The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

This is the first watch in the luxury segment that I have purchased and it is the one that by far gives me the most beautiful emotion. Everything in this watch is in the details and reflects an indisputable Japanese know-how. The champagne dial presents plays of light that are reflected in the polished zaratsu indexes. Precision is also a must (drift from 0 measured at my watchmaker) with the old generation high beat caliber as well as the shape of the dauphine hands which precisely indicate the time. It is a piece that is little known in the catalog but which has a lot to offer!

My favorite watch in my collection

This is my second INOX, titanium version.
43 mm watch, quite imposing but comfortable and light thanks to the titanium.
Fun with its orange strap but dirty but quite easy to clean.
Water-resistant to 200m and screwed crown with the Victorinox logo.
Be careful if you have a small wrist because it is not discreet!!
It is a certain price for a quartz watch but I do not regret it because it is strong, it is the Swiss G-Shock.
Bought for the birth of my second daughter.
I love it.
It is a quartz with the Ronda 715 module.

Victorinox INOX TITANIUM 

Bought just a month ago, it was a purchase that was love at first sight.
My father was a career soldier and had quite a few watches including a Luminox that was lost during an operation.
When I saw this black Citizen in the window, it clicked in my head.
A diver's look with a tractor heart, that's what I call it because it's waterproof to 100m without a screw-down crown powered by a Miyota 8200 (+15 seconds per day for me)
Comfortable rubber strap but quite hard the first few times I wore this watch.
Quite large size but it's OK (46.2mm).
Sober but original at the same time with its orange minute hand.
Very well-made luminescent hands and indexes.
For €199 (I got it a little cheaper because it was out of the catalog), it's for me a very good alternative to the Seiko 5 sport.

The Japanese tractor that thinks it's a diver

Watch given to me by my wife for the birth of our son in 2008.

I had hesitated for a long time with the blue version and since my father-in-law had it I didn't particularly want to have the same one as him, but I was especially afraid of getting tired of it, regretfully because it's still not the same as James Bond's.

It's really beautiful, I find it very versatile both in sports mode and well dressed for an event, a very comfortable, reliable and functional chic sports model.

I wear it quite often because it's a perfect diver, quite thin because it's a quartz version, top lume, superb wavy dial, domed sapphire and approved by Bond.



The 007 watch in black version

Watch given in 2000 by my wife 25 years ago and still functional.
I wore it frequently for almost 8 years but since then it has been stored in my watch box and it very rarely returns to my wrist.
At the time I loved wearing red in my outfits, so it seemed obvious to have a watch of this wrist color.
It is an unpretentious watch, it is fun with its flashy red dial color, always precise and very practical with its chronograph.
It will always remain in my collection because sentimentally irreplaceable.

The first in my collection

Buren grand prix watch. 14k gold. Lizard strap.

Diameter 33 mm. Very flat.

Probably 1965 according to my research.

Manufacture caliber Buren 280 copper finish. Grand prix logo. 17 jewels.

2-hand dial. That's what I like the most!
Beautiful sunray silver that changes with the light. Magnificent applied Buren logo.

Two small stars at 6 o'clock. I don't know what they mean.

Superb preservation!

Its simplicity made me swoon. That's what I'm looking for. Simplicity!

A watch that I enjoy wearing on Sundays. An immense pleasure.

Buren Grand Prix. A disconcerting elegance.

Souvenir from my father.

Discovered in a drawer 4 months ago. I had never seen it on his wrist.

I shake it. It restarts. I'm going to give it a chance!
Power reserve tested at 40:00.

No manual winding.
Quick date in French and English. By pressing the crown.

A cheeky 70's look. I like it.
Black sunray dial. Applied indexes.

Still luminescent. A tritium dot must have fallen and the hands spread it in a circle right in the center.

I inquired with Seiko customer service.
They tell me it's a sea lion case m330. But there is no engraving of the animal. Mystery.

A beautiful 54 year old!
She's looking for a new strap. Probably leather.

A sleeping beauty from January 1970.

Zenith. Oh! My beautiful Zenith!

You belonged to my grandfather.

Here you are back to life after so much time at a standstill.

You are almost 75 years old! What a pleasure to have you on my wrist.

I had to bring you back to life. I changed your glass. You were missing an index at 2 o'clock and my watchmaker worked miracles by re-cutting a hand.

