The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

Iconic watch art prints. Made in Switzerland, lifetime guarantee

Tissot Seastar1971 Cal manual 781-1. One of my first watches; bought on the bay a few years ago, it was a nice surprise for me. The watch was cosmetically very clean, the dial not pitted. Seastar obliges, screwed back and pierced horns like in the good old days, very practical for changing the straps. The watch works very well and the silver sunray dial, very classic, goes well in all circumstances. Of course I forget swimming! A good little classic that echoes my PRX: watches that give a lot without breaking the bank.

A classic seastar at a low price

I let myself be tempted by this diver bought on a well-known Chinese site. We are clearly in a "manly" style with this screwed case protection which protects the bezel. The beautiful blue dial which changes depending on the brightness is very successful. On the motorization side we find a classic NH35 automatic which makes coffee. The steel bracelet is quite qualitative except for the pressed metal buckle but at the price sold of the watch you should not be too fussy, especially since the finishes are rather good. The watch is delivered in a small black plastic box simple but solid. The tool to adjust the bracelet is delivered with it. It is a good watch for water sports (30atm) without taking the head.

Under the influence of its blue dial

This is my first real watch.
Even though digital was almost the norm at the time, my father gave me this Seiko Sports 100 for my 10th birthday.
For me, it was a "boy's" watch, despite some teasing about the size of the watch (28mm) because of the diving bezel.
I wore this watch until the end of middle school (afterward, the size was too small).
It remained inactive for over 20 years (due to a stuck caseback).
Finally, ten years ago, when I started to "get equipped," I was able to open it.
I wasn't sure it would work again. That's a misunderstanding of Seiko reliability.
1 battery, a new case gasket, and hey presto, it's back to working like it did in 1940!
So, it's mostly my wife who wears it, my son seeing it as "too feminine."
It remains a Proust madeleine.
The detail I like: the shape of the sides with the curve of the horns and the shoulder of the crown.

My first "real" watch

This Sinn U1 is the first "value" watch that I bought about ten years ago. I already had a chic sports watch but I wanted something more radical. I was seduced by the specs: 1000m waterproof (lol especially in the pool!), U-boat steel, original syringe hands. Its only enemy: the coating of modern offices which will easily scratch your beautiful micro-beaded bracelet. Prefer the tegiment. It has become my No. 1 watch for the beach. It is also the largest I own (44mm, at the time the U50 did not exist). It is an ETA model and not Sellita like today. It is not very well known but I have the impression that among collectors it has a good love rating. Quite comfortable, it nevertheless weighs its weight if you leave it with its all-steel bracelet.

My holiday watch

Bought at auction, I didn't know its whole story but I liked its dial and I found the original micro rotor. I then discovered that I had one of the first models of the cal 215. Then Genta had designed it. A bit of legend at a low price for the time. I wear it regularly and its particular little noise reminds me that I don't have a watch like the others. Attention to bracelet enthusiasts, it is not the standard size (19mm)

A watch full of surprises

As soon as I saw them in photos I knew I was going to fall for them. During a weekend in Amiens I tried the 2 models: quartz and powermatic 80. The sunray blue dial excited me more than that of the automatic and although I prefer mechanical watches I found it more in keeping with the spirit of the 80s Seastar to take it in an electric version. No regrets, this watch has become one of the ones I wear the most. Sporty chic, waterproof to 10 atm, comfortable; the dial is really superb and playing with the light is a real pleasure. Very good value for money (at the time €350). I love it so much that I bought its 35 mm twin for my wife...but that's another story

The watch of summer 2021!

