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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

After the Rolex Deepsea that I sold and a Panerai that I still have, here I am with another diver which this time is an Omega. Not having been able to try it before, I bought this watch blindly and therefore not without a certain apprehension but in the end, it suits me super well with a diameter of 45.5 which is nickel and is really magnificent. In short an Omega in all its splendor!!!

Omega Seamaster Planet Océan 8500

After seeing the episode of small watches between friends on this watch, I had a little crush which made me swear to myself to get one and it is now done since this morning or going to my watchmaker to buy nato straps, I come across this watch in his window and so I left with this very pleasant diver to wear and with a look that I love.

Seiko Prospex Diver Pad

I bought myself this PAM00111 second-hand in 2018 and since then it's been love at first sight. I love its sandwich dial, its cushion case and the crown protector. A watch on which I change the strap like I change my t-shirt as it gives it a completely different look depending on whether it's on a canvas or a nato for a more sporty look or on leather for a more elegant look.

A classic but also elegant diver

This is the one that was my second automatic watch and that was given to me by a friend in 2014. This Vostock has everything to please me, the fact that it is a watch that goes everywhere and is unrecognizable but also its very sporty look. Basically it is mounted on a rubber strap but having broken the latter and not being able to find another one or even an adaptable one because of its unique lug width, I managed with the help of a seamstress to adapt a nato strap to it and I must say that it suits it wonderfully while I was afraid that it would not match. Anyway, here is a very simple watch with a light gray sunray dial with the most beautiful effect and that we do not see often, if ever.

Vostock Amphibia Black Seal

Being a fan of the Speedmaster that I intend to buy one day, I hesitated for a long time to get this Moonswatch from the prices offered on the internet until I came across an ad with for once a price identical to that asked in store and what's more in hand delivery so I said to myself, let's go for it and so for a few days now I have been the owner of this iteration of the Speedmaster.

Apart from that the watch is pretty but you can see that it is not made to last over time and that it is therefore a disposable watch.
That said it does the job and pleases my nephew enormously to whom I am thinking of giving it and who knows, it might make him want to buy a real Speed in a few years.

A revisited icon

Here is a watch that I had my eye on for many years but for which I fell for last week after trying it on.
What put me off about this watch was the fact that its diameter was less than 44mm and as I am used to watches of this diameter, I had a lot of trouble taking the plunge until I came across an ad for this watch at a very interesting price for a piece dating from January 2024 and I decided to go and try it on.

As a result, I left the store conquered and I contacted the seller to tell him that I would take it from him.

The watch arrived two hours ago and it was love at first sight as I find it so magnificent. Its gray sunray dial is superb and the rubber strap suits it much better than the steel strap.

Anyway, a new piece that I love and that I am sharing with you here.