The overhaul of your magnificent 106-50-6 manufacture movement was a formality. You were still running after all. A sleeping beauty.

Your dial remains in its original condition. A patina that testifies to your long life.

Your horn is slightly twisted but I love you like that.

A light polishing revealed a magnificent pink gold and not yellow. A splendor.

Your dauphine hands are splendid.

Here you are again among us. I am proud to wear you on my wrist.



Zenith or 60s. A resurrection after 50 years in the drawer

Nothing can match the sentimental value of a watch inherited from one's father.

This watch is the one that made me dream when I saw it on my father's arm. The one that led me to love watchmaking. I was 14 years old then.

I wear it on leather or on a Breitling roller bracelet.

The valjoux 7750 caliber has been running perfectly for 35 years.

Some will find it too noisy. For me it is sweet music.

Breitling Chronomat. 1991. Portée par Belmondo au cinéma. 

A fundamental piece in my collection now. Acquired recently second-hand, it was necessary to take a financial step for this GF Black Phantom from 2016 but I could not know the disappointment because its design had really marked me several years ago.
Original and sober at the same time, this black monochrome version gives it an elegant and stealthy side as well.
I love it!!

A GREAT FOND..AMENTALE

Impulse purchase
I wanted to buy a small, lightweight diver to go do my water sports at the lake.
It meets all the criteria.
Diver, lightweight, 20 ATM and classy…
This is my 3rd Citizen.
I love this brand for its philosophy, giving people watches at an affordable price and excellent quality/price ratio.
It is no longer in the catalog but can be found second-hand.
Mine is bought new

My Japanese Starbucks

My grandfather's watch. So no price.

Dated 1997.

Autoquartz movement. The balance recharges an accumulator. So immense power reserve.

Simple and elegant dial.

The tritium of the hands has disappeared or blackened

Waterproof 10 ATM. Crown signed and screwed.

Sapphire caseback making the balance visible.

A design that may be a little too wise. But I like its bracelet.

In 27 years. 2 accumulator replacements and a hand. Not expensive to maintain.

Tissot PR100 autoquartz. An atypical movement.

Being a diver and wanting to acquire a diver's watch, I naturally turned to the emblematic models of several brands. Having bought it without trying it on, I was initially surprised and in doubt as to its diameter (36), it is ultimately the watch that I wear most often.

An experience in its own right

I bought this watch because I knew this brand. I have had a Victorinox knife for 31 years and it follows me everywhere I travel.
I have become addicted to this fantastic brand because since then I have bought 3 others.
Official watch of the New York firefighters rescue divers and official watch of the Swiss firefighters.


Watch bought for the birth of my daughter

Bought two weeks ago, real love at first sight for this Japanese, a pilot field watch that has a retro look and cushion shape.
This discreet Japanese amazes me day by day with its differen bevels and its mirror and brushed polishing.
Slightly sunny gray dial gives it an almost neon-retro dress watch style with its 42mm case but does not look huge when worn.
Powered by a very reliable and proven Miyota 8210 that takes barely 10 seconds/day.
An impressive quality/price ratio.
Not very heavy and very comfortable on the wrist.
The price is ridiculous given the quality of this model: €179
I went for it and I enjoy myself day by day with this marvel.

Field watch for all sorts of Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi

A bit of poetry with this superb SBGE305 whose dial is inspired by the Hotaka mountain!
Beyond poetry, this dial is just incredible and goes from sunburst red to matte burgundy in the blink of an eye.
In addition to that, proportions for a diver that suit my chicken wrist and above all a well-respected balance.
The movement is not left out with the famous Spring drive of the Japanese house.
And yes, Grand Seiko also knows how to make sports watches!

GMT in Japanese style!

Bought for my dad, this Swatch is fun because hidden behind, small goldfish which is my dad's astrological sign and decorated with a tartan, to remind him of his love for England.
Now, it is part of my collection because my dad is no longer here.
It is a watch that has an importance for me because it was the last gift I had given him.

