First Rolex in my collection, I wanted to go for a simple, contained model but with a touch of color on the dial. I was able to buy this Datejust without a waiting list but by bowing a little to my Montreal AD after a 1-hour visit to his store and the explanation of what this watch represents for me, my marriage and the watch that I will keep for life (I hope ;-)).
Simple, effective but devilishly successful, I don't know what else to say about this watch that represents the quintessence of simple but successful things. This watch made me realize that I was perhaps not made for watches with designs that are perhaps more pronounced in colors.
It sits very well on the wrist and is forgotten because of its small size.
Note that the cyclops gets a bit "dirty", so that's a criterion to take into account.
I'm already thinking about the second one from the brand with the crown, Polished central link? Pro clasp? Cyclops? This datejust makes me aware of a lot of things and is really a very nice watch to enter the Rolex universe.

Quintessence of simplicity done right

Luminova, colorful, all round. This hermetic was a hit and these 3 points are answers to this success.
I took the green version, I hesitated with the blue one. The green one has a green luminova working very well. The watch is 37.5mm and has a Miyota series 9 (like many Miyota), the crown is the most critical point, being embedded in the case. One might think that the watch is difficult to wind. Indeed it is, but no need to wind it. A reset to the time, and wearing it on the wrist does the rest without winding the watch with the crown.

I recommend

A little candy

Steve McQueen's German chronograph... I'm talking of course about the 417 ES from Hanhart. The watch I own has the little particularity of having a Flyback movement, allowing a return in flight of the chrono function. Possessing a 30-minute counter, and a counter for the seconds, this panda chrono has a hell of a look. 
It also has a fluted bezel (a bit like the Oris pointer date) but this one is rotating and marked with a small red line. 
The Hanhart bracelet does not have micro adjustments but is very qualitative.

Mythic Robust Class

I like limited editions and Baltic is accustomed to this. This Baltic x A collected man is a variant of the MR01, one of the most popular models by the Baltic brand.

However, I did not like the Breguet numerals, this Baltic uses Arabic numerals located in a sector.
Another sector is present for the minutes, divided into 5 minutes, and each minute is subdivided into 10 seconds. This minute sector is quite cluttered. The center of the dial, stamped Baltic, is grained and is partly eaten by a small second at 7:30. The graining matches the sunray present in the sectors. It looks very good.

Note the case back revealing the micro-rotor caliber, which is well decorated for the price (700 euros in total).

As with the other cases, Baltic bracelets can be put on this watch, the rice grain bracelet going very well with it.

A SUCCESSFUL limited edition

I recently owned the Vulcain Skindiver, I think I was matrixed by some youtubers... But rightly so, since I've been interested in watches, Oris has always made me want one... The Oris Diver 65 and the Vulcain Skindiver have many similarities, a similar design, Swiss made, a similar price range... Yes, but I've never taken the plunge for an Oris and their recent price increase leaves me doubtful... 

Let's get back to the Vulcain, it alternates different finishes, polished, brushed, chamfered... Its big plus is its contained dimensions, 38mm, 44mm from lug to lug as well as its blue dial with vertical grooves that plays perfectly with the light.

Its small negative point is the lack of a steel bracelet... being a big fan of this type of bracelet. For now she is dressed in the Baltic rice grain which I find suits her very well (but the end link is not 100% suitable).

Finished to perfection

The black bay pro... A watch loved when it came out, many were skeptical about its thickness, but no. So yes, it is thick, despite all the comfort on the wrist is present and its thickness disappears as you wear it.

I bought it to have the GMT function, I live in Canada while being French. Also, it closes the chapter of years of study.

I had it on his nato, a nato of good quality but not being a fan of nato, I had to buy a few other bracelets. I recommend the president bracelet from Uncle strap, very comfortable with its short links, but without T-fit.
I also recommend the port Louis bracelet from Avel and Men, the yellow is identical.

A watch full of personality

My Longines Spirit titanium 40mm is a special watch for me. It is my engagement watch. The Longines is full of details, between the railroad including diamonds on which the second hand sits perfectly. But also, magnificent gold applied indices. As for the case, Longines alternates polymirror and brushed with the presence of well-marked chamfers. Note the presence of a large crown accentuating the aviation side of the watch.

The level of finish is impeccable and rivals its competitors at this price point... Yes, I'm looking at you Tudor.

I find the titanium very successful, there is no play on the titanium bracelet offering quick pumps.
The watch is COSC certified and alternates at 3Hz extending the power reserve to 72 hours.

Titanium Balance

Sinn, a German brand known without being too well-known, that's what I like. The Sinn 556 is the entry-level watch and has 4 references, mine, the 556A, has 4 Arabic numerals 3,6,9 and 12 with a white second hand.
This Sinn exudes the tool watch, it is entirely brushed, easy to read, water-resistant to 200m, a crown protector and finally a ghost date that sticks perfectly to the watch.
Its only "non-tool" side is the transparent case back revealing the SW-200. Mine has a gold rotor that is now silver.
For its price, you get what you pay for.

