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This is my guilty pleasure. The dial is crazy: a deep, almost liquid black, with a discreet guilloché pattern that catches the light without ever stealing it. The bezel is frankly atypical: this border of "pearls" gives it relief, and the timing between 0 and 15 min is polished in a zaratsu style, pure mirror, then becomes grained on the rest for contrast. On the wrist, the steel alternates between brushed and polished, the applied indexes and luminous hands click, and the date at 3 o'clock remains ultra-legible. It's a chic Japanese tool-watch, both unique and very wearable for everyday use with its small diameter.

Pacific Diver Creditor

This Grand Seiko watch was recently acquired during a trip to Japan. It stands out for its dark blue dial of fascinating depth that captures the light from different angles, creating subtle and elegant reflections, as well as its case cut with a billhook. Its simplicity is its strength: three hands powered by the Quartz 9F caliber, nothing more, for perfect readability and a refined design. The finishes, of unparalleled precision, reveal the excellence of Japanese watchmaking, where every detail is taken care of to perfection. With such a level of quality at an affordable price, this watch embodies the very essence of accessible fine watchmaking, combining refinement and precision.

A real slap in the face of finishing touches

Well this is not my first watch far from it, nor my first diver, on the other hand a watch that gives me so much pleasure, this has rarely happened, and yet I love my watches ;) I will not give the specs again it is useless because you must already know them if you pass by here, on the other hand what I can tell you is that despite these 39mm on my 21.5cm wrist and well it is not at all ridiculous. it is a bodybuilder with finishes worthy of the greats. I took it with the Newton as caliber, because I have no doubt that in 30 years it will be a collector's item. ;) Otherwise it is really very pleasant to wear despite the knack that you have to take to put on the bracelet, on the other hand this bracelet is really great because depending on the heat of the cold the setting is a delight, a kind of micro adjustment. This Mi GMT MI Diver bezel is ideal for me because I set it to the time zone of my best friend in Melbourne, it's super practical. A real diver and a real brand that I think will go far.

53-03 The Purist

Some will see a Royal Oak like and they will be right! it is undeniable the attractions of this watch that we can compare. However it is a reissue of the 70s, from Nivada, superbly faithful.
The impeccable finishes, undoubtedly a downside on the bracelet and the endlink, otherwise it is very comfortable
Be careful with the dimensions of the small because indeed it is given for 37mm in diameter, but me who wears a big watch it is very good, so be careful with the small chicken wrist.
And finally it remains to talk about the dial ... or rather no I let you admire the reflections and gradients, a killer that make it a very special watch.

NIVADA F77 Smoked Blue

A very grand title to finally be only a ghost
It is also this aspect that attracted me to her.
Square but curved watch, it is suitable for large wrists, (chicken wrists abstain)
It imposes itself by its size, its shape, its style, its color and of course its movement
Valjoux caliber, we will inevitably feel it on the wrist.
Sapphire crystal front and back
Very modern finishes of the dial which I hope you will be able to notice in photos.
The black PVD coating goes away with the years so you have to be careful of friction.
The comfort of the bracelet is unique, it is a real asset to this watch.
Watch of my 40 years I can only love this beauty, even if finally I wear it little because it does not really go everywhere


Pontos Carré Full Black Chronograph

Well here is my little Grand Prix, it's a Jump hour, really atypical, worthy of the 70s. This brand no longer exists to my knowledge. It's a watch that doesn't really have much financial value. The movement is a manual movement, not of great quality, and even quite low-end. However, the finish of the dial with this blue, the discs of the same color (like what more than 50 years ago the manufacture managed to do it ;). and the case, yes the case makes all the charm of this grand prix, I call it the cube but the proportions are perfect, with an alternation of polished and brushed. It is light and portable. It is without a doubt one of my favorites in my collection and probably the one that didn't cost me an arm and a leg.