Tartan swatch

Small Swatch as an inheritance that belonged to my dad.
A classic style with an atypical two-tone strap.
I wear it either with a hoodie or a classic shirt.
Light and comfortable to wear.
Very classic for a Swatch.
A little touch of originality with the big blue hand and the date.
I wear it from time to time thinking of my dear dad…

Swatch chrono black & White 

3rd INOX in my humble collection.
I was going to buy the limited edition automatic version or the normal automatic version but no longer available anywhere and I absolutely wanted this specific model with the red numbers.
This is the quartz version that has a Ronda 715.
Carbon case, stainless steel screwed back.
Screwed crown with the Victorinox logo.
Rubber strap with pin buckle.
Water-resistant 200m.
It is quite a large size: 43mm but in black, it is not so huge.
I bought it for my wife's cancer remission, what could be more logical than an indestructible INOX to represent my wife's strength of will to survive her illness.
Victorinox is an excellent brand that manufactures everything in-house.
It is a certain price for a quartz watch but what a great watch.
Oh I forgot: indexes, numbers and hands with super luminova.
I recommend this brand and all the models, with my eyes closed (well, open them to admire the curves of these watches).
For me, the G-Shock Suisse…

Victorinox INOX Carbon 

My late dad's engagement watch
What memories with this watch
When I wear it, it brings back my childhood and memories of a military dad who was a big guy who was afraid of nothing!!
But with me he was just a fair and teasing pair.
To get back to the watch, it is a Compressor model so rotating bezel inside the case which is 44 mm
Atypical design
It would need a little revision because it is a little late
My only vintage in my collection
Not a common watch


Tissot T12 compressor de 1976

Little gift from my dad for my 40th birthday
I like this abstract side of this Swatch chrono but not very readable with these colors and lines.
Comfortable and light.
It is fun to wear
Quite imposing as a Swatch but it fits on my wrist
It is a watch that I particularly like because it is the last watch offered by my late friend dad

The abstract chrono

I feel a certain peace of mind in owning my Omega Seamaster Diver 300M. It is a faithful ally in everyday adventures and life's unexpected events, during which it never lets me down! (And vice versa!)
Its robustness is no longer in doubt. Although it takes care of my diver, it sometimes happens to face here and there corners of furniture, rocks, my wife's rings and roughness of everyday life, which it continues to overcome with valour. The quality of the sapphire crystal makes it almost scratchproof, while its deep and captivating black dial (to the depths of the abyss?) contrasts with the clear and luminous character of the indexes. Visibility is excellent. When I think about it a little, I almost see an explosion of fireworks in the dark night, or the light of an anglerfish of the abyss! I like its deep character, without the waves of the very latest versions that I find less successful. After all, don't they say "Less is more"?
The date window at 3 o'clock (in black) fits very well into the dial without distorting its harmony. The skeleton sword hands are particularly easy to read and pleasant to look at, while the vermeil tip of the second hand recalls the "Seamaster" applique on the dial: the primary contrast "black / white / red" is all the simpler and more striking. We find circles, triangles (end of the minute hand) and rectangles in an ode to geometry.
The shape of the wave bezel reminds me of a ship's helm, it is both precise and handy, perfect for measuring a time interval to the nearest minute. The robustness of the case and the complementarity of the bezel / date functions make this Seamaster Diver 300M a particularly practical watch for everyday use. Its 41 mm diameter (47 mm lug to lug) could make it seem sturdy, but it is not. In reality, it fits very well on an average wrist, the work on the curvature of the lugs and the birth of the bracelet make it much less thick than it seems. Its thickness of 13 mm allows it to slip easily under a shirt sleeve or a sweater.
It fits very well with its original steel deployant bracelet that I would describe as very well made and of rare comfort. Its diving extension allows it to be put on or taken off quickly and easily, and this is far from being anecdotal for those who have wide hands. Its passage on a NATO bracelet immediately gives it a very good maritime and summery side, and it obviously takes without problem a swim in the Pacific, a dive in the Mediterranean or simple lengths in a swimming pool.
Its stylistic adaptability allows it to evolve in different casual, smart-casual and business-casual clothing styles... Even business formal for the most daring of those who would like to break the codes like 007! (Although I personally wouldn't risk it, out of respect for the codes of masculine elegance. Not everyone can be James Bond...) 
Unless you wear a full suit all week, it's an incredible "daily". If I hesitate between several watches before starting my day, it's definitely the one that will be the lucky one of the day.
Its daily deviation is measured at +1 sec/day to +2 sec/day, for a monthly deviation of less than a minute. A largely tolerable drift, the time adjustment can thus be carried out every two months (or even 3 months after July/August/September) with the date reset to 1. The Seamaster Diver 300M is striking in my eyes, in an explosion of simplicity (and not simplism) and emotion. It is a fantastic watch to wear every day.

