The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

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I present to you my Seiko 5 sport FIFTY FIVE FATHOMS...which I find goes everywhere with the look of a diver, the robustness of a sportswoman, the Seiko SNZH55K1 also known by its nickname of "Fifty Five Fathoms" for the homage to the Blancpain timepiece, is a versatile piece that can be worn on multiple occasions...Belonging to the "Best Sellers" category of the "Five" subsidiary of Seiko, the SNZH55K1 has a unidirectional bezel matching the Black & White dial of the watch.
As for the hands and indexes, they are treated with Lumibrite, a non-radioactive and luminescent component, making the time readable in all circumstances. On the back, there is a transparent caseback, allowing the wearer of the timepiece to observe the caliber 7S36B in action.
The Seiko manufacture movement is equipped with 23 jewels, benefiting from 40 hours of power reserve.

At three o'clock, there is a date and day complication, adjustable via the crown also located at three o'clock. The whole thing is protected by a "Hardlex" tempered mineral glass, a specialty at Seiko.

Finally, this automatic model is water-resistant to 100 meters. It does not allow swimming or diving, but is resistant to showers, baths, swimming or even hand washing. This watch is now impossible to find new, perhaps still on a Japanese online site where there are still new SKXs at 3 or 4 times the price ... this watch has a diameter of 42mm. price at the time: 250 euros.



ma Seiko 5 sport FIFTY FIVE FATHOMS

I really like this Yema watch which is emblematic of the brand and which refers to car racing and the Michel Vaillant comic strip...it has a Quartz movement but it is a watch with a Seiko V64 Mechanical hybrid quartz caliber at 32.768 Hz frequencies, brushed aluminum tachymeter bezel.

Petite sportive

I present to you my atypical sand-colored Seiko 5. I wear it often. I already really like Seiko 5s and this color of the bezel and dial immediately hooked me...it has a diameter of 42mm and its price is 300 euros...it is not a diver like the SKX...the watch comes with a Seiko Milanese mesh bracelet.

Ma Seiko 5

I present to you my YEMA Rallygraf panda...I really like this sports watch. The time measurement functions of this Seiko VK64 hybrid movement are powered by a quartz caliber while the timing function is controlled by a mechanical module that allows the second hand to have a continuous movement for a better feeling of clarity. (Meca Quartz)... In addition, the chronograph second hand has a red tip for better readability of its performance. Hour and Minute sub-counters in homage to the design of vintage racing car dashboards. Designed for motor sports and speed, the Rallygraf bezel in tachymeter scale allows you to calculate your average speed over a given distance. Matte-finish aluminum bezel for a retro look.

The case back is distinguished by the historic YEMA coat of arms, struck with a hydraulic press with a polished/brushed effect in relief. The hands and indexes are coated with a layer of Super-LumiNova BGW9. The Rallygraf therefore offers perfect readability in the dark. The Rallygraf's steel mesh bracelet has been made of Milanese mesh for greater flexibility and finesse. The clasp is engraved with the historic YEMA logo and adjusts quickly and very easily. The dimensions are: DIAMETER I THICKNESS I LUGGS 39 mm / 11 mm / 20 mm ... K1 double dome mineral glass with 2 mm thickness with a water resistance of 100m ... Retail price 400 euros.

My YEMA Rallygraph

I present to you my Citizen Promaster NY0040-17LE Automatic Watch…I really like this Japanese diving watch, a watch that is solid and that I find aesthetic, it is often compared to the Skx from Seiko, my Citizen Promaster has a diameter of 42mm…and a mineral glass which is the only flaw that I find with a sapphire glass it would have had a perfect score for its price which is 230 euros. I admit that I have a weakness for Japanese watches, and French watches from the Yema and Lip brands.

Ma Citizen Promaster divers

I present to you my Seiko SKX007 a watch that I acquired a long time ago, this watch was put on the market by the Japanese manufacturer Seiko in 1996 and they withdrew it from sale in 2019. It is a real diver that has proven itself because it is a real tool watch it has the automatic movement 7S26 a caliber renowned for its reliability and robustness it is one of the watches that has been the best-selling by the Tokyo brand, with a special strap to go on the diving suit branded Seiko and the crown is screwed, in the same segment the watch that rivals it is the Citizen NY0040 that I also own because I love divers and this Seiko SKX is legendary and I will never part with it, it has a typical wave bracelet stamped Seiko and which reproduces the bottom of the watch case its diameter is 42mm.

my iconic Seiko SKX007...

