I discovered this manufacturer during my watchmaking wanderings. Like many, I started with the brand with the crown.

Seeing the Oyster case far too often, feeling like I was in a communist regime, my eye started to look at what was happening elsewhere.

(Please note that it is with a touch of humor that I write these lines, Rolex makes incredible watches that combine robustness and beauty with insolent success since the advent of the tool watch, but to my great dismay, the choice to acquire one... like with the blinkers of a nag launched at full speed, we do not look at what is being done around. We also buy it consciously or unconsciously in order to have a safe haven or better, to make an investment... I was one of those... and it is completely understandable).

There you have it, by spending hours on the watchmaking subject we go from article to article or video to video... We are bitten… 
And we say to ourselves "why not try other things"
So we start to lick a few windows, that's it, we convinced ourselves that we are going to differentiate ourselves.

I took the plunge. I bought a pp calatrava 5227j… And there, believe me, it's a watch that obliges you… you should almost become more polite and courteous once you wear this kind of watch on your wrist.
What elegance…. 

And then… And then… the road is never finished in watchmaking, we can't say to ourselves "this one was the last one." 
So I continued to watch videos and I came across our favorite friend Xavier from the Dialicious channel with a guest François-Xavier and his 1815 chrono…. And there, revelation, the seed was sown. I started my research work on this manufacture... Big challenge 3 years ago few articles were devoted to this German manufacture of very small production (-7000 pieces per year).

I went to Dubail Champs Élysée, I was kindly turned away telling me that they had no visibility on my model, and that they could not take me on the waiting list

2 years later, a market cleaned up with the flight of investors. I try my luck again but this time in the new official boutique 1 rue de la paix.

Bingo immediate availability. I take a plane to Paris.

What a pleasure to finally be considered as a passionate buyer, and not as a potential speculator.... FINALLY

Lange 1, what watches friends to start in this manufacture. This dial with an organized disorder. A watch that can look straight into the eyes of Calatrava, Patrimony, Code 1159.
You would almost think you were at an independent.
Pink gold is the most versatile of the proposals in my opinion.
Small bonus, it is possible that you will be left alone and that it will not be stolen from you, because it is little known to the general public.
It is certain that this is not a budget that suits all purses, but for those who are so lucky, do not hesitate to show yourself unfaithful to the holy trinity (PP-VC-AP) you will not be disappointed.

See you soon.

The Insider

Mra first Yema. a real beautiful diver.... And French too...cock-a-doodle-doo. It houses an ETA movement. (a real tractor). Very nice proportions, perfect for chicken wrists. The bezel block really gives a unique look to the watch. Even if it is not very practical for calculating the cooking of pasta. a beautiful rebirth of Yema

Superman legacy.

Here is a watch to get started with divers, a watch that seems very robust, for barely 200 euros. This is a feat that is too rarely achieved. This watch can be your faithful adventurer when you feel that you are going to damage your more precious watches. Do not hesitate, it will surprise you. Some elements may seem a little cheap.... But hey, the quality/price ratio is unbeatable.

an affordable watch

Another Serica. Another beautiful watch. Always the same lemonade from our friends at Serica, No pale copies, some inspiration here and there (Omega, Tudor, Rolex...). A host of details, always the decision not to put a date. The bracelet is still very finely adjusted (with a little time to adapt.... In short, we are starting to get the hang of them at Serica, we wonder why this micro brand did not come into the world earlier.

Serica 5503

A field watch as we like them. Beautiful proportions. A lacquered dial, a beautiful bezel (which will unfortunately take some stretching). The bracelet allows for micro adjustments which are appreciable in the summer when the wrists swell. A tractor that will accompany you on all occasions. Successful reinterpretation.

serica 4512

Here is a watch that will catch the eye of the curious and the connoisseurs. Perfect proportions. A successful reinterpretation of the GMT too often copied from the brand with the crown. A truly beautiful and accessible watch. An everyday ally, ready for all situations with its water resistance pushed to 20 bar. A Pavé in the pond of the world of accessible watchmaking.