Adjectives that qualify it: adaptable - readable - simple - practical

Diving into everyday life in complete decompression

I was looking for a beautiful all-purpose diver's watch that I could wear every day. So I went to a boutique in Paris known for its large selection and, after trying several, set my sights on this superb Ocean Star 600. Its magnificent, slightly sunray blue dial and its ceramic bezel complementing this dial in a very harmonious way seduced me right away, the COSC certification drove the point home, and hey presto, I kept it on my wrist! It is still imposing but ultimately fits very well on my 17 cm wrist which, thanks to a perfect finish of the case and an excellent quality bracelet with its mirror-polished links in the center, gives it an elegant look while remaining sporty. Concerning the precision, it is amazing, the drift is almost non-existent. The extreme water resistance of 60 ATM was not essential for me, 20 ATM would have been enough, the helium valve is useless for me, but the beauty likes to show her muscles and ultimately it is rather reassuring to know that she is not going to drown during a few serious swimming sessions. I did not find any negative point to this watch that I wear regularly.

She is imposing

This is the first complicated watch that I bought for myself when my first book came out. At the time, I didn't know much about watchmaking other than the most famous brands. I first thought about buying a skeletonized Tissot with manual winding, but I saw in the store that for the same price, I could have other complications in addition, such as the date and the moon phase. That's what made me fall for this Frederique Constant Classic Heart Beat Moonphase.

The case is made of yellow gold-plated steel. Its silver dial is decorated with a clous de Paris motif, an ornamentation obtained by guilloché that has the shape of pyramidal nail heads with small grooves between each nail. It is partially skeletonized with a round opening at 12 o'clock called "Heart Beat" and which allows, as its name suggests, to see the heartbeat of the watch. At 6 o'clock, there is a moon phase window. The indexes are equipped with printed Roman numerals and the hands are Breguet type, recognizable by their small eccentrically hollowed-out circles. The case back is open and allows you to see its rotor with Côtes de Genève finishes, a famous pattern composed of a series of wavy streaks. Finally, the strap is made of calfskin with crocodile pattern.

The strong point of this watch is its value for money. It is rare to see so many complications in this price range. Its vintage side is pleasant but can be a little old-fashioned. It is not a watch that can be worn on all occasions. On the negative side, I deplore the imprecision of the indexes. There is a circular railway but it does not correspond to the minutes. In addition, the inscription of the dates all around the dial as well as its pointer can be confused with the minutes.

specs:
Hours, minutes, seconds, date pointer, moon phase, Heart Beat

Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Power reserve: 38 h
Year: 2017
Ref: FC-335MC4P5
Depth: 60 m


poetic neo-vintage

I find myself looking at my watch for long minutes, my beating heart is visible thanks to the openwork dial, the central guilloche is magnificent which gives depth to the dial. The hands are very beautiful, of the Breguet type (hands with a hollowed-out apple), the moon phase is also very well done.

The charm of the jigsaw

The OsterQuartz model 17014 is a treasure in several ways:
36mm. of white gold, the bezel shines brightly, fluted for connoisseurs, the 3 hands also in white gold, the small detail that changes everything to my taste, the rest, case, Jubilee bracelet and clasp are in steel, the shape of the avant-garde case, since already on the Rolex market in the 1930s, then 1940 under the names of Rolex Viceroy, then the Oyster Imperial, so the OysterQuartz with its 1977 design is a relatively young model in comparison.
Imagine the Rolex philosophy is totally respected from 1977 to 2002 years of production, its design has not changed, only a few details have arrived, such as the engravings on the flange (the crown at noon, Rolex, Rolex, Rolex, Rolex going all the way around the flange then the serial number at 6 o'clock).
The Luminova, replaced the tritium, and then that will be it. 
The OysterQuartz DateJuste is so incredible for me who swore only by mechanical movements with automatic winding or manual winding, and one day in an article I came across a model reference 17000 the simplest model, but by no means a low-end model, all Rolex are precious watches and all exceptional, then while searching, because it is not very easy to find this model, I came across a model that at first seemed dull to me, since the dial is black, but what class, on the wrist it is absolutely sublime, the settings are super simple. In short, the 5035 quartz movement is at the cutting edge of all points of view. Technologically, a 32KHz oscillator and a thermo-compensated quartz movement. For those who know the beast, it is the Holy Grail, for the others, explanation; This means that the watch is incredibly precise (crazy for 2024), because the quartz is kept at a constant temperature. In terms of finishing, you have to see it to believe it, but the Oysterquartz movement is finished like a mechanical movement, with Côte de Genève, perlage, and so on. It works with a battery that will be changed between 24 and 36 months, with the gaskets changed, for its water resistance, this little job is done at Rolex to be sure that the watch is and will remain 100% water resistant. 
If I had to convince some of the readers, I would simply say that it is a Rolex, brand connoisseurs will understand, the others too bad...!! 
But what an immeasurable pleasure to have the honor of owning such a model.

