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I'd like to share my thoughts on the Direnzo DRZ03 v2. I've been admiring Sergio's watches for a long time, initially out of curiosity when the brand was founded and the first models were released.

Then, little by little, through the various evolutions and the superb photos shared by the community, I started to think that a Direnzo would look great in my collection.

It was thanks to a trade on a forum that I was able to acquire this DRZ03, even though the DRZ06 is still the one I most desire.

Everything is there; the watch is captivating, the design is very precise. Its dial is absolutely stunning, truly giving meaning to its name, "Eclipse." Even the way the seconds hand passes in front of the date evokes this.

The case finish is exemplary; the watch holds its own against other brands. The steel bracelet is comfortable, as is the original leather strap.

You really need to hold a model in your hands to appreciate the quality of this watch.

40mm diameter excluding the crown, 12.5mm thickness including the sapphire crystal, 48mm lug to lug.

In short, a delight!

A design in the details

Hi,
Today I share with you my opinion on the Eska Red Viper. This is a variation of the Amphibian 250 in 136 copies, a watch unveiled a little before Christmas 2024. I hesitated for a long time to take the plunge, having a large number of watches at the top of my list. The trigger was this very beautiful red dial, something that I do not have in my collection.

In the end, no regrets, it is a watch with a nice presence, very pleasant, a complete packaging: the black nato, the red tropic and the famous Ladder bracelet.

Specifications:

Diameter 40mm
Thickness 13.5mm
Solid caseback
SW200 movement
Double domed sapphire crystal

Very easy to change the bracelet thanks to the quick pumps, be careful when removing the links on the Ladder bracelet, you need to have the right tools because driving out the pins can take time and be quite difficult.
Otherwise, what we remember the most is really this dial, a very beautiful red, but not a bright red.

In short, a beautiful diver, a toolwatch that deserves to spend its time outside.

Very nice variation

Hello,

Taking advantage of a very good offer on the Hodinkee website during the "flash sales", I am now the happy owner of this Autodromo Group B limited series.

I have been looking for a chronograph for a while, the choice is quite wide today and it is difficult to make a choice.

However, I wanted to get away from the "diving" or "aviation" theme a little.

First of all, concerning the purchase on the Hodinkee website, I am quite satisfied with the experience, only one downside, the packaging for shipping, relatively light, the watch box was really not secured in the cardboard.

Watch features:

Movement: Sellita SW510 M B
Power reserve: 65h
Waterproofness: 50M
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 13.4mm
Case: Steel and Titanium
Glass: Sapphire
Bracelet: 20mm
DLC treatment for the bracelet and the steel part of the case

When worn it is relatively light, it fits my small 17.5cm flat wrist well, the bracelet is quite easy to adjust. I still removed 6 links.
The push buttons are a little hard to start and stop the chronograph, but as I am not too used to chronographs, this does not shock me.
The winding of the movement is very smooth.

A quick test for the lume, it is not a diver so do not expect to have a headlight on your wrist. I still find it quite nice, the inscriptions on the tachometer part as well as the needles and the railway, give the impression of having a neon-type lighting which is really not unpleasant.

Now remains to be seen in time, this one will complete my collection for a little while.

In short, it is a pleasure purchase, especially since I have a chrono version of the Group B collection for less than the three-hand version currently in the catalog.

What else?

Very good surprise overall

Hello everyone,

I share with you this opinion on the Nomos Ludwig reference 249, its name, "Duo white enamel".

So yes, we are far from the other models of the brand which have a much greater visibility, like the Orion, the Tangente and the Club for example.

So yes, also I think I can already hear the little internal voices of a large number of people: "What 33... 33mm, but that's small!"

It is not really the standard for a man's wrist, of course, but I share this watch with my partner for whom I bought an XS strap so that she can also have it on her wrist from time to time.

The opening of the dial gives the impression of wearing a vintage going to 35mm in diameter.
For your information, my wrist is rather flat and measures 17.5cm, the lugs of the watch do not protrude, it is very quickly forgotten thanks to its 6.6mm thickness (2.6mm for the movement) and its weight.... 33gr with the bracelet! 

An important point is the width between the lugs, which is 17mm, so either you buy the bracelets from Nomos, or you have a small custom bracelet made for fun. 

The Alpha.2 movement is very beautiful, the watch has a sapphire back that allows you to observe it for a long time (it is a shame to hide it). 
The winding is smooth, the adjustment flexible. 

