The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

I didn’t expect to leave with a Rolex that day. Initially, my visit to my AD was motivated by the desire to try on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic and Calendar. But in store, this Datejust 41 in Everose Rolesor and Sunburst dial immediately captivated me. Once on my wrist, the charm worked instantly: perfect balance, optimal comfort and an elegance that knows how to remain discreet while asserting its character.

This model embodies the very essence of the versatile watch: at ease with a suit or casual outfit, with impeccable readability and exemplary finishing. The Jubilee bracelet adds a touch of refinement and unmatched comfort, while the fluted Everose gold bezel catches the light in a captivating way.

This acquisition has a special flavor: purchased on Valentine’s Day to celebrate the excellent financial results of my company, it is much more than just a timepiece. It symbolizes a key moment, a success, and a choice dictated by emotion more than by reason. A real "heart-throb watch" that I know will remain in my collection for a long time.

Bright

This Cupillard Riem, a manufacturer founded in 1959 in Franche-Comté, branded Incabloc Automatic, embodies a page of French watchmaking history (Richard Mille was said to have been sales director there in the 1980s). Worn by my father until his death in 2003, it returned to me in 2023. After twenty years of silence, a simple movement woke it up. Overhauled, it works like the first day. A precious family heirloom, it is now part of my collection, ready to resume its service.

When vintage takes on a heritage character

The gold and steel Cartier Santos that I acquired has a much deeper meaning than a simple timepiece. It is a watch that I chose at a particular moment in my life, following the death of my mother. For me, it symbolizes a timeless bond, a discreet but powerful tribute to the one who gave me so much. Each glance at its dial reminds me of the importance of memories and the intangible heritage that we carry with us.

The experience in the boutique, at Cartier rue de la Paix, lived up to the emotion that accompanied this purchase. The warm welcome, the attentiveness and the refinement of the service made this moment even more memorable. In an elegant and cozy setting, I was able to take my time to choose this piece which, much more than an accessory, has become a personal symbol full of emotion and memory.

My heritage

More than 10 years ago, I hesitated for a long time between the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 and my Breitling Seawolf Avenger. I opted for the robustness of the Breitling, but every time I saw the Monaco in a shop window, a pang in my heart reminded me of this undecided choice. Today, I finally treated myself to this iconic piece, recognizable among all by its square case and crown on the left, faithful heir to the spirit of Steve McQueen. Worn on the wrist, it imposes its personality and evokes what I have always loved in watchmaking: character, audacity and a touch of unashamed nostalgia. It is a gentle revenge on time and a beautiful way to reconcile passion and reason

After more than 10 years of waiting

After acquiring my Rolex Datejust 41 in February, I naturally put myself on the waiting list for a Submariner. During this exchange, my sales advisor had suggested, given my seniority and our relationship of trust, that I could expect availability before the summer. Since I wasn't in a hurry—I had also acquired a TAG Heuer Monaco in the meantime—I confirmed that I could wait, even beyond the summer. However, after some thought, I called her back around noon to confirm that I would gladly take the watch as soon as it was available. And then, surprise: three hours later, my AD called me back to tell me that the Submariner had just arrived! As it turns out, yes, it is still possible to find a Rolex Submariner in a boutique… in just three hours, with a little loyalty, patience, and a good relationship with your advisor.

A Sub in less than 3 hours! Yes, it’s possible!

After more than three years of endless waiting on a list for another model, fate offered me an unexpected alternative. In just a few hours, I jumped at the chance and acquired my first vintage Rolex, a 2001 model, which literally grabbed me when I saw it in the vintage display case of my AD. A timeless icon that, beyond its elegance and history, marks a turning point in my watch collection.

This spontaneous love at first sight, after so much patience, makes this acquisition even more delicious. Every detail, from the patinated case to the bracelet that has already spanned more than twenty years of history, reminds me why Rolex is a legend. I hope it will be the first of a long series, and that it will open the door to other equally fascinating pieces.

The first Rolex

The Breitling Avenger Seawolf Chronograph is more than a watch to me: it’s a symbol. A gift from my wife, it marks my first real foray into watchmaking. In addition to its sentimental value, it is a true exploration instrument. With its water resistance to 1,000 meters, it embodies robustness and precision. Its massive design, titanium case and reliable chronograph make it an exceptional diver. On my wrist, it combines emotion and technicality, reminding me every day of the importance of shared moments and the objects that symbolize them.

The real first

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
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 Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
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 October 2024)

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