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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

It is said to be a little too thick for its diameter, it's true
Apart from this small flaw, what a success this watch is!
Readability, reliability, robustness, night luminosity, power reserve (70 hours), GMT complication, harmony of the dial,...
I have long wanted a Rolex Explorer II, but this watch has all the qualities in my opinion, and I am always happy to wear it.
I bought it with a well-finished metal bracelet, but whose rivets I did not like too much, and which I replaced with a Nato which I find suits it very well.
It is a watch that can follow you everywhere, in town as well as on a walk, and that I often take on the weekend when I need a versatile watch that can withstand bad treatment...

The perfect day watch

Of course I had wanted to add an El Primero caliber to my collection for a long time.
But I had never had a crush on the recent Zeniths, finding for example the tricolor sub-dials of the Chronomasters not to my taste.
Until I found first in the press and then at a reseller this limited edition designed for Hodinkee.
Love at first sight!
First the complications: chrono + annual calendar (day date month) + moon phase
Then the dial, more precisely the meteorite sub-dials
Barely a hesitation in front of the 38 mm diameter, a little small for my 22 cm circumference wrist
I generally find the chronometer complication useless and boring, but I find myself starting the chrono of my Zenith several times a day as the movement of the small hand to the tenth of a second is fascinating and hypnotizing. It really is a very beautiful caliber.
The meteorite subdials look good on the black background, sober and discreet, a little old school
The thickness of the watch remains very reasonable despite the number of complications on board
Only small downside: the bracelet. It is very comfortable, but not up to the standard of the rest of the watch, lacking in particular easy micro-adjustment (I'm nitpicking a little, it still includes an adjustment possibility of about 1cm with basic tools; but for this price, many competitors do better)

Complications, performance, discretion and retro

This is the third creation by Blaise-Dominique Giuliani, a designer based in Marseille, after the Mille-Mer and the Star-Diver.
We find Bohen's codes in the shapes of the case.
The watch is very thin (less than 13 mm) for a resistance of 600 meters.
The finishes are superb, from the brushed sunray dial in shades of gray and black (which also has brown highlights of the most beautiful effect) to the indexes, to the case itself, alternating brushed steel and polished steel.
As on its big sisters, an absolutely perfect bracelet, large adjustment range in the clasp, very strong decrease in the width of the bracelet between the width at the lugs and that at the clasp, which contributes to the stability of the watch on the wrist.
A high-quality hyper luminova, which still allows you to read the time at the end of the night.
The case back is not transparent, which is not surprising for a watch diving to this depth, and a shame because Blaise-Dominique reworks the movement provided by Soprod a lot.
60-click bezel, very precise and well adjusted
Note that the watch is delivered in a superb case, and with two rubber straps that can be very easily put on.
After a few days and nights on the wrist: a very easy watch to wear, on my large 23 cm wrists, as on more "normal" wrists, due to short horns, the balance of the watch, the decreasing width of the strap. A strap that is easy to adjust in a few seconds to the variations in circumference of your wrist. And above all, a very beautiful watch, a magnificent dial with changing reflections, whose balance is not disturbed by a date window, perfect readability, a contained diameter. Original design, and yet a reassuring watch by its presence, its weight, its balance. A watch that is very easy to wear on a daily basis, more so than its two big sisters, which are more tool-watch type.

A virile and fine diver at the same time, superbly finished

Arriving at the end of 2024 in the Pelagos family, a great success in my opinion.
Aesthetically, I find it to have very beautiful proportions.
The colors are perfectly matched between the very beautiful matte black of the bezel and the dial, and the vintage-style cream indexes. An incredible super luminova, blue indexes and hands, green bezel indications. You can read the time without problem until the end of the night.
Grade 2 titanium for the case, grade 5 for the back.
Back engraved M.N. followed by the last two digits of the vintage.
The strap is in military green fabric, with a removable naval aviation badge for those who would like a little more discretion. It's hard to say how it will withstand use, but it looks very sturdy, and at the same time very thin, so the watch does not take up too much thickness on the wrist, unlike many classic NATO straps.
The orange GMT hand looks great on the matte black and green, complementary colors.
I tried to wear it on an orange Nato, and it looks pretty good, even if I prefer the original strap. Beautiful titanium Tudor buckle.
The lug width is 22 mm, the lugs are short, which means that the watch can be worn by small wrists, despite its 42mm diameter
Despite the GMT complication, the thickness remains very contained, thinner I think than its little sister FXD M.N of the MN combat swimmers, and much thinner than the Black Bay Pro, another GMT of the brand (see photos).
In short, beautiful work, very pleasant and light to wear.
The date window at 3 o'clock is not annoying, because of its contained size, identical to the size of the indexes, and very readable with its cream color on the black background of the watch.
Metas and COSC certified
70 hours of power reserve
Between the GMT hand and the 24-hour graduated bezel, we actually have two time zones (for those who really travel a lot...)
A great success, for less than half the price of a GMT II from the cousin with the crown

