This Gmt master 2 is a versatile watch because it can be worn at any time and with any outfit. As much for a dressy outfit as just for going swimming since it is waterproof and there I am not afraid to wear it. Precise and a timeless Gmt it is surely the one that I wear most often because in addition to that, despite a few knocks the very resistant steel of Rolex is perfect. The proportions are also perfect. And for me a gmt master 2 is on an oyster bracelet, it is too blingbling on the jubilee bracelet, the jubilee goes well with a datejust.. In short it is a timeless watch that we can never get tired of! Luckily I bought it new in 2017 like the skydweller in 2018 and I waited only a few months I think 1 month even for this one before it was the speculation to this point today. I didn't choose it as an investment object but because I liked it, however it is sometimes annoying when people see you as a speculator, when that is not the case at all.

Timeless, versatile and sturdy!

For me, this chronograph is one of the greatest chronographs. Both classy and sporty, it manages to link the two perfectly. This is the latest model with the visible movement, for me it is important because it is the manufactured movement, it is also very successful. I like the blue indexes and the crocodile leather strap of the same tone. I will not know why to tell you, but for me it is the watch to have in the genre. I find the light silver dial slightly sandblasted perfect. A future icon!

A legendary dress chrono!

At first, I wasn't really convinced by the Reverso.. Square watches aren't necessarily my cup of coffee, by the way. But I really fell in love with this icon thanks to its blue dial with purple highlights (yes, look closely!), its GMT, and its other white guilloche side. The bracelet is also very neat and pretty. A future icon, this Tribute Duoface blue/purple dial! It also has its place in the collection, it's part of the best of Jaeger, I must admit the ingenious concept, brilliant success, and I like the two 2 o'clock faces. Especially being a great traveler, a dressy side is more rare for a GMT!

Surprising!

The first watch in my collection, I really wanted to treat myself and buy a speed but a classic model that everyone has. And in the end I came across this extraordinary watch. Thanks to the watch seller who is now the director, I have become a real enthusiast! This Speedmaster has a satin ceramic bezel with a matte chrome nitride tachymeter scale. The dial is also in polished black ceramic, and this full ceramic side has two advantages: super light, it is super comfortable to wear, and never any scratches! With blackened counter rings applied at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock and very successful applied indexes in ash-colored 18K white gold. I really liked the bracelet: in nylon with a ceramic folding clasp, it is magnificent! Finally, the movement is very pretty, in turbine and with a comfortable power reserve, it has everything to please! Just the price, ouch, it has increased 13,000 today. But as they say, when you love something, you don't count!

My first prestige watch

The story of this watch and me dates back to 2017, the year it was released. At the time, I had a Datejust in 41 with the same dial color. I fell head over heels in love with the Sky! Why? Firstly, because I had grown tired of this Datejust without a fluted bezel, so I love its fluted bezel, and then, I find that the assembly between the second time zone, the cyclops magnifying glass, the red index that announces the month, and the little arrow that announces the reference time is very balanced! I really love the complication. Automatically differentiating months of 30 days from those of 31 days, the annual calendar, called Saros, is powered by a patented mechanism and is distinguished by an innovative display: the months of the year are marked by twelve windows around the dial, the current month is indicated in red. The date change, instantaneous, is linked to local time. And on top of that, the adjustment is done for each piece of information by turning the bezel, child's play! No other watch has this system! It's simply perfect for me. The color, the easy-to-adjust strap in case of high heat and the complication, it's surely the watch that I would keep among my entire collection if I had to choose one!

The Rolex of my dreams…

Simply perfect! The first time I saw this watch, I stumbled upon it by chance in my usual AD and I saw a customer who tried it on at the end of 2019, beginning of 2020, and there I lingered over it, asked the price, tried it on and there it was, love at first sight. Even before we talked about investment because this watch had become very sought after and also by investors... Anyway, at the time we were already looking at a price of over 28,000 euros... And I didn't think I would go for it, I was also a little younger. And as it turns out, in the end we all come back to our favorites! Magnificent dial, the alliance of the second hour with the tip of Red and black also really pleased me. What I like: the attention to detail, the magnificent movement with an almost perfect caliber for me, and the sense of perfection (Geneva hallmark) and also the know-how and a really beautiful Maltese cross case! In addition to this, it is a case resistant to electromagnetic fields, a 3-day power reserve, 3 interchangeable bracelets, beautiful steel, leather and rubber, very practical for summer and very pretty. A super versatile watch, a dual time zone, the perfect watch!

