The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

Iconic watch art prints. Made in Switzerland, lifetime guarantee

This Glashütte Original holds a special place in my collection. It is the only model that holds its own against the Royal Oak in terms of caliber finish. The plate, bridges, and decorations of the oscillating weight are exceptional and probably superior - in my opinion - to that of the open case back of my Royal Oak 15300.

I bought it at auction without having tried it on at exceptional price conditions! I took care to have it serviced at the brand's boutique in Paris where my contacts had identified that it was going to be auctioned. A great start to my relationship with the brand that allowed me - a priori - to obtain a certificate of authenticity in good and due form.

Paradoxically, this is a watch that I rarely wear because it is a tad too big and does not sit well on my wrist! Am I deformed ;-) Surely not, but that's how it is... but as I don't sell watches, it has remained in my collection, to my great delight as an irrational enthusiast.

A caliber with exceptional finishes

If you haven't noticed, I'm a fan of the Omega brand! The reason is simple and illustrated by this watch, an Omega Constellation that looks nothing like the other Constellations! That's the charm of vintage Omega, fantastic looks that you don't expect!

The rectangle watch is not something easy! The Dunhill Facet is the only other rectangle watch in my collection with this Constellation. For the record, I found it at auction on Jauce, the Japanese auction site, then my wife wanted it and a few weeks later it arrived 😎 Quite tired, but I had planned to send it to a watchmaker specializing in these "old" Omegas. Before that, my wife and I realized that this model - for men - could not be adjusted to the size of her wrist! If you look at it closely, it is trapezoidal in shape, unsuitable for fine adjustments... Good news in the end, I kept it for myself as planned.

The drawn-line dial is magnificent and goes perfectly with the same drawn lines on the case. The two Omega logos in appliques (very 70s) give it the pep that it would have lacked with its dominant silver gray... This Omega Genève joins my Omega collection and in particular the Omega Genève integrated bracelet which sports the same type of dial.

➡️ The construction of the case is also very original because the movement is housed in a cell that unscrews (4 screws) on the back of the watch, like some Omega Genève or Omega Dynamic. I have not found - if you have any information, I am interested - a leather strap suitable for this removable cell. Regarding price, we are on a full cost price of €600 including the watch, sales costs and reconditioning.

One of my rare rectangle watches

Watches and cars are often winning combinations and without originality I am one of them… For a long time I have wondered about the opportunity to buy a Porsche Design watch whose name alone indicates that it is neither a Porsche nor a watch… In fact, it is quickly understood that Porsche has approached the best watchmakers to offer models with an aesthetic in line with the brand… This one is an Eterna – one of the most underrated historic brands – with quartz with a simple, radical style, all roundness and geometry… like a Porsche 911… Ah, does love make you blind? I don’t think so… The quality of manufacture, the purity of the white dial, a screw-down crown, a sapphire crystal… It has everything going for it except an engine worthy of the name… a bit like a 912. All it is missing is its original strap that I have not given up hope of finding one day… during a ride in a Porsche ;-)

A matter of line

This is surely the most thoughtful choice I have had to make when buying a watch. Without being particularly passionate about chronographs, I was looking for a historical model that had been released without interruption since its creation - 1957 in the case of the first Speedmaster -

It is a search in history, mine and that of a watch that has evolved over time like me. This adventure led me to turn to Omega - undoubtedly one of my favorite brands - because it has offered hundreds of models - many have disappeared - while developing some of their models that have become historic, such as the Speed or the Seamaster! It is a simple, efficient and recognizable chronograph, of course, but which knows how to remain discreet. This Speed - reference 145022 - bears the marks of time like all vintage watches of this era and suits me well.

I had a blast understanding the differences between the Speed models and identifying and validating that this one had all the characteristics of a model manufactured in 1970. A loop is closed, an adventure has ended, until the next one...

A 50 year old vintage for my 50th birthday

It was time to have a G-Shock and the opportunity came during a vacation in Malaysia... For months, friends had been bugging me about the absence of a G-Shock in my watch collection... It's true after all, who doesn't have their G-Shock?

