Auricoste Spirotechnique - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

As with all my Dialicious reviews, I must provide some context for the purchase of this watch. I found myself temporarily unemployed in 2024, and I spent my time watching Cousteau documentaries, which, of course, weren't from my era. So I caught up on this lost ground, of which I am the absolute victim. And then, the shock: I fell in love with these adventures and these landscapes. I tried as best I could to put myself in the shoes of these adventurers, in that era. I obviously idealized reality and romanticized i…

Looking for a watch with a military past, I looked for a model with a heritage. Many brands met my criteria. Unfortunately, the historical models were out of my budget. That's when I discovered Auricoste and particularly the Spirotechnique. The military past of this brand spoke to me. The multiple partnerships with French and foreign military authorities seduced me. Not to mention the fabulous history of the Spirotechnique which worked to make diving accessible. The Spirotechnique is a diving watch, waterproof to…

The Spirotechnique watch by Auricoste seduced me with its subtle link with the world of the French Navy, evoking family memories and values with which I identify. It is true that its diameter and weight are quite large but I quickly got used to it. Super luminova very effective (at the cinema or in a nightclub to know when it is time to go home!) It is always nice to introduce the history of the watch and the brand to the curious! No problem to report on its operation apart from a slight play in the bezel. Overall…

Having served France in the French Navy for nearly 30 years, I embarked on warships that were equipped with the time network provided by the Auricoste company. Beautiful bulkhead clocks that stood in the navigation shelter, at the Telecommunications PC, at the Operations Center or at the Machine PC, encouraged me to take an interest in this watchmaking company founded in 1854. So this year we are celebrating the 170th anniversary of this Navy Watchmaker! When you wear a uniform, there is only one object of coquetry…

Hello Diver watches are, by far, my favorite watches. So, a few months ago, I acquired a Doxa aqualung limited edition. The opportunity for me to look a little into the history of Commander Cousteau and to remember the adventures of Jojo the grouper that rocked my childhood. Along the way, I also rediscovered the history of the Aqualung company/spirotechnology with their various collaborations with watch brands: Doxa therefore, but also Auricoste. I knew Auricoste more for its type 20 that I had the opportunity to…