Bought recently on a well-known marketplace, I am completely in love with this watch. Its 33mm fits my small wrist perfectly, and the thinness of the case makes it very elegant. The characteristic screws of the Santos range which are fixed here on a round case (or even slightly oval) give it a crazy charm. It can be found - without the steel bracelet which is clearly not its strong point - for very attractive prices (less than 1000 euros for me), a superb gateway to this iconic house, what happiness.

Santos Vendome, a must have for small wrists

I just bought this watch a few days ago. I am particularly fond of the so-called "linen" or "frosty" dial. Many speculate on the lineage of the C shape constellation models with the famous Gérald. G, but I admit that this is of little importance to me. For me, it represents the quintessence of 60s / 70s design at Omega. A very sober case, very fine indexes, a discreet date, not to mention the contained diameter of around 35 mm. A great elegance and finesse (literally and figuratively) which are -- in my opinion -- largely responsible for its charm. Its "brick" bracelet is by far the most comfortable (steel) that I have tried so far, it reminds me of the great era of Gay Frères bracelets, although this one is not one. Every time I look at the watch, it gives me an indescribable emotion, something I have never experienced before in my career as a young collector. My first Omega and certainly not the last.

Omega constellation 168.017 SP

I presented this watch on a street watch of the youtube channel Dialicious so for all the technical information I refer you to the video that you will easily find with the keywords tv-dial and zenith. During the presentation it was mounted on a poorly made Milanese mesh bracelet and I already mentioned my quest for the original gay-freres bracelet. It took me a year to find it, all things come to those who wait. A great meeting with the watch enthusiast who sold it to me, he had gotten his hands on a magnificent batch of GF "NOS" bracelets, including the famous so-called "ladder" bracelets that went on other defy ranges from the 70s. Mine is from 72. A pure sport chic look and undeniable originality. A retro-futuristic look that doesn't please everyone but personally I love it! I find it has a Gerald Gentesque side! On that note, I've already been told that it was copied from the design of the Nauticalius, to which I replied that it came out 4 years before this blockbuster... and there you go!

Zenith defy TV dial: the quest!

A watch found at a garage sale and a souvenir of a negotiation that makes me smile every time I think about it: I was told a price of 350 euros and to the simple question "is it negotiable?" I was told "yes 200 euros if you want"... If only all negotiations could go like that... In short, a watch that I really like, especially its case which has a family resemblance to the famous C-chape of the Omega Constellation. The double signature brings a little grain of originality and I find it rewarding considering that legendary manufacturers have also printed "turler" on their dials. I had been looking for a dress watch with a day-date for a long time, but over time my collecting goes hand in hand with a certain mania: I can no longer stand days in languages other than French. As Xavier would say "we all have our little problems". In any case, the days in French of this beautiful eterna make me happy. A brand which for me is a real gold mine in terms of vintage, abnormally little known... So much the better, you might say, it keeps prices reasonable!

Eterna sevenday - double signature Turler

I had been looking to taste the joys of the high beat seiko for a long time, on a vintage watch of course. I was able to buy it thanks to an ad on Facebook, it was the opportunity that made the thief.. The opportunity was too good, came like a divine message after 6 hours of waiting in line for nothing in front of the swatch store rue du cherche midi.. for only 100 euros more.. it brought me back down to earth and forgot the stroke of marketing genius of the famous collaboration. Far from being a simple consolation, this watch brought me a lot of pleasure, it is certainly the one I have worn the most for 6 months. Of course, it is not perfect and I bought it knowingly (slightly polished case and non-original crown) but it is mine and I have completely accepted these small defects which ultimately are not really any. I find it to be of a rare versatility and a complex simplicity. I also find that the gold medallion hidden on the bottom of the box -- besides providing an obvious cachet -- corresponds well to the whole Japanese philosophy: the primacy of personal delight over appearances.

King seiko vintage - le high beat nipon 

My first auction experience. While I was getting lost on inter-enchères I came across this small (very small: 31mm) Longines which was the only watch lost in a furniture sale from the 70s. It immediately reminded me of the one that had equipped the French Navy, the famous M.N recently reissued. Hammer fell at only 75 euros and a lot of pleasure to discover it. I asked for an extract from the archives, the latter indicates that "this caliber was invoiced on 21.5.1942 to the Longines-Wittnauer Co., then our agent for the USA. The other parts of the watch were manufactured locally under Longines license." So it's a watch that dates from WW2 and which certainly had a rich history across the Atlantic. All these fantasies and speculations (historical rather than financial) are intrinsically part of my love for vintage watches. I should point out that it runs perfectly, it was a gamble given the absence of description from the auctioneer, a happy ending therefore.

Longines - calibre 10L

A real city killer Omega Seamaster! What a pleasure to wear it.. A reasonable diameter for those who, like me, are in the chicken wrist team. A sober but hyper efficient case.. Everything is there, the indexes are elegant and the dial is generously domed, to the point of confusing the autofocus of cameras! I bought it on the good corner from an elderly gentleman who had left it for 25 years in a drawer and only asked me for 120 euros. I measured it at +2sec per day.. If the quality of Certina watches from this era was still to be proven... A pretty crazy price / pleasure ratio! Bonus: the plane and the "new art" font on the case back... deliciously vintage, certainly an extra chic soul!

