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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

The chocolate dial on my BROAD ARROW “TROPICAL DIAL” - MANUAL 85007M04 is truly stunning! It adds a touch of warmth and sophistication to this watch. The chocolate color is often associated with elegance and understatement, making it a timeless choice. The tropical dial also adds a unique dimension to this watch, with its nuances and variations in color that evoke the natural wear and tear of time. I enjoy this combination of classic style and distinctive character in this watch!

Chocolate dial

The TAG Heuer 2000 Series WN1151 model was part of TAG Heuer's classic line of luxury sports watches, known for combining elegance and durability. Introduced in the 1980s, the 2000 Series has played an important role in the brand's history, appealing to both professional divers and watch enthusiasts. The WN1151 model is distinguished by its distinctive design with the following elements:

- **Movement**: Models in this series are typically equipped with reliable Swiss quartz movements, ensuring time accuracy.
- **Case Size**: The case is typically 38-40mm in size, suitable for a variety of wrist sizes.
- **Material**: Stainless steel is often used for the case and bracelet, providing durability and a stylish appearance.
- **Dial**: The dial often features a date function at 3 o'clock, with luminescent hands and markers for visibility in low-light conditions.
- **Water Resistance**: Like many TAG Heuer watches designed for diving, the 2000 series models are water resistant, with some able to withstand depths of up to 200 meters (660 feet).

The WN1151 is a versatile watch, suitable for both formal and casual settings. Its design embodies TAG Heuer's commitment to quality and performance. Keep in mind that specifications may vary slightly depending on the exact model and year of production. If you're considering purchasing one, it's a choice that combines functionality with timeless aesthetic appeal.

My vintage quartz

This Steinhart Ocean Forty-Four which as its name suggests, has a 44 mm diameter case. This watch is part of the tradition of robust and reliable diving watches, offering a design that will appeal to those who prefer a larger dial for better readability underwater and a stronger visual impact on the wrist.

Steinhart Ocean 44

This is a beautiful reissue of this iconic Vulcain model from the 60s "La Nautique". The proportions are perfect as well as the quality of the finish. The dial is splendid depending on the light it changes color. It is a real favorite that will accompany me for many years. I can't resist sharing it with you

Perfectly successful reissue

The Steinhart Ocean One Submersible 1000 is a dive watch that is part of the extensive Steinhart watch range, known for offering high-quality materials, Swiss mechanical movements and a design aesthetic that pays homage to classic dive watches. Steinhart, as a brand, is valued for its value for money combined with a commitment to craftsmanship and performance.
This model "Ocean One Submersible 1000", as the name suggests, is designed to be water resistant up to 1000 feet, making it suitable for professional diving activities water resistant to 300 meters. The watch features a stainless steel case, plexi glass and an aluminum bezel, which are standard attributes for high-end dive watches from the 60s to 70s.

Steinhart Ocean One Submersible 1000 

This Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch reference 310.30.42.50.01.002 is an iconic model of the Omega brand. Here are some details about this watch in French:
- **Name**: Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
- **Reference**: 310.30.42.50.01.002
- **Case**: Stainless steel, with a diameter of 42 mm, water resistant to 50 meters.
- **Dial**: Black with indexes and hands covered with luminescent material.
- **Movement**: Mechanical hand-wound, Omega caliber 3861, certified Master Chronometer, resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss, with a power reserve of approximately 50 hours.
- **Functions**: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph and tachymeter.
- **Bracelet**: Stainless steel with a folding clasp.
It combines a timeless design with robustness and precision. A real watchmaking delight

My Seed (lunar)