Jump hour "le cube"

Founded in 2017 by &Eacute;tienne Malec and his partners, Baltic is a French watch brand that quickly established itself on the international scene thanks to its neo-vintage inspired watches. Combining classic design and modern know-how, Baltic offers timepieces that appeal to both novices and experienced collectors.
<h3 dir="ltr">Origins and Foundation</h3>
The history of Baltic finds its roots in &Eacute;tienne Malec's passion for watchmaking, inherited from her father, photographer and watch collector. After the latter's premature death, &Eacute;tienne discovers a suitcase containing a hundred watches as well as a journal detailing each piece of his father's collection. This discovery awakened in him a deep interest in mechanical watches and encouraged him to create his own brand. The name "Baltic" pays homage to his family's Polish origins, evoking the Baltic Sea.
<h3 dir="ltr">Launch and Initial Success</h3>
In 2017, Baltic launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform with two flagship models: the Baltic HMS 001, a three-hand watch, and the Baltic Bicompax 001, a chronograph with two counters. These watches, inspired by designs from the 1940s, are distinguished by their refined aesthetic and contemporary dimensions. The campaign was a resounding success, allowing the young brand to make a place for itself in the world of watchmaking.
<h3 dir="ltr">Philosophy and Design</h3>
Baltic takes a "neo-vintage" approach, combining classic aesthetic elements with modern manufacturing techniques. The watches are designed in Paris and assembled in Besan&ccedil;on, the cradle of French watchmaking. The brand focuses on transparency regarding the origin of its components: the pieces are mainly made in Hong Kong, while the bracelets come from Italy. This organization allows Baltic to offer high quality watches at affordable prices.
<h3 dir="ltr">Main Collections</h3>
Notable Baltic collections include:
Baltic Aquascape: Launched in 2018, this diver's watch is inspired by models from the 1960s. Water-resistant up to 200 meters, it combines robustness and elegance, with details such as a unidirectional bezel and a double-domed sapphire crystal.
Baltic MR01: Presented in 2021, the MR01 is a manual-winding watch with a micro-rotor movement. Its refined design, with a grained dial and applied Breguet numerals, gives it a sophisticated look. This model quickly won over the public and found itself out of stock shortly after its launch.
Baltic Prismic: This collection is distinguished by its semi-precious stone dials, offering unique variations to each piece. The models feature stones such as green jade, red agate or blue lapis lazuli, paying homage to big cities like New York, London and Paris.
Baltic Hermetic: Launching in 2023, this versatile watch is ideal for everyday wear. Its 37mm diameter case is made of 316L stainless steel with water resistance up to 150m. Its integrated crown offers comfort and style, allowing the watch to be worn on the left or right wrist, as desired. The diversity of dial colors makes this collection attractive to the greatest number of people.
<h3 dir="ltr">Engagement et Perspectives</h3>
Baltic is committed to offering quality watches, combining vintage aesthetics and contemporary watchmaking techniques. The brand favors direct distribution via its website and showrooms, particularly in Paris, London and New York, allowing a privileged relationship with its customers. This approach allows it to offer timepieces with attractive value for money, while remaining attentive to the feedback and expectations of watch enthusiasts.
In less than a decade, Baltic has forged a strong identity in the watchmaking landscape, seducing with its authentic creations and its respect for watchmaking traditions, while integrating modern innovations. The brand continues to expand its range, exploring new designs and complications, while remaining true to its neo-vintage DNA.
Baltic is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">ranking of the most popular French watch brands</a>.
Get inspired by Dialicious owners reviews to choose the Baltic watch that suits you and find out <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/baltic/why_customers_choose_baltic">why watch enthusiasts choose Baltic</a>?
(Updated March 2025)

Here is one of my 2022 favorites, Bought in a numbered Blue edition, I literally fell in love with the photo, Titanium case, dimensions, dial, index hands, domed glass, there was only one detail that I didn't like, the bracelet, in fact it's not my style. I put it directly on Nato at first, then on engineer steel. and indeed, the steel bracelet would suit it very well, however you have to find one, and if possible with the end links but Baltic does not offer it yet. Otherwise the watch is perfect, precisely no false notes.