Certina New Art 

<p dir="ltr">The <strong>Seiko </strong>brand, founded in <strong>1881</strong> 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.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Seiko brand</h2>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<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>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/presage">Seiko Presage</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/astron">Seiko Astron</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko/5_sports">Seiko 5 Sports</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Seiko watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of new Seiko watches change regularly and vary depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between &euro;500 and &euro;1,000 depending on the finishes</strong>. 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. <strong>The second-hand market is also an opportunity</strong> to look at to buy a cheaper Seiko.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Seiko: An essential brand for starting out in watchmaking</h2>
<p dir="ltr">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 <strong>meets the needs of sportsmen, divers, luxury enthusiasts</strong> 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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To find out more about these models, the brand's website is a useful information resource. Furthermore, the <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews </strong>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...</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2023)</p>

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 

For the relaunch of the king seiko they’ve relaunch the little brother of grand seiko this beautiful piece is a limited edition of 1200 yes 1200 worldwide the dial is inspired by the first seiko boutique in Tokyo which sadly burned because of an earthquake too actually think that they did such a little amount of them it’s amazing truly a big fans watch 

The king is back

I was looking for an elegant watch, with an elegant diameter and an elegant dial. I was largely served by this King Seiko model SPB291J1 which was a new variant of this collection last summer (2022 if I remember correctly), at the time of my research. Beyond the story telling of the model ("The dial of this second new King Seiko creation features a sunburst finish whose soft purple hues capture the subtlety and beauty of Kameido's wisteria in its delicate gradient from the center to the edge."), I was truly captivated by the particular color of the dial evolving with the ambient light (one sometimes has the impression that the dial is backlit...), by the detailed work of the indexes, by these dauphine hands and by the general cleanliness with the beveled atmosphere of this watch. In my opinion, it expresses all its qualities on a metal bracelet, whose work I also find exceptional, and gives off a freshness that I never tire of. On a purely technical level, the power reserve is exceptional (weekend proof) and I confirm a previous comment: it is more precise than the manufacturer's display even if this is not an important criterion for me. The fact that it is a special edition only sold in Seiko stores was also not displeasing to me. In short, this watch will remain in my collection for a very long time...

Elegantly fresh!

I have had this watch for almost a year and I can tell you that I am still under its spell. The finishes are truly exemplary. The case is contained which gives it that vintage side that I love so much. The horns are perfectly beveled with an alternation of brushed and mirror polished. The indexes are splendid with a zaratsu finish which gives them a rainbow shine depending on the light. The dauphine hands give the impression of having been cut like a Japanese katana. The bracelet pays homage to the original model. It greatly reflects the light and is very comfortable if you take the time to have it adjusted properly (no fine adjustment with the butterfly clasp). In the end, it almost feels like you have a Grande Seiko on your wrist. What it lacks is certainly the caliber to achieve this level of finish. For my part, my caliber is very well adjusted. The daily drift is much more precise than that mentioned by Seiko. The red model remains the most interesting for me. I recommend it for people who already have a large watch collection. Its acquisition remains complicated. When I bought it, it was only available in official Seiko stores.

My first Seiko SPB287J1 is a King Seiko

Interested in the history of Seiko and the rivalry between King Seiko and Grand Seiko, I got this watch. 
It is a vintage from 1972, kanji date, 4Hz movement. This is the first vintage watch in my collection. I like its high frequency movement, its original knife-cut case, its sunray dial as well as the finishing of the hands and indexes.

Seiko King from 1972

New to my collection, this little King Seiko comes to play the role of a sporty chic character alongside my speed panda, my bb58 and my GS gmt. Playing the role of daily with its silver sunray dial inherited from the KSKs of yesteryear, it knows how to be discreet! by its 37mm case! But it remains no less charismatic by its features specific to the design of king seiko… taut lines, brushed case, mirror-polished chamfers, polished bezel, affixed logo! Its bracelet is crazy, it is worth the detour alone! It has a crazy charm… it has punctuated my daily life for a month now!

My Japanese sport chic! My little King…

I present to you a Seiko King Vanac from the 70s with a gold dial with a work that divides it into 4 zones and shades that vary depending on the light. It has gold applique indexes, gold baton hands, a gold second hand and the day date function in English and Japanese. The crown is signed by the brand with a polished faceted case of 37 mm for 42 mm from horn to horn and 12 mm thick. It has an automatic HI beat 5626 in-house movement and a faceted acrylic glass as well. And yes, we are almost on a jewelry watch that can please Madam or Sir. The model is rare and tends to see its rating increase. A beautiful vintage watch that my daughter likes to wear during important moments in life.

