The "chronology" in the purchase of this watch is important, and yes, ... after having acquired the watch of my childhood dreams 5.6 years before, a blue Date 15200, with its crazy blue ... I was so happy with it that I had no need for another one, having worn it every day for 5 years without fail as if it were any Swatch ... then, came the moment ... when I dressed in black ... the Blue .... It was "crappy" .... And at the same time, when I saw all these people around me, often well worn .... Especially when it was "an old one", all the movie actors, singers, artists .... Everyone I admired had it .... It was not necessarily my favorite at first ... the proof is, I bought it after the blue one in the perfect size .... And then, one morning ... I had the money in cash stashed at home .... I was looking at a book of Steve McQueen photos, he had a No Date… and bam, here we go… I asked around who could get me 20 points… impossible in 2005… (I had a 20% discount on the blue one at the end of 99…) but I still managed to get the 10 points… Good!!!! €3290!!! It’s quickly forgotten 😁…. At the same time, I had seen a sublime Red Sub from the 70’s for €3800, in 2005 it was possible… today, they are easily worth 20 or 25,000… too bad… I was less daring… and then I wanted it to be mine… I would patina it myself…. And then, love at first sight…. For at least 5 years, I only wore the Sub… at the time everyone wanted it with the date… fashions change and have proven me right…. When people noticed that I had a Sub, I always suspected that it was a fake, and I explained to them, oh yes... it's really ordinary to wear that... disconcertingly ordinary... I almost apologized, it's impossible to have a fake, it's ridiculous, there have been millions of them... But deep down, I knew that it was the most desirable... I've known collectors with incredible watches... and who only wore their Sub every day... that's where I explained to everyone... what is a good watch???? The one you never put in a drawer... And especially don't buy similar models from other, cheaper brands... While continuing to dream of a Sub on other people's wrists... A purchase of a lifetime, that you never regret... And that I would have immense pleasure in passing on to my son later before he dies….😁it will create a lifelong bond if he doesn’t get hit….

“Like everyone else, I wanted my Submariner….”

This watch, acquired about twenty years ago (50 bucks), from a second-hand dealer friend, I had fallen for its dial and its hands with a fantastic patina… Nothing to envy a Sub 5513 with tritium for the patina… In 36, flat and organic domed glass, flat case and tonneau format… very fashionable at the time…. It works extremely well, one service in 50 years… It dates from the early 70s, let’s say 73, that suits me… I told myself that this Michel Herbelin sports watch was much prettier than their production of the last 30-40 years…. 
It reminds me of those Sunday sports watches, because it’s not waterproof… more like Saucifald and Gitanes Filtres… It has the charm of watches from another era, like San Antonio, SAS, OSS117 or Diabolik….
I recently waited for a real motivation from the Herbelin brand to get back "in the game"... They are targeting the Asian market... with the know-how🇫🇷... it could become the next "hype"... Mine might see its rating explode

The OSS 117 watch!!!!

It's not easy to find a nice Pepsi, despite the plethora of models offered in all brands, I had tried the Tudor, too big, And to think that I had never noticed this model (admittedly, it doesn't do GMT) a tad smaller than a Sub, flatter, super comfortable... and a quality of steel???!!!! Incredible??! I tried a GMT 1675 from 78 a month ago, to see... and to check if it was love at first sight despite "its low price" of €18,500... it was correct, but not crazy in terms of patina... This one, with its slightly blue slate dial, and the quality of manufacture?!!! Just incredible, especially for the price.... 120 balls?!? the patina, the fresh butter indexes!?!? It is over 30 years old… it is a model followed from 83 to 93 more or less.. after it evolved less well… the current model is in 43?!!? And visually disgusting… I am Happy as the day I bought my first Rolex!!!! And that, it is priceless… only unknown, the kinetic movement.. which some complain about… the previous owner in over 30 years… zero hassle.. I tend to trust Seiko… it is a bit like a Land Cruiser… indestructible

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It's one of those watches that you discover on platforms... Especially when you're in full lockdown... my birthday is coming up... and I said to myself... but I can treat myself to a nice watch... without leaving my house!!??? Living in Madrid, the idea of having a watch 🇫🇷that's not sold in my area!! Waaaah, size 39, domed glass, "huge" trapezoidal chrono markers... black off-white contrast... Once again, if it had been a 41... I wouldn't have bought it... "Who buys Westons in 44 when they wear a 41????? » not me… same for watches… to hell with this “stupid” fashion for huge watches… This Yema, a brand that I confused a bit with Timex… nothing to do with it, Yema created in 1948, with a real history of divers and sports watches at the 🇫🇷… a quality mechanism inside… quartz… but at 180€ starting price at that time… which I lovingly “PaulNewmanéized” by customizing its bracelet… this watch has a crazy look… especially dressed in black.. a bit rock’nroll…. Yema is showing a creativity currently that I find many big brands currently lack…. To be continued….

Cravings for 6263 Big Red à la Bebel…thwarted….