The Casio brand, founded in 1946 by Tadao Kashio in Tokyo, Japan, was a key player in the development and popularization of electronic watches. Although the company began producing calculators, it quickly identified the potential of electronic watches, launching its first model, the Casiotron, in 1974.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Casio brand</h2>
The Casiotron - relaunched in 2024 in an ultra-limited series, was revolutionary for its time, featuring an automatic calendar that recognized months at 31, 30 and 28 days. This was the beginning of Casio's long history of innovation in watches. One of Casio's most notable contributions to watchmaking is the series <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/g-shock">G-Shock</a>, launched in 1983. The G-Shock was designed to withstand shock and vibration, and it quickly became a benchmark for ruggedness and functionality.
Casio is one of the 3 flagship brands in the Japanese watch industry with<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko"> Seiko</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen"> Citizen</a>.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are Casio&rsquo;s iconic models?</h2>
Casio offers a wide range of watches, from rugged sports watches to stylish watches. Here are some of their most popular collections:
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/g-shock">Casio G-Shock</a></h3>
Launched in 1983 and celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Casio G-Shock is undoubtedly the brand's most emblematic model. Available in hundreds of versions from a few tens of euros to several thousand like the MRG range, the G-Shock is undoubtedly the watch that appeals to the greatest number of watch enthusiasts. And yes, we can almost say that all watch enthusiasts have a G-Shock in their collection! With an ultra-resistant case in resin, steel, titanium or other alloys, the G-Shock features a quartz movement, a mainly digital display, and complications such as chronograph, alarm, and perpetual calendar, the G-Shock is a watch designed for adventure and action accessible to all budgets!
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/edifice">Casio Edifice</a></h3>
This collection is geared towards style and functionality, with a stainless steel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM, steel bracelet, quartz movement, analog dial, and complications such as chronograph and date. Some models also include Bluetooth connectivity.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/pro_trek">Casio Pro Trek</a></h3>
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, these watches offer a resin case, water resistance up to 100 meters, resin strap, quartz movement, digital dial, and complications such as compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. The Pro Trek are true watches for adventurers looking for monitoring of their performance.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/vintage">Casio Vintage</a></h3>
Inspired by retro designs, these watches feature a resin or steel case, water resistance up to 100 feet, a steel or resin bracelet, quartz movement, and a classic digital dial. They capture the essence of the 80s and 90s.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio/oceanus">Casio Oceanus</a></h3>
The Oceanus series represents the elite of Casio technology, offering a fusion of technology and elegance. The case is made of titanium, with water resistance up to 10 ATM, a titanium bracelet, a solar movement that uses Multi-Band 6 technology for automatic time synchronization, an analog dial with diamond indexes or in mother-of-pearl, and complications such as perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator, and world time display for certain models.
<h2 dir="ltr">Casio: The brand for all watch lovers</h2>
Casio has managed to combine innovation, style and accessibility. Whether you're an athlete, adventurer, fashion enthusiast, or simply looking for a reliable everyday watch, Casio has something to offer. The Casio website offers a wealth of information on their watches, and owners' reviews on Dialicious can guide you in your choice.
In summary, Casio is a brand that has brought true innovations to watchmaking, offering a range of watches that meet different needs and preferences. With its reputation for quality and durability, Casio continues to be a popular choice for those looking for a watch that is both functional and affordable.
Check out the <a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_japanese_watch_brands">Ranking of the best japanese watch brands</a>, including Casio.
(Updated July 2023)
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My partner just gave me this Casio Edifice in a pretty turquoise blue. It's a new edition from Casio which has just released this model in several colors... The dial glass is mineral and it has a diameter of 40mm and an ATM of 10. It is quartz (vast subject)....I am very happy with it and I enjoy wearing it.

Ma Casio Edifice EFV-100D-2BVUEF

I fell for the Casio Edifice EFB-730D-7AV, and honestly, I don't regret it at all! For less than €150, this watch is simply amazing. Here's why it's become my new favorite.

Appearance: This watch is simply beautiful! Its design is both elegant and sporty, which gives it a super cool look.

Band: The steel band is completely unremarkable, but it's also its strong point. You can swap it for any other band, and it will always look stylish. Whether it's leather, silicone, or NATO, it all suits it!

Stopwatch: The Casio Edifice EFB-730D-7AV is equipped with a stopwatch.

Water Resistance: It's water resistant to 100 meters, but hey, it's a stopwatch, so I wouldn't try it in the pool (or even in the shower).

Reliability: The watch is super reliable. It keeps good time and withstands everyday wear and tear without any problem.

Durability: The stainless steel case and sapphire crystal are robust, making it a durable and resistant watch.

In short, the Casio Edifice EFB-730D-7AV is a cool, versatile, and affordable watch. It's perfect for every day and any occasion. If you're looking for a stylish and reliable watch without breaking the bank, go for it!

EFB-730D-7AV, name still too complicated

A first for Casio with this new Edifice EFK-100CD-1AER watch equipped with a Japanese automatic movement. Well, it's not the 4R35 from Seiko but the NH35A with a power reserve of 41 hours. A diameter of 39mm sits well on the wrist, I love its polished and satin-finished case with extraordinary angles. Magnificent dial with a forged carbon finish. And all for €299

First automatic Casio watch

My Casio Edifice EQB-600 stands out for its unique blend of advanced technology and sophisticated design. What particularly attracted me to this watch was its connectivity and solar technology, two features that make it both modern and practical.