Seiko king Vanac 5626-7140

<p>Cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2017 par le designer Nicolas Ducoudert, <strong>Beaubleu apporte une dimension nouvelle &agrave; l&rsquo;horlogerie</strong> en cr&eacute;ant des montres &agrave; la fois esth&eacute;tiques, &eacute;tonnantes et profond&eacute;ment symboliques. Les aiguilles rondes, signature de la Maison, sont le reflet d&rsquo;une singularit&eacute; et d&rsquo;une simplicit&eacute; sophistiqu&eacute;e. Chaque mod&egrave;le arbore un design d&eacute;licieusement contemporain, o&ugrave; chaque d&eacute;tail, chaque surface, interagissent avec la lumi&egrave;re.</p>
<p>Cassant les codes de l'horlogerie traditionnelle en apportant une vision nouvelle du temps, les montres Beaubleu sortent des sentiers battus en arborant des aiguilles rondes et &eacute;vid&eacute;es, inspir&eacute;es des travaux de Galil&eacute;e dans sa compr&eacute;hension du syst&egrave;me solaire. Ces aiguilles affichent de mani&egrave;re po&eacute;tique les heures, qui ne pointent pas un index ni une graduation, mais qui indiquent une position, un instant depuis le centre du cadran.</p>
<h2>Quels sont les principaux mod&egrave;les de la marque Beaubleu ?</h2>
<p>Beaubleu vient d&rsquo;annoncer le 5 juin 2024, le lancement d&rsquo;une nouvelle collection en s&eacute;rie limit&eacute;e nomm&eacute;e <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise">Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise</a>. Une belle innovation esth&eacute;tique et po&eacute;tique comme en a le secret la marque., avec une aiguille volante des secondes et un calibre fran&ccedil;ais de France &Eacute;bauches. <strong>La Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise fait partie des nomin&eacute;s au Grand Prix d''Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve 2024</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>La collection <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/ecce">Beaubleu Ecce</a> reste la collection permanente de la marque lanc&eacute;e en octobre 2023. Malgr&eacute; sa jeune histoire, Beaubleu a d&eacute;j&agrave; commercialis&eacute; 3 collections en s&eacute;ries limit&eacute;es :</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01</a><br><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union</a><br><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/vitruve_date">Beaubleu Vitruve Date</a> et <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/vitruve_gmt">Beaubleu Vitruve GMT</a></p>
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Beaubleu ?</h2>
<p>Le prix des montres Beaubleu &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent <strong>entre 800 &euro; et 1,600 &euro;</strong> selon les r&eacute;f&eacute;rences. A titre d'exemple, une <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/ecce/vesperal">Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal</a> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; 890 &euro; sur le bracelet cuir et la nouvelle collection <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise">Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise</a> est vendue &agrave; partir de 1,490 &euro; sur bracelet cuir &eacute;galement. <a href="bit.ly/4abJPrn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tous les prix Beaubleu sur le site de la marque</a>.</p>
<p>La marque Beaubleu est ind&eacute;pendante et vend plusieurs milliers de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir le mod&egrave;le Beaubleu qui vous correspond le mieux, les <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/seconde_francaise/20.24_gris_perle/review/66607be37f15bc103d620fe3">avis clients Dialicious sur Beaubleu</a> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer les diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients de la marque.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises"><span class="s2"> Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</span></a> dont Beaubleu fait partie.</span></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Created in 2017 by designer Nicolas Ducoudert, Beaubleu brings a new dimension to watchmaking by creating watches that are aesthetic, astonishing and deeply symbolic. The round hands, signature of the House, reflect singularity and sophisticated simplicity. Each model features a deliciously contemporary design, where every detail, every surface, interacts with light.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Breaking the codes of traditional watchmaking by providing a new vision of time, Beaubleu watches go off the beaten track by featuring round, hollowed-out hands, inspired by the work of Galileo in his understanding of the solar system. These hands poetically display the hours, which do not point to an index or a graduation, but which indicate a position, an instant from the center of the dial.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Beaubleu brand?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Beaubleu has just announced on June 5, 2024, the launch of a new limited series collection called<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise"> Beaubleu Seconde Francaise</a>. A beautiful aesthetic and poetic innovation as the brand has the secret, with a flying seconds hand and a French caliber from France &Eacute;bauches. The Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise is one of the nominees for the 2024 GPHG (Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve).&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/ecce"> Beaubleu Ecce</a> remains the permanent collection of the brand launched in October 2023. Despite its young history, Beaubleu has already marketed 3 collections in limited series:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01<br></a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union<br></a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/vitruve_date">Beaubleu Vitruvius Date</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/vitruve_gmt"> Beaubleu Vitruve GMT</a></p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Beaubleu watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of Beaubleu watches change and differ depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between &euro; 800 and &euro; 1,600 according to the references</strong>. As an example, a<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/ecce/vesperal"> Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal</a> is offered at &euro; 890 on the leather strap and the new collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise"> Beaubleu Seconde Francaise</a> is sold from &euro; 1,490 on a leather strap as well. All Beaubleu prices on the brand's website.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Beaubleu brand is independent and sells several thousand watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Beaubleu model that best suits you, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/seconde_francaise/20.24_gris_perle/review/66607be37f15bc103d620fe3">Dialicious owners' reviews on Beaubleu</a> are a valuable resource for evaluating the different models through the real experience of the brand's customers.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"><span class="s2"> Ranking of the best French watch brands</span></a>, including Beaubleu.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2024)</p>

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