In the end, making a simple watch is not easy, Sinn has succeeded with this 556A.

A very successful tool watch

The HMS 003 is a range released in 2023 from Baltic, following the HMS 001 and 002 (surprising right?), the 003 reduces the watch to 36.5mm. So is it too small? No for my 17cm wrist, which is within the norm... The watch comes with a superbly crafted dial for the price of 400 euros. The dial links path, sector dial and a grained central part, oh yes... the indexes are applied and not painted.

In short... the dial plays a central role on the watch and shows in natural light its complexity but also its success.

Note that the flat link bracelet goes very well with this watch.

A superbly crafted dial

The Baltic Aquascaphe dual crown... This reference was released with 3 models where I hesitated to take the plunge. However, I bought this Baltic 5th anniversary the day it was released, it is a limited edition of 200 copies sold during the day.

It has marked features of the 80s with a fairly marked green and purple, distancing itself from the usual sobriety of the Baltic. The watch also came with two tropical bracelets, the green suits it much better.
It is a fun watch to wear in the summer, less fun to wear in other seasons, in fact it is hard to match it with warmer clothes.

Refocusing my collection on smaller diameters, the internal bezel makes the watch bigger than it is (39mm), in fact, the internal bezel enlarges the opening compared to an aquascaphe.

Baltic's 5th anniversary

This watch represents a part of Yema in recent years. This watch, with a diameter of 39mm was offered on Yema's first Kickstarter. It is a limited edition of 1948 copies, the date of the founding of the house.

This is the only bronze watch I have had. It is one of the particularities that I liked, another being the magnificent dial, which for me is the biggest asset of this watch.

Recently, Yema re-proposes a boosted version of this watch. A more accomplished case (presence of chamfer for example), their manufacture caliber (against the yema 1000 here (no problem with the movement)), a Lollipop hand vs a spade hand, and finally a transparent back against a solid back on the first version.

I also presented this watch on my Youtube channel LaPauseMontre; I allow myself to preach for my parish :-). This video was presented a few weeks before the announcement of the new Yema maubydick, since then I no longer had that spark when I saw it, while I had it... Me and others had trouble understanding how THE watch presenting the new caliber was an almost exact copy of this Yema which had worked very well.

The combo with the navy bracelet is I find the combo that suited it best, special mention all the same to military canvas.

Today, without this spark, I resigned myself to selling it, and I did it without financial loss, despite everything with a little bitter taste in my mouth. I think I will take the new one again one day, still in blue.

Yema Revival

The Sinn brand was created in 1961 by the visionary pilot and watchmaker Helmut Sinn in Frankfurt, Germany. Helmut Sinn was a World War II fighter pilot and survived several plane crashes. He used this experience to design shock and vibration resistant watches for German Air Force pilots and soldiers.&nbsp;
Additionally, the Sinn brand was the first to use helium for commercial diving watches, providing greater safety for professional divers. The Sinn brand is also known for working with NASA to develop watches for use in space. The range includes models like the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/556">Sinn 556</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/ezm_3">Sinn EZM 3</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/u1">Sinn U1</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/103_st">Sinn 103 ST</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/104_st">Sinn 104 ST</a> and the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/u50">Sinn U50</a>.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Sinn watch cost?</h2>
Prices of new Sinn watches evolve regularly and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 1,500 and &euro; 3,000 depending on the finishes. Price differences can be significant between the brand's different collections. For example, the price of a <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/556">Sinn 556</a> fluctuates between &euro; 1,325 &euro; and &euro; 1,474 and the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/356">Sinn 365 chronographs</a> oscillate between &euro; 2,390 and &euro; 2,865. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a Sinn cheaper than on the brand's website.
<h2 dir="ltr">Sinn: Instrument watches Made in Germany</h2>
Sinn is an independent brand and produces around 14,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Sinn that best suits you, The Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating the different models through the real experience of owners, like this <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sinn/556/review/6490174522c1b516e673a413">review of the Sinn 556</a>, one of the brand's flagship models. Sinn is one of the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_german_watch_brands">most popular german watch brands</a>.
(Updated April 2024)

Perhaps the most versatile watch I have ever owned. A good diameter, good water resistance, a great bracelet, a dial of a truly original blue that changes from a pastel color to a sparkling dark blue. My everyday watch that follows me to the office and when traveling. It may only be missing a beautiful clasp at the bracelet level. To conclude, with it we can create lots of memories and for me that is the hallmark of a good timepiece.

Are 556 IB 

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!