I chose this watch both for the brand (because I wanted a Nomos for a long time), its finesse, the slightly vintage side and because with only two hands, time is discreet. 

It reminds me a bit of the Blancpain Villeret 2 gold hands with the caliber 21 (my dream...)

In short, for me it's 100% positive. I wear the watch regularly, outside of sports activities, as well in a suit as with jeans and a t-shirt.

Minimalist beauty à la Nomos

Hello everyone

I recently got it back

The unpacking is quick! (Probably the excitement)

I like the simple and pleasant packaging, I don't ask for anything more with a watch. Not to mention the presence of a little personalized note, a very nice touch.

I am very satisfied, really, it is very beautiful.
The dial gives a little depth effect thanks to the hands, the indexes and the moon phase disc.

Perfect diameter for me, as is the finesse. On one of the photos you can see the comparison for the dial opening. Knowing that the Nomos is 33mm, the Longines 34.5mm and therefore the Mu:n 36mm.

The engraving on the back is splendid. The sticker will stay on it for a long time!

The bracelet is flexible and comfortable.

I am very happy to support the project with this small purchase. There is no shortage of quartz watches with a moon phase on the market, with Zeppelin among others, which was also in my sights. But it is not the same thing, here with the Mu:n there is a real philosophy that accompanies the moon phase.

In short, nothing to say on my side, very happy.

I recommend.

Another very important point is the communication with the brand, it is very pleasant to be able to communicate with the managers and they are there, listening to us and taking care to know if everything is going well.

A big thank you to Thibault and his team!

A little gourmet pleasure!

Hello everyone

I am sharing with you today my opinion on this Doxa Army.

I have now had the watch for 3 months and I can say that it is a real treat. I rarely take it off.

Why the Doxa as a diver?

It's simple, I wanted something other than the big brands that you find everywhere.

We are really on something more intimate. I never get tired of its dial.

It does not leave you indifferent when you meet other enthusiasts then

This watch is made to live, it was already on vacation with me recently (at the sea), the case does not mark easily except the back which shows a few micro-scratches more quickly.
A quick rinse with clear water to avoid salt accumulation.

The dimensions are very good: 
- diameter 42.5mm
- Thickness 11.95mm (compared to 13.65mm for the 300T)
- Between lugs 20mm

The bezel insert is in black ceramic.

Very good readability in the dark.

I put the watch through the timegrapher, it's impeccable, between 0/+1 second/day.

It weighs 170gr on the steel bracelet (with a few fewer links).
And 105gr on the BNO big hole vulcanized rubber bracelet

For information, my wrist is rather flat and is 17.5cm.

The only criticism I will make is its steel bracelet. Although very comfortable and the buckle very well designed. It is a little heavy for me.