Serica 8315

Watch that has become legendary thanks to our Italian friends. Perfect Proportion. A watchmaking quest for some. To compare it to another chronograph just as legendary as the Omega Speedmaster, I would say that it is easier to wear. More precious (unfortunately), more waterproof, but less easy to use because the push buttons are screwed. In short, a lot of fun. will be perfect for summer. My preference is for the more discreet dial, which is easier to wear.

rolex Daytona 116500 LN black

The brand Serica was created in 2019 by J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget and 3 friends in Paris, France. The name Serica comes from a lost region at the end of the Far East that the Greeks and Romans named it like this. This place echoes the genesis of the brand, which aims to design quality mechanical watches in a neo-retro style, ready to follow you to the ends of the world.
The range includes watches such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/4512"> Serica 4512</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5303"> Serica 5303</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/8315_gmt_chronometre"> Serica 8315 GMT Stopwatch</a>. One of the particularities of this brand is that its name does not appear anywhere on the dial, in order to encourage the enthusiast to buy a design, finishes and proportions, and not just a name. In July 2023, Serica launched the Serica 5303 COSC, a chronometer version certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.
Their penultimate model is the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190"> Serica 6190</a> surfing on the bases of the brand's first reference, the Serica 4512. This 6190 follows the stylistic codes of the brand, lyre handles, a choice of different dials and the possibility of choosing the position of the crown at 3 o'clock or at &ldquo;Destro&rdquo; mode at 9 o&rsquo;clock. This Serica 6190 is powered with the Soprod M100 caliber COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing) certified, like the current productions of the other 5303 and 8315 models.&nbsp;
Since November 21, 2024, Serica has been offering a very daring new collection... A dress watch off the beaten track called &ldquo;Parade&rdquo; under the reference 1174. These 4 figures, like all other Serica references, offer a symbolism derived from the golden number or divine proportions whose ratio between length and width is 1.174... A novelty offered for pre-order at &euro; 1,490 for one delivery planned for March 2025...
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Serica watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Serica watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 990 and &euro; 1,890 depending on the models and finishes. The brand's GMT model, Serica 8315 GMT Chronometer costs &euro; 1,890 while the latest model launched by Serica, the reference<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190"> 6190</a> is offered to &euro; 990.
Serica is independent and produces around 5,000 watches per year, all models combined. Serica is part of the<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"> Top 10 most popular French watch brands</a>, as well as<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands"> Ranking the best micro watch brands</a>. To choose the Serica model that best suits you, the Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are an essential resource for evaluating different models through real customer experience
(Updated November 2024)

Finally something new and a risk taken on a GMT!!! The watch has ideal proportions and it will adapt to all wrist sizes. I bought it in their shop and was lucky to have Jérôme, the creator and designer of the brand, who was able to explain to me in detail his thinking and his process. A real moment! It's nice to give your money to real enthusiasts

Falling for something

I was looking for a GMT and had decided to buy it new, a first in a long time. The question of who I was going to "give" my money to quickly arose. Two brands and two models quickly emerged and after going to Serica and talking to the creators there was no longer any doubt. I was drawn into their approach and wanted to be part of their story. The watch has a unique design even if it uses well-established codes. It enhances the eclecticism of the references by not falling into lukewarm syncretism. In addition to that, it has exclusive features such as the lollipop GMT hand or the Ante and Post meridian markings on the bezel. Comfortable, sexy and COSC, it invites you to travel, what more could you ask for? The only thing that took me some time to get used to was the bracelet. It is very well made but 20/14 is atypical and disconcerting when you are not used to it. That said, like a lunar watch celebrity, it can wear anything and magnifies all bracelets.

As good as before

Owner of the other two Serica the diver 5303 and their field 4512 I wanted to see their new and first GMT
The reversed white and black ceramic bezel is beautiful with a magnificent rendering
A flexibility when you turn it incredible
We feel the move upmarket with the cosc certification now
The gmt is indicated with a very original sienna lollipop and their classic broad Arrow for the hour hand
The paw of Jérôme the designer has struck again and hit the mark
The only small downside is we are waiting for their metal bracelet planned for 2024 🤫

A GMT that has everything a great one has to offer

I bought the Serica 8315 GMT after falling in love with it at a watchmaking evening dedicated to the brand. The passion of the creators and the unique DNA of these watches really won me over.

I don't regret this purchase; it is unique. Its design is inspired by classic watchmaking codes, but reinterpreted and modernized.

The enamel dial of this watch has an incredible and magnificent depth. The absence of a logo, the refocused indexes that help to visually fill the space. Everything is coherent and reinterprets the codes.

I would say that I just need a good steel bracelet to complete it.

Strong DNA!

I bought this watch in February 2024, and after 2 months of wearing it I am completely won over. I was able to try this watch in the Serica boutique in Paris, but I am still surprised by the comfort offered by the watch. 

I have a small wrist and I was looking for a slightly sportier, thicker watch. The proportions offered are ideal and allow increased comfort even for small wrists. 
I appreciate the purity of the dial, without a date and without a brand logo. 
One regret about this watch is the original bracelet, comfortable but still light in terms of quality. It will soon have its custom bracelet. 
The watch has a COSC-certified movement. I could have done without it, but it's always good to take. 
I find the value for money convincing on this piece. 

The acquisition of this first Serica will surely make me want to be tempted by another watch in the range.

A rather stunning watch

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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