My love of watches began when I was 3 years old… yes, yes… It was 1976, I had a small blue plastic watch with no mechanism… which I constantly reset using the kitchen clock… at 7 years old, 1980 my first real watch, a Capion quartz… “the same as James Bond”… at 12 years old, absolute love at first sight with a blue 15200 Date… seen in Vogue Hommes, worn very well… and every time I saw it worn by anyone… always worn very well… the height of cool and sporty elegance… I dreamed of it for my 15th, 18th birthday… well I would have waited until 26… But not “50”… It is much more beautiful and finer than its current Rolex counterpart… it is with it that it all began

I wanted it so much…..

As mentioned above, I would dream of having a Daytona 6263 Big Red.. either Panda "à la Coluche or à la Gainsbourg" or the reverse Panda "à la Bebel" the Grail.... But in view of the stratospheric prices between 75 and 125,000€ I gave up on it... in the years 2010/12, when they were worth 23/25,000€... it seemed very expensive to me... but conceivable.. "if I had known, I should have rushed to buy it... Finally, when I saw the Seiko Prospex Chronograph arrive (I managed to get it new for 600€).... It was a bargain… In size 39, perfect… if it had been in 41 or 42, I would not have bought it… to my taste, vulgar… It has the good taste to reproduce a subtlety all Rolex… the marker at the bottom is slightly smaller than the 2 at the top… which allows a harmony just perfect in the dial “it breathes better” and that many other brands much more prestigious at the cost of tens of thousands of Euros do not bother to do… and they are ugly to my taste…. Its power reserve of 15 to 18 years solar, equal to a good automatic before its revision… real Tool Watch as I like them…

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The Seiko brand, founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori in the Ginza district of Tokyo, has become one of the most influential and respected watch companies in the world. Since the opening of its first store, Seiko has continued a path of constant growth and innovation.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Seiko brand</h2>
The year 1924 marked the first watch produced under the Seiko brand. The company continued to develop new technologies, and in 1956 it released the first self-winding wristwatch made in Japan. The real game-changer came in 1969 with the introduction of the Seiko Astron, the world's first quartz watch. This innovation not only changed the direction of Seiko but also revolutionized the entire watch industry.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Seiko solidified its reputation as a technological leader with the development of solar-powered watches and the introduction of professional divers' watches. In 2005, Seiko presented the Spring Drive, a unique movement combining the strength of mechanical watchmaking and the precision of quartz.
In recent years, Seiko has continued to innovate by creating eco-friendly watches and supporting various environmental initiatives. The brand is known for its commitment to quality, precision and sophisticated design.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are Seiko&rsquo;s iconic models?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/prospex">Seiko Prospex</a></h3>
This collection is dedicated to those who seek adventure, whether underwater, on land or in the air. The Prospex offers solid cases, water resistance up to 200 meters, steel or silicone bracelets, and automatic or solar movement. These watches are often associated with professional divers and adventurers.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/presage">Seiko Presage</a></h3>
Bringing together the best of traditional Japanese watchmaking and modern design, the Presage offers stainless steel cases, leather straps, automatic movement, and exquisite dials. The collection is appreciated for its elegance and style.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/astron">Seiko Astron</a></h3>
This iconic collection represents Seiko innovation. With titanium or stainless steel cases, water resistance up to 100 meters, metal bracelets, solar quartz movement with GPS, the Astron continues to be at the cutting edge of technology.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/5_sports">Seiko 5 Sports</a></h3>
The Seiko 5 Sports collection is a symbol of youth and dynamism. With steel cases, water resistance up to 100 meters, steel or fabric straps, and automatic movement, it is designed for the active lifestyle.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Seiko watch cost?</h2>
The prices of new Seiko watches change regularly and vary depending on the model. Most cost between &euro;500 and &euro;1,000 depending on the finishes. Price differences can be significant between the brand's different collections. For example, the price of a Seiko 5 fluctuates between &euro;200 and &euro;400 and the Seiko Prospex between &euro;300 and &euro;2,500. Prices also fluctuate depending on the distributor, and promotions sometimes allow you to benefit from a more competitive price. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Seiko.
<h2 dir="ltr">Seiko: An essential brand for starting out in watchmaking</h2>
Seiko is a brand that has charted its path through over a century of innovation and excellence. Its main models reflect a diverse range that meets the needs of sportsmen, divers, luxury enthusiasts and fashionable young people. Seiko's positioning in the watch landscape is unique, offering high quality watches at different price points, and remaining at the forefront of technology and design.
To find out more about these models, the brand's website is a useful information resource. Furthermore, the Dialicious owners' reviews are essential to making the right choice from this historic brand. Choosing a Seiko watch is more than a purchase; it&rsquo;s an investment in a piece of Japanese watchmaking history that continues to shape the future. Some may prefer <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/grand_seiko">Grand Seiko</a> but this is another journey...
Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_japanese_watch_brands">Ranking of the best japanese watch brands</a>, including Seiko.
(Updated November 2023)

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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