Design and Aesthetics: The Casio Edifice EQB-600 features a 46mm stainless steel case, combining robustness and elegance. Its intricate dial, embellished with touches of deep blue and black, is both aesthetic and readable. The luminescent indexes and hands ensure easy reading, even in low light conditions.

Advanced Features: One of the most impressive features of this watch is its Bluetooth connectivity capability, allowing for easy synchronization with a smartphone. This offers features such as automatic time updates, world time display for over 300 cities, and the ability to find your phone using the watch.

Solar Technology: Equipped with Casio's Tough Solar technology, the Edifice EQB-600 recharges with natural and artificial light, ensuring a constant and reliable power supply. This eco-friendly technology eliminates the need to replace batteries, adding a practical and sustainable dimension to the watch.

Accuracy and Reliability: The quartz movement of the Casio Edifice EQB-600 ensures remarkable precision. Thanks to the regular connection with your smartphone, the watch automatically adjusts the time, making it particularly reliable for those who frequently travel between different time zones.

Comfort and Versatility: The leather strap with folding clasp, adjustable for optimal comfort, makes this watch an ideal choice for all occasions, whether formal or casual. Its water resistance up to 100 meters also makes it a reliable companion for aquatic activities.

Conclusion: The Casio Edifice EQB-600 is a perfect example of the alliance between technological innovation and design. For those looking for a watch that combines style, functionality and durability, the Casio Edifice EQB-600 is a compelling choice.

Casio Edifice: Solar Technology and Innovation

Pretty steel watch in a chic sports style, 3-hand quartz, date, sapphire crystal, 100m water-resistant, screwed back. 40mm bezel, 8.5mm thick. Brushed aluminum style dial, well-crafted applied indexes. All the finishes are magnificent, its design refers to several great classics of this style, but it has its own identity.

Casio Edifice EFB 108 DW

I chose this watch from a photo and I had not noticed its lack of readability. Firstly because of a lack of contrast between the main hands and the rest of the dial, then at the level of the small second at 6 o'clock which is used for the chrono but requires a pilot's view and cannot be used at certain times of the day. Otherwise for this price we are still entitled to an irreproachable quality of manufacture and finishes, whether at the level of the dial or the bracelet.

