The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

I've owned this Traska Summiteer 36mm for several weeks now, and I must say I've been truly surprised by its craftsmanship. It's the kind of watch you slip on without thinking... and keep on your wrist day after day.

Non-stop for two months, that never happens to me.

Size-wise, this 36mm version is perfect (in my eyes) for my 17.5mm wrist. It's thin, light, and comfortable to wear. The crown is screw-down, making it easy to operate.

The build quality is also worth mentioning. The steel case is coated with an exclusive hardened treatment that makes it ultra-resistant to scratches (1200 vikers instead of 200 for standard 316 steel), which is rare at this price. This is what I'm looking for, tired of watches that scratch for no reason!!!!!!

It's clear after a month of non-stop use: not a single scratch, the watch remains "new"!!!!!

Regarding the domed sapphire crystal, there are pros and cons. The plus for the "vintage effect" look. The minus because with a flat crystal, it would have been even thinner.

Inside, the Miyota 9039 movement does the job very well (+8 s/d).

The steel bracelet is also a pleasant surprise: fluid, well-articulated, with a micro-adjustment clasp that allows for millimeter-level adjustment. Some say it can be a little noisy or "cheap" to use, but in my case, it holds well and has never bothered me.

For around €720 including customs and VAT, we have a watch with an inspired design—and I emphasize inspiration because it's thoughtful, robust, precise, discreet, and above all, very versatile.

I truly consider it a GADA. It's simple: I decided to sell everything except my humble family watches.

And a little personal note, a bit provocative, but it seems relevant to me.

Rolex, like many of today's great watchmaking houses, started small, with modest ambitions and artisanal expertise before becoming the iconic brand we know. At the time, they were indeed a sort of "micro-brand" in the nascent world of modern watchmaking, not a luxury behemoth.

There came a time when Rolex had to prove its worth, innovate, and carve out a place for itself among the smaller players, a bit like Traska or other micro-brands today.

As a result, this puts the current price/quality ratio and prestige into perspective: it's all a question of time, growth, and storytelling—but also of technique and consistent quality.

It might be interesting to follow micro-brands today to perhaps discover the "Rolex of tomorrow"?


finally find the watch that suits me

After a 4512 some time ago, I fell for the new 6190. It's automatic and Cosc.
Well, I'm a bit disappointed because, despite the look being faithful to the various images and videos I've seen online, I expected better wearer comfort and presence.
The slimness of the watch is pleasant, but I find the combination of case, bracelet, and finesse doesn't work.
Just like the 4512, in the end. I'm seriously considering selling it.

a better 4512?

I never thought I'd buy a completely "gold" watch, so I stepped out of my comfort zone for this Edox on a whim.

Won over by the size of the case and the very luminous dial. A visit to the watchmaker for a service, and off we went again.

20 ATM without a screw-down crown at the time was pretty impressive! I also like the "water champion" slogan.

As for wearing it, aside from the gold-plated look, which may seem flashy to some, its compact 36 mm diameter combined with its 12.9 mm thick Plexiglas gives it a rather pleasant presence on the wrist.

So, on a whim, I started looking for a watch that met several criteria, namely:

A "gold-colored" case and dial
vintage
a bit strange, at least on paper, and a touch of robustness for wearability without worrying about the little dents or splashes of everyday life.

Edox Delfin 70's water champion

Big big crush!
Fan of the DOXA look, this 39mm model was released in 2024. I jumped on it as soon as I could financially.

why? because it's impossible for me to have 42.5mm (sub300 or sub300T) because it doesn't suit me, even if a lot of people try to say that it looks smaller once on the wrist, I can't get over the fact that a 42.5mm remains a 42.5mm. So imagine my enthusiasm when the 39mm model came out.

Since then it's been osmosis, how thin it is!!!! I measure it at 10.9mm!
I took the sharkhunter for daily wear and it suits me. The orange color of the "professional" I would bring it with a bracelet if necessary.

I'm not going to write the story of doxa here, but in terms of legitimacy there are worse things.

it goes everywhere at work, on weekends, on vacation, on the road... everywhere.

I sincerely think that I could do without all the other watches in my small "collection"

DOXA SUB 200T 39mm

here is my Airman 36 GMT. and I might as well say it right away now that I have it I don't understand why it took me so long to decide to buy it. It has so many criteria that I like in a watch such as:
- the professional side
- readability
- the thinness of the case.
- the date
- the monster strap side.
- the gmt that I missed so much.
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GLYCINE AIRMAN 36 GMT

Small 38mm watch and rather thin 12mm with the domed glass as it should be, this wolbrook / douglas (strange this double name) does more than the job.

