The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

I first met Carlingue when the company was launched at the end of 2024.
What enthusiasm I felt seeing these watches designed by Alexandre Voirin, with their sleek, refined lines, combining timelessness and robustness!
The choice wasn't easy given all these models with their strong personality and identity.
On the wrist, this one feels very comfortable, lightweight, and very robust at the same time.
The precision of the mechanism and the quality of the materials punctuate this impression of having adopted an exceptional object.
I recommend it without hesitation!



Avi-01 Blue Cabin

I was looking for a watch with character, a real piece that tells a story. Not just something that shines on the wrist, but something with soul. And with the Carlingue Aviation Héritage, I found much more than that.

From the moment you open the case, you sense the tone: it's raw, it's masculine, it's old school. The design is clearly inspired by the flight instruments of old cockpits—the real ones, the ones that smelled of engine oil and adrenaline. The readability is perfect, and the dial has that unabashed, unadorned "military instrument" feel. It's a watch that doesn't pretend.

What I love is that Carlingue isn't a sanitized brand. It speaks to those with crumpled metal running through their veins, to lovers of roaring engines, worn leather, old-school tattoos, and the smell of kerosene. Every detail of the watch is designed to evoke this culture: the bold numerals, the ultra-legible hands, the engraved caseback that transports you straight to an airfield hangar or aboard a warbird.

And the strap... A killer. For me, it's a khaki fabric that pairs perfectly with the watch and gives that badass look I love. It's the kind of watch you can wear with a leather jacket, a plaid shirt, or even bare-chested, tattoos on show, without it looking out of place.

As for the movement, there's nothing to complain about: automatic, reliable, and smooth. This isn't a bling-bling watch; it's a watch that lives with you, that wears gracefully. It's lived in, even when new.

In short, if you have the soul of a pilot, a mechanic, or simply a stylish rebel, the Carlingue Aviation Héritage is a must-have. It's not just a watch, it's a statement.

More than a watch, a true state of mind

I first spotted the Carlingue Aviation 01 as soon as it launched its Kickstarter campaign, and I almost gave in at the time. In the end, I waited a bit before buying it—and I don't regret that decision at all, because it allowed me to meet Alexandre, the brand's founder. He's a true enthusiast, and talking with him reinforced my interest in the world of Carlingue.
I've owned this watch for a little over two months now, and I wear it almost every day, despite having other models available. That's how well it's earned its place on my wrist!
Its bold military-style design and striking green hue perfectly match what I was looking for. The dial, in particular, is truly superb: legible, balanced, with details that demonstrate real care in its design. It often arouses the curiosity of those around me. In short, a beautiful model, original without being flashy, and with a real human story behind it. A wonderful discovery, which I recommend without hesitation to those looking for a watch with character and real personality.

Review of the Aviation Heritage Cabin

I fell in love with this collection of various watches, but especially the one I chose for its blue dial with reflections, mounted on a light blue cordura strap that matches the dial. It's very easy to remove for a change of look, with a navy blue leather strap that's very comfortable on the skin.
This watch pairs perfectly with a casual outfit of jeans and sneakers or a more dressy dress.

Sky blue

Lots of attention to detail, like the very nice hands (H+M Bréguet, +S Speed). The iridescent green dial is superb.
But above all, it's a tool watch for the airline pilot in me, and it's a true GMT with a Miyota movement, all for a very reasonable price compared to other true GMTs available on the market.
One downside? The case is a bit thick for my taste, and the holes on the lugs are there for "decoration" because they're not in front of the spring bars.

Finally a real GMT!!!