Comfort beyond the visual

Looking for a bronze watch at a reasonable price, I naturally turned to this aquascaphe
Beautifully engraved case back with a diver, we are in the codes of Baltic
Original chocolate color with a nice smoke especially in good weather
Crown easily handled with a crown protector
The patina is done very quickly in less than 15 days we go from gold to black quickly, don't panic ☺️
Two downsides the bracelet is not comfortable to avoid and the marks of the bracelet which are visible on the case back, a known problem at Baltic

Tanning yours - affordable price

Here is a watch that is inspired (at least its case) by the OP in 36mm. But it adds its share of history by also (and especially) drawing inspiration from the Smiths A454 used in the 50s during trans-Arctic expeditions. It takes up most of the dial with its Arabic numeral indices, superbly made and with the necessary photoluminescent material, and its blue syringe hands as well as the red second hand. The 36mm case was the challenge of this purchase: to validate a contained dimension on my 18cm wrist. And the challenge is successful as this watch is pleasant to wear while remaining very present. The case benefits from polished domed sides reminiscent of the OP of the famous brand with the crown of Bienne, brushed horns and a fully polished bezel: that's for the presence on the wrist. The cream-colored dial is very readable (super-luminova on the indices and hands, including the Lolli-pop second hand.
The dimensions: 36mm in diameter, 43.5mm high, 11.3mm thick, 20mm strap width.
The watch comes with a triple-link bracelet in a mix of Oyster/BB58 style with the most beautiful effect (it suits it perfectly) and a vintage suede leather with a buckle that is unfortunately too coarse.
The movement is a serious Miyota 9039, 100m waterproof, screw-down crown, 20000A/m anti-magnetism.
This is the watch I wear the most, proving that its small 36mm is more than enough. Other PRS-25s to come, so this one suits me!


PRS-25 Everest Expedition - 36mm

All the design of the Polerouter from Universal Genève in very trendy color variations!
The drip-feed production of TimeFactors in Sheffield delivers these little gems with serious characteristics: Miyota 9039 movement, antimagnetism of 20000A/m (or 250 Gauss, for a Polerouter you need at least that, but we are far from the 1000 Gauss of the eponymous Rolex), screw-down crown, 100m water resistance, dimensions well balanced on my 18cm wrist (38.5mm diameter, 20mm bracelet width, 46.75mm height, 12.3mm thickness). And what about the characteristic aesthetics of Gérald Genta's sublime model? This watch is superb, only the rice grain bracelet is a little too pompous for this watch, but it looks great on a good number of leather bracelets!
Its major flaw comes from the somewhat poor readability of its dial: the polished hands contrast poorly with the sunburst dial (at least in its sky blue version that I have). The absence of lume also confines this watch to a dress watch role, somewhat spoiling its adventurous origins.

Tribute to the Polerouter

Not particularly attracted by the models with integrated strap, this Direnzo DRZ04 Mondial v2 is nevertheless one of my favorite watches. We find the quality of the brand (the alternations of brushed and polished surfaces, this small chamfer clearly delineating the shape of the case), an original design with many details specific to the designer (the raised indices perfectly integrated into a dial with the particular shape of a hollow plate - brilliant). The thinness of the case (10.8mm) and its superb strap contribute to excellent comfort. Another superb achievement by its designer Sergio. 
The additional rubber strap transforms its classy personality into an elegant sports watch. 
I only regret having fallen for the Tiffany blue trend after hesitating for a long time with the yellow version, the latter making the Mondial even more exclusive!

