This G-shock is a real favorite! Different from the other models in the range without denying its lineage. With its horns it looks like a "normal" watch while retaining its "indestructible" watch DNA.
I was first attracted by its "Carbon Core Guard" structure. The use of this modern material resonated in my soul as a motorsport enthusiast. Then, its black and turquoise blue colors seduced me. They evoke for me, all propositions kept, certain Richard Mille seen on the wrist of Sébastien Loeb in particular. Both by the colors and by the use of carbon.

Although imposing like many G-shocks, it is really comfortable to wear because it is very light. Its shape fits perfectly on my wrist and the hard resin case back adds even more comfort.
The dial gives off a great feeling of depth and is very pleasant to look at.
Solid and reliable, it is one of my favorite companions when I do DIY, gardening or play sports.

A watch that is solid, reliable, fun and colorful!

A piece of sky on the wrist

I received this Spinnaker as a gift a year and a half ago. I don't think I would have chosen it and yet. I find something "magnetic" about it. I never tire of looking at it from every angle. Its sandblasted dial, shaded petrol blue is sublime and it goes very well with the cream indexes as well as the gold hands. Its Miyota 8218 movement with small seconds drifts by about -5s/d.

Spinnaker Croft blue

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Spinnaker</strong> is a British watch brand founded in 2013 by Giuseppe Ammaturo, under the aegis of the Dartmouth Brands group. Inspired by the nautical world, the brand takes its name from the "spinnaker", a sail used for racing and fast sailing, symbolizing freedom and adventure at sea.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Origins and Foundation</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Dartmouth Brands, also owner of the brands<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/avi-8"> AVI-8</a>, Ballast And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/dufa"> DuFa</a>, created Spinnaker to focus on watchmaking inspired by the maritime world. Each brand in the group has its own universe, and Spinnaker naturally oriented itself towards water sports and diving.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Philosophy and Commitment</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Spinnaker is committed to producing watches that are not just instruments for measuring time, but true homages to the sea. The brand's philosophy is to combine a maritime aesthetic with robust functionality, offering watches capable of withstanding to the challenges imposed by life at sea.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Main Collections</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Since its creation, Spinnaker has developed several emblematic collections, each reflecting a unique facet of the nautical world:</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Spinnaker Hull</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Launched in 2015, this iconic model reflects the robustness and elegance of boats crisscrossing the oceans. With a solid case and water resistance suitable for recreational diving, the Hull Automatic has quickly become a favorite among watch and sailing enthusiasts.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Spinnaker Wreck</h3>
<p dir="ltr">This model is designed to resemble a wreck raised from the depths of the sea, with an approximately 43mm case in aged steel and a vintage-looking leather strap. It offers an original aesthetic that catches the eye.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/spinnaker/bradner">Spinnaker Bradner</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Inspired by vintage dive watches from the 1960s, the Bradner features a rotating internal bezel and stainless steel "grain of rice" link bracelet, offering a retro look and modern functionality.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Spinnaker Dumas</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Inspired by the design of watches from the 1970s, this collection is named after Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Dumas, pioneer of scuba diving. The Dumas models are distinguished by their octagonal case and their robustness, with water resistance of up to 30 ATM.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Quality and Manufacturing</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Spinnaker manufactures its watches in different locations around the world, including Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom and China. The least expensive models are generally assembled in Asia, while some more expensive models, such as the Tesei range, are assembled in Switzerland. The brand uses movements from renowned manufacturers such as Seiko, Miyota, Sellita and Hattori, guaranteeing good quality at prices accessible to the greatest number of people.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Commitment to Innovation</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Over the years, Spinnaker has continued to innovate, integrating cutting-edge technologies and high-quality materials to improve the performance and durability of its watches. Each model is the result of a meticulous design and manufacturing process, taking into account both the aesthetic aspect and the technicality necessary for a maritime sports watch.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In less than a decade, Spinnaker has established itself as an essential brand in the field of watches inspired by the nautical world. Combining elegant design, robustness and functionality, Spinnaker watches appeal to diving enthusiasts and ocean enthusiasts, offering excellent value for money. To choose the Spinnaker that best suits you, the <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews </strong>are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">Ranking of the best microbrand watches</a>, including Spinnaker.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2024)</p>

I bought this watch for the chocolate color of its dial, which is not that common. 
Since I've had it for about five years, I now have enough perspective to attest to its reliability and robustness. 
The main particularity of this model is that it has a cyclops at the date. It's my only timepiece with this device. It's true that it may not be unanimous, but for me it remains a form of watchmaking complication. On the other hand, I am more divided on the engraving of the brand name on the side opposite the crown, a little too flashy for my taste. Another small downside: the movement does not have a stop second.

Hot chestnut!

<p>La marque <strong>Ollech &amp; Wajs</strong> a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en <strong>1956</strong> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
<p>Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. <strong>La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions</strong>. Comptez <strong>CHF 1,456</strong> pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de <strong>CHF 2,300</strong> 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.</p>
<p><strong>Ollech &amp; Wajs</strong> 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;<strong>les avis clients Dialicious</strong> 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.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses"><span class="s2">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</span></a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.</span></p>
<p class="p1">(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>Ollech &amp; Wajs</strong> was created in <strong>1956</strong> 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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. <strong>Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes</strong>. Expect to pay <strong>CHF </strong><strong>1,456</strong> for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to <strong>CHF </strong><strong>2,300</strong> 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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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, <strong>Dialicious owners' reviews</strong> are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated October 2024)</p>

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