The simplicity is disconcertingly effective. It is a field indeed, but its play of hands its skindiver type case and especially its small second which is not one, differentiates it from other fields in my humble opinion.
Indeed, at 6 o'clock is the morning / evening indicator, yes like an Explo2, seriously and it is for this small detail that I acquired it.

The Tropic bracelet from wolbrook is the best of all, in my opinion. The typical pattern of Tropic bracelets goes back a long way to the level between the lugs, it gives it a much more qualitative aspect.

Finally, the quartz caliber with the second hand much more fluid than a normal quartz gives it this mechanical side "visually" without which I would not have bought it.

Thanks wolbrook for this little candy. For 180€ dark!!!

Wolbrook / Douglas field quartz

Fine, precise, with a beautiful finish, skin diver case with a dial with large iconic numbers. I could not resist buying this SEESTERN even if some will say that it is only a pale copy of the SeaQ. It represents in my eyes one if not the most beautiful design for a diver, which by the way does not belong to any watchmaking house. This is what pushed me to buy it.
in two three sentences:
the dial and especially the applied numbers have a superb rendering.
it is a strap watch, everything suits it. leather steel rubber.
its size is perfect in my eyes, dimensions of the model that I have 39mm in diameter 12mm yes only 12mm thick it sits on the wrist like no other, at this price level it is just crazy
The steel bracelet is I find (for the price always) of EXCELLENT quality. With the micro-adjustment clasp missing from too many brands, even luxury ones.
Caliber level, nothing. In one month of daily wear, the watch has a drift of 23 seconds. Amazing I tell you.
In short, I'm crazy about it.

SEESTERN S435 a tribute or not!

Casio won during the small competition organized in small watch between friends by Xavier.
In two words pretty little colorful casio and very glossi I did not expect it at all. A little candy like many vintage casio. On the other hand I do not think that it can be worn every day unlike a resin f91 because the chrome of the case is all the same light.



Casio gift from a guest of pemea

When I discovered the Baltic brand during the presentation of the Aquascaphe, I hesitated for a long time to buy the black and cream version. As time went by, the desire for the latter faded until the day I saw this SB01 version with a steel bezel! I literally fell under its spell. Its simplicity, its execution, no date, 12-hour steel bezel with a beautiful brushed finish, its precision, a good lume, make it in my eyes an almost perfect "daily". It has never left me since, I do absolutely everything with it. The highlight of this acquisition was the purchase of a steel bracelet that fits it like a glove in my eyes, instead of the original Tropic.

Baltic Aquascaphe SB01

Literally falling in love when it came out, I managed to find one "like new" on lbc. I wear it very often 3 or 4 days/week. This since I found the bracelet that suits it best for me... a rubber with adapted endlinks that properly fits the case. The original bonklip seems a bit too dressed up, vintage and light which contrasts too much for me with the solid, stocky and robust side of the model. From now on it fills me and fulfills its mission wonderfully. Many people notice it, always in a positive way.

silk 4512 california

As the title indicates, this watch is a reissue of a legend from the Seiko catalog, the 1964 single-pusher chronograph. I didn't know this chronograph when this watch was presented in 2020 and what I liked about this new product was the combination of the chic/refined look of the Presage range and the sporty look with this black bezel contrasting with this beautiful gray/cream dial with several textures. I like the dial/index/hand combination that sparkles everywhere and all the time. If you're a fan of reflection, dark!

I weigh my words when I say that this combination would have its place in the GS range.

The unpleasant points, however: the original strap is, let's face it, more than questionable, so as with most of my watches, I replaced it with a rubber one. And the diameter of 41.3mm which didn't necessarily bother me in 2020 but today I would rather opt for a 39 / 40mm.

a reissue of a chrono without a chrono

Looking for an automatic watch for work (office).
I fell under the spell of this citizen which combines absolutely all the criteria to know for this search.
An automatic, in steel, with a good bracelet, a date, moderate diameter and above all, thin 10.5mm. It has its little effect with an "air" of Rolex op or to be more consistent of grand Seiko.
Brand under the radar and underestimated.
A perceived quality more than positive this watch gives much more than what it costs. The 10atm the precision (+3/day) and especially the duratect coating, bluffing, are the cherries on this beautiful little cake.

Citizen jdm nb1050 daily parfaite 

I am sharing with you my 20-year-old battery watch (purchased in 2003) which was my only watch for almost 10 years.

