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<p><strong>HGP</strong>, founded in <strong>1970</strong>, is a French brand rooted in the Parisian diving world, originally known as &ldquo;Hommes Grenouilles de Paris&rdquo;; relaunched in 2023, it speaks to enthusiasts of accessible, robust dive watches assembled in France, with an aesthetic directly inspired by utilitarian divers from the 1970s and 1980s.</p>
<h3>Hommes Grenouilles de Paris: origins tied to divers</h3>
<p>HGP first began as a diving-equipment store in Paris, at a time when scuba diving was strongly developing in France. The brand then served enthusiasts and professionals, with an equipment-first approach rather than a purely accessory-led one. Its watch identity follows that same path, especially through dive watches conceived in the spirit of field tools. <strong>HGP&rsquo;s story is therefore built on a real culture of use, inherited from divers rather than from a purely lifestyle positioning.</strong></p>
<h3>Monnin case, commando spirit and dive-watch legibility</h3>
<p>One of HGP&rsquo;s signatures comes from its link with Georges Monnin, the French case maker associated with several notable dive watches from the 1970s and 1980s. The contemporary models revive this compact and functional silhouette: rotating bezel, high-contrast dials, readable hands, steel cases and water resistance designed for serious aquatic use. <strong>This lineage with the Monnin case gives HGP watches an immediately recognizable presence, halfway between heritage reissue and modern tool watch.</strong></p>
<h3>Diver 200M: automatic, meca-quartz and Commando versions</h3>
<p>The current range is built around two-hundred-meter dive watches, offered in automatic or meca-quartz versions depending on the reference. The brand keeps the line deliberately simple: a legible, solid dive watch offered at contained pricing, with several dial and finishing options. <strong>The choice starts with automatic versus meca-quartz movement, then with a more classic, more military or more luminous aesthetic.</strong></p>
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<li><strong>HGP Diver 200M Automatic Commando</strong> &mdash; Forty-two-millimeter automatic diver inspired by vintage French dive watches, with a sporty and utilitarian presence.</li>
<li><strong>HGP Diver 200M Mecaquartz Commando</strong> &mdash; More accessible meca-quartz version, intended for buyers who want the HGP aesthetic with simple and accurate use.</li>
<li><strong>HGP Night Diver 200M Automatic</strong> &mdash; Black and highly luminous version, more contemporary in expression while keeping the dive-watch DNA.</li>
</ul>
<h3>French assembly, accessible pricing and direct distribution</h3>
<p>HGP puts forward a clear mission: offering solid and accessible dive watches assembled in France. The current models sit in a reasonable price range for mechanical or meca-quartz dive watches, with distribution mainly direct through the brand&rsquo;s online store and a few specialist retailers. Exact volumes are not disclosed. <strong>The target audience brings together fans of vintage divers, French micro-brands and simple tool watches for everyday wear.</strong></p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>HGP is for those who want a French dive watch with a strong style, a history tied to divers and an aesthetic inherited from the 1970s. The automatic version will suit mechanical-watch enthusiasts, while the meca-quartz version will appeal to wearers who prioritize accuracy, simplicity and price. The Commando versions offer the best balance between heritage, legibility and daily use, while the Night Diver adds a more graphic dimension.</p>
<p><strong>Before choosing, compare your preference with real owner experience through&nbsp;Dialicious customer reviews.</strong></p>
<p>(Updated June 2026)</p>

