with impressive expertise, even boasting master watchmakers capable of performing zaratsu polishing, similar to that offered by Grand Seiko. Its blue sandwich dial takes on deep reflections, and its indexes alternate between folded and brushed, creating a truly striking play of light. The anti-reflective coating is simply the best of any watch I own, which accentuates the beauty of the dial. I've been told several times that I've broken the crystal of my watch and that the dial seemed to be exposed. Under the hood, its 9015 manufacture movement is a reminder that Citizen, under the Miyota banner, is one of the world's largest movement manufacturers, again with a very extensive range. We can't finish without mentioning its crown guard, which inevitably brings to mind Panerai. It's clearly not my favorite part of the watch, but it manages to be forgotten when your eyes get lost in the reflections of the dial.

Happy owner of this Rolex 1680 red for almost 2 years, nothing made me want to have one. By the greatest of coincidences, it was a friend who offered it to me when it was broken. At first I thought it was yet another Rolex and then I saw it. Its old proportions, its hesalite plexi, its patina made me switch to the Swiss brand. Without further ado, I took it with me to give it a new lease of life without touching the cosmetics. Each brand has its own history that I am lucky enough to know, impacts on the bezel are diving accidents, a ghost bezel is exposure to sea water and the Moroccan sun. It is one of the watches that I wear the most and that I will surely pass on to my son in the future

The HX11 is a stainless steel (sapphire crystal) watch featuring a retrograde minute and jumping hour display on a quartz movement, all for less than €180. Its 44 mm diameter allows it to fit a wrist larger than 18 cm, and its thickness is reasonable at 13 mm. It's not a favorite watch for me, but I really wanted to try out these complications, and I'm satisfied. Note that the finish is fully polished. So, I brushed the upper part of the case to give it a more discreet appearance. See photos. Very good value for money.

The ultimate field watch, the Sinn 556 is a robust, precise and uncompromising tool watch. The sleek design of the 556A fully contributes to this impression of efficiency. In terms of specifications, we are on safe values, even proven: sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance with screwed and protected crown, anti-magnetism and above all unbeatable readability! The large Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9 and 12 in white on a matte black background and the white hands allow an almost instantaneous reading of the time. The date window is very discreet, almost invisible if we compare the size of the font to that of the hour numerals. The design of the hands is particularly successful, with their black bases they seem to float on the dial. I also appreciate its contained diameter of 38.5mm which gives it a certain discretion. In short, a versatile watch but whose charm strangely lies in its simplicity or even its rigor. A daily watch that is very likely to remain stuck to my wrist!

Bitten by the fashion for integrated bracelets and by the vintage of the 70s, I started looking for a Tissot PR 516 (we know very well because of whom on this platform). On the other hand, I was a little put off by the small announced diameter of 33mm of the watch. During my research I turned to the GL ranges (grand Luxe) whose diameter is larger (36mm) and which offers indexes arranged on a levitating insert above the dial. This very original device gives depth to the dial. And then I come across this PR 526 GL which is the iteration of the 516 from the end of the second half of the 70s from what I read here and there. Compared to its elder, the 526 benefits from a chamfer on the indexes which makes it a little more chic than sporty (subtle). There are also a few more finishing constraints on the dial. This is what attracted me to this model: the blue-green dial, the orange hand and the cosmetic condition of the watch in general. However, I have a small question mark for this dial whose logo is simply printed and not applied, as well as the absence of an insert around the date and day windows... I don't think it's a fake but perhaps a way to save money during the quartz crisis. I don't know. The three-link bracelet gives it a muscular look and brings a nice presence to the wrist. As for the mechanism, nothing to complain about; Tissot caliber 2940 (Omega 1022 base) very well adjusted. An original, affordable watch from a historic watch brand that has its place in the pantheon of chic sports watches alongside the giants that are the Royal Oak or the Nautilus.