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 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....

Cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2017 par le designer Nicolas Ducoudert, Beaubleu apporte une dimension nouvelle &agrave; l&rsquo;horlogerie 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.
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.
<h2>Quels sont les principaux mod&egrave;les de la marque Beaubleu ?</h2>
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. La Beaubleu Seconde Fran&ccedil;aise fait partie des nomin&eacute;s au Grand Prix d''Horlogerie de Gen&egrave;ve 2024.&nbsp;
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 :
<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01</a> <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union</a> <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>
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Beaubleu ?</h2>
Le prix des montres Beaubleu &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre 800 &euro; et 1,600 &euro; 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>.
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.
Consultez le<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises"> Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</a> dont Beaubleu fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)
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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.
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.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Beaubleu brand?</h2>
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;
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:
<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/b01">Beaubleu B01 </a><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/beaubleu/union">Beaubleu Union </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>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Beaubleu watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Beaubleu watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 800 and &euro; 1,600 according to the references. 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.
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.
Check out the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"> Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including Beaubleu.
(Updated November 2024)

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