A diver's watch for a guy who doesn't dive is a great classic, but a diver's watch for diving in this deep black dial is essential. I love this watch! And I love these big indexes that click day and night. I was so frustrated by my previous purchase (my Sternglas which is not luminescent, me who loves sleeping with my watch), that I went all out! My first Yema, there will be others!

Diving... at night.

What if this Seiko 5 was my favorite watch!? Bought for €150 2 years ago, it's crazy the pleasure it gives me and the impression - for this song - of having a watch on my wrist... precious. Of great value. The gilding that frames the indexes, the date window, the hands and even the Five logo applied just like the brand, all of this delights me as much as possible. And the sunburst metallic of the dial that adds something at little cost, I love it!!! Its small 36mm format bothered me, even disappointed me at first. Now, it's this size that I like and that I'm looking for. Yes, really, a watch that makes you rich because for this price, you can afford it much more often than reason should allow. And when you know the infinite variation of models released in the Five series, you tell yourself that you haven't finished having fun without (too much) counting.

The watch that makes you rich!

Bought during lockdown when one of my umpteenth Citizens broke down, this is my first conscious purchase of an automatic watch. I fell in love with the "compass" side of this watch and its Bauhaus design. At the time, a Miyota meant nothing to me, nor did a 42 mm diameter. The test review of this model carried out on the La petite trotteuse channel finally convinced me and I bought it online. Sternglas is a German brand from Hamburg and I recommend these watches to get into watchmaking, especially when an open back gives access to the magic of the mechanism (even if it is a Miyota, yes). Now I have other watches and I wear this Topograph (that's its name) less, but I still take it out from time to time. The leather on the strap must have progeria because it aged 100 years in 3 years, but I still like the watch.

A German one to start with.

The Prospex Twilight Blue! I think what I liked when I first saw it in the window was the bet made in terms of colors. And first of all this steel bezel where the red of the first quarter is painted in an orangey red, and it is this orange that grabbed me, clearly. With the sunray blue of the dial that turns from deep to shallow, it matches incredibly well. I love it. I also love the case, 44 mm in stainless steel with anti-scratch treatment and the bracelet with large links that reinforces the feeling of robustness of the whole. The way they hug my wrist is perfect.

Sunset for every day

An asymmetrical watch as possible with its manta ray-shaped case and its sunburst dial in quarters. A marvel of originality a little dated. Sometimes, depending on the light, the dial can seem flat. Fortunately the carrot hair-shaped second hand makes it pleasant in all circumstances.

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The brand Zodiac was created in 1882 by Ariste Calame in Le Locle, Switzerland. A descendant of watchmakers, the founder created his own watchmaking workshop, starting by making flat pocket watches before moving into sports watches. In 1930, he launched the Autographic, one of the first sports self-winding watches, featuring shatterproof glass, shock resistance and truly waterproof.
The range includes models like the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zodiac/olympos"> Zodiac Olympos</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zodiac/super_sea_wolf"> Zodiac Super Sea Wolf</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zodiac/spacetronic"> Zodiac Spacetronic</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zodiac/aerospace_gmt"> Zodiac Aerospace GMT</a>, the Zodiac Dynotron and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/zodiac/sea_dragon"> Zodiac Sea Dragon</a>. Moreover, in 1970, the Zodiac Sea Wolf was the official watch of the US Navy Seals.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Zodiac watch cost?</h2>
The prices of new Zodiac watches change regularly and vary depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 1,000 and &euro; 1,500. The brand's entry-level Zodiac Olympos costs &euro; 995, while a Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Compression Diver is offered at &euro; 1,695. Prices also fluctuate depending on the distributor, and promotions sometimes allow you to benefit from a more competitive price. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at buying it at a cheaper price.
Zodiac is a brand owned by the Fossil group since 2001 and produces several thousand watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Zodiac model that best suits you, the Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating different models through real customer experience.
Check out the <a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a>, including Zodiac.
&nbsp;(Updated October 2024)

My Zodiac Olympus is a unique watch that stands out for its design. I love the original and singular shape of the case that gives it a retro look while remaining modern. Its luminous gold dial adds an elegant and feminine touch. What I appreciate is its exclusivity, I don't know many people who wear a zodiac and this model. It is therefore very special to me. It's a real favorite!

Ma Zodiac vintage et original

This is typically a watch that you don't look for if you're not interested in asymmetrical watches... I saw it on Catawiki and bought it without asking too many questions. A crazy look with an asymmetry on the concave lugs at 12 o'clock and convex at 6 o'clock. I love it! It's a small, slender watch with a diameter of 32mm and whose asymmetry continues with a totally improbable crown at 10 o'clock! It is equipped with a Zodiac 72 movement on an AS base (Andre Schild). A good little Swiss caliber that has equipped entire generations of watches (Schild being one of the ebauche manufacturers at the origin of the creation of Ebauches SA which brought together other ebauche manufacturers). Why buy it? Interest in asymmetrical watches, ugly ducklings or improbable designs that will arouse the interest of those around you!

Love at first sight for this asymmetrical watch

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

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

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