Unreadable aesthetics

Ollech &amp; Wajs est une maison horlog&egrave;re suisse fond&eacute;e en 1956 &agrave; Zurich par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs ; d&rsquo;abord d&eacute;taillant puis acteur de la vente par correspondance, le duo a b&acirc;ti sa r&eacute;putation sur des montres &laquo; tool &raquo; robustes &mdash; plongeuses, militaires, d&rsquo;aviation &mdash; vendues aux particuliers comme aux forces arm&eacute;es, avant d&rsquo;orchestrer un retour au premier plan au cours des ann&eacute;es 2010 avec une gamme contemporaine qui r&eacute;active les signatures historiques.
<h3>Zurich, Stockerstrasse et la vente par correspondance&thinsp;: les d&eacute;buts d&rsquo;un label outil</h3>
D&egrave;s l&rsquo;ouverture de leur petite boutique zurichoise, les fondateurs s&rsquo;attachent &agrave; proposer des montres fiables &agrave; prix tenu, puis &eacute;tendent rapidement l&rsquo;activit&eacute; vers le courrier et les annonces sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;es, et cette distribution directe fa&ccedil;on &laquo; mail-order &raquo; deviendra l&rsquo;un des marqueurs durables de la marque.&nbsp;Le basculement d&rsquo;un r&ocirc;le de d&eacute;taillant vers la cr&eacute;ation de montres sous leur propre nom s&rsquo;op&egrave;re en quelques ann&eacute;es, avec des lignes d&eacute;di&eacute;es aux usages concrets (terrain, mer, cockpit) et une construction volontairement simple et r&eacute;parable, et l&rsquo;obsession est moins la &laquo; complication &raquo; que l&rsquo;endurance et la lisibilit&eacute;.
Dans les ann&eacute;es 1960, la diffusion s&rsquo;&eacute;tend aux bases am&eacute;ricaines et aux PX, o&ugrave; des montres militaires et de plong&eacute;e sign&eacute;es O&amp;W trouvent un public pr&ecirc;t &agrave; les &eacute;prouver en conditions r&eacute;elles, et cette validation par l&rsquo;usage contribue &agrave; installer l&rsquo;image d&rsquo;un outil professionnel abordable.
<h3>Caribbean 1000 et Ocean Graph&thinsp;: la profondeur, la d&eacute;compression et l&rsquo;imaginaire des grandes eaux</h3>
Au milieu des sixties, la maison se distingue par des plongeuses d&rsquo;avant-garde dont la Ollech &amp; Wajs Caribbean 1000, pi&egrave;ce record annonc&eacute;e pour 1000 m qui cristallise l&rsquo;ambition technique de l&rsquo;&eacute;poque et installe le nom O&amp;W dans le paysage de la plong&eacute;e sportive comme professionnelle, et l&rsquo;association avec des partenaires sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;s nourrit une esth&eacute;tique rationnelle et sans fioritures.
Dans la m&ecirc;me veine, l&rsquo;Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph introduit une lunette et une logique de lecture con&ccedil;ues pour accompagner la mont&eacute;e du plongeur et les paliers de d&eacute;compression, ancrant la montre dans un usage pr&eacute;cis plut&ocirc;t que dans l&rsquo;&eacute;vocation d&eacute;corative de la mer, et le cadran reste clair pour pr&eacute;server l&rsquo;instantan&eacute;it&eacute; de la lecture sous l&rsquo;eau.
Ces r&eacute;f&eacute;rences historiques, souvent cit&eacute;es et collectionn&eacute;es aujourd&rsquo;hui, ont fa&ccedil;onn&eacute; un langage fait de bo&icirc;tiers costauds, d&rsquo;&eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute;s s&eacute;rieuses, de bracelets adapt&eacute;s et de typographies contrast&eacute;es qui affleurent encore dans les mod&egrave;les actuels, et c&rsquo;est cette continuit&eacute; de &laquo; montre-outil &raquo; qui permet de relier le pass&eacute; et le pr&eacute;sent.
<h3>Relance contemporaine, ancrage helv&eacute;tique et cha&icirc;ne courte&thinsp;: le retour d&rsquo;O&amp;W</h3>
Apr&egrave;s avoir travers&eacute; la p&eacute;riode quartz et ralenti la cadence, la marque est reprise par Charles Le Menestrel et relanc&eacute;e &agrave; la fin des ann&eacute;es 2010 avec la volont&eacute; explicite de prolonger l&rsquo;esprit des origines plut&ocirc;t que de s&rsquo;&eacute;parpiller en s&eacute;ries cosm&eacute;tiques, et&nbsp;le bureau de cr&eacute;ation reste &agrave; Zurich tandis que l&rsquo;assemblage et les r&eacute;glages s&rsquo;effectuent dans le Jura suisse.
