As a watch enthusiast, the TAG Heuer x Hodinkee Carrera Chronograph Seafarer immediately appealed to me. Here are my impressions: What I like: The revisited heritage. This watch is a magnificent tribute to the iconic 1968 Heuer Seafarer. I love how TAG Heuer has modernized this vintage design while retaining its original spirit. The opaline black dial with its blue counters is simply superb. It evokes the marine world and the spirit of adventure. Useful complications: The tide gauge complication combined with the chronometer is a real asset. As a surfer, I know this function will be very useful for anticipating the tides. The moon phase adds a touch of poetry to the watch. The usefulness of complications doesn't stop at surfing; I plan to use it on my fishing trips, or even for mushroom picking. Technicality: The TH20-13 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is impressive. It's very practical to be able to leave the watch aside for a weekend without worrying about winding it. The bidirectional oscillating weight is very efficient and allows for optimal winding. The glassbox crystal is a detail I really appreciate; it gives the watch depth and a vintage look. The strap: The braided rubber strap is both comfortable and durable, perfect for water sports. The folding clasp with the "Easylink" is great to use over a wetsuit or when you've had too much at Grandma's. Exclusivity: The fact that this is a limited edition (968 pieces) in homage to the Heuer 2446C makes this watch even more special to me. What I don't like: The 42mm case size, which might not fit all wrists. I would have preferred to see it on a 39mm case (I have a 15.5mm wrist). The weight and 14mm thickness may bother some people looking for a thinner, lighter watch. What I would have liked: An additional black NATO strap with a blue stripe in the middle for winter use, and/or a leather strap like the original from 1968. Why I bought it: As a collector, I'm always on the lookout for unique pieces steeped in history. The TAG Heuer x Hodinkee Seafarer perfectly meets these criteria. It's a watch that's elegant, sporty, and technical, with true maritime DNA. In short, this watch is a favorite. It perfectly combines aesthetics, technical prowess, and history, and I can't wait to wear it on my next adventures.

I present to you my atypical sand-colored Seiko 5. I wear it often. I already really like Seiko 5s and this color of the bezel and dial immediately hooked me...it has a diameter of 42mm and its price is 300 euros...it is not a diver like the SKX...the watch comes with a Seiko Milanese mesh bracelet.

It's been a while since I wanted to introduce you to this new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Edition 007 "No Time To Die" I bought it with the titanium mesh bracelet but I must admit that on this one I prefer it with a tone-on-tone NATO strap... which makes it even lighter. And yes, the lightness is one of the things that seduced me the most beyond its pastel colors which frankly differentiate it from the other Seamaster Diver 300M... This is my second Omega Seamaster from a James Bond after the more discreet Seamaster 300 "Spectre". I have acquired a taste for the brand and the Seamaster and I must note a fantastic precision of the two models, even more this one with the METAS or Master-Chronometer certification (not knowing if it means the same thing). The engravings on the back are really nice and the little arrow on the dial - symbol of the British armies - reinforce its unique, different and exceptional side - at least for me. I bought it new for once just under 10,000 euros and it now costs 11,000, a nice increase... I hesitated at the time because I found it a bit expensive and I wasn't sure I would buy it at 11,000 🧐 In any case, it's a watch that I wear with great pleasure whatever the conditions and my activity... A versatile watch - certainly not more discreet! - with a bit of projection on the wrist of Daniel Craig and No Time To Die, without a doubt, the best James Bond of recent years...

As my first automatic watch, the Seiko Presage SPB471J1 was a real favorite. I was captivated by its refinement and understated elegance. Its dial captures the light in a subtle way, creating a play of reflections that never tires the eye. On the wrist, it's almost invisible thanks to its lightness and comfort, yet stands out thanks to its meticulous design. Whether dressed up or down, it adapts to any occasion, adding that touch of timeless elegance that only Seiko knows how to master at this price point. For a first automatic watch, I couldn't have dreamed of a better one!