Thunderbolt

G-Shock is a Casio watch line born in 1983 in Japan, conceived by engineer Kikuo Ibe with a radical brief: to build a virtually indestructible digital watch for real-world use &mdash; from daily life to extreme environments &mdash; and to express a utilitarian aesthetic language of bold geometry, resin or metal cases, and digital/analog readouts that has become a global reference for athletes, field professionals, and street culture.
<h3>1983 origins: Kikuo Ibe, the &ldquo;Triple 10&rdquo; rule and the first G-Shock DW-5000C</h3>
In the early 1980s, Casio&rsquo;s &ldquo;Project Team Tough&rdquo; codified a durability philosophy called &ldquo;Triple 10&rdquo;: 10-year battery life, 10-bar water resistance, and shock resistance to a 10-meter drop; in 1983, the G-Shock DW-5000C debuted with a floating module in a cushioned structure and an octagonal case that would define the &ldquo;Origin&rdquo; (5000/5600 line). &ldquo;Triple 10&rdquo; was not a slogan but a design specification: internal damping, controlled thickness, protected pushers, robust steel backs, and bands engineered to endure torsion and vibration; that foundation enabled decades of added functions (radio time, solar, Bluetooth), new architectures (carbon-reinforced resin, steel, titanium), and a visual vocabulary instantly recognizable worldwide &mdash; which is why the Triple 10 still underpins G-Shock&rsquo;s clarity and durability today.
<h3>&ldquo;Master of G&rdquo;: G-Shock Frogman, G-Shock Mudman, G-Shock Rangeman, G-Shock Gravitymaster, G-Shock Gulfmaster</h3>
&ldquo;Master of G&rdquo; labels specialist G-Shocks for sea, mud, air, or all-terrain duty: the G-Shock Frogman (1993) brought ISO 6425 &ldquo;Diver&rsquo;s 200 m&rdquo; certification into the lineup; the G-Shock Mudman adds dust/mud resistance for rally and backcountry use; the G-Shock Rangeman (GW-9400) packs triple sensors (altimeter/barometer, compass, thermometer); and G-Shock Gravitymaster and G-Shock Gulfmaster target aviation and marine environments with tailored sensor/display sets. The point is not box-ticking but fulfilling a mission &mdash; diving, desert, cockpit, deck &mdash; via instrument-grade specs, yielding functional, sometimes asymmetric, forms and glove-friendly ergonomics; in short, Master of G prioritizes job-ready information over ornament from the outset.
<ul>
<li>G-Shock Frogman &mdash; ISO Diver&rsquo;s 200 m, asymmetric architecture, modern analog variants (e.g., GWF-A1000); professional tool.</li>
<li>G-Shock Mudman &mdash; Mud/dust sealing, stout cases, oversized pushers; rally/outdoor focus.</li>
<li>G-Shock Rangeman &mdash; Triple Sensor (direction/pressure/temperature), log functions; all-terrain.</li>
<li>G-Shock Gravitymaster &mdash; Aviation displays/materials, high-contrast indexes; cockpit legibility.</li>
<li>G-Shock Gulfmaster &mdash; Marine readouts (tide/pressure), combined displays for coastal navigation.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Core technologies: Carbon Core Guard, Tough Solar, Multiband 6 and Bluetooth</h3>
Modern G-Shocks leverage a &ldquo;Carbon Core Guard&rdquo; chassis &mdash; a carbon-fiber-reinforced resin case that stiffens and lightens the structure, improves module protection, and enables slimmer profiles (notably in the 2100 series); &ldquo;Tough Solar&rdquo; recharges an accumulator from ambient light; &ldquo;Multiband 6&rdquo; auto-corrects time via radio signals from six global transmitters; and Bluetooth links the watch to a smartphone for auto timekeeping, settings, and convenience features. The common aim isn&rsquo;t gadgetry but reliable time and service day in, day out &mdash; which is why the carbon + solar + radio/Bluetooth combo seeks more autonomy, accuracy, and ease of ownership.
<h3>Iconic lines and best-sellers: 5000/5600 &ldquo;Origin,&rdquo; 2100 &ldquo;CasiOak,&rdquo; Full Metal, G-Steel, MT-G &amp; MR-G</h3>
