After the Rolex Deepsea that I sold and a Panerai that I still have, here I am with another diver which this time is an Omega. Not having been able to try it before, I bought this watch blindly and therefore not without a certain apprehension but in the end, it suits me super well with a diameter of 45.5 which is nickel and is really magnificent. In short an Omega in all its splendor!!!

Omega Seamaster Planet Océan 8500

Being a fan of the Speedmaster that I intend to buy one day, I hesitated for a long time to get this Moonswatch from the prices offered on the internet until I came across an ad with for once a price identical to that asked in store and what's more in hand delivery so I said to myself, let's go for it and so for a few days now I have been the owner of this iteration of the Speedmaster.

Apart from that the watch is pretty but you can see that it is not made to last over time and that it is therefore a disposable watch.
That said it does the job and pleases my nephew enormously to whom I am thinking of giving it and who knows, it might make him want to buy a real Speed in a few years.

A revisited icon

I bought myself this PAM00111 second-hand in 2018 and since then it's been love at first sight. I love its sandwich dial, its cushion case and the crown protector. A watch on which I change the strap like I change my t-shirt as it gives it a completely different look depending on whether it's on a canvas or a nato for a more sporty look or on leather for a more elegant look.

A classic but also elegant diver

After the Moonswatch that I acquired last week, I fell for this Blancpain X Swatch that I find really superb. It was also a real favorite once I had it on my wrist.
The only downside is its nato strap that I don't find great although very pretty but fortunately the seller left me the rubber that is mounted on it and I find that it suits it wonderfully.

Light and captivating

Here is a watch that I had my eye on for many years but for which I fell for last week after trying it on.
What put me off about this watch was the fact that its diameter was less than 44mm and as I am used to watches of this diameter, I had a lot of trouble taking the plunge until I came across an ad for this watch at a very interesting price for a piece dating from January 2024 and I decided to go and try it on.

As a result, I left the store conquered and I contacted the seller to tell him that I would take it from him.

The watch arrived two hours ago and it was love at first sight as I find it so magnificent. Its gray sunray dial is superb and the rubber strap suits it much better than the steel strap.

Anyway, a new piece that I love and that I am sharing with you here.

Thunderbolt

After seeing the episode of small watches between friends on this watch, I had a little crush which made me swear to myself to get one and it is now done since this morning or going to my watchmaker to buy nato straps, I come across this watch in his window and so I left with this very pleasant diver to wear and with a look that I love.

Seiko Prospex Diver Pad

This is the one that was my second automatic watch and that was given to me by a friend in 2014. This Vostock has everything to please me, the fact that it is a watch that goes everywhere and is unrecognizable but also its very sporty look. Basically it is mounted on a rubber strap but having broken the latter and not being able to find another one or even an adaptable one because of its unique lug width, I managed with the help of a seamstress to adapt a nato strap to it and I must say that it suits it wonderfully while I was afraid that it would not match. Anyway, here is a very simple watch with a light gray sunray dial with the most beautiful effect and that we do not see often, if ever.

Vostock Amphibia Black Seal

My first watch in 47mm and unlike many of my other watches, I didn't think twice before buying it because it was love at first sight when I saw it for sale on the site. Buying a watch without being able to try it on can be a bad surprise but this was not the case, quite the contrary.

Huge

My very first automatic watch that I bought new in 2014.
A very elegant watch on its original crocodile strap but which is also very sporty depending on whether you wear it on a nato, a canvas or a rubber.
It is also very massive but that does not prevent it from being very comfortable to wear.

Elegant but massive and also sporty

After buying my first Turtle a few weeks ago, I fell for it again a few days ago, but this time for its version with a khaki embossed dial and black bezel that I find simply magnificent. This watch inspires the solidity and quality that make it possible for me to wear it every day, regardless of my activities, without fear of damaging it. In short, a beautiful piece, this Seiko Prospex King Turtle Diver's SRPE05K1

Seiko Prospex King Turtle Diver's SRPE05K1

My first square watch and I love it. At first I was skeptical about buying and wearing this watch that I found too thin until the day when I passed by the retailer's store, I went in to try the BR05 to see what it would look like on my big wrist and finally and after several tries between the BR05, the BR03 Diver and the BR03 Black Steel which I finally left with. And since then I love wearing it and especially on the khaki rubber strap that the retailer gave me.

Square

When I bought this GShock last year, I was surprised by its lightness and comfort to the point that it became my new toolwatch and then later, I learned about the mods allowing me to customize it with a case identical to that of the famous Royal Oak and that's what I did and since then I find it even prettier.

GShock modé CasiOak

In 2019, I fell in love with this Hamilton chrono that I bought new on the internet.
This watch is very pretty on its original crocodile strap but I find it more beautiful on a nato or a parachute strap even if a rubber or leather like Arezzo Strap also suits it wonderfully.
And although it is 45.5mm, it fits very very well on the wrist because of its very small lug to lug.