La d&eacute;marche privil&eacute;gie des mouvements automatiques suisses &eacute;prouv&eacute;s, une architecture de bo&icirc;te simple &agrave; entretenir, des &eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute;s cr&eacute;dibles et des bracelets &agrave; la fois robustes et faciles &agrave; vivre au quotidien, et le cahier des charges reprend la triade historique : fiabilit&eacute;, lisibilit&eacute;, r&eacute;parabilit&eacute;.
La relance ne se contente pas de &laquo; r&eacute;&eacute;ditions &raquo; au millim&egrave;tre : elle propose des montres nouvelles inspir&eacute;es des usages historiques, rehausse le soin apport&eacute; aux finitions et met en avant un contr&ocirc;le qualit&eacute; par &eacute;tapes, et le r&eacute;sultat vise une modernit&eacute; pragmatique qui &eacute;vite le pastiche.
<h3>P-101, P-104, Navichron, C-1000 et Ocean Graph&thinsp;: familles actuelles et usages concrets</h3>
Les premi&egrave;res r&eacute;f&eacute;rences de l&rsquo;&egrave;re r&eacute;cente prennent la forme de montres d&rsquo;aviation &agrave; taille contenue, Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104, qui relecturent les codes cockpit dans une bo&icirc;te polyvalente autour de 39&ndash;40 mm avec saphir et couronne viss&eacute;e, et elles ciblent une lecture instrumentale et une r&eacute;sistance suffisante pour le quotidien.
C&ocirc;t&eacute; plong&eacute;e, la maison propose aujourd&rsquo;hui la Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 (ainsi que des &eacute;ditions anniversaires) comme incarnation contemporaine de l&rsquo;esprit Caribbean : valves, joints, fonds viss&eacute;s et traitements soign&eacute;s s&rsquo;additionnent pour offrir un instrument de mer moderne, et le cadran conserve l&rsquo;intelligibilit&eacute; qui a fait la r&eacute;putation de la lign&eacute;e.
En parall&egrave;le, l&rsquo;Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph revient sous une forme actualis&eacute;e, avec sa logique de lecture li&eacute;e &agrave; la d&eacute;compression qui en fait une plongeuse de caract&egrave;re imm&eacute;diatement reconnaissable au poignet, et cette signature d&rsquo;usage distingue le mod&egrave;le dans un segment satur&eacute;.
La famille Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron s&rsquo;adresse &agrave; celles et ceux qui veulent un chronographe &laquo; outil &raquo; lisible, fid&egrave;le &agrave; l&rsquo;esprit O&amp;W sans exc&egrave;s de complexit&eacute;, avec une ergonomie de poussoirs travaill&eacute;e et une &eacute;chelle claire pour structurer le temps court, et le dessin reste volontairement pratique plut&ocirc;t que d&eacute;monstratif.
<ul>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 &mdash; pilote contemporain, diam&egrave;tre contenu, saphir, r&eacute;sistance &agrave; l&rsquo;eau &eacute;lev&eacute;e, cadran tr&egrave;s lisible, usage &laquo; bureau-terrain &raquo;.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104 &mdash; variante d&rsquo;aviation avec autre signature de lunette et de marquages, m&ecirc;me esprit robuste.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 &mdash; plongeuse moderne inspir&eacute;e de la Caribbean, &eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute; pouss&eacute;e et lecture directe.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph &mdash; plongeuse instrumentale &agrave; logique de d&eacute;compression, identit&eacute; forte au poignet.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron &mdash; chronographe &laquo; tool &raquo;, cadran a&eacute;r&eacute; et poussoirs francs, lisibilit&eacute; du temps court.</li>
</ul>
Au-del&agrave; des noms, l&rsquo;important est l&rsquo;usage : pilote pour la lisibilit&eacute; &agrave; plat et la r&eacute;sistance aux chocs de la vie active, plongeuse pour l&rsquo;eau et la robustesse, chronographe pour rythmer les t&acirc;ches et les entra&icirc;nements, et ce d&eacute;coupage aide &agrave; choisir une O&amp;W en fonction d&rsquo;un sc&eacute;nario r&eacute;el plut&ocirc;t que d&rsquo;un simple style.
<h3>Signature &laquo; tool watch &raquo;&thinsp;: mat&eacute;riaux, mouvements, dimensions et bracelets</h3>
Les bo&icirc;tiers actuels privil&eacute;gient l&rsquo;acier, des traitements de surface sobres, des lunettes fonctionnelles et des glaces saphir, avec des diam&egrave;tres g&eacute;n&eacute;ralement compris entre 39 et 42 mm pour pr&eacute;server la polyvalence au quotidien, et le port&eacute; se veut stable gr&acirc;ce &agrave; des cornes ma&icirc;tris&eacute;es et des bracelets ajust&eacute;s.