The 5000/5600 family carries the rectangular original; the 2100 &mdash; nicknamed &ldquo;CasiOak&rdquo; &mdash; recasts that DNA into a minimalist octagonal analog-digital format that wears slim and easy; &ldquo;Full Metal&rdquo; (e.g., GMW-B5000) reimagines the Origin in all-metal, G-Steel mixes metal and resin for dressier heft, and MT-G (metal-twisted) and MR-G top the range (steel/titanium, advanced finishing, MR-G built on Yamagata&rsquo;s Premium Production Line). Beyond materials, these families map neatly to use-cases and budgets while preserving legibility, toughness, and G-Shock codes &mdash; hence why the GA-2100/GA-B2100 &ldquo;CasiOak&rdquo; crystallized a thin, featherweight, universal G-Shock without losing the signature.
<ul>
<li>G-Shock DW-5600 &mdash; Direct heir to DW-5000C; rectangular &ldquo;Origin,&rdquo; ultra-legible and compact.</li>
<li>G-Shock GA-2100 / G-Shock GA-B2100 &mdash; Octagonal &ldquo;CasiOak,&rdquo; Carbon Core Guard; Bluetooth/solar options.</li>
<li>G-Shock GMW-B5000 &mdash; Full-metal Origin; steel or titanium, radio/Bluetooth/solar.</li>
<li>G-Shock G-Steel &mdash; Metal/resin hybrid with a dressier vibe; steel or resin straps.</li>
<li>G-Shock MT-G &mdash; Metal-Twisted; advanced Core Guard structures, Bluetooth/Multiband 6.</li>
<li>G-Shock MR-G &mdash; Titanium flagship, hard coatings, Japanese artisanal finishing.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positioning, pricing and channels: from entry to Japan-made premium</h3>
The price spectrum runs wide: &ldquo;Origin&rdquo; and select 2100s target accessibility; &ldquo;Master of G&rdquo; steps up with sensors and purpose-built cases; then MT-G and especially MR-G assume fully premium roles (steel/titanium, hard coatings, elevated assembly, Yamagata workshops). Global distribution blends <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio">Casio</a> e-commerce with retail partners, and limited editions roll out regionally; more than &ldquo;positioning,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s the mission logic that guides selection (city, sea, aviation, outdoors) in a clearly structured catalog &mdash; so the matrix lets you choose function/aesthetic first, then material/finishing tier.
<h3>Collaborations, pop culture and communities: NASA, BAPE, KITH and the street</h3>
G-Shock&rsquo;s cultural reach owes much to collaborations (NASA, BAPE, streetwear collectives, influential retailers) and its adoption by hip-hop and skate scenes since the 1990s&ndash;2000s; the G-Shock DW-5600 NASA (2020) popularized an all-white &ldquo;worm&rdquo; logo look, while repeated BAPE tie-ups and projects with outlets like KITH keep community ties fresh; these sit alongside anniversary pieces (40th) and the product&rsquo;s inherent &ldquo;urban utility&rdquo; (toughness/value/style), yielding rare longevity and less volatile trend cycles &mdash; in effect, the watch became a cultural signal as well as a tool, without ceasing to be an instrument first.
<h3>Buying guide: use, size, power and functions to pick the right G-Shock</h3>
Start with mission (minimalist daily, sea sports, hiking, cockpit), then size/thickness (compact rectangular Origin vs bolder Master of G), then power and accuracy (battery vs solar, radio/Bluetooth). Slim wrists gravitate to 5600/5000 or 2100; &ldquo;instrument&rdquo; needs point to Master of G; metal preference suggests Full Metal/G-Steel/MT-G/MR-G. Best practice: check legibility, strap comfort and local service options; remember that the right G-Shock is the one that serves your use and constraints first, not the longest spec sheet.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Four decades on, G-Shock remains a tool benchmark: cushioned architecture, clear displays, autonomous accuracy, and clearly tiered families from discreet daily (5600/2100) to specialized environments (Master of G) up to luxury (MT-G/MR-G). If you want an &ldquo;iconic first,&rdquo; the 5600/5000 Origin is the obvious start; for a contemporary, ultra-wearable shape, pick the 2100; for hard duty, look to Frogman, Mudman or Rangeman; and for metal and finishing, MT-G/MR-G clarify the premium step. To pressure-test your shortlist with real-world experience, consult Dialicious customer reviews.
(Updated August 2025)