A big favorite

I bought this Calatrava in October 2021, delivery October 2022 by chance, "only" 1 year delay. A welcome at Patek worthy of a great watchmaking house. For me, this watch is the accomplishment of everything. Indeed, Patek is already one of the most beautiful brands of fine watchmaking for me, with impeccable know-how and quality. Why the Calatrava 6119G? A big favorite already, when I saw it as an exhibition model, a grandiose brushed silver dial, a "clou de paris" white gold bezel punched with a diamond, a work of art! The small seconds in a small window is perfectly placed, and the indexes are magnificent on three sides, a simply meticulous design, the sense of detail is there, we are at Patek. Then a movement with visible mechanical winding because for me it is important to see the mechanism.

A grandiose Calatrava

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Vacheron Constantin</strong>, founded in <strong>1755</strong> in Geneva, is the oldest watch manufacture in the world with uninterrupted production. Since its creation, the house has been able to combine tradition and innovation, producing watches of exceptional quality. Vacheron Constantin is recognized for its watchmaking know-how but also in all artisan craftsmanship enabling watchmaking precision to be sublimated.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Vacheron Constantin brand</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In 1755, Jean-Marc Vacheron, a Geneva watchmaker, founded his workshop. He created complicated watches, integrating mechanisms such as the calendar and minute repeater. In 1770, he designed the house's first complicated watch. In 1810, Jacques-Barth&eacute;lemy Vacheron, grandson of the founder, took over the management of the company and sought to extend the brand's presence beyond Swiss borders.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Association with Fran&ccedil;ois Constantin: 1819-1880</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In 1819, Jacques-Barth&eacute;lemy Vacheron joined forces with Fran&ccedil;ois Constantin, an experienced businessman. This collaboration gave birth to the company Vacheron &amp; Constantin. Fran&ccedil;ois Constantin, during his travels, wrote the house motto in 1819: <strong>&ldquo;Do better if possible, which is always possible&rdquo;</strong>, reflecting the brand's ongoing commitment to excellence. In 1839, Vacheron &amp; Constantin hired Georges-Auguste Leschot, a talented engineer who revolutionized watch production by introducing machines capable of standardizing watch components. His invention of the pantograph made it possible to reproduce parts with unprecedented precision, paving the way for high-quality mass production. This technical advance earned Leschot a gold medal from the Soci&eacute;t&eacute; des Arts de Gen&egrave;ve in 1844. In 1880, the house adopted the symbol of the Maltese cross as its logo, inspired by a component of the winding mechanism limiting the tension of the mainspring.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">International recognition: 1880-1960</h2>
<p dir="ltr">At the beginning of the 20th century, Vacheron &amp; Constantin continued to innovate by presenting increasingly sophisticated watches with complications. In 1906, the house opened its first boutique in Geneva, strengthening its local and international presence. In 1929, she created a pocket watch for King Fouad I of Egypt, incorporating 14 complications, testifying to her exceptional expertise. In 1955, to celebrate its bicentenary, the house presented the caliber 1003, the thinnest mechanical hand-wound movement in the world at the time, measuring just 1.64 mm thick.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">The 1960s: Innovations and Expansion</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In the 1960s, Vacheron Constantin continued to innovate in terms of design and technology. In 1965, Georges Ketterer, from the Jaeger-LeCoultre group, bought the majority of the shares of Vacheron &amp; Constantin, thus restoring complete independence to the company. This period is marked by the creation of emblematic watches, notably ultra-thin models which demonstrate the exceptional know-how of the manufacture. In 1968, the brand launched the ultra-thin automatic wristwatch, equipped with caliber 1120, a movement which attracted the attention of specialists and collectors.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">The 1970s: Quartz Crisis and Adaptation</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The 1970s were marked by the quartz crisis, a period when the Swiss watch industry faced competition from cheaper and more precise Japanese quartz watches. Vacheron Constantin, like many other watchmaking houses, must adapt to this new reality. In 1970, the company officially changed its name to Vacheron Constantin. In 1972, the brand received the &ldquo;<strong>Prestige Diploma of France&rdquo;</strong>, recognition of its excellence and know-how. In 1977, <strong>Vacheron Constantin launched the &ldquo;222&rdquo; model</strong>, a sporty steel watch with integrated bracelet, precursor to the Overseas collection.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">1980s: Ownership Changes and Renewal</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In 1987, after the death of Jacques Ketterer, Vacheron Constantin changed hands. Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, former Saudi Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources and avid watch collector, becomes the company's majority shareholder. This period is marked by a desire to preserve the brand's heritage while adapting to market developments.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">1990s: Integration into the Richemont Group</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In 1996, Vacheron Constantin joined the Swiss Richemont group, a conglomerate of luxury brands. This integration allows the manufacture to benefit from increased resources to strengthen its position in the luxury market. In 1998, <strong>Vacheron Constantin inaugurates the Vacheron Constantin Ateliers in the Vall&eacute;e de Joux</strong>, thus reinforcing its commitment to watchmaking excellence.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">2000s: Tradition and Innovation</h2>