Aquascaphe Titanium, Almost too perfect

Having discovered the brand on Kickstarter, I completely fell in love with this Aquascaphe Bluegilt model in the neovintage diver style. 
It is the perfect toolwatch that can follow you everywhere with its tropic. It can gain in elegance with the vintage rice grain bracelet. 

A beautiful French watch, robust, whose sunray blue dial we never tire of

In all circumstances

When I discovered the Baltic brand during the presentation of the Aquascaphe, I hesitated for a long time to buy the black and cream version. As time went by, the desire for the latter faded until the day I saw this SB01 version with a steel bezel! I literally fell under its spell. Its simplicity, its execution, no date, 12-hour steel bezel with a beautiful brushed finish, its precision, a good lume, make it in my eyes an almost perfect "daily". It has never left me since, I do absolutely everything with it. The highlight of this acquisition was the purchase of a steel bracelet that fits it like a glove in my eyes, instead of the original Tropic.

Baltic Aquascaphe SB01

A Baltic in my size (41mm for my 18cm wrist) to complete my young collection with a diving watch, I rushed to the release (at the time in limited edition) At first not convinced by the design (large index - dial quite term) But finally I love it and I wear it a lot. It is very comfortable (light titanium case) and it goes very well with my clothes often navy blue, black, petrol blue .... Hyper precise: +3 to 5s / day good surprise for a movement M 9039

A nice surprise

Baltic Aquascaphe watch with cream index arrived in my collection after an exchange with an enthusiast who may recognize himself (thanks again for these photos). Simple and effective watch! Ideal for those who want a watch with a vintage look but the robustness of a modern watch.

Vintage Diver

I have owned this Baltic Aquascaphe for a year and a half now. I don't part with it anymore, I wear it daily and I am absolutely delighted with it. Its proportions are ideal and it is very robust and gives you confidence when you wear it daily.

I was seduced by its design and its proportions which are close to vintage divers with the bonus of the reliability of modern watches.

A good alternative when the budget cannot reach the big watchmaking houses.

