For people of my generation Lip was the equivalent of Omega, Tissot, Breitling etc. This Lip Electronic represents an innovation and the pronounced taste of this brand to be precursors in the field of watchmaking. My model has a rather rare dial because the 4 indexes are represented by a lightning bolt. The quality of Lip proves that after more than 60 years this watch still works very well.

A great story…at a low price

This is a purchase that responds to an era that I knew and to the cinema of one of my favorite directors. This elegant, ultra-thin watch is a dress watch with a touch of originality. It allows me to engage in discussion with those who notice it, on its atypical side and on its cinematographic reference. I rather like the classic but sometimes fun offers me an eccentricity that I appreciate. This watch is also very pleasant on the wrist.

Reference to the punk movement

This is a watch that I never get tired of, precise, waterproof to 100 meters, suit or t-shirt, elegant or sporty, the bracelet will give it the identity you want. The dial reflects the light perfectly and you can go from the office to the swimming pool without taking it off. A watch that I rediscover regularly with always the same pleasure

It lives up to its name

I had wanted a Tudor for a few years and Monfils fils went to the antipodes on the day of the presentation of the BB58 GMT…for an enthusiast like me the excuse was too good 😂. Everything works with this watch, thinner than the old one, a perfect diameter for me and a recognized quality.

The world is vast

This watch represents the alpha and the omega, when I wear it it represents my first mechanical watch in 1973 a Longines, its color the first car of my father that he had in 1964 a Triumph Herald, the wooden dragon of the back of the case represents my Chinese sign….60 years ago and the 888 copies remind me that my son was born on December 8….what watch could compete with so many symbols that touch me….

60 years of waiting

The feeling of a sunset on your wrist, a price that allows you not to think too much, a very useful complication and a robustness that relaxes you... I like it when my life is simplified!!! The diameter of 42 is not felt at all and the jubilee bracelet is really very comfortable and of good quality considering the price (389€)

Voyager

The first time I discovered this watch was in 1971, my uncle, a watchmaker at Patek, wore it when he wasn't at work and it was his morning alarm clock. For me, Vulcan was Star Trek and space, what could be more normal for a child who saw the first step on the moon live………..

Spock's Watch

Vulcain is a legendary Swiss watch brand, known for its famous "Cricket", the world's first functional mechanical alarm watch. The history of Vulcain is characterized by a constant commitment to innovation, style and quality and which has rebounded in recent years under the leadership of Guillaume Laidet and Remi Chabrat.
<h2 dir="ltr">What is the history of the Vulcain brand?</h2>
Founded in 1858 by the Ditisheim brothers in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Vulcain began as a small company specializing in the production of high-precision pocket watches. It wasn't until 1947 that the brand burst onto the international watch scene with the launch of the Cricket watch, a technical feat that quickly gained popularity.
The Vulcain Cricket, thanks to its unique alarm function, has earned the nickname "Presidents' Watch". It has been worn by many American presidents, including Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson, cementing the brand's international reputation. Starting in the 1950s, Vulcain continued to innovate by producing diving watches and launching the Vulcain Nautical movement, a diving watch equipped with an alarm function and decompression indicator for divers.
Despite a period of turmoil during the 1970s and 1980s, when the Swiss watch industry was shaken by the quartz revolution, Vulcain managed to overcome these challenges and recover. Today, the brand is lauded for its blend of classic design and modern technology, while continuing to produce high-quality mechanical watches.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of Vulcain watches?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/vulcain/cricket">Vulcan Cricket</a></h3>
Vulcain's flagship model is undoubtedly the Vulcain Cricket. Featuring a robust stainless steel casing, it is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters. The strap is made of genuine leather, ensuring optimal comfort and durability. The Cricket is powered by the Vulcain V-10 hand-wound mechanical movement, renowned for its reliability. The simple and elegant dial features stick indexes and luminous hands, ensuring excellent readability. The alarm complication is of course the Cricket's most distinctive feature.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/vulcain/nautical">Vulcain Nautical</a></h3>
The Vulcain Nautical, another iconic watch from the brand, features a sturdy steel case, water resistant up to 30 ATM. The strap is made of rubber, to withstand the rigors of scuba diving. The Vulcain V-10 hand-wound mechanical movement guarantees exceptional precision and reliability. The dial displays luminous indexes and an alarm complication, as well as a decompression indicator for divers.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/vulcain/50s_presidents%E2%80%99">Vulcain 50s Presidents'</a></h3>
This watch is a celebration of Vulcain's heritage as "<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/vulcain/50s_presidents%E2%80%99">Presidents Watch</a>". The stainless steel case of the watch, waterproof to 50 meters, houses an exclusive Vulcain V-21 automatic movement. The strap is made of alligator leather, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication. The dial, available in multiple colors, features stick indexes and luminous hands, as well as an alarm complication.
<h3 dir="ltr">Vulcain Aviator Instrument</h3>
The Aviator Instrument pays homage to the brand's aeronautical heritage. Its robust stainless steel case, water resistant to 10 ATM, houses a Vulcain V-57 automatic movement. The strap is made of leather, reflecting the aviator style of the watch. The dial, with its luminous indexes and hands, has a chronograph, a useful complication for calculating short times.
<h3 dir="ltr">Vulcain Golden Heart</h3>
The Golden Heart is a limited edition, celebrating the famous Cricket watch. The rose gold case, water-resistant to 30 meters, houses a Vulcain V-18 manual-winding mechanical movement. The alligator leather strap adds a touch of luxury. The dial, with its Arabic numeral indexes and golden hands, is equipped with an alarm complication, visible thanks to a heart-shaped opening.
<h2 dir="ltr">Summary of the Vulcain brand</h2>
Whether you are attracted by the historical charm of the 50s Presidents' Watch, the aviator style of the Aviator Instrument or the luxury of the Golden Heart, Vulcain offers a wide choice of watches that combine functionality, history and elegance. The brand's renewal offers the opportunity to choose new models revisiting the brand's heritage or vintage models for the most passionate among you.&nbsp;To find out more about these watches and other Vulcain collections, do not hesitate to visit their website. The Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews shared on this platform can also provide you with additional information when choosing a Vulcain watch.
Check out the <a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the most popular Swiss watch brands</a>, including Vulcain.
(Updated September 2024)

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<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104"> Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the<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<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<a href="https://preprod.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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