<p dir="ltr">At the start of the 21st century, Vacheron Constantin continued its quest for excellence by combining tradition and innovation. In 2004, the factory moved to its international headquarters in Plan-les-Ouates, thus uniting production, research and development activities under one roof. In 2005, to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the house unveiled the "Tour de l'&Icirc;le", a pocket watch incorporating 16 complications, including the tourbillon, perpetual calendar and minute repeater. This exceptional piece illustrates the unparalleled know-how of the manufacture.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Since the 2000s, Vacheron Constantin has enriched its catalog with emblematic collections and models, combining watchmaking tradition and technical innovation. Here is an overview of the main collections and models introduced during this period:</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Vacheron Constantin Overseas</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Launched in 1996, the <strong>Overseas collection was revisited in 2004 and 2016</strong> to meet the expectations of lovers of elegant sports watches. These models are distinguished by their robustness, their waterproofness and their sleek design. However, this collection finds its roots in the reference 222, designed by Jorg Hysek, in the purest style Sport-Chic watches with integrated bracelet like the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/patek_philippe/nautilus">Patek Philippe Nautilus</a> or the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/audemars_piguet/royal_oak">Audemars Piguet Royal Oak</a>.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Vacheron Constantin Patrimony</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Inspired by designs from the 1950s, the Patrimony collection embodies timeless elegance and minimalism. Note the Automatic Heritage Featuring a refined design, this watch offers a clear reading of the time, reflecting the traditional know-how of the house. Their Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date offers the display of the phases of the moon with a retrograde date, illustrating the historical mastery of watchmaking complications by Vacheron Constantin.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Vacheron Constantin Historical Collection</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Vacheron Constantin revisits its iconic models of the past with this collection, adapting them to contemporary standards. <strong>One of the best known is the American 1921</strong> : Inspired by a model from the 1920s, this watch is distinguished by its offset dial and bold design. There Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache 1955 is a reinterpretation of a chronograph from the 1950s, this model is recognizable by its handles in the shape of cow horns.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Introduced in 2018, the <strong>Fiftysix collection is inspired by a 1956 model</strong>, combining vintage and modernity. There Fiftysix Automatic offers a retro aesthetic with modern functionality, ideal for everyday use. The model to Complete Calendar meanwhile, displaying the day, date, month and phases of the moon, for a model combining elegance and practicality.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Vacheron Constantin: The oldest watch Manufacture in the world</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The brand Vacheron Constantin is owned by the Richemont Group in the same way as <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/iwc">IWC</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre"> Jaeger-LeCoultre</a>. It produces around 30,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose a Vacheron Constantin 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">(Updated November 2024)</p>

<p>La marque <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en <strong>2020</strong> 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>.</p>
<p>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;.</p>
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
<p class="p1">La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>750&euro;</strong>. La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>599 &euro;</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>SYE</strong> 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 <strong>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_francaises"><span class="s2">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</span></a> dont SYE fait partie.</span></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] was created in <strong>2020</strong> 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>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"><span class="s2">Ranking of the best French watch brands</span></a>, including SYE.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2023)</p>

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