A very successful titanium, COSC and METAS GMT adventurer

I let myself be tempted by this Pelagos FXD, while I already own the classic Pelagos (which I will review one of these days). 
They share the lightness of the titanium material, the reliability and power reserve (70 hours) of the automatic movement, the dominant blue, and the incredible quality of the luminova. 
But it is really not the same watch! 
The blue of the FXD is less "artificial" than its big sister, a slightly deeper navy blue, more discreet, marrying very well with the gray of the titanium. 
No date, which is for me an advantage in terms of sobriety and balance. 
The bezel is bi-directional, which is very practical (especially for combat swimmers!). 
And above all the lugs are fixed, no pumps risking breaking. 
This of course limits the choice of strap (it's not really a Nato that comes with the watch, but it's very comfortable and well designed), and therefore this watch is intended more for everyday, sports, vacation, casual use, than for dress use.
Nice reminder on the case back of the partnership with the French Navy (and the vintage).
The quality of the luminova is such that you can easily read the time at the end of the night.
The watch is very pleasant to wear, between the lightness of the titanium and the possibility of adapting in 2 seconds the imitation Nato strap with velcro.
It's certainly a fairly recent purchase, but I have a hard time leaving it, and I feel that it will accompany me all summer and much more.
Another success from Tudor. We always wonder why pay double and wait 2 years for the cousin to the crown...


Tudor I love it!

Both very classic and original, dressed and sporty, retro and modern. Omega coaxial movement, manual winding, splendid vintage livery assortment of black and brown / beige: a very beautiful speed two counters that is out of the ordinary. Its originality is partly due to the hollowed indexes, as well as the "broad-arrow" hands. Comfortable bracelet and equipped with a micro adjustment sufficient for the small summer dilations. Effective super-luminovao. A sufficient power reserve of 60 hours, and the precision doubly certified by COSC and METAS. A very beautiful harmony of this watch, between the proportions, the agreement of the shades of the dial and the hands, and the variations between polished and satin steel on the case, the bezel and the bracelet. Only one small regret: I would have done without the date indication at 6 o'clock, but this is not a defect. For Omega and speedmaster fans in particular, a good complement compared to a classic moonwatch.