Citizen was founded in 1918 in Japan by Kamekichi Yakamazi of the Shokosha Watch Research Institute in Tokyo. Now one of the world's largest watch companies, recognized for its innovative watches and cutting-edge technology. The history of Citizen begins with the launch of its first pocket watch in 1924, called the "CITIZEN".
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Citizen brand</h2>
This watch was equipped with a high-quality mechanical movement and was highly valued for its precision and reliability. It quickly gained popularity, establishing the foundation of Citizen's reputation in watchmaking.
Over the following years, Citizen continued to innovate and push the boundaries of watchmaking technology. In 1956, the company introduced the world's first pocket wristwatch, which revolutionized the way watches were worn. This innovation paved the way for a new era of more practical and functional watches. In the 1960s, Citizen released several revolutionary watches, including the Citizen Parawater, Japan's first waterproof watch, and the Citizen Cosmotron, the country's first solar-powered electronic watch. These technological advances have solidified Citizen's position as a pioneer in the watch industry.
Citizen has also played a key role in the quartz watch industry. In 1973, the company introduced the Citizen Crystron Solar Cell, the first quartz watch powered by solar energy. This innovation paved the way for a new generation of more precise and durable quartz watches with the 1976 launch of the technology&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/eco-drive">Citizen Eco-Drive</a>.
Over the decades, Citizen has continued to introduce new features and technologies into its watches. In 1993, the company launched the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/promaster_aqualand">Citizen Promaster Aqualand</a>, a diver's watch that has pushed the boundaries of underwater performance. It was equipped with features such as measuring depth and diving time, which allowed divers to explore the seabed safely.
In the 2000s, Citizen began developing ecological watches. In 2008, the company introduced the Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave, the first solar-powered watch capable of receiving satellite signals for optimal accuracy around the world. This revolutionary technology eliminated the need to change batteries, providing a more durable and convenient solution for watch enthusiasts. Over the past few years, Citizen has maintained its leading position in the watch industry. The company continues to innovate in design, technology and sustainability, while maintaining its commitment to quality and precision.
Today, Citizen is a globally recognized brand, offering a wide range of watches to suit all tastes and needs. Whether for lovers of classic watches, diving watches, connected watches or sports watches, Citizen offers varied options meeting the expectations of consumers around the world. Citizen is one of the 3 major Japanese watchmaking groups with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko">Seiko</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio">Casio</a>.
The current range includes models such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/eco-drive">Citizen Eco-Drive</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/promaster_diver">Citizen Promaster Diver</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/tsuyosa">Citizen Tsuyoza</a>, Citizen Skyhawk or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/chronomaster">Citizen Chronomaster</a>.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Citizen watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Citizen watches change regularly and vary depending on the model. Most cost between $400 and $800 depending on the models and finishes. As an example, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/eco-drive_diver_200m">Citizen Eco-Drive</a> starts to $250 and the top of the range Citizen with the collection&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/the_citizen">The Citizen</a> oscillates between $3,000 and $7,000. 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 Citizen.
<h2 dir="ltr">Citizen: The other giant of Japanese watchmaking</h2>
Citizen Watch is a renowned Japanese watch company with a history dating back almost a century. From its first mechanical watches to its innovations in solar energy, quartz and sustainability, Citizen has played a major role in the evolution of the watch industry. Today, Citizen continues to position itself as a global leader, offering superior quality watches combining functionality, design and innovation.
Citizen is owned by a Japanese industrial group in the same way as the brands <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/bulova">Bulova</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/alpina">Alpina</a>, Arnold &amp; Son and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/frederique_constant">Frederique Constant</a>. Citizen produces several million watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Citizen model that best suits you, Dialicious customer reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating different models through real owner experience.
Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_japanese_watch_brands">ranking of the best japanese watch brands</a>, including Citizen.
(Updated December 2023)

The Tsuyosa, a watch already spotted when it came out but it was the ice blue version that made up my mind. Ordered from an AD (Parrenin Joaillier) in St Germain. The beauty arrived at the end of July, just in time to go on holiday with it. It is a very pleasant watch to wear and to look at thanks to its superb sunburst dial. Compared to my Tissot PRX it seems subjectively smaller to me because of its more rounded shape. The only real flaw concerns the water resistance limited to 5 ATM. So you have to have another watch for swimming.

