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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

A high-quality watch with a Swiss mechanical movement.

A reasonable size, superb finishing, an incredible design, and a quality leather strap. And the pleasure of knowing the talent of its designer.

With my 19 cm wrist circumference, I would have liked it to be 2 mm larger in diameter.

I found a wandering star coming from Switzerland.

This 39mm x 13mm tribute chronograph is made of high-quality stainless steel and features a quartz movement with a smooth second hand. The finishing is very decent. The dial has a lovely finish, with a pink that's neither too pale nor too pronounced.
A bit of pink hype for less than €90.
. The same model is available in pastel blue.

The pink you dream of when you sleep...

Why a real GADA? Because with a price of 55 euros and solid stainless steel, you're truly free to do what you want with your watch.
36mm by 11mm, VH31 quartz with a smooth second hand, quality bracelet and applied indexes.
It's comfortable to wear.
As for the flaws: it lacks some chamfering and a better consistency between the steels of the case and bracelet. But 55 euros!


A real GADA with a delicate dial.

The automatic mechanical version of this watch is just over 10 mm thick, which is why I chose the quartz version, with its 7 mm thickness, which gives it incredible class and comfort.
This tribute watch is almost flawless, at less than 1% of the price of the original.
The stainless steel is virtually scratchproof, the sapphire crystal is superb, and the dial is just as good.
The strap is just fine, but a standard size is easily interchangeable.
American class.

Fineness: the price of quartz.

A simple and functional tribute watch.
Finishing off those eight-hour shifts at the factory, I can go make my polo shirt without risking scratching my watch.
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, Swiss quartz movement more precise than a Tolex watch, basic leather strap with automatic springs.
A useful watch for those who will never be able to afford the original.

For the toothless who have class.

High-quality tribute watch with an impressive case and a solid bezel, with a pleasant, well-centered sound.
The watch exudes a sense of density that could be misleading to the blind.
I measured it at less than 5 seconds of lag per day regardless of position.
Automatic mechanical watch.



San Martin SN0017 with date on cyclops.

<p><strong>Direnzo</strong> and <strong>2016</strong>. 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.</p>
<h3>An architect in Geneva and the pursuit of moving forms</h3>
<p>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 <strong>first-glance read that comes before the spec sheet</strong>. 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.</p>
<h3>A &ldquo;stage-dial&rdquo; grammar: circles, depth and symmetry</h3>
<p>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 <strong>a coherent object identity before chasing novelty</strong>.</p>
<p>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 <strong>use-driven progression where form follows context</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Direnzo DRZ type 250F</strong> &mdash; The first, anchoring the race/aviation design brief; foundational and now sold out.</li>
<li><strong>Direnzo DRZ 02</strong> / <strong>Direnzo DRZ 02R</strong> &mdash; Compact automatic three-handers, textured dials, recent &ldquo;Aerolite&rdquo; spins.</li>
<li><strong>Direnzo DRZ 03 Eclipse</strong> &mdash; The brand&rsquo;s inaugural diver (40 mm), sixties inspiration re-stated, SW200, reinforced WR; V2 on offer.</li>
<li><strong>Direnzo DRZ 04 Mondial</strong> &mdash; Integrated case/bracelet (316L), a candid nod to Genta-era codes, micro-adjust options and hardened finishing.</li>
<li><strong>Direnzo DRZ 05 Solaris</strong> &mdash; Dual-crown compressor with numeral-less inner bezel, comfortable BOR bracelet and drilled lugs.</li>
<li><strong>Direnzo DRZ 06 Wandering Star</strong> &mdash; Hand-wound (Sellita SW216-1), &ldquo;mystery seconds&rdquo; red dot, compact 38 mm proportions.</li>
<li><strong>Direnzo DRZ 07 Universo</strong> &mdash; Versatile daily in 37.5/38 mm, 10 ATM, HV 800 hard coat, modern jubilee and SW200-1 with hacking seconds.</li>
</ul>
<p>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 <strong>above-average daily comfort among microbrands</strong>.</p>
<h3>Build, movements and pricing: Swiss-made pragmatism with Sellita</h3>
<p>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 <strong>value in use that reads off the page and confirms on the wrist</strong>.</p>
<h3>Bracelets, hard coats and ergonomic details</h3>
<p>Bracelets are a point of pride: fully articulated integrated steel on the <strong>Direnzo DRZ 04 Mondial</strong> (with alternate clasps and hardened treatment), a very comfy BOR on the <strong>Direnzo DRZ 05 Solaris</strong> (six micro-adjust holes), and a modern jubilee on the <strong>Direnzo DRZ 07 Universo</strong>; cases receive HV 800 hard coat where stated, and heights stay trim for cuff-friendliness&mdash;all in aid of <strong>stable reading and enduring comfort</strong>.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>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 <strong>Dialicious customer reviews</strong> to ground your choice in long-term, real-life wear.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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.</span></p>
<p>(Updated November 2025)</p>

This Direnzo is a gem!
I was lucky enough to buy it directly from its creator, Sergio Direnzo, who was exhibiting at TimeFest 2 in Bordeaux.
I came to see the DRZ 02R Aérolite, which I found a little too obvious on my 18-inch wrist. So I fell for the 38mm model with the small seconds hand with a red "wandering star" dot.
Once on the wrist, this watch is incredible. With truly remarkable quality and finish, I find it blends classic watchmaking codes with a modern design.
It feels like I'm wearing a designer watch.
The metal strap is beautiful and has a phantom buckle. The black rubber strap is very comfortable and will go better with a casual outfit.
In short, I currently only see it in the box when I'm choosing a watch for the day!

EVERYDAY PLEASURE

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

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

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