Latest Omega innovations in a very successful reissue

The Maison Jaeger-LeCoultre has been synonymous with elegance, innovation and exceptional craftsmanship since its inception in 1833. Founded by Antoine LeCoultre, the brand has become a benchmark in the Swiss watch industry, combining traditional know-how and innovative techniques. The story of Jaeger-LeCoultre is marked by key moments, revolutionary inventions and a series of iconic models that have helped to forge its worldwide reputation.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand</h2>
In the 1920s, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced one of its most iconic creations: the legendary<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/reverso"> Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverse</a>. This rectangular watch quickly became a symbol of sophistication and style. Its unique design allowed its case to be turned over to protect the dial from impacts when playing polo. The Reverso has become a timeless icon, appreciated for its Art Deco aesthetic and its exceptional mechanics.
Over the decades, Jaeger-LeCoultre has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of watchmaking. In the 1930s, the brand launched the Atmos, a mechanical clock powered by subtle variations in temperature and atmosphere. This revolutionary invention was praised for its precision and autonomy, becoming a symbol of Jaeger-LeCoultre's technical expertise.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced iconic models such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/geophysic"> Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic</a>, a watch designed to withstand the extreme conditions encountered during scientific expeditions. The Geophysic featured anti-magnetic protection and shock resistance, meeting the demands of scientists and explorers. This watch has become a symbol of reliability and robustness.
The brand also developed revolutionary watch movements, including the caliber 815 automatic movement, which was the thinnest movement in the world at the time of its launch in 1953. This movement paved the way for many other innovations in the field of mechanical watchmaking.
Jaeger-LeCoultre also presents the famous alarm watch<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/memovox"> Jaeger-LeColutre Memovox</a>, a watch equipped with a mechanical alarm. This innovation has been praised for its convenient functionality and clear, loud ringtone. The Memovox has become a watchmaking classic, symbol of the marriage between technical ingenuity and refined aesthetics of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Over the decades, Jaeger-LeCoultre has continued to develop new collections and collaborate with renowned artists and designers to create exceptional watches. The brand launched the Master Control collection in the 1990s, a line of elegant and classic watches, which embody the traditional watchmaking know-how of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
At the turn of the 21st century, Jaeger-LeCoultre continued to innovate with iconic models such as the Reverso Squadra watch, a sporty and contemporary version of the Reverso watch, which was well received by watch enthusiasts.
In the 2000s, Jaeger-LeCoultre also launched the Master Compressor collection, a range of watches designed for extreme environments and sporting activities. These watches come with advanced technical features such as water resistance, shock resistance and high readability.
The brand has also collaborated with renowned designers and celebrities to create special editions and fine jewelry watches. Jaeger-LeCoultre watches have been worn by iconic figures such as Catherine Deneuve and Diane Kruger, reinforcing the brand's reputation as the preferred choice for lovers of sophisticated timepieces. Beyond its iconic collections, Jaeger-LeCoultre is also recognized for its expertise in manufacturing complex movements. The brand is renowned for its complicated movements such as the tourbillon, chronograph, perpetual calendar and alarm clock. These movements are handcrafted and assembled with meticulous precision by skilled watchmakers.
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to position itself as one of the most prestigious watch brands in the world, with a constant commitment to innovation, quality and design. Each Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is the result of exceptional know-how, attention to detail and a constant pursuit of watchmaking excellence.
<h2 dir="ltr">Jaeger-LeCoultre: The watchmaker of watchmakers</h2>
The story of Jaeger-LeCoultre is that of a renowned Swiss watch brand, recognized for its technical expertise, elegant design and legacy of innovation. The different models launched by the brand, such as the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/reverso">Reverse</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/memovox"> Memovox</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/geophysic"> Geophysic</a> and the collections<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/master_control"> Master Control</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/jaeger-lecoultre/master_compressor"> Master Compressor</a>, bear witness to its evolution over the decades and its commitment to watchmaking excellence. Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to occupy a central place in the world of luxury watchmaking, offering exceptional timepieces that combine tradition, innovation and style.
Jaeger-LeCoultre belongs to the Richemont group in the same way as other famous brands such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/iwc">IWC</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/vacheron_constantin"> Vacheron Constantin</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/a._lange_&amp;_sohne"> A. Lange &amp; S&ouml;hne</a>. Jaeger-LeCoultre is part of the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_luxury_watch_brands"> Top Luxury watch brands</a>. To choose the Jaeger-LeCoultre model that best suits you, The Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating different models through real owner experience.&nbsp;
(Updated December 2023)
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Limited series of 1000 copies for the 50th anniversary of the Polaris Memovox.
Very comfortable to wear, especially with the honeycomb rubber strap to avoid sweating in summer.
Beautiful alarm sound, adjustable and windable by the crown at 2 o'clock.
Despite a diameter of 42mm, the watch is not imposing. Beautiful object, finishes worthy of the JLC house, not bling-bling, very discreet on the wrist. It is sporty, but I would have no problem using it as a "dress-watch", including with its rubber strap, it is so sober and balanced.
Very readable, very good luminova.
Only criticism: the rotating inner bezel is bi-directional and offers very little resistance, which in my opinion does not qualify this watch as a credible diver.
Overall, a very beautiful limited series, a useful complication, a pretty discreet watch, very well finished, and totally versatile.

