No need to introduce one of the pillars of the Rolex range. 
To celebrate the birth of my daughter, I decided to treat myself to a watch and I turned to Rolex (caught up in the hypnotic and marketing power of the crown :) ). I went to my AD a few days after the birth with the goal of coming out with a watch at all costs (at that time, shortages were de rigueur). 
The available models were quite limited: the black and blue submariner in gold and steel, a few datejust 36 and 2 datejust 41 (the white version with Roman numerals and the Wimbledon). As a tennis fan, I chose the Wimbledon version with smooth bezel on a jubilee bracelet, which I had engraved for the occasion.

The quintessence of the crown brand

A solid diving chronograph watch that I have owned for almost 9 years. 
This watch, chosen on a photo impulse, was given to me to accompany me during my world tour in 2014. It is a robust and reliable watch with which I made my best dives (Similan Islands, Hawaii). 
The red bezel and the red circle of the minute counter give it a strong sporty side. In addition, it goes perfectly with any type of bracelet. 
After a small servicing at Longines (special mention for the quality after-sales service), here it is again, ready for great adventures! 


A great dive timer

For a few years now, I have been looking for THE 3-hand diving watch that would stay on my wrist and that I would not get tired of after a few weeks. 

Among the contenders that I acquired and unfortunately did not stay: 
• the iconic submariner date and no date (more of a bucket list effect: yes I had them, but in the end meh) 
• the black and blue Tudor BB58: nice fashion effect but nothing more 
• a blue Bell&Ross diver: impeccable finish but the magic did not work for long 
• 2 green and blue hydroconquest: simple, effective but without emotion. 

Then finally I came across ZRC. I never took the plunge because the 41mm model is too imposing in my opinion. And this year the 39mm version came out. As usual, love at first sight in the photo and I went to try it in store. Confirmed by the test. It has a crazy charm and you feel like you have a NOS watch from the 60s.

I love: the magnum hands, the lolipop seconds hand, the total symmetry with the crown at 6 o'clock (and the patented ZRC protection system), the bracelet with a link on each side equipped with a spring for diving, the hardware side of the bracelet with its archaic link attachment system from the 60s and finally the satellite indexes.

The only downside is the use of this good old SW200 tractor. But hey, you can't have everything.

In short, it's a little gem that has style and can announce to other divers: veni, vidi, vici.


The vintage diving watch

Swatch continues and masters all kinds of collabs. And this series dedicated to the Dragon Ball Z universe is a real success. Ah, nostalgia when you hold us 😄. My favorite is the one dedicated to this valiant Kame Sennin, aka Turtle Genius, who taught the kamehameha to San Goku.. It breathes good humor, fun. The references are well found: the front of the bracelet represents his outfit, the back the patterns of his shirt, and the dial with his good pervert face. When the hands, red, are at 16:35, we have the impression that he is bleeding from the nose. After that it remains a swatch with its flaws (including a ridiculous water resistance of 3atm), but I smile every time I look at it.

But she is so great!

I had been looking for a GMT watch for some time, and I fell in love with the green bezel version immediately. I contacted my AD the day of the announcement, and he had a model available. That same evening it was on my wrist. 

What I immediately liked: the deliberately vintage style, the golden indexes and hands that give it some pep, the symmetry with the date window at 6 o'clock. Love at first sight confirmed once I had the watch in my hands: an excellent impression of quality (the twisted crown is fixed as a rock when you handle it), the dial is teeming with details (golden ring around the minute track, luminescent diamonds dug into the dial, raised dial), a top-notch finish. 

In short, this Zulu Time is a real steal.

Longines Spirit Zulu Time

The Swatch brand was created in 1983 by Nicolas G. Hayek in Switzerland. The name "Swatch" is a portmanteau formed from "second watch" or "swiss watch", in reference to its objective of offering an affordable and quality Swiss watch. Swatch launched its first watch in 1983, revolutionizing the watch industry by offering colorful and fun designs at an affordable price.
The range includes colorful and fun designer models like the Swatch Original, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/swatch/irony"> Swatch Irony</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/swatch/skin"> Swatch Skin</a>, or the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/swatch/sistem_51"> System Swatch 51</a> an automatic model entirely assembled by machines. Swatch surprised everyone in 2022 with the launch of the collaboration with Omega and the becoming famous <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/swatch/moonswatch">Swatch Moonswatch</a> !
The brand Swatch is owned by the Swatch Group and produces approximately 3,100,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose a Swatch which suits you best, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
(Updated December 2023)

La marque SYE [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2020 par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 750&euro;. La SYE MOT1ON Chronograph est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 599 &euro;.
SYE est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, 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_francaises">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</a> dont SYE fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)

The brand SYE [Start Your Engine] was created in 2020 by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.
SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including SYE.
(Updated November 2023)

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