C&ocirc;t&eacute; motorisation, la marque recourt &agrave; des automatiques suisses contemporains adapt&eacute;s &agrave; l&rsquo;usage intensif, certains r&eacute;gl&eacute;s ou certifi&eacute;s selon versions, et l&rsquo;accent est mis sur la facilit&eacute; d&rsquo;entretien par un horloger comp&eacute;tent partout dans le monde, et cette pragmatique m&eacute;canique refl&egrave;te la vocation utilitaire des montres.
Les bracelets &mdash; acier, textile de type RAF/NATO ou caoutchouc &mdash; sont choisis pour leur s&eacute;curit&eacute;, leur r&eacute;sistance &agrave; l&rsquo;eau et leur confort, tandis que les boucles et end-links sont travaill&eacute;s pour limiter les points durs, et la modularit&eacute; permet d&rsquo;adapter la m&ecirc;me montre &agrave; des contextes tr&egrave;s diff&eacute;rents.
<h3>Positionnement, prix, distribution et profils d&rsquo;acheteurs</h3>
O&amp;W occupe aujourd&rsquo;hui un segment &laquo; outil de qualit&eacute; &raquo; : finitions soign&eacute;es mais sans ostentation, fiches techniques coh&eacute;rentes, contr&ocirc;le qualit&eacute; serr&eacute; et communication ax&eacute;e sur l&rsquo;usage plut&ocirc;t que sur le prestige, et le rapport contenu/prix vise la cr&eacute;dibilit&eacute; d&rsquo;un instrument plut&ocirc;t que la posture luxueuse.&nbsp;La distribution m&ecirc;le vente directe en ligne et r&eacute;seau restreint de partenaires, comme <a href="https://bit.ly/4igLuis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Horel</a> &agrave; Bordeaux (France) ou <a href="https://bit.ly/4p27od0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Vitrine Horlog&egrave;re</a> en Belgique, avec un discours p&eacute;dagogique sur l&rsquo;h&eacute;ritage et les usages, et&nbsp;ce canal court facilite la coh&eacute;rence tarifaire et la relation avec l&rsquo;atelier.
Le public typique r&eacute;unit des amateurs de montres &laquo; &agrave; faire &raquo; plut&ocirc;t qu&rsquo;&laquo; &agrave; montrer &raquo;, des plongeurs loisirs, des voyageurs qui appr&eacute;cient la solidit&eacute; et des utilisateurs professionnels qui veulent un objet fiable et r&eacute;parable, et la marque parle &agrave; celles et ceux qui pr&eacute;f&egrave;rent la preuve par le port&eacute;.
<h3>Guide de choix&thinsp;: sc&eacute;nario d&rsquo;usage, lisibilit&eacute; et ergonomie</h3>
Commencez par d&eacute;finir l&rsquo;environnement principal : eau, cockpit, bureau-terrain ou sport chronom&eacute;tr&eacute; ; si l&rsquo;eau domine, une Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 ou une Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph seront naturelles, tandis que P-101/P-104 conviendront aux lectures rapides et aux cadrans &eacute;pur&eacute;s, et le chronographe Navichron servira aux temps courts et aux routines fractionn&eacute;es.
Validez ensuite la lisibilit&eacute; : contraste aiguilles/fond, taille des index, absence de surcharge, visibilit&eacute; de la minuterie et coh&eacute;rence de la lunette avec l&rsquo;usage r&eacute;el, et faites le test &laquo; un m&egrave;tre/un coup d&rsquo;&oelig;il &raquo; en lumi&egrave;re naturelle avant d&rsquo;arr&ecirc;ter votre choix.
Enfin, essayez la montre pour jauger l&rsquo;assise (corne-&agrave;-corne), la couronne dans la paume, la souplesse du bracelet et le tomb&eacute; g&eacute;n&eacute;ral avec vos manches et vos activit&eacute;s, et gardez la version que vous oubliez le plus vite une fois port&eacute;e.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Ollech &amp; Wajs demeure identifiable par sa vocation d&rsquo;outil : des montres pens&eacute;es pour l&rsquo;usage, lisibles, robustes et suivies par une cha&icirc;ne suisse claire. Entre plongeuses h&eacute;riti&egrave;res de la Caribbean, pilotes modernes et chronographes de travail, la gamme s&rsquo;articule simplement autour de sc&eacute;narios r&eacute;els. Pour d&eacute;cider, partez de votre terrain d&rsquo;emploi, testez lisibilit&eacute; et confort, puis ajustez mati&egrave;re et bracelet ; vous obtiendrez un instrument pertinent qui vieillit bien. Pour croiser ces rep&egrave;res avec des retours d&rsquo;exp&eacute;rience, appuyez-vous sur les avis clients Dialicious.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Ao&ucirc;t 2025)