The ideal toolwatch

Atelier Jalaper est une marque horlog&egrave;re franco-belge fond&eacute;e en 2019 par Louis Jalaber et Simon Szleper. Elle se distingue par une approche unique qui fusionne l'horlogerie traditionnelle avec l'h&eacute;ritage automobile en int&eacute;grant des &eacute;l&eacute;ments authentiques de voitures l&eacute;gendaires dans ses montres.
<h3>Origines et Fondation</h3>
Louis Jalaber et Simon Szleper se sont rencontr&eacute;s lors de leurs &eacute;tudes &agrave; l'ESCP Europe, partageant une passion commune pour l'horlogerie et l'automobile. Leur ambition &eacute;tait de cr&eacute;er une montre qui ne se contenterait pas de s'inspirer du design automobile, mais qui int&eacute;grerait v&eacute;ritablement une partie de l'histoire automobile. Cette vision les a conduits &agrave; fonder Atelier Jalaper en 2019.
<h3>Concept et Philosophie</h3>
La philosophie d'Atelier Jalaper repose sur l'id&eacute;e de donner une nouvelle vie &agrave; des voitures embl&eacute;matiques en les int&eacute;grant dans des montres de haute qualit&eacute;. Chaque garde-temps est con&ccedil;u avec des cadrans fabriqu&eacute;s &agrave; partir de pi&egrave;ces authentiques de voitures l&eacute;gendaires, offrant ainsi aux passionn&eacute;s une connexion tangible avec l'histoire automobile.
<h3>Collections et Mod&egrave;les</h3>
Collection DB5
La premi&egrave;re collection d'Atelier Jalaper rend hommage &agrave; l'Aston Martin DB5, une ic&ocirc;ne des ann&eacute;es 1960. Les cadrans de ces montres sont d&eacute;coup&eacute;s dans le capot en aluminium d'une v&eacute;ritable DB5, conf&eacute;rant &agrave; chaque pi&egrave;ce une patine unique. La collection comprend quatre mod&egrave;les :
<ul>
<li>AJ001-S : Mod&egrave;le avec affichage de la date, bo&icirc;tier en acier inoxydable</li>
<li>AJ001-B : Version avec bo&icirc;tier en PVD noir</li>
<li>AJ002-S : Mod&egrave;le avec affichage du jour et de la date, bo&icirc;tier en acier inoxydable</li>
<li>AJ002-B : Version avec bo&icirc;tier en PVD noir</li>
</ul>
Ces montres sont &eacute;quip&eacute;es de mouvements automatiques Miyota, offrant une r&eacute;serve de marche de 42 heures.
Collection Miura
La deuxi&egrave;me collection s'inspire de la Lamborghini Miura, souvent consid&eacute;r&eacute;e comme la premi&egrave;re supercar au monde. Les cadrans sont fabriqu&eacute;s &agrave; partir de pi&egrave;ces authentiques de la Miura, et la collection propose plusieurs variantes :
<ul>
<li>AJ-P400-V : Version avec r&eacute;haut vert</li>
<li>AJ-P400-N : Version avec r&eacute;haut noir</li>
<li>AJ-P400-O : Version avec r&eacute;haut orange</li>
<li>AJ-P400-B : Version avec r&eacute;haut bleu</li>
</ul>
Ces mod&egrave;les sont anim&eacute;s par des mouvements &agrave; remontage manuel Sellita SW270-1 M, offrant une r&eacute;serve de marche d'environ 45 heures.
Collection Jaguar Type E
La troisi&egrave;me collection s'inspire de la Jaguar Type E, l'une des autos les plus reconnaissables entre toutes. Les cadrans sont fabriqu&eacute;s &agrave; partir de pi&egrave;ces authentiques d'une Jaguar Type E semi-lightweight de 1962, et la collection propose deux variantes :
<ul>
<li>AJ-003-B : Version au cadran stri&eacute;</li>
<li>AJ-003-W : Version au cadran noir anodis&eacute;</li>
</ul>
Ces mod&egrave;les sont anim&eacute;s par des mouvements &agrave; remontage automatique Sellita SW300-1, offrant une r&eacute;serve de marche d'environ 42 heures.
<h3>Processus de Fabrication et Savoir-Faire</h3>
Atelier Jalaper collabore avec des artisans et des experts horlogers bas&eacute;s &agrave; La Chaux-de-Fonds, en Suisse, pour assurer une qualit&eacute; exceptionnelle. Le processus de fabrication implique une d&eacute;coupe pr&eacute;cise des pi&egrave;ces automobiles pour cr&eacute;er des cadrans uniques, suivie d'un assemblage minutieux pour garantir la fiabilit&eacute; et l'esth&eacute;tique de chaque montre.
<h3>Engagement envers l'Authenticit&eacute; et l'Innovation</h3>
La marque s'engage &agrave; pr&eacute;server l'authenticit&eacute; des mat&eacute;riaux utilis&eacute;s tout en innovant dans le design et la fonctionnalit&eacute;. Chaque montre est num&eacute;rot&eacute;e et porte en elle l'&acirc;me de la voiture dont elle est issue, offrant aux collectionneurs et aux passionn&eacute;s une pi&egrave;ce de l'histoire automobile &agrave; leur poignet.
<h3>R&eacute;ception et Perspectives d'Avenir</h3>
Depuis son lancement, Atelier Jalaper a re&ccedil;u des retours positifs pour son concept novateur et la qualit&eacute; de ses montres. La marque continue d'explorer de nouvelles collaborations avec des voitures l&eacute;gendaires, &eacute;largissant ainsi sa collection et renfor&ccedil;ant sa position unique &agrave; l'intersection de l'horlogerie et de l'automobile.
En conclusion, Atelier Jalaper se distingue par sa capacit&eacute; &agrave; fusionner l'art horloger avec l'h&eacute;ritage automobile, cr&eacute;ant des montres qui racontent une histoire unique et offrent une exp&eacute;rience &eacute;motionnelle aux passionn&eacute;s des deux univers.
Inspirez-vous des avis clients Dialicious pour choisir la montre Atelier Jalaper qui vous convient le mieux. D&eacute;couvrez &eacute;galement le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_de_sports_mecaniques">classement des marques de montres inspir&eacute;es du sport automobile</a>.
(Mise &agrave; jour Mars 2025)