A chronograph with a vintage look

A watch that I fell for because it looks a lot like the Richard Mille RM01 that I find magnificent but unfortunately out of budget so this one was a great alternative because of its price. This watch which has a look that is both sporty and dressy depending on whether it is on a leather strap or rubber is very very comfortable to wear in addition to being very beautiful.

TW Steel CEO Tonneau 2002

A watch from an iconic French brand that was the first one with which I really set foot in watchmaking and that I wore every day for many years. It was given to me by my grandmother in 2002 for my 26th birthday and although I don't know why it no longer works today, I still keep it in my collection.

Yema YM62

Founded in 1942 in Chistopol, Russia, Vostok is an iconic watchmaking company, recognized for its robust and reliable mechanical watches. Its history is closely linked to the industrial and military evolution of the Soviet Union, and its creations continue to appeal to watch enthusiasts around the world.
<h3 dir="ltr">Origins and History</h3>
The history of Vostok begins during the Second World War, when the Moscow watch factory was evacuated to Chistopol to escape the advancing German forces. Initially, production was oriented towards military equipment. It was only after the war that the factory began manufacturing watches for the general public. The name "Vostok", meaning "East" in Russian, was adopted in 1963, probably in reference to the Soviet Vostok space program, which marks the beginning of the USSR's conquest of space.
In 1965, Vostok became the official supplier of watches to the Ministry of Defense of the Soviet Union. This collaboration led to the creation of the famous "Komadirskie" (meaning "Commander") series, specially designed for military officers. These watches were subject to rigorous quality controls and were exclusively available in stores aimed at military personnel.
<h3 dir="ltr">Iconic Models</h3>
Among Vostok's flagship models, two series particularly stand out:
Vostok Komandirskie : Launched in the 1960s, this series was initially intended for the military. Komandirskie watches are renowned for their robustness and functional design. They often feature dials illustrated with military motifs, such as red stars, tanks or submarines. Equipped with reliable mechanical movements, these watches are designed to withstand the most demanding conditions.
Vostok Amphibia : Introduced in 1967, the Amphibia series is specially designed for divers. These watches are characterized by their water resistance of up to 200 meters, made possible thanks to an innovative design of the case and the seal. Amphibia are valued for their durability and ability to operate in hostile underwater environments.
<h3 dir="ltr">Innovation and Know-How</h3>
Vostok is recognized for its expertise in mechanical movements. The company produces its own calibers, which it also supplies to other watch brands. This internal control of production guarantees constant quality and proven reliability of its watches. Vostok movements are renowned for their simplicity, robustness and ease of maintenance, essential qualities for watches intended for intensive use.
<h3 dir="ltr">Expansion and Partnerships</h3>
In the early 2000s, Vostok joined forces with the Lithuanian company Koliz to create the brand Eastern Europe. This joint venture aims to offer watches with a modern design, while integrating Vostok's proven movements. Although distinct from the parent brand, Vostok Europe benefits from the Russian company's heritage and know-how, while targeting a Western market with contemporary designs and innovative materials.
<h3 dir="ltr">International Recognition</h3>
Vostok watches have gained worldwide fame, not only for their quality, but also for their rich history and connection to significant events. For example, after Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the Pentagon rewarded allied soldiers with a special edition of the Vostok Amphibia, commemorating their participation in this campaign. Additionally, Vostok watches have been worn by Russian cosmonauts during space missions, attesting to their reliability in extreme conditions.
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
With more than 80 years of history, Vostok has established itself as an important player in Russian watchmaking. Its commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability has allowed the brand to stand the test of time and adapt to market developments. Today, Vostok watches continue to seduce with their singularity, their robustness and their timeless design, delighting collectors and watch enthusiasts around the world.
(Updated February 2025)

A special watch originally created by Vostok/Meranom and Ole! Following a small disagreement between the two parties, this watch is no longer in limited edition and can therefore be found on the web or on the Meranom website in spare parts! This watch is a small immersion/dive into space towards the Moon.

Cosmo Diver! A dive into space

It is a pretty original qualitative diver with its automatic caliber look product all steel screwed back date window at 6 o'clock screwed crown rotating bezel a real tank quality Russian manufacture it is a forty millimeters 33 rubies magnificent deep blue dial hands and second hand and luminova indexes

A dream diver at an affordable price

I have wanted a Russian watch in my collection for a long time and it is done with this Vostok Amphibian Scuba, bought second-hand but like new for a very small price I find that this watch has a lot of arguments like a water resistance to 20 atm an automatic caliber and a domed plexi which gives it an ultra cool look, for the moment I am very happy with it there is a chance that it will not be the last 😉

My Cold War Diver

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 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.
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.
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.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 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.
Ollech &amp; Wajs 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;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_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

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

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