Citizen T

I present to you my Citizen Ice Blue NJ0151-88M that I love, it's my only watch that is not a diver or a chronograph... the model that I present was for a long time only available on the Japanese market but now it is on sale in France, it is an automatic model of 40mm in diameter and 5 ATM... it has a superb color that varies in the light and a pretty integrated bracelet of 3 branches, in short a watch that I like and I find that the Japanese manufacturer Citizen is not recognized in France at its true value while in the USA this manufacturer of the rising sun is a hit... Citizen has iconic models like the Aqualand JP2000 (the big blue 1988) the promaster NY0040 and the Chalenge Diver Futjisubo titanium which has an incredible history hence the name (Bernacle in French) that I also have it is the rival of the SPB143 62 MAS from Seiko and this Tsuyosa Ice Blue (strength) in Japanese is a real hit…

My Citizen integrated bracelet in an incredible blue…

She made so much noise! 
A pebble in the pond, this citizen will have left its mark, I will not introduce it to you because we know it now, it is finally available so we should not deprive ourselves of it, it is magnificent in real life better than in the photo, to be consumed without moderation, it is well made and the words criticized the clasp, it is done I have kept it up 😉. Anything is possible.

Citizen Tsuyosa

Citizen is making a strong comeback this year in the watchmaking world, this tsuyosa also means STRENGTH in Japanese! This watch is available in several colors: blue, green, black and yellow for France. Other variations are planned for the future. Today I present to you the yellow model, a model that sold very well to the point that I had to put myself on a waiting list and after 4 months I was finally able to receive it! The watch is well built with a diameter of 40mm and a thickness of 11.7mm, the crown is at 4 o'clock, the glass is sapphire, very good for this price range. The movement comes from Myota, a house owned by Citizen, it is the caliber 8210, 21 jewels with a power reserve of 40 hours, it is given for +- 20 seconds per day. The movement echoes the dial, it is gilded with its Citizen Japan engraved balance wheel, it is visible, which is a plus for me but it also has a disadvantage for the waterproofness and as the crown is not screwed the watch is given for 5 atm too bad! the yellow dial is a mixture of matte and sunray because it appears matte at first glance but in strong light it becomes a little sunray. The stick-type indexes have a luminescent layer that shines only by its name! indeed it is very very light! The glass has a cyclops for a "magnifying glass effect" of the date, some will like it or not. the integrated "president" type bracelet brushed at the ends and polished in the center adds a chic side to this watch. Now let's talk about the price, for less than 300e Citizen offers you a refreshing watch with these different colors, pretty, summery, well finished and automatic with a sapphire crystal! Any flaws? yes of course: A water resistance of 5 ATM while the Tissot prx is at 10 ATM, a crown at 4 o'clock which is just a disaster for setting the time for someone with "man's" fingers and no nails! I also noticed for setting the date a problem with the caliber 8210, in fact no stop second and forced to make a whole revolution of the hands for the date because if I try to go back, the second hand does not like it at all and starts to go back what am I saying to jump 5 seconds back! I did not insist suddenly. The "lume" is also ridiculous compared to a diver! apart from these few small inconveniences it is a watch that I recommend and which will give a lot of pleasure to its owner.

Citizen Tsuyosa, a summer watch?

This citizen tsuyosa is just incredible 😍! At first I wanted to buy a Tissot PRX quartz because I liked its design. I went to a jewelry store and tried it on but I found it too big for my wrist. I waited and citizen released the tsuyosa shortly after. I went to try it on and I fell in love with it. Once I had the money I bought it on the ocarat website for around €260 I think. This watch is my first really beautiful automatic watch. It is also the one I wear the most and the one I enjoy wearing the most. It can be worn in all situations, whether with a shirt for a chic evening or with a t-shirt for sports. 

Its jubilee-style bracelets are very comfortable and very beautiful. The polishing and chamfers of the case are of very good quality. It has a sapphire crystal with a cyclops. It has the stop second and is equipped with a miyota 8210 movement that can be seen from the glass case back. It has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. It is not very precise but you can always have it adjusted if it bothers you.

All in all, I am very happy with my purchase and I recommend this watch to any enthusiast or beginner. Due to its very good value for money, I think that this watch can suit both beginners in watchmaking and seasoned collectors. Do not hesitate to buy it, you will not be disappointed! ⌚⌚⌚


The best watch for less than 300€

This is my 33rd birthday watch, a rather biased gift. The watch is as pleasant to wear as it is to look at. The finishes are really very beautiful and what can I say about this yellow dial. The indexes, hands, dates, bracelet, everything is perfectly proportioned. The transparent back reveals the movement. The only downside is probably the clasp, a little tinny but effective.