Ollech &amp; Wajs is a Swiss watch company founded in 1956 in Zurich by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs; initially a retailer and then a mail-order operator, the duo built a reputation on robust tool watches&mdash;divers, military pieces and pilot instruments&mdash;sold to civilians and service members alike, before orchestrating a modern comeback in the late 2010s with a contemporary range that revives the brand&rsquo;s historic signatures.
<h3>Zurich, Stockerstrasse and mail order: the beginnings of a tool-driven label</h3>
From their small Zurich storefront, the founders soon moved from selling other brands to shipping their own watches by post, and this direct &ldquo;mail-order&rdquo; route became a lasting hallmark of the company.&nbsp;The shift from retailing to making watches under their own name took only a few years, with dedicated lines for concrete use cases (field, sea, cockpit) and constructions that favoured simple, repairable mechanics, and the focus was less on &ldquo;complication&rdquo; than on endurance and clarity.
In the 1960s, distribution extended to US military PX stores, where O&amp;W military and dive watches were tried in real-world conditions by service members, and this usage-led validation helped cement the image of an affordable professional instrument.
<h3>Caribbean 1000 and Ocean Graph: depth, decompression and the great-waters playbook</h3>
By the mid-sixties the brand stood out with cutting-edge divers, notably the Ollech &amp; Wajs Caribbean 1000, a thousand-metre-rated watch that crystallised the era&rsquo;s technical ambition and lodged the O&amp;W name in both recreational and professional diving, and partnerships with specialist makers fed a rational, no-nonsense aesthetic.
In the same spirit, the Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph brought a bezel and reading logic tailored to ascent and decompression stops, rooting the watch in a specific task rather than mere maritime d&eacute;cor, and the dial stayed clean to preserve underwater glance legibility.
These historic references&mdash;often cited and collected today&mdash;shaped a language of stout cases, serious water-resistance, practical bracelets and high-contrast typography that still surfaces in current models, and this through-line of &ldquo;tool first&rdquo; connects past to present.
<h3>Contemporary relaunch, Swiss anchoring and a short chain: O&amp;W&rsquo;s return</h3>
After weathering the quartz era and slowing down, the brand was revived in the late 2010s by Charles Le Menestrel with the explicit aim of extending the founding spirit rather than scattering into cosmetic runs, and&nbsp;design remains in Zurich while assembly and adjustment take place in the Swiss Jura.
The approach favours proven Swiss automatic movements, serviceable case architecture, credible water-resistance and bracelets built for comfort and durability, and the specification re-embraces the classic triad: reliability, legibility, serviceability.&nbsp;The comeback is not a millimetre-for-millimetre facsimile exercise; instead, it offers new watches inspired by historic use, upgrades finishing and emphasises stepwise quality control, and the outcome is a pragmatic modernity that avoids pastiche.
<h3>P-101, P-104, Navichron, C-1000 and Ocean Graph: today&rsquo;s families and real use</h3>
The first modern releases took the form of compact pilot watches, the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104, which reinterpret cockpit codes in versatile 39&ndash;40 mm cases with sapphire and screw-down crowns, and they target instrumental reading and all-day resilience.
On the dive side, the brand offers the Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 (along with anniversary editions) as a contemporary take on the Caribbean ethos: seals, casebacks, and careful treatment combine into a modern sea instrument, and the dial retains the intelligibility that made the line&rsquo;s reputation.
In parallel, the Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph returned in an updated form, with its decompression-centred readout making for an instantly recognisable diver on the wrist, and this task-specific signature sets it apart in a crowded segment.
The Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron family serves those who want a readable, work-ready chronograph true to the O&amp;W spirit, with well-judged pushers and crisp scales for short-time duties, and the design stays deliberately practical rather than showy.
<ul>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 &mdash; contemporary pilot, compact diameter, sapphire, strong water-resistance, very legible dial for desk-to-field wear.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104 &mdash; aviation variant with a different bezel and markings signature, same robust intent.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 &mdash; modern diver inspired by the Caribbean, serious water-proofing and direct readout.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph &mdash; instrumental diver with decompression logic, strong identity on the wrist.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron &mdash; &ldquo;tool&rdquo; chronograph, open dial and assertive pushers, clarity in short-time work.</li>
</ul>
Beyond names, what matters is use: a pilot for flat-plane readability and shock tolerance in active life; a diver for water and sturdiness; a chronograph to pace tasks and training, and this split helps pick an O&amp;W by real scenario rather than by style alone.
<h3>Tool-watch signature: materials, movements, dimensions and straps</h3>
Current cases prioritise steel, sober surface treatments, functional bezels and sapphire crystals, with diameters largely between 39 and 42 mm to sustain daily versatility, and on-wrist stability comes from disciplined lug spans and well-matched bracelets.
Mechanically, the brand uses modern, Swiss automatic calibres suited to intensive use&mdash;some adjusted or certified depending on versions&mdash;while ensuring that any competent watchmaker can service them, and this pragmatic mechanics reflects the utilitarian brief.
Bracelets&mdash;steel, RAF/NATO-type textile or rubber&mdash;are chosen for security, water-readiness and comfort, with buckles and end-links designed to minimise hot-spots, and modularity lets a single watch adapt to very different contexts.
<h3>Positioning, prices, channels and buyer profiles</h3>
O&amp;W sits in a &ldquo;quality tool&rdquo; segment: tidy finishing without ostentation, coherent spec sheets, tight quality control and messaging anchored in use rather than prestige, and the value proposition seeks instrument credibility rather than luxury posturing.
Distribution blends direct online sales with a small partner network and a didactic narrative about heritage and use, and this short channel supports coherent pricing and a clear link to the workshop.&nbsp;The core audience mixes owners who prefer watches to &ldquo;do&rdquo; rather than to &ldquo;show,&rdquo; recreational divers, travellers who prize sturdiness and professionals who need reliable, serviceable objects, and the brand resonates with those who trust proof of wear over glossy claims.
<h3>Selection guide: use case, legibility and ergonomics</h3>
Start by mapping your main environment&mdash;water, cockpit, desk-to-field or timed sport; if water rules, a Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 or Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph is natural, whereas P-101/P-104 suit quick, uncluttered reads, and the Navichron chronograph serves intervals and structured routines.
Next validate legibility: hand-to-dial contrast, index size, minimal clutter, minute track visibility and bezel logic that matches how you actually use it, and run the &ldquo;one-metre/one-glance&rdquo; test in natural light before deciding.
Finally, try the watch to judge stance (lug-to-lug), crown feel in the palm, bracelet suppleness and how it sits with sleeves and tasks, and keep the version you forget the fastest once strapped on.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Ollech &amp; Wajs remains identifiable by its purpose-built vocation: watches made for use&mdash;readable, robust and supported by a clear Swiss chain. Between divers that channel the Caribbean legacy, modern pilot pieces and work-ready chronographs, the range is organised simply around real-world scenarios. To choose well, start with where you&rsquo;ll wear it, test clarity and comfort, then tune material and strap; you&rsquo;ll land on a capable instrument that ages well. To square these cues with long-term ownership feedback, a helpful compass remains Dialicious customer reviews.
Consult the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated August 2025)