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La marque&nbsp;Serica a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2019 par J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget et 3 amis &agrave; Paris, en France. Le nom Serica vient d'une r&eacute;gion perdue au bout de l'Extr&ecirc;me-Orient que les Grecs et les Romains avaient baptis&eacute;e ainsi. Ce lieu fait &eacute;cho &agrave; la gen&egrave;se de la marque, qui vise &agrave; concevoir des montres m&eacute;caniques de qualit&eacute; au style n&eacute;or&eacute;tro, pr&ecirc;tes &agrave; vous suivre aux confins du monde.
La gamme comprend des montres telles que la <a title="Page Serica 4512" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/4512">Serica 4512</a>, la <a title="Page Serica 5303" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/5303">Serica 5303</a> et la <a title="Page Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/8315">Serica 8315</a>. L'une des particularit&eacute;s de cette marque est que son nom n'appara&icirc;t nulle part sur le cadran, afin de pousser le passionn&eacute; &agrave; acheter un design, des finitions et des proportions, et pas seulement un nom. En juillet 2023, Serica a lanc&eacute; la Serica 5303 COSC une version chronom&egrave;tre certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres.
Leur avant-dernier mod&egrave;le est la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">Serica 6190</a> surfant sur les bases de la 1&egrave;re r&eacute;f&eacute;rence de la marque, la Serica 4512. Cette 6190 &eacute;pouse les codes stylistiques de la marque, des anses lyres, un choix de cadrans diff&eacute;rents et la possibilit&eacute; de choisir la position de la couronne &agrave; 3 heures ou en mode "Destro" &agrave; 9 heures. Cette Serica 6190 est &eacute;quip&eacute; du calibre Soprod M100 certifi&eacute; COSC (Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres) &agrave; l'intar des productions actuelles des autres mod&egrave;les 5303 et 8315.&nbsp;
Depuis le 21 novembre 2024, Serica propose une nouvelle collection tr&egrave;s audacieuse...&nbsp;Une montre habill&eacute;e sortant des sentiers battus nomm&eacute;e "Parade" sous la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence 1174. Ces 4 chiffres, comme toutes les autres r&eacute;f&eacute;rences Serica, propose une symbolique issue du nombre d'or ou divines proportions dont le ratio entre la longeur et la largeur sont de 1,174... Une nouveaut&eacute; propos&eacute;e en pr&eacute;-commande &agrave; 1,490 &euro; pour une livraison pr&eacute;vue en Mars 2025...
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Serica ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Serica &eacute;voluent et diff&eacute;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre 990 &euro; et 1,890 &euro; selon les mod&egrave;les et finitions. Le mod&egrave;le GMT de la marque, Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre co&ucirc;te 1,890 &euro; tandis que le dernier mod&egrave;le lanc&eacute; par Serica, la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">6190</a> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; 990 &euro;.
Serica est ind&eacute;pendante et produit environ 5,000 montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Serica fait partie du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises">Top 10 des marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises les plus populaires</a>, ainsi que du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_micro_marques_de_montres">Classement des meilleures micro-marques de montres</a>. Pour choisir le mod&egrave;le Serica qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une ressource essentielle pour &eacute;valuer les diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)

The brand Serica was created in 2019 by J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget and 3 friends in Paris, France. The name Serica comes from a lost region at the end of the Far East that the Greeks and Romans named it like this. This place echoes the genesis of the brand, which aims to design quality mechanical watches in a neo-retro style, ready to follow you to the ends of the world.
The range includes watches such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/4512">Serica 4512</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5303">Serica 5303</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/8315">Serica 8315</a>. One of the particularities of this brand is that its name does not appear anywhere on the dial, in order to encourage the enthusiast to buy a design, finishes and proportions, and not just a name. In July 2023, Serica launched the Serica 5303 COSC, a chronometer version certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">Serica 6190</a> surfing on the bases of the brand's first reference, the Serica 4512. This 6190 follows the stylistic codes of the brand, lyre lugs, a choice of different dials and the possibility of choosing the position of the crown at 3 o'clock or at &ldquo;Destro&rdquo; mode at 9 o&rsquo;clock. This Serica 6190 is powered with the Soprod M100 caliber COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Certification) certified, like the current productions of the other 5303 and 8315 models.&nbsp;
Since November 21, 2024, Serica has been offering a very daring new collection... A dress watch off the beaten track called &ldquo;Parade&rdquo; under the reference 1174. These 4 figures, like all other Serica references, offer a symbolism derived from the golden number or divine proportions whose ratio between length and width is 1.174... A novelty offered for pre-order at &euro; 1,490 for one delivery planned for March 2025...
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Serica watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Serica watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between &euro; 990 and &euro; 1,890 depending on the models and finishes. The brand's GMT model, Serica 8315 GMT Chronometer costs &euro; 1,890 while the latest model launched by Serica, the reference&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">6190</a> is offered to &euro; 990.
Serica is independent and produces around 5,000 watches per year, all models combined. Serica is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Top 10 most popular French watch brands</a>, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">ranking the best micro watch brands</a>. To choose the Serica model that best suits you, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/5303">Serica 5303 reviews</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/4512">Serica 4512 reviews</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/6190">Serica 6190 reviews</a> or <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/serica/8315">Serica 8315 reviews</a> are an #1 resource for evaluating different models through real customer experience.
(Updated December 2025)

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