A diver with character

Direnzo and 2016. Born in Geneva (Switzerland) from the vision of architect-designer Sergio Godoy Di Renzo, the brand channels mid-century car and aircraft aesthetics into Swiss-made daily watches with distinctive dials and measured proportions&mdash;an approach that privileges clean forms, quick reading and on-wrist ease over spec-sheet theatrics.
<h3>An architect in Geneva and the pursuit of moving forms</h3>
From the outset, Sergio Godoy Di Renzo set out not to trumpet technical fireworks but to translate streamlined objects &mdash; bonnets and airfoils, grilles and fuselages &mdash; into watch volumes with light that skims rather than shouts; hence the recurring &ldquo;staged dial&rdquo; where depth is controlled, markers are crisp and minutes lead the conversation, all in service of a first-glance read that comes before the spec sheet. Public sources place the start in 2016, while the brand&rsquo;s own narrative cites 2017 as a symbolic inception&mdash;minor timeline nuance, same trajectory: Geneva roots and design first, industrialization second.
<h3>A &ldquo;stage-dial&rdquo; grammar: circles, depth and symmetry</h3>
Direnzo&rsquo;s identity is less a single complication than a language: tidy chapter rings, controlled symmetry, layered planes without clutter and antireflective sapphire on top; minutes are assertive, hours are obvious and, on select references, the seconds recede into a floating dot&mdash;reminding you that presentation beats bravado and that the collection seeks a coherent object identity before chasing novelty.
The lineup is easy to map: a modernist three-hander, a sixties-tinted diver, an integrated sport-chic, a dual-crown compressor, a slim hand-wound with &ldquo;mystery seconds,&rdquo; and a versatile daily on a jubilee&mdash;each step strengthening the house style without breaking continuity, a use-driven progression where form follows context.
<ul>
<li>Direnzo DRZ type 250F &mdash; The first, anchoring the race/aviation design brief; foundational and now sold out.</li>
<li>Direnzo DRZ 02 / Direnzo DRZ 02R &mdash; Compact automatic three-handers, textured dials, recent &ldquo;Aerolite&rdquo; spins.</li>
<li>Direnzo DRZ 03 Eclipse &mdash; The brand&rsquo;s inaugural diver (40 mm), sixties inspiration re-stated, SW200, reinforced WR; V2 on offer.</li>
<li>Direnzo DRZ 04 Mondial &mdash; Integrated case/bracelet (316L), a candid nod to Genta-era codes, micro-adjust options and hardened finishing.</li>
<li>Direnzo DRZ 05 Solaris &mdash; Dual-crown compressor with numeral-less inner bezel, comfortable BOR bracelet and drilled lugs.</li>
<li>Direnzo DRZ 06 Wandering Star &mdash; Hand-wound (Sellita SW216-1), &ldquo;mystery seconds&rdquo; red dot, compact 38 mm proportions.</li>
<li>Direnzo DRZ 07 Universo &mdash; Versatile daily in 37.5/38 mm, 10 ATM, HV 800 hard coat, modern jubilee and SW200-1 with hacking seconds.</li>
</ul>
Sizes remain measured rather than macho: roughly 37.5&ndash;40 mm across families, thickness around 10&ndash;12.5 mm depending on crystal and calibre, with a sober palette (greys, blues, greens, salmon, occasional meteorite) that favours real wear over window dressing&mdash;evidence of a project tuned to wrists, not renders, and delivering above-average daily comfort among microbrands.
<h3>Build, movements and pricing: Swiss-made pragmatism with Sellita</h3>
Recent pieces state Swiss assembly with Sellita engines (SW200-1 automatics, SW216-1 hand-wound on DRZ 06)&mdash;workhorse choices that ease regulation, servicing and rate stability; public price markers put the DRZ 06 at ~840 CHF (GPHG), a DRZ 03 V2 around &euro;800 via EU retailers and the DRZ 07 near &euro;950&ndash;960, a rational stance for the spec and finish, with value in use that reads off the page and confirms on the wrist.
<h3>Bracelets, hard coats and ergonomic details</h3>
Bracelets are a point of pride: fully articulated integrated steel on the Direnzo DRZ 04 Mondial (with alternate clasps and hardened treatment), a very comfy BOR on the Direnzo DRZ 05 Solaris (six micro-adjust holes), and a modern jubilee on the Direnzo DRZ 07 Universo; cases receive HV 800 hard coat where stated, and heights stay trim for cuff-friendliness&mdash;all in aid of stable reading and enduring comfort.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Direnzo is for enthusiasts who value drawn-by-hand balance over bombast: stage-like dials, measured proportions and pragmatic Swiss engineering. Decide by use first, let your wrist arbitrate fit, and cross-check with Dialicious customer reviews to ground your choice in long-term, real-life wear.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">Ranking of the best microbrand watches</a>, including Direnzo.
(Updated November 2025)

My first Direnzo, very pretty watch with a super comfortable oyster-type bracelet. Top finishes, and the play of the second hand which eclipses the date window is very nice. For my 20cm wrist the watch is ideal, beautiful brushed case with a well thought-out chamfer. The bowl-shaped dial is very original, the indexes give a good relief to the whole. Pretty textures on the dial with very light touches of color, the watch is fantastic. Remarkably comfortable and the level of finishes offered by Sergio is just incredible for the price. I'm a fan of the brand!!

Stunning

A superb diver with a neo-retro design combining perfect dimensions (40 in diameter, 48 from lug to lug, 20 in strap width, 12.5mm thick).
The dial uses the eclipse principle with the second hand running around the periphery of the inner circle and hiding the date at 6 o'clock. The flange is curved like a hollow plate, and the raised indices are perfectly finished. These white indices as well as the white markings on the bezel (both luminescent) contrast perfectly with the gray/black tones. The finish of the case is also of very good quality: the brushed sides stand out thanks to a polished chamfer with the most beautiful effect.
The "Oyster" type bracelet is also well finished and fits perfectly with the rest of the design.
The watch exudes a general quality well beyond its price while remaining very discreet. A success!

Beautiful neo-retro diver

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

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

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