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Je vous présente ma nouvelle acquisition effectuée  récemment au timefest #3.  Il s'agit d'une HGP Night Diver 200M Automatic Full-Lume qui  est une montre de plongée mécanique qui combine un héritage horloger historique et une visibilité nocturne maximale.
HGP (pour Hommes Grenouilles de Paris) est une marque initialement liée à une boutique de plongée parisienne des années 1970 et relancée récemment par les mêmes propriétaires   que la marque Wolbrook connue pour leurs montres "skindiver". Ici c'est  une véritable "tool-watch" assemblé en France.
Le point fort de cette montre réside dans son boîtier. HGP utilise la célèbre forme de boîtier Monnin®  caractérisé par un design robuste, avec ses épaulements protecteurs intégrés et ses lignes profilées.
Le boîtier de la Night Diver est conçu en acier inoxydable 316L avec une finition entièrement sablée  ce qui lui donne un aspect mat et technique très typé militaire, tout en évitant les reflets indésirables. De plus ce modèle Night Diver possède un cadran intégralement revêtu de Super-LumiNova® C3. Si de jour le cadran affiche une teinte subtilement teintée jaune pâle, de nuit c'est une véritable torche avec l'intégralité du cadran qui s 'illumine d'un vert intense. Petit detail sur le disque de date, nous sommes en présence 
 d'un disque noir dont les chiffres sont eux aussi imprimés en Super-LumiNova C3 ce qui assure une parfaite lisibilité. 
Les autres caractéristiques sont un diamètre de 42 mm avec un corne à corne contenu de 47mm qui rend la montre compacte et confortable pour la majorité des poignets. La relative épaisseur de 13.2 mm  imposée par le mouvement nh35 ne se sent pas vraiment au porté. Dans mon cas sur quatre saisons positions j'ai une moyenne de dérivé de +4 secondes. par jour. Pour finir un saphir plat avec traitement anti-reflet interne une
une  étanchéité 200 mètres  assurée par un fond vissés  non transparent ainsi qu' une  lunette unidirectionnelle 120 clics avec un insert triangle à 12h luminescent sont les dernières caractéristiques que j'ai pu observées. Dès la sortie de la pochette, j'ai remplacé le bracelet en acier à 3 maillons entièrement sablé, équipé de pompes rapides par un rubber after market en raison du début de l'été et ses températures chaudes et donc je n'ai pas pu le tester. On peut prendre la version montée d'un tropic rally un peu moins cher sur le site.                                        En résumé, pour un tarif généralement positionné autour de 500 €, la HGP Night Diver propose un excellent rapport qualité/prix pour les amateurs de montres de plongée néo-rétro à forte personnalité visuelle.  Je suis très satisfait de  cette  robuste et confortable  tool-watch .  J'aurais bien payé 200 ou 300 euros de plus pour un mouvement plus haut de gamme  et donc un boîtier  de 1 ou 2 mm plus fin.

I'd like to introduce you to my latest acquisition, recently made at Timefest #3. It's an HGP Night Diver 200M Automatic Full-Lume, a mechanical dive watch that combines a rich horological heritage with maximum nighttime visibility.
HGP (short for Hommes Grenouilles de Paris, meaning "Frogmen of Paris") is a brand originally associated with a Parisian dive shop from the 1970s and recently relaunched by the same owners as the Wolbrook brand, known for their "skindiver" watches. This is a true tool watch, assembled in France.

The highlight of this watch is its case. HGP uses the renowned Monnin® case shape, characterized by a robust design with integrated protective shoulders and streamlined lines.
The Night Diver's case is crafted from 316L stainless steel with a fully sandblasted finish, giving it a matte, technical, and distinctly military look while eliminating unwanted reflections. Furthermore, this Night Diver model features a dial entirely coated with Super-LumiNova® C3. By day, the dial displays a subtly pale yellow hue, while at night it transforms into a veritable torch, illuminating the entire dial with an intense green glow. A small detail about the date disc: it's a black disc with numerals printed in Super-LumiNova C3, ensuring perfect legibility.

Other features include a 42mm diameter with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement, making the watch compact and comfortable for most wrists. The relatively thin 13.2mm profile imposed by the NH35 movement is barely noticeable when worn. In my case, over four seasons, I've observed an average deviation of +4 seconds per day. Finally, a flat sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating,

200-meter water resistance ensured by a non-transparent screw-down case back, and a 120-click unidirectional bezel with a luminescent triangular insert at 12 o'clock are the last features I observed. As soon as I took it out of the pouch, I replaced the fully sandblasted, 3-link steel bracelet with quick-release spring bars with an aftermarket rubber strap due to the start of summer and its warm temperatures, so I haven't been able to test it yet. You can get the pre-assembled Tropic Rally version for a bit less on the website. In short, for a price generally around €500, the HGP Night Diver offers excellent value for money for fans of neo-retro dive watches with a strong visual personality. I am very satisfied with this robust and comfortable tool watch. I would have gladly paid 200 or 300 euros more for a higher-end movement and therefore a case that is 1 or 2 mm thinner.

Véritable tool-watch avec boitier Monnin et cadra full lume

A true tool watch with a Monnin case and full-lume dial

I'd like to introduce you to my latest acquisition, recently made at Timefest #3. It's an HGP Night Diver 200M Automatic Full-Lume, a mechanical dive watch that combines a rich horological heritage with maximum nighttime visibility.
HGP (short for Hommes Grenouilles de Paris, meaning "Frogmen of Paris") is a brand originally associated with a Parisian dive shop from the 1970s and recently relaunched by the same owners as the Wolbrook brand, known for their "skindiver" watches. This is a true tool watch, assembled i…

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