<p>Fond&eacute;e en <strong>1970</strong> par Philippe Saner dans le Jura suisse, la marque <strong>Saner</strong> incarne un demi-si&egrave;cle d'excellence horlog&egrave;re. Initialement sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;e dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, l'entreprise a su &eacute;voluer tout en conservant son savoir-faire artisanal. En 2020, pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer ses 50 ans, la famille Saner a lanc&eacute; une collection exclusive de montres en &eacute;dition limit&eacute;e, marquant ainsi son entr&eacute;e sur le devant de la sc&egrave;ne horlog&egrave;re.</p>
<h3><strong>Les D&eacute;buts : Un Atelier Familial</strong></h3>
<p>Philippe Saner a &eacute;tabli son atelier &agrave; Alle, dans le Jura suisse, une r&eacute;gion r&eacute;put&eacute;e pour son expertise horlog&egrave;re. D&egrave;s le d&eacute;part, l'atelier s'est distingu&eacute; par la pr&eacute;cision de son travail, fournissant des mouvements m&eacute;caniques &agrave; des marques prestigieuses. Cette r&eacute;putation d'excellence a permis &agrave; l'entreprise de se d&eacute;velopper tout en restant fid&egrave;le &agrave; ses <strong>racines familiales</strong>.</p>
<h3><strong>L'&Eacute;volution : De la Sous-Traitance &agrave; la Cr&eacute;ation de Montres</strong></h3>
<p>Apr&egrave;s des d&eacute;cennies en tant que sous-traitant de confiance, la <strong>famille Saner </strong>a d&eacute;cid&eacute; de capitaliser sur son expertise en lan&ccedil;ant sa propre ligne de montres. Cette transition a &eacute;t&eacute; motiv&eacute;e par le d&eacute;sir de proposer des garde-temps refl&eacute;tant leur vision de l'horlogerie, alliant tradition et innovation.</p>
<h3><strong>La Collection "Heart in Light"</strong></h3>
<p>Pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer son 50e anniversaire, Saner a d&eacute;voil&eacute; la collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Compos&eacute;e de cinq mod&egrave;les exclusifs, chaque pi&egrave;ce est limit&eacute;e &agrave; 50 exemplaires et <strong>certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres (COSC)</strong>, garantissant une pr&eacute;cision exceptionnelle. Les mod&egrave;les se d&eacute;clinent avec des bracelets en cuir, m&eacute;tal ou nylon, offrant une vari&eacute;t&eacute; adapt&eacute;e aux go&ucirc;ts diversifi&eacute;s des amateurs de montres.</p>
<h3><strong>Engagement envers la Qualit&eacute; et l'Innovation</strong></h3>
<p>Saner s'engage &agrave; maintenir des <strong>standards de qualit&eacute; &eacute;lev&eacute;s</strong>. L'atelier, modernis&eacute; et bien &eacute;quip&eacute;, se sp&eacute;cialise dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, le garnissage de platines et l'embo&icirc;tage de montres, y compris celles avec complications. Cette infrastructure permet &agrave; la marque de contr&ocirc;ler chaque &eacute;tape de la production, assurant ainsi la fiabilit&eacute; et la durabilit&eacute; de ses produits.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3>
<p>La marque Saner illustre la capacit&eacute; d'une <strong>entreprise familiale</strong> &agrave; &eacute;voluer tout en pr&eacute;servant son h&eacute;ritage. En lan&ccedil;ant sa propre collection de montres, Saner a d&eacute;montr&eacute; que l'expertise accumul&eacute;e au fil des d&eacute;cennies peut servir de fondation solide pour innover et proposer des produits de haute qualit&eacute; aux passionn&eacute;s d'horlogerie.</p>
<p>Inspirez-vous des <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> pour choisir la montre qui vous ressemble.</p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Mars 2025)</p>

<p dir="ltr">Founded in <strong>1970</strong> by Philippe Saner in the Swiss Jura, the brand <strong>Saner</strong> embodies half a century of watchmaking excellence. Initially specializing in the assembly of mechanical movements, the company has evolved while maintaining its artisanal know-how. In 2020, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Saner family launched an exclusive collection of limited edition watches, marking its entry onto the watchmaking scene.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Beginnings: A Family Workshop</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Philippe Saner established his workshop in Alle, in the Swiss Jura, a region renowned for its watchmaking expertise. From the start, the workshop stood out for the precision of its work, supplying mechanical movements to prestigious brands. This reputation for excellence has allowed the company to grow while remaining faithful to its <strong>family roots</strong>.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Evolution: From Subcontracting to Watch Creation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">After decades as a trusted subcontractor, the <strong>Saner family</strong> decided to capitalize on its expertise by launching its own line of watches. This transition was motivated by the desire to offer timepieces reflecting their vision of watchmaking, combining tradition and innovation.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Collection "Heart in Light"</h3>
<p dir="ltr">To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Saner unveiled the collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Made up of five exclusive models, each piece is limited to 50 copies and <strong>certified by the &ldquo;Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres&rdquo; (COSC)</strong>, guaranteeing exceptional precision. The models are available with leather, metal or nylon straps, offering a variety suited to the diverse tastes of watch lovers.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Commitment to Quality and Innovation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Saner is committed to maintaining high quality standards. The workshop, modernized and well equipped, specializes in the assembly of mechanical movements, the filling of plates and the casing of watches, including those with complications. This infrastructure allows the brand to control each stage of production, thus ensuring the reliability and durability of its products.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Saner brand illustrates the capacity of <strong>family business</strong> to evolve while preserving its heritage. By launching its own watch collection, Saner has demonstrated that the expertise accumulated over decades can serve as a solid foundation to innovate and offer high-quality products to watch enthusiasts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get inspired by <strong>Dialicious owner&rsquo;s reviews </strong>to choose the watch that suits you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated March 2025)</p>

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