Citizen Tsuyosa Jaune

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)

Citizen Tsuyosa was launched in 2022 as Citizen&rsquo;s accessible sport-chic line with an integrated bracelet: an automatic daily-wear watch that mixes legibility, comfort and a playful palette of dial colors. It targets a wide audience &mdash; first mechanical watch, weekday companion, lasting gift &mdash; offering an alternative to the &ldquo;integrated&rdquo; look at a measured price, while keeping the brand&rsquo;s hallmark practicality and reliability.
<h3>&ldquo;Tsuyosa&rdquo; origins (2022) and the integrated-bracelet silhouette</h3>
Born in 2022, the collection channels 1970s sport-chic codes with a softly sculpted case flowing into an integrated bracelet, yet avoids stiffness on the wrist; the idea is character with comfort. The sunray dial with a clear date at 3 o&rsquo;clock makes first-glance reading easy, while the softened case and brushed/polished play of light deliver presence without flash. This distinctive identity explains the line&rsquo;s quick success: an instantly recognizable look that moves from casual to office without learning curves or fussy settings.
<h3>Steel, 40 mm and sapphire: comfort and perceived quality</h3>
Most &ldquo;classic&rdquo; references use a ~40 mm steel case, everyday water resistance (50 m/5 bar) and a sapphire crystal that preserves legibility over time. This size/water-resistance/sapphire trio feels properly made on the wrist &mdash; slim enough for cuffs, solid enough for an active day. The integrated bracelet alternates brushed planes with softly broken edges for comfort and snag resistance. The result is an easy long-wear piece with flattering light play and practical surface durability for real-world use.
<h3>Core features: automatic caliber 8210, date and easy living</h3>
The most widespread engine in the range is the automatic 8210 (21 jewels, ~40 h power reserve), a straightforward, durable movement designed for low-stress maintenance. Pairing a proven automatic with a clear dial and well-placed date keeps the watch truly &ldquo;plug &amp; play&rdquo;: wear it, it winds itself, and time stays instantly legible in everyday situations. Five-bar water resistance covers daily needs and sapphire curbs micro-scratches &mdash; deliberate choices for a dependable, low-maintenance daily companion.
<h3>Variants, colors and new sizes (Small Second, 37 mm)</h3>
The family expanded fast: multiple colors (black, blue, green, yellow, white, etc.), &ldquo;Small Second&rdquo; models with a 6 o&rsquo;clock sub-seconds and caliber 8322, and more recently a 37 mm format for slimmer wrists or lovers of compact proportions. These evolutions widen access to the Tsuyosa style without changing the comfort-and-clarity recipe: same spirit, more choice. Small Second adds a discreet horological twist, while 37 mm boosts versatility on the wearability front; both keep the visual language and easy operation intact.
<h3>Positioning, price and intended audience</h3>
The line&rsquo;s spirit is &ldquo;rational fun&rdquo;: contemporary-icon looks, a serious movement, sapphire and neat finishing, at an approachable price point. In Europe, several references list around &euro;299&ndash;&euro;349 MSRP depending on version (color, treatment, bracelet), with retailer variance. Distribution blends Citizen country sites and multi-brand partners; color availability can fluctuate. The audience spans newcomers seeking a reliable first automatic and enthusiasts wanting a simple, joyful integrated look without technical excess.
<h3>Timeline anchors and principal models (2022&ndash;2025)</h3>
(2022) Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-81X:
The green sunray poster-child defines the Tsuyosa look: ~40 mm steel case, integrated bracelet, sapphire, 5 bar water resistance and the automatic 8210 (~40 h). The green dial&rsquo;s lively light play underlines the line&rsquo;s &ldquo;fun&rdquo; personality while keeping day-to-day legibility high. It is the natural entry point to understand the value proposition: distinctive style, straightforward robustness and immediate comfort. The date is intuitive to set, the reserve fits a sedentary weekend with a winder, and the brushed steel hides everyday marks well.
(2022) Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-81E:
The black &ldquo;go-anywhere&rdquo; option suits those who want the integrated silhouette without color calling attention. Black dials emphasize restraint and pair easily with office attire while keeping the same spec set: sapphire, 5 bar, 8210. Applied markers read crisply against the dark surface for quick glances. On the wrist it feels slim and stable; it vanishes under a cuff yet throws tasteful brushed/polished reflections in daylight. Ideal for wearers who prioritize discreet, versatile presence.