When I bought this GShock last year, I was surprised by its lightness and comfort to the point that it became my new toolwatch and then later, I learned about the mods allowing me to customize it with a case identical to that of the famous Royal Oak and that's what I did and since then I find it even prettier.

GShock modé CasiOak

My first G-Shock. It was a gift from my partner, so it has a special place in my collection. It's always nice to receive a watch, especially when there was a little risk taken (the watch is still all red, personally I love it) 

This G-Shock is pleasant to wear because of its lightness and exudes solidity. 

Usually I find them rather versatile, it's the watch that you can wear when you don't know which one to take. This one is a little less so with its bracelet, dial and case all red. On the contrary, it lights up the wrist with its flamboyant color.

A colorful toolwatch

Iconic all-terrain watch, with a range of choices in terms of shapes and colors. I chose this model precisely on these criteria. The precision is great. The brightness in the dark is a little behind but its readability in broad daylight is great. You quickly get used to its use.

Effective

With its little name Casiok (in reference to the octagonal shape of its case), and its code name GA-2100, this version of the G-Shock is for me the most interesting. It combines the look of a modern watch (dual display by hands and digital) with the legendary robustness of the model and features (alarm, chrono, worldtimer, etc.) which reminds me of my first quartz watches in the 80s. Moreover, during the initial settings or when calling upon specific functions, we fall back into childhood a little by frantically pressing the buttons with very precise sequences, we start again several times before getting there (the new versions are in Bluetooth with an application on the smartphone to facilitate the settings). I have 3 versions, one of which I made a mod on the bracelet and the bezel in order to have a full black in black PVD with the most beautiful effect and which attracts the eye of connoisseurs. It's truly the all-terrain, all-occasion watch, so treat yourself!

Casiok or not Casio - GA-2100

After 3 years of wearing my GA2100 (1st model called "Casioak") that I still appreciate today, it was a nice surprise to see Casio present a version with the same design, with the functions that in my opinion were always missing from the first generation: Bluetooth and the solar module. Another difference, the dial is now sunray, a plus. I chose this yellow model, which seemed too flashy to me at first, but which over time has become my favorite version. This one is also the most readable offered thanks to the clearer indexes associated with the positive screen, which confirmed my decision. The blue and red writing with the yellow needle on the dial are small details that ultimately bring a lot to the dial. It is very comfortable to wear and very light thanks to the carbon chassis, the proportions are great (unlike some much larger g-shock models with which I still have difficulty) and the features are sufficient for my use. A cool watch to wear on vacation in summer.

A superb evolution

An octagonal G-Shock model with all the usual functions, but with a "manga" treatment on the dial, as well as on the case and strap. In my opinion, it's this overall treatment that makes this model so appealing; decorating only the dial would have been much less interesting. The result is very nice in real life. It's a good compromise: the overprints found throughout add a quirky and fun touch, but the watch isn't extravagant.

It's coherent and very readable.

This edition existed (because it quickly sold out on the CASIO website) in two colors: this blue and a more sober white. Even if it's a throwback to the comic book, I preferred this more playful pop blue. I don't think you could have chosen both colors.

On the dial, the indexes are raised, which creates a sense of depth and three-dimensionality. The most amusing detail is the comic book bubble-shaped day of the week timer.
I regret that the light for the small seconds and date subdial doesn't come from the dial itself, but is located between the 4 and 5 o'clock markers. I'm nitpicking, but it would have been more logical to position the Light button there rather than at the top right.

The case size is perfectly reasonable; the watch weighs only 50 grams. The absence of a crown at 3 o'clock and the fact that the part in contact with the hand is not rounded, but one side of the octagon, make it extremely comfortable to wear. On the back of the case, we find the onomatopoeia "DON," which means "BOOM!" in Japanese. The strap is fully decorated and particularly supple, and is equipped with quick-release fasteners.

This watch is made in Japan, which isn't usually the case for models in this series, and at this price point. And it costs only 30 euros more than its classic counterparts.

MANGA

La marque SYE [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2020 par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 750&euro;. La SYE MOT1ON Chronograph est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 599 &euro;.
SYE est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, 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_francaises">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</a> dont SYE fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)

The brand SYE [Start Your Engine] was created in 2020 by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.
SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including SYE.
(Updated November 2023)

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