I received this watch in July 2023. I find it really very pleasant on the wrist. In the sun, the dial with its desert dune color becomes almost haunting; It is a watch that radiates when its indexes and hands perfectly restore the captured light thanks to a high-performance green luminova. Its 38 mm case is perfectly balanced on a small wrist. It is an all-terrain watch, it is robust and resistant to 300 m underwater despite its very contained thickness. This quartz watch features a Seiko system that perfectly imitates the scrolling of an automatic watch second hand. It is a beautiful, functional and pleasant watch to wear. I appreciate being able to easily change the strap thanks to the flash pump system. Bravo to Charlie PARIS who proves that there are other alternatives to buying watches that are much more expensive and much less satisfactory in terms of design quality. For me, it is the watch that joins the two worlds. The world of affordable automatic luxury watches and the world of more functional quartz watches.

Timex 1983 e-line, 34 mm, automatic. Yet another reissue. For my part, Timex offers "pleasure" watches at very affordable prices... This model is no exception. I hesitated with the one with a black background on a leather strap. More classic. Not being a fan of metal bracelets, I tried it and was not disappointed. A true vintage with a contained diameter. Discreet on the wrist, easily readable with a basic Miyota movement, for around 200 euros... Special mention for the bracelet which is as comfortable as it is easy to adjust, child's play. Nice purchase.

This Glashütte Original holds a special place in my collection. It is the only model that holds its own against the Royal Oak in terms of caliber finish. The plate, bridges, and decorations of the oscillating weight are exceptional and probably superior - in my opinion - to that of the open case back of my Royal Oak 15300. I bought it at auction without having tried it on at exceptional price conditions! I took care to have it serviced at the brand's boutique in Paris where my contacts had identified that it was going to be auctioned. A great start to my relationship with the brand that allowed me - a priori - to obtain a certificate of authenticity in good and due form. Paradoxically, this is a watch that I rarely wear because it is a tad too big and does not sit well on my wrist! Am I deformed ;-) Surely not, but that's how it is... but as I don't sell watches, it has remained in my collection, to my great delight as an irrational enthusiast.

I present to you my Citizen Ice Blue NJ0151-88M that I love, it's my only watch that is not a diver or a chronograph... the model that I present was for a long time only available on the Japanese market but now it is on sale in France, it is an automatic model of 40mm in diameter and 5 ATM... it has a superb color that varies in the light and a pretty integrated bracelet of 3 branches, in short a watch that I like and I find that the Japanese manufacturer Citizen is not recognized in France at its true value while in the USA this manufacturer of the rising sun is a hit... Citizen has iconic models like the Aqualand JP2000 (the big blue 1988) the promaster NY0040 and the Chalenge Diver Futjisubo titanium which has an incredible history hence the name (Bernacle in French) that I also have it is the rival of the SPB143 62 MAS from Seiko and this Tsuyosa Ice Blue (strength) in Japanese is a real hit…

I acquired this watch about 7 years ago by chance, after discovering it on eBay. It's a limited edition of 2,000 pieces, released in 2003, called Wings Around the World II – Voyage to the Ice. This watch was created thanks to Oris's sponsorship of Polly Vacher, an English aviator who completed a solo round-the-world flight between 2003 and 2004. Her flight, aboard a single-engine aircraft, was for charity, benefiting Flying Scholarships for the Disabled. She flew over every continent, as well as the North Pole and Antarctica. I own a two-tone model (steel and, I think, rose gold plating), which seems much rarer than the all-steel version. The watch pictured is not on its original leather strap. After several years of use, it finally gave up the ghost. I replaced it with this strap I bought on Etsy, which I think matches the watch perfectly. Technically, it's 12 mm thick, has a 40 mm case diameter (44 mm with the crown), and is powered by an Oris caliber 654, based on the ETA 2824-2 (probably modified only for date display via the hand). A superb watch that I've continued to appreciate over the years!

I was looking for a diving watch, initially. Not particularly attracted by the bronze at first instance. I came across two from other brands in a short time, and the project matured. I was looking to acquire a Yema and this one appeared during a visit to a dealer....the bronze combo with contained diameter and the beautiful NATO strap blew me away. There you go, another PEL to fall for in less time than it takes to write it. I love wearing it even if the shiny side is not always easy for me to assume. A pleasure for the eyes and a top-notch finish!