Atelier Jalaper is a Franco-Belgian watch brand founded in 2019 by Louis Jalaber and Simon Szleper. It is distinguished by a unique approach that merges traditional watchmaking with automotive heritage by integrating authentic elements of legendary cars into its watches.
<h3 dir="ltr">Origins and Foundation</h3>
Louis Jalaber and Simon Szleper met during their studies at ESCP Europe, sharing a common passion for watchmaking and automobiles. Their ambition was to create a watch that would not only be inspired by automotive design, but would truly incorporate a part of automotive history. This vision led them to found Atelier Jalaper in 2019.
<h3 dir="ltr">Concept and Philosophy</h3>
Atelier Jalaper's philosophy is based on the idea of ​​giving new life to iconic cars by integrating them into high-quality watches. Each timepiece is designed with dials made from authentic parts from legendary cars, providing enthusiasts with a tangible connection to automotive history.
<h3 dir="ltr">Collections and Models</h3>
Collection DB5
Atelier Jalaper's first collection pays homage to the Aston Martin DB5, an icon of the 1960s. The dials of these watches are cut from the aluminum cover of a real DB5, giving each piece a unique patina. The collection includes four models:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ001-S: Model with date display, stainless steel case
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ001-B:&nbsp;Version with black PVD case
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ002-S: Model with day and date display, stainless steel case
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ002-B: Version with black PVD case
</li>
</ul>
These watches are equipped with Miyota automatic movements, offering a power reserve of 42 hours.
Collection Miura
The second collection is inspired by the Lamborghini Miura, often considered the world's first supercar. The dials are made from authentic Miura parts, and the collection offers several variations:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ-P400-V: Version with green flange
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ-P400-N: Version with black flange
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ-P400-O: Version with orange flange
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ-P400-B: Version with blue flange
</li>
</ul>
These models are powered by Sellita SW270-1 M hand-wound movements, offering a power reserve of approximately 45 hours.
Jaguar E-Type Collection
The third collection is inspired by the Jaguar E-Type, one of the most recognizable cars of all. The dials are made from genuine parts from a 1962&nbsp;Jaguar E-Type semi-lightweight, and the collection offers two variants:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ-003-B: Version with vertically brushed dial
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
AJ-003-W: Version with black anodized dial
</li>
</ul>
These models are driven by Sellita SW300-1 self-winding movements, offering a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.
<h3 dir="ltr">Manufacturing Process and Know-How</h3>
Atelier Jalaper collaborates with artisans and watchmaking experts based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, to ensure exceptional quality. The manufacturing process involves precise cutting of automotive parts to create unique dials, followed by careful assembly to ensure the reliability and aesthetics of each watch.
<h3 dir="ltr">Commitment to Authenticity and Innovation</h3>
The brand is committed to preserving the authenticity of the materials used while innovating in design and functionality. Each watch is numbered and carries within it the soul of the car from which it comes, offering collectors and enthusiasts a piece of automotive history on their wrist.
<h3 dir="ltr">Reception and Future Prospects</h3>
Since its launch, Atelier Jalaper has received positive feedback for its innovative concept and the quality of its watches. The brand continues to explore new collaborations with legendary cars, expanding its collection and strengthening its unique position at the intersection of watchmaking and automobiles.&nbsp;In conclusion, Atelier Jalaper stands out for its ability to merge the art of watchmaking with automotive heritage, creating watches that tell a unique story and offer an emotional experience to enthusiasts of both worlds.
Take inspiration from Dialicious customer reviews to choose the Atelier Jalaper watch that suits you best. Also discover the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_brands_of_motor_sports_watches">ranking of watch brands inspired by motorsport</a>.
(Updated March 2025)

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