A Seiko KINETIC whose hands are still as amazing despite the years. I invite you to go see it on youtube for those who don't know. Only one battery change in 2019.

The finishes are all crazy, whether it's the applied indexes, the two finishes of the dial or the flange with its luminescent studs that still light up my eyes as if they were new. Everything absolutely everything is of good quality, this watch still exudes the quality of a job well done. Its finesse, 9 mm makes it an almost perfect daily despite its 41 mm diameter.

The original steel bracelet is also very correct and I replaced it with a rubber to give my watch a new lease of life, a new lease of life. Finally, it is the only watch with an integrated bracelet in my collection and I think/hope that it will remain so for a long time.

SEIKO ARCTURA KINETIC AUTO RELAY

Small 34mm Judex watch without pretensions with manual winding that I have had for 25 years and the death of my grandfather.

What more can I say except that it still has its little effect when I wear it despite its 70 years. My only real "dress" in my humble collection.

Always keeps good time, which does not spoil anything.



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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Edox</strong> brand, founded in <strong>1884</strong> by Christian Ruefli-Flury in Bienne, Switzerland, is a luxury watch brand renowned for its innovation and expertise. The name "Edox" comes from ancient Greek, meaning "measurement of time", reflecting the brand's mission.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Origins and Foundation</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The story of Edox begins when Christian Ruefli-Flury, a talented watchmaker, gave his wife a watch of his own making for her birthday. Impressed by the quality of the work, she encouraged him to start his own business. So in 1884 he founded Edox in Bienne, initially specializing in ladies' pocket watches.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Expansion et Innovations</h2>
<p dir="ltr">After the death of Ruefli-Flury in 1921, Robert Kaufmann-Hug took over the management of the company and oriented production towards wristwatches, anticipating the transition of the watch industry. Under his leadership, Edox experienced significant growth, employing more than 500 watchmakers by 1955 and becoming one of Switzerland's leading watch companies.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Edox stands out for its technical innovations, particularly in the field of waterproofing. In 1961, the brand launched the Edox Delphin, featuring a double bottom, special seals and a double-seal crown system, setting new standards in water and shock resistance. This patented technology is still used by several major Swiss watch brands.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 1965, Edox presented the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/hydro-sub">Edox Hydro-Sub</a>, a revolutionary diving watch resistant to a depth of 50 ATM, thanks to an innovative crown system with tension ring, offering increased protection against shocks and guaranteed water resistance.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 1970, the brand introduced the <strong>Edox Geoscope</strong>, the first real world time watch, displaying the time of more than 50 countries around the world, as well as local time, thanks to a dial displaying a world map rotating in 24 hours.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Challenges and Renaissance</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The quartz crisis of the 1970s posed major challenges for the Swiss watch industry. Edox is not spared and must adapt its production by integrating quartz movements. In 1983, the company was bought by Victor Strambini, who relocated the headquarters to Geneva, in the Swiss Jura. Under his leadership, Edox remains one of the rare independent Swiss watch brands, continuing to innovate while respecting watchmaking traditions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 1998, Edox set a record with the Edox Les B&eacute;monts Ultra Slim, the thinnest calendar watch in the world, with a movement just 1.4 mm thick, a technical feat unmatched to date</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Sports Commitment and Modern Collections</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Edox partners with various water and mechanical sports, becoming the official timekeeper of prestigious competitions such as the World Rally Championship (WRC) and the Extreme Sailing Series. These partnerships reflect the brand's commitment to precision and performance.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Edox's contemporary collections, such as the Edox Delfin Mecano, the Edox Chronorally, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/skydiver">Edox SkyDiver</a> or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/les_bemonts">Edox Les B&eacute;monts</a>, combine sporty design and elegance, incorporating modern materials like titanium, ceramic and carbon fiber, while maintaining the brand's heritage.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
<p dir="ltr">With more than 130 years of history, Edox embodies Swiss watchmaking excellence, combining tradition and innovation. Its commitment to quality, precision and timeless design continues to appeal to watch enthusiasts around the world, consolidating its reputation as a brand of trust and prestige.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Check out the <strong>best&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/edox/why_customers_choose_edox">Edox reviews</a></strong> thanks to Dialicious in order to make the right choice among the brand's different models.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated January 2025)</p>

<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>
<p dir="ltr">Get inspired by <strong>Dialicious owner&rsquo;s reviews </strong>to choose the watch that suits you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated March 2025)</p>

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