Sinn 556A: the perfect field

This sinn has an exemplary finish, as soon as you take it in hand you immediately feel that it exudes quality. Everything is balanced in this watch and the red second discreetly brings its little touch of color. It is superb in its simplicity and efficiency. The movement is better regulated than the cosc + 3 s / d. The only small drawbacks would be the power reserve at 38 hours and the rather large clasp but otherwise nothing to say, this sinn 356 is a very good canvas watch

Pure toolwatch

I have only known the Sinn brand for a couple of years. I had indeed missed it but by looking at more and more watch content the brand has established itself in my mind as a reference of robustness and quality. I am very attracted to tool watches especially military type and the reference 556 had been making me dream for a while. I opted for the magnificent blue dial of the 556 I B because while being a simple watch it can still be dressed up. The Sinn steel bracelet is incredible. The links are secured using rivets that must be unscrewed with 2 small Allen keys supplied with the watch. Just a little more complicated than a classic system with the assurance of the robustness of the link in addition. The movement is visible through the case back with its oscillating weight marked with the Sinn logo of the most beautiful effect. Thanks to its screw-down crown the watch is water-resistant up to 200m, as well as a diver. The movement seems very precise to me so far. It is a Sellita SW200-1 and the case is anti-magnetic. Everything is there to make this timepiece an essential tool for everyday use, with a welcome touch of elegance provided by the galvanized dial that goes from blue to purple depending on the lighting.

Quality in "daily".

I have been wearing it for a few weeks, I did not want the metal bracelet but rather the rubber which fits the case just as well. This watch is perfect, even for a 16cm wrist, with its 38.5 cm diameter it is large with its dial opening. Its readability is exceptional in all conditions.

Sublimely boring!

I was looking for a watch that was both readable and robust, with a diameter of less than 40 mm, and I finally chose the 556 in the “A RS” version. I have been wearing this watch daily since 2020, despite my manual work, and I am not disappointed.

The first impression that emerges is that of rock-solid solidity as soon as you take it in your hand. It is quite heavy with its metal bracelet, weighing 160 g. The brushed metal and the raw shape of the case also give it a very robust look. I was able to test this solidity for 4 years: I knocked it, scratched it, rubbed it, shook it, and yet it still works just as well.

The second characteristic that strikes you is the readability. The deep matte black dial, the thick hands and the sober graduation make it possible to read the time quickly. The anti-reflective glass does its job well when clean, but it is susceptible to micro-scratches over time.

The mechanism is easy to adjust, and the date change is smooth. The screw-down crown guarantees perfect water resistance. I have jet-skied, visited water parks, and snorkeled, and I have never encountered any problems.

The bracelet is also sturdy. After 4 years of intensive use, it still holds its clip well. Its brushed finish helps to hide the marks of time. Although it is not easy to adjust, with a little patience, it can be done quite well.

I love this watch, but I find that there is something missing on the dial, between the 6 and the center. A little “RS” or “Automatik” inscription would better balance the whole thing.

A great watch for everyday use that will never let you down, but a little too sober, too German for the weekend. Perfect as a tool watch.

Very solid

I bought this watch for its very simple design and the great readability of its dial. The readability of the dial comes from the matte black dial, very contrasting with the indexes and hands of a beautiful white. The date window is very discreet (placed at 4:30) thanks to its black background. The bright red seconds hand gives a little pep to the whole. To emphasize the military side of the watch I opted for a Marine Nationale strap (Erika) which suits it perfectly. A discreet but unique watch. Only downsides: the price... I find it a little expensive considering the specs and the original leather strap which is really not beautiful AND the anti-reflective treatment on the external face of the sapphire which makes fingerprints stand out a lot, not to mention the risk of scratches/chipping of the treatment in the long term.

Sinn 556A RS: Top readability

Tool watch with character, the precision and coldness of German execution, very industrial but so satisfying with this perfectly readable dial, thanks to the double anti-reflective treatment, all in an elegant 38.5mm case that will delight all wrists. Special mention for this red seconds hand, bringing a welcome sporty effect to this aviator dial, an excellent watch for a very reasonable price that exudes quality of execution.

Sinn 556A RS

Thoughtful purchase of this tool watch, with specs that can face everyday life without trembling.
I like its readability, its contained diameter (38.5mm), the quality of its finishes, and therefore its ability to be worn in many conditions without fear for its integrity. A versatile and well-built instrument watch.
I also chose the "RS" version, with its red second hand giving the whole thing an extra touch of sportiness.
A design that easily accepts a nato, leather, or rubber strap to replace its original metal. So from one season to the next, and always in this "daily" spirit, you can very easily play with its personality.

In terms of criticisms, I would say perhaps this very small date window, which really requires squinting to be sure of its reading.
And a "luminova" not necessarily very intense or durable, unless you hold a powerful light source close to it for a long time.

Finally, I would talk about the customer experience. I was able to pick up my watch directly at Sinn's headquarters in Frankfurt.
A very pleasant, personalized welcome, in a showroom where the entire Sinn catalog is physically available and can be handled.
I was lucky to be greeted by a person who spoke perfect French, and who did not hesitate to cover me with goodies when I left (coffee, chocolates, calendar, bound brand catalog, and bottle of white wine).

Ready for everyday life, whatever it may be....

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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<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&nbsp;<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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.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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