Casio Edifice is a sport-dress watch line whose exact commercial launched in 1983, positioned by Casio as the metal, motorsport-inspired offer: readable chronographs, everyday robustness (often 100 m), and practical tech (Tough Solar, radio time-sync, Bluetooth) aimed at a low-maintenance experience from office to travel.
<h3>Sporting signature: chronographs, legibility, everyday use</h3>
Edifice design language blends bold hands, applied markers and clear tachymeter/minute scales, with worked dials (brushed, multi-layer, sometimes &ldquo;carbon&rdquo; textures) to keep instant readability in changing light without piling on decorative complications; on the wrist, it&rsquo;s a &ldquo;tool-dress&rdquo; watch that suits a blazer or a weekend, needing little adjustment thanks to the tech inside.
The efficiency brief shows in case ergonomics and in well-sized pushers/crowns for quick, confident handling.
<h3>Cases, materials and comfort</h3>
Most Edifice models use 316L steel (fixed bezel, mixed brushed/polished planes), with steel/carbon-reinforced resin hybrids on sportiest references; common lug widths (20&ndash;22 mm) and solid-link bracelets deliver stability, while slim or &ldquo;Super Slim&rdquo; variants slip under cuffs easily, paired with mineral or sapphire crystals depending on price point.
Comfort comes from short lugs and clasp micro-adjust that smooth out day-to-day wrist changes.
<h3>Engines &amp; connectivity: Tough Solar, radio time, Bluetooth</h3>
The modern Edifice core is solar charging (Tough Solar) plus, depending on the model, radio time (Multiband 6) or Bluetooth for auto time-setting, easy dual-time control and stopwatch data export; this cuts fiddling and boosts travel confidence versus battery-only quartz, while stretching maintenance intervals.
In practice you get accuracy and peace of mind without turning the watch into a screen of menus.
<h3>Chronological milestones and key models (2000&ndash;2025)</h3>
(2000) Casio Edifice First EDIFICE EF-100:
The EF-100 set the metal, international-market template with a clean analog display and 100 m water-resistance; it became the seed of the line&mdash;robust feel, frank legibility and a versatile look made to follow an active schedule without veering into dive-watch territory. Casio Edifice EF-100.
(2004) Casio Edifice Classic tachymeter chronograph:
With the EF-500, Edifice nails the all-steel tachy chrono: crisp pushers, three registers plus date, 100 m WR and restrained proportions that glide under a cuff; it helped cement the &ldquo;sport-dress&rdquo; positioning for buyers wanting a readable daily chrono with no digital display or menu labyrinth. Casio Edifice EF-500D-1AV.
(2010) Casio Edifice Wave Ceptor 1/1000-sec:
The EQW-M1100 mixes solar power, radio time and a fine-reading chronograph (to 1/1000th) via motorized disks, in a 100 m steel case with a technical vibe; in use, time keeps itself, autonomy stays high, and lap reading is immediate&mdash;true to the line&rsquo;s &ldquo;speed &amp; intelligence&rdquo; mantra. Casio Edifice EQW-M1100DB-1AER.
(2014) Casio Edifice Bluetooth travel-ready:
The EQB-500 marks a pivot to smartphone pairing: world-time changes, time setting and chrono control become effortless while keeping solar charging and steel build; frequent flyers gain a concrete quality-of-life upgrade&mdash;settings stop being a chore and the watch remains fully analog to operate. Casio Edifice EQB-500D-1A.
(2019) Casio Edifice &ldquo;Super Slim&rdquo; 8.9 mm:
EQB-1000 proves a multi-hand, Bluetooth, solar chrono can be very thin; under 9 mm, sapphire on certain versions, and a solid-link bracelet turn it into a true everyday chrono that toggles between office and casual without giving up legibility or autonomy, with a silent, app-driven second time zone. Casio Edifice EQB-1000D-1A.
(2022) Casio Edifice carbon &ldquo;suspension arm&rdquo; case:
ECB-2000 debuts a carbon-reinforced resin case shaped after racing suspension arms; Bluetooth, Tough Solar and lap memory highlight track-timing ties, while light weight and shock tolerance lift dynamic comfort through daily life. Casio Edifice ECB-2000D-1A.
(2023) Casio Edifice &ldquo;paddock-ready&rdquo; chronograph:
EQB-2000 doubles down on timing/transfer to the phone, keeps auto time-sync and a 100 m steel build; display stays analog but data becomes shareable/usable, appealing to track-day fans and to anyone wanting a discreet, connectable daily chrono. Casio Edifice EQB-2000DB-1A.
(2025) Casio Edifice Automatic &ldquo;first mechanical&rdquo;:
The EFK-100 series brings mechanical automatic (with hand-wind) to Edifice: 39 mm steel, sapphire and 100 m, plus options with forged-carbon dial/case; spirit stays motorsport and daily-wear, now without electronics&mdash;an option for those who enjoy the horological ritual in an Edifice look. Casio Edifice EFK-100D-2A.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Casio Edifice is for those who want a metal, readable, motorsport-tinged watch with genuinely helpful functions; from solar-connected chronos to the new 39 mm automatic, the range spans most needs without losing its &ldquo;track/office&rdquo; identity. To decide, balance size, tech level and dial style, then check Dialicious customer reviews before pulling the trigger.
(Updated September 2025)

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