(2022) Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-81L:
The sunray blue is popular for balancing seriousness with a touch of play. This hue highlights the bracelet&rsquo;s longitudinal brushing and polished breaks, adding depth without glare. You get the same 8210/sapphire/5 bar formula for easy living. Blue helps transition from smart-casual to weekend, keeping a quietly &ldquo;classic&rdquo; feel over time. It&rsquo;s often chosen by those wanting color without going bold, while enjoying a refreshed take on integrated styling.
(2022) Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-81Z:
The audacious yellow helped make the line famous. Vivid yellow brings out the clean geometry of the markers and streamlines minute reading, turning the watch into an expressive style piece. Specs are unchanged: automatic 8210, sapphire, 5 bar. Despite the statement color, comfort and compactness keep it easy to wear; it draws eyes without hurting practicality. A natural pick if you want a sunny look with the everyday effectiveness of a Citizen.
(2022) Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-81A:
The white dial offers crisp contrast with markers and hands, delivering instant reading in most lighting. The clean tone reinforces the watch&rsquo;s &ldquo;neat and versatile&rdquo; personality, often favored for office and weekday duty. Technically it sticks to the brief: 8210, sapphire, 5 bar, around 40 mm and ~138 g on steel. Minimalist aesthetics slide from suits to relaxed outfits; a great choice if you want the easiest Tsuyosa to match day after day.&nbsp;
(2023) Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-81W / NJ0150-56W:
Range extensions added lighter tones and textures (nicknamed &ldquo;cream/silver/white&rdquo; depending on market), consolidating the offering. The idea is to broaden wardrobe pairing without touching the technical equation &mdash; sapphire, 5 bar, 8210. You get an even brighter wrist presence with excellent sun readability. This kind of variant shows the Tsuyosa strategy: renew desire through color/finish while keeping price and ease-of-use that fueled the initial success.
(2024) Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second NK5010-51L:
A notable evolution, the Small Second moves the running seconds to a 6 o&rsquo;clock sub-dial for a discreet horological touch. The automatic caliber 8322 preserves ease of use while offering a different dial animation without complicating reading. Size and ergonomics remain familiar, with sapphire and everyday water resistance. It differentiates itself from three-hand models for those who enjoy a living detail without stepping into complication &mdash; an aesthetic alternative aligned with the Tsuyosa spirit.
(2024) Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0159 (new European colors):
Citizen introduced fresh hues (including &ldquo;oak/champagne&rdquo;, orange and regional editions) to widen the visual spectrum. The concept stays intact: let color speak while keeping the watch easy to live with &mdash; legible, comfortable, daily-resistant, simple to set. These additions answer variety needs without touching the core product, aligning aesthetic choice with personal style from discreet to expressive, with unchanged architecture and handling.
(2025) Citizen Tsuyosa 37 mm NJ0200-50X / -50L / -50Z:
For the first time the collection goes 37 mm, a welcome size for slimmer wrists and fans of compact proportions. This smaller format keeps the Tsuyosa essence &mdash; joyful colors, direct legibility, comfort &mdash; in an even more versatile footprint. The three launches (Ice Blue, Pastel Pink, Dark Green) show how central color is to the line&rsquo;s DNA and confirm the aim to fit more wrist sizes. It&rsquo;s a natural extension for mixed-wear appeal and as a lighter, elegant second watch.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Tsuyosa gets the brief right: an instantly identifiable integrated silhouette, cheerful dials, a proven automatic and sapphire to &ldquo;live&rdquo; the watch without stress. If you want a simple, reliable, comfortable automatic that&rsquo;s easy to style, it ticks the essential boxes. Choose your color by taste, your size (40 or 37 mm) by wrist comfort and, if details matter, the Small Second for subtle animation. To compare real-world comfort, finishing durability and long-term user experience, nothing beats Dialicious customer reviews.
(Updated August 2025)

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