Direnzo Mondial Tiffany blue

The Zenith brand was created in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland. A pioneer in Swiss watchmaking in the creation of a true vertically integrated manufacture, Zenith aimed to create the most precise watch of its time at the best price. Over the years, it has established itself as a benchmark for precision and expertise in many fields.
In 1899, the marque Zenith presents its first pocket chronograph and wins various prizes, including first prize at the Paris Motor Show. In 1911 Georges Favre-Jacot handed over management of the factory to his descendants, who named it Zenith, the name of the highest point in the trajectory of a star in the sky.
In 1920, Zenith launched its first wristwatches and continued its development until, in 1960, it purchased the Martel Watch Co. Nine years later, the brand gave birth to the El Primero movement, the first chronograph equipped with a rotor winding mechanism. central. This world first makes El Primero today the most precise mass-produced movement in the world, thanks to its balance wheel and its cadence of ten vibrations per second. Over the years, Zenith will sign numerous innovations. The company owns three of the largest movements: the El Primero integrated automatic chronograph, the 22-line manual 5011K and the ultra-thin mechanical Elite, all available with several complications, moon phase, dual time, fly-back.
After numerous buyouts, the company that owns the Zenith factory decides to stop the production of mechanical watches in favor of quartz. In order to save these calibers from destruction, Charles Vermot hid cams, cutting tools, presses and machines, while recording the production process in a small notebook, secretly hoping for the return of mechanical movements. It was only nine years later that Zenith returned to the hands of Swiss investors who revived the brand's mechanical movements such as the El Primero.
The range now includes models like the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zenith/defy_skyline"> Zenith Defy Skyline</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zenith/chronomaster_original"> Zenith Chronomaster Original</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zenith/defy_extreme"> Zenith Defy Extreme</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zenith/chronomaster_el_primero_open"> Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Open</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zenith/captain_chronograph"> Zenith Captain Chronograph</a>.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Zenith watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Zenith watches sold on the brand's website vary between $6,400 and $194,900 depending on the models and finishes. As an example, count $11,300 for a Zenith Chronomaster Sport and $85,600 for a Zenith Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon.
<h2 dir="ltr">Zenith: A fantastic story that goes beyond the El Primero movement&nbsp;</h2>
Zenith is a brand owned since 2000 by the LVMH group, in the same way as the brands <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tag_heuer">Tag Heuer</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/hublot"> Hublot</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/bulgari"> Bulgari</a>, and produces around 11,000 watches per year, all models combined. The reputation of the Zenith brand is illustrated by its presence in the ranking of<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_luxury_watch_brands"> Most popular luxury watch brands</a>. To choose a Zenith that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
(Updated January 2024)

A very cute ZENITH from the 50s, with a very pretty patina of the dial chiseled by time. 34 mm case with rather original horns, a movement that works perfectly. A great classic, but of very good quality. We are rarely disappointed when we buy this kind of vintage.

In search of times gone by

It's a Zenith. It's a Movado!!! I was looking for a watch from my birth year. From my research on several websites, it appears that from 1969 to the early 1980s, Zenith and Movado were part of a conglomerate. As a result, there were "collaborations" and movement sharing. With a cousin shape and a size of 37mm or 34mm without the crown, it is powered by an automatic Zenith caliber, the 2572PC.
Its plexiglass crystal is as if embedded in the case (see photo for a better understanding) and it has a blue dial, in keeping with today's fashion. In short, a piece that I won't find on every wrist. It is atypical, vintage and modern at the same time, and its finishes are to die for. To this day, for its 50th anniversary, it is as beautiful as the first day. And I get a Zenith for the price of a Movado!

Magnificent vintage from 1974!

Here is a small ZENITH (34 mm) from the 50s, that I have had for over 30 years now.
It is a watch that could not be more classic, but with nice lugs.
I do not understand, however, the inflation that there is on these models, under the pretext that it is a known brand.
OK, it is reliable, it works well, and I am very happy with it. I had also bought another one in the process (the same, but gold plated and large second hand).....But hey, there are plenty of small classic watches from less renowned brands that do the job just as well, and are worthy of interest.
If mine were for sale today, I think I would pass my way. After all, it is only my opinion, and I totally respect those who are looking for a ZENITH like this one and are ready to pay the price.
But for me, there are so many little unknown vintage gems to discover...

Ultra classic

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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