The Alpina brand was created in 1883 by Gottlieb Hauser in Winterthur, Switzerland. Originally known as the Corporation of Swiss Watchmakers, it brought together several companies in the sector (manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers) with a simple objective: to consolidate purchases and reduce costs to develop new movements. The concept met great success and the Corporation quickly developed its own calibers.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Alpina brand</h2>
However, it was not until 1908 that the name "Alpina" was registered by its members as a watch brand in its own right.
The brand's logo is inspired by the shape of the Matterhorn, an alpine peak that rises to an altitude of 4,478 meters. Alpina is recognized as one of the pioneers in the production of modern sports and adventure watches, particularly for activities such as mountaineering, scuba diving and skiing. Indeed, it offers a concept of accessible luxury watches for robust and quality sports watches.
The range includes models such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/alpina/alpiner_extreme">Alpina Alpiner Extreme</a>, l'<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/alpina/alpiner_extreme_regulator">Alpina Alpiner Extreme Regulator</a>, l'<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/alpina/alpiner_4">Alpina Alpiner 4</a>, l'<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/alpina/seastrong_diver_300_heritage">Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/alpina/startimer_pilot_chronographe">Alpina Startimer Pilot Chronograph</a>. The Alpiner 4, launched in 1938, was the favorite watch of mountaineers, air force pilots, divers, sailors and soldiers in general.
The brand is also known for signing partnerships with many players in the mountain world, such as the partnership with the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ski resort.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Alpina watch cost?</h2>
The prices of new Alpina watches change regularly and vary depending on the model. Most cost between $ 1,000 and $ 1,500. An entry-level Alpina like an Alpina Startimer Quartz costs $ 950, while an Alpina Alpiner Heritage Carr&eacute;e 140th anniversary is offered at $ 5,400. 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 to buy a cheaper Alpina.
<h2 dir="ltr">Alpina: A historic brand that has everything of a great</h2>
Alpina belongs to the group<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen"> Citizen</a>, in the same way as brands<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/frederique_constant"> Frederique Constant</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/bulova"> Bulova</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/arnold_&amp;_son"> Arnold &amp; Son</a>, and produces around 15,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose one that suits you best, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a>, including Alpina.
(Updated March 2024)

The Alpina Startimer is a watch collection developed by Alpina, a Swiss watch brand renowned for its high-precision sports and aviation watches. The Startimer collection is particularly designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering features tailored to their needs, such as exceptional readability, precision. This watch is robust and their aesthetics are inspired by aviation, with large and clear dials, clearly visible hands and indexes, often accompanied by a luminescent coating for better visibility in low light conditions.

Alpina is a brand that values tradition and innovation, and this is reflected in the Startimer range, which combines the classic aesthetics of pilot's watches with modern technologies to meet the expectations of contemporary wearers.

The classic aesthetic of pilot's watches

I was absolutely seduced by the design of this watch: refined, with a small red accent on the hands; a good overall balance with the date at 6 o'clock that does not spoil the symmetry; a very beautiful brushed metal finish.

The watch is also quite precise and very robust in appearance. It is a little thick, but without being bulky or heavy.

I prefer to wear it on NATO or a leather strap, rather than on the original steel strap which adds to the weight and lacks micro-adjustments.

That said, it is extremely versatile and can have a sporty or dressy look depending on the strap.

I find the dial magnificent and perfectly readable.

I would have kept it permanently, if it had not been for a comfort problem, which I think reserves this watch for large wrists.

I have a wrist of about 16.5 cm, so rather thin, and this watch has never been balanced on me: on the left wrist, the crown digs into my skin, on the right wrist, the horn touches the edge of my bone which ends up becoming painful.

I will therefore fall back, with regret, on watches of smaller dimensions.

Beautiful but uncomfortable

I snapped it up on the net, but hadn't tried it before. It's beautiful with its white dial, its slightly weathered leather, its slightly coppery case... 44mm on my wrist has never been a problem, on the contrary. So I wear it from time to time, but, because there's a but... its crown is disproportionately large, and if I have the misfortune to use a computer keyboard, it gets stuck in my hand, leaving a pretty mark...

Is suffering good for you? Nevertheless, I don't hold it against me and wear it from time to time.

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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