This is a kickstarter released in limited edition.
I stumbled upon it completely by chance and discovered this small Australian brand.
I fell for the automatic model on Seiko NE88 (there was the same model in quartz meca), a movement that I also knew on other watches that I own.
The overall manufacturing quality is pretty good, special mention for the very flexible calfskin strap, pleasant to wear and original with its orange edging. The gear/chevron shaped crown is very original and easy to handle. I will simply put a downside on the quality of the alloy used for the case because it scratches *very* easily.

A little touch of Heuer Silverstone on NE88

You are not dreaming, Guillaume Laidet did it!
A very beautiful neo vintage on a Seiko NE88 column wheel movement base
For those who have never practiced, I personally find that it is a very interesting alternative to the eternal 7750.
It is very smooth to trigger and the oscillating weight is discreet to the wearer.
To talk about the watch itself, I am amazed for this price level to have such finishes (alternating polished / brushed on the case, signed buckle, beautifully made leather strap, transparent back, sapphire crystal, weight signed william L).
What more could you ask for?...

A column wheel auto chrono for less than €500

This version was born from a collaboration with Hodinkee on a base of 500 models spread over 5 x 100 copies per livery.
The model that I present here is a version 037 close to the color combinations of the team sponsored by Olio FIAT.
The midnight blue background and the orange-yellow hands create a very particular and unusual atmosphere in watchmaking.
The choice was made on this small series to use a Sellita SW510MB hand-wound mechanical movement.
The finishes of the case and bracelet are as always very neat and above all vary completely in terms of treatment and color from one livery to another.
For such a small production, the effort is remarkable.


A beautiful chrono evolution of Group B

First of all, if you hope to find one I wish you a lot of courage because they are rare.
They were released at the time in only 500 copies (250 white background / 250 black background).
This is the very first automatic model sold by Autodromo with the particularity of using a Miyota 821A movement.
We can see that the founder has the art of detail, since he goes so far as to have an engraved weight produced by the Autodromo factory and also works the case back with shapes inspired by the automobile of the 60s.
The real twist on this model is obviously the red area painted under the glass to emphasize the kinship with the automobile.
It is very pleasant to look at, to wear, although quite imposing in diameter. On the other hand, the thickness is contained and allows it to be hidden under a shirt if necessary.

A 3 needles and a red zone!

For me, this is a beautiful modern reinterpretation of a pilot's chronograph based on a proven 7750 movement (I also had a Steinhart Nav B Chrono in the same spirit to compare)
The price-quality ratio is excellent - at the time it was worth €1,300/1,400 new (I think it is unfortunately over €1,700 now).
The only small criticism is that the strap is clearly not up to par, so I replaced it with an original Farer model.
The chronograph is perfect to use with very easy-to-handle pushers and a very pleasant crown to use.
On mine, I had taken the engraved oscillating weight option as well as the Archimedes folding clasp.
I highly recommend it.

A REAL pilot's watch

The bellytanker is special because it is inspired by the automobile and aviation at the same time.
Indeed, we are talking here about a chronograph that takes up the record races of the 50s (bellytanker = aircraft tank recycled into cars intended for racing).
It is a 41 case, but with the contrasts and materials used it seems more imposing. The brown leather strap and the copper/gold background contribute strongly to the vintage look. In the photo, I was not convinced, but in real life it is very nice.

When Bell&Ross draws inspiration from automobiles and aviation

The monoposto is a reinterpretation of a 3-hand model released a few years ago but this time on a Seiko NE88 movement base. What is interesting is that this movement has a column wheel - rare for this price range. The watch is quite imposing but therefore VERY readable. The blue/yellow color is very original and catches the eye - and will not be seen on all wrists because it is limited to 100 copies. The automotive inspiration is clear, down to the smallest detail (eg: the bracelet buckle which is built like the buckles of the hood straps of competition cars)

A beautiful vintage chrono based on NE88

What can I say about this special Group B Night Stage II series ... except that getting it was already worthy of a Group B event :-). It is a perfect summary of the 80s with its geometric shapes, the Digit, K2000 style screen printing ... and company. The integrated bracelet is very pleasant to wear even though I hate metal bracelets. It is quite possible to also adapt NATO / rally car harness type bracelets with the "Autodromo" label. The only small remark concerning the readability of the time, it takes a little time to adapt to the second hand vs the other hands :)

An invitation to the rally specials!

I discovered Autodromo thanks to the Stradale and am now bitten by the bug. Autodromo is inspired by the best years and models of the automobile with a capital A... like Autodromo. If you like Italian cars, this brand will necessarily remind you of many small details of the Veglia Borletti counters, the hood fasteners, the embossed leather of the seats. All this done with brilliance and discretion by its founder Bradley Price. An industrial designer but above all a collector of beautiful mechanics. To come back to this Stradale, it is a perfect compromise between originality and discretion. Let me explain, seeing it from afar you take it for a standard 3-hand watch, and it can totally match a shirt - on the other hand, if you get a little closer, you can see all the work that has been done with a dial that seems to float with a relief and transparency effect, very original horns and a bracelet that is just as original with a superb embossed Italian leather. The movement is not left out with a very reliable and discreet myota 9015.

A watch by enthusiasts for enthusiasts

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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