At the time of purchase I needed a watch with a blue dial and a chrono to complete my collection.

I had just rediscovered the Yema brand and this model was on sale. The choice was quickly made especially since I have always been a fan of astronomy and space.

The watch is comfortable to wear on its original fabric strap but I opted for a silicone strap from the Barton brand which takes up the blue of the dial and the red of the chronometer hand.



Head in the stars.

What a slap when you open a Serica case for the first time. For me it's the second time, because I already own a field watch from the brand, the 4512. It feels like discovering a model that has existed since the 50s while being in love with modernity. The finishes are impeccable. The COSC certificate is a guarantee of technical quality even if between you and me it's the last of my worries because when I want precision, I have quartz models! The Milanese mesh is pleasant to wear, the watch is forgotten because although present on the wrist, it does not weigh too much! Comfort on the wrist, technical elegance, at a reasonable price... what more could you ask for? A classic for sure.

Instant classic

This Tissot was on sale on a British site and it was the dial that made me order it. In the center there is a sunburst area that reminds me of a vinyl record and as a music lover it immediately spoke to me. The watch is very comfortable to wear with its well-made metal bracelet. An ETA movement powers the whole thing with good timekeeping. This watch is perfect for every day but is also quite classic and can therefore accompany a more formal outfit. The 19mm lug width limits the choice of bracelets in store but you can find great options online.

An uninspired name for a beautiful, affordable timepiece.

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".

Before receiving this watch as a gift, I was content with quartz watches, mainly Gshock and Pulsar. Then the Kinetic movement with its oscillating weight visible through the case back led me to take an interest in mechanical and automatic movements. This watch did not leave me for several years during which I wore it daily to the office. It is very precise thanks to the quartz movement but does not require a battery change thanks to the Kinetic technology which combines the precision of quartz and the autonomy of an automatic. This watch and its many other variations are perfect daily watches in my opinion. The quality is also there with a beautiful case and an ultra-readable dial. The date window on a black background is also an additional touch of elegance. The original black leather strap gave up on me a few years ago and I now wear it on a Barton nato strap.

Seiko Kinetic 

A beautifully crafted 70s-look watch with a Seiko 7s26 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. I fell for the look of this watch, which is a bit big all the same with a diameter of 43.5mm but which sits well on my wrist despite everything. The quality/price/pleasure ratio is always there at Seiko. It's a nice watch that I wear from time to time and that I enjoy wearing on its original metal bracelet or on a Barton brand rally-type leather strap or on an olive green nato strap from Sniper Bay.

Seiko Recraft Series SNKM97

It is rare to see truly original models among the multitude of divers released each year. It must be said that the pioneers and then the big names who forged this segment of watchmaking have inscribed a certain idea of what a diver is in the collective imagination. This is largely why I did not own a diver a couple of years ago. Then, being a Seiko fan since I was little, I finally wanted to treat myself to a model from the Prospex range. I had to go on vacation to Cape Verde and I wanted a solid and waterproof adventurer's watch. And there the Monster model that I did not like in its first iterations became obvious. Released in 2000, the first generations had a look that was too aggressive for my taste, but this fourth generation is simply perfect. It takes up the originality of the original case and bezel but with more sensible indexes. For me this model is original and well-typed and my watch has undergone several quad outings and repeated baths in the ocean and in the hotel pool. It has not moved and the 4R36 movement it carries has proven to be very precise. However, I have not tested its chronometry seriously for the moment so this is just a feeling.

The everyday monster.

The Tissot brand was created in 1853 by Charles-F&eacute;licien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile in Le Locle in Switzerland. Since its creation, the brand has distinguished itself by offering a pocket watch indicating two time zones. As it developed, Tissot had to structure the house to focus on the export market and more particularly in Russia. Tissot is known for its innovation. She created the first antimagnetic watch in 1930 and the first automatic wristwatch displaying 24 time zones without manipulation in 1951.
In 1971, she also created a model made entirely of plastic, including its mechanical movement, the Tissot Astrolon. The brand positions itself in the mid-range and wants to offer quality at an affordable price. In the Tissot range we find flagship models such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/prx_powermatic_80"> Tissot PRX Powermatic 80</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/le_locle"> Tissot Le Locle</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/telemeter_1938">Tissot Telemeter 1938</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/v8_swissmatic"> Tissot V8 Swissmatic</a> or even the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/seastar">Tissot Seastar</a>. Tissot is also known for being the official watch supplier for many professional sports such as the NBA, MotoGP and Cycling.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Tissot watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Tissot watches sold on the brand's website vary between $300 and $3,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay $395 for one<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/prx"> Tissot PRX</a> and $800 for one<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/seastar_1000_powermatic_80"> Tissot Seamaster 1000 Powermatic 80</a>.
The Tissot brand is owned by the Swatch Group, like the brands <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/omega">Omega</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines"> Longines</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breguet"> Breguet</a>, and produces around 2,400,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose a Tissot that suits you best, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a>, including Tissot.
(Updated April 2024)

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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