Although this is not my personal trajectory, the holiday atmosphere and the opportunity to also offer one to my son seduced me. I hesitated between a yellow one - my son's - and this one, the GLX5600 reference displaying the tide times... Sparkling and tangy, it's exactly what I needed to go fishing or boating. Ivan, one of the guests of the Dialicious YouTube channel convinced me of the relevance of the history model with its unique design... 40% off for less than €60 and good memories, isn't that - also - what we look for in a watch... Of course, it is neither radio-controlled, nor solar, nor Bluetooth... but it gives me the tide of my favorite fishing spot allowing me to escape for a moment ;-)

How long will the romance last? One thing is for sure, my son and I both have a watch in common with the holiday memories that go with it... and that is priceless 👍

📣 Finally my first G-Shock

Since I gave my son a Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive last year, the little seed has continued to germinate to also give me an Eco-Drive. OK, we are not the nobility of mechanical watchmaking but rather in the functional watch that tells the time very well. It must be recognized that the operation of the eco-drive is remarkable.

I had already been troubled when acquiring the Promaster on the movement in two-second increments of the second hand! Sacrilege, it is new and does not work properly... Even constant for this one but with experience in addition 😎 Its thwarted movement is simply an indicator of low battery charge. A short day with the current little sun and Hop it resumes its jerky rhythm characteristic of quartz watches!

For this one?

I had already hesitated a few months ago with a promo on a merchant site and by dint of procrastinating, the lucky one was gone! Chance made me meet a buyer of this same watch but with a black dial. I put it on my wrist and it just matched. The design, the lightness and the visual and touch softness are very very cool...

OK, the look is not ultra-innovative either... But it is precisely a watch made to be functional, without more or less questionable aesthetic attributes and especially not a "Fashion Watch". A beautiful watch, simple to have one on the wrist - otherwise I am unhappy!

From a figurative point of view we are close to the void but from a literal point of view, it is a good 3-hand watch and the date that gives the time in good conditions of aesthetics and sobriety... The most important thing is elsewhere, here we are both, with my son, in Citizen Boys 👍

Simple, sober and light for every day

Longines is a watchmaking house founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, by Auguste Agassiz. Now part of Swatch Group, the brand serves a broad audience&mdash;from first &ldquo;classic&rdquo; buys to enthusiasts drawn to its heritage&mdash;through clear, elegant, and consistent design.
<h3>Saint-Imier roots, timekeeping and aviation legacy</h3>
From pocket watches to sports timing and pilot instruments, Longines built a reputation for precision and reliability; its iconography&mdash;winged hourglass, clean dials, sober typefaces&mdash;has spanned eras without sacrificing legibility. In the 20th century it supported records, developed aerial navigation tools and popularised tool-watches that later returned as Heritage re-editions.
<h3>Spirit, Conquest, HydroConquest, Legend Diver and Ultra-Chron</h3>
The current line clusters into clear families that cover everyday use, sport-chic, diving and technical heritage; the common thread is crisp reading and balanced proportions from desk to travel:
<ul>
<li>Longines Spirit &mdash; Contemporary pilot (three-hand, GMT, chronograph and Flyback) with grained dials, applied markers, and chronometer options.</li>
<li>Longines Conquest &mdash; Historic sport-chic line (date three-handers, chronographs) built for daily wear with integrated steel bracelets.</li>
<li>Longines HydroConquest &mdash; 300 m diver with bold look (ceramic bezel, large markers), offered in multiple sizes and colours.</li>
<li>Longines Legend Diver &mdash; Re-edition of a 1960s super-compressor (internal ring, twin crowns), an Heritage icon.</li>
<li>Longines Ultra-Chron &mdash; Tribute to 36,000 vph &ldquo;high-beat&rdquo; pieces, reinterpreted in a characterful case with ultra-smooth seconds.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Exclusive mechanics, silicon and Flyback chronography</h3>
Recent collections use exclusive movements derived from proven Swiss bases, adding silicon hairsprings, extended power reserves and careful regulation; on Spirit, the Flyback chronograph pairs a column wheel with instantaneous return for intuitive consecutive timing. Several families (including Spirit and Record) offer chronometer-certified versions, while Heritage revisits historic architectures while preserving clarity.
<h3>Positioning, price bands and distribution</h3>
Longines sits in a &ldquo;premium-accessible&rdquo; slot within Swatch Group, with worldwide distribution (boutiques and authorised retailers) and a well-structured after-sales network; as a guide, most references span roughly CHF 1,000&ndash;4,000 by function/material, with specific pieces (high-beat, flyback, Heritage editions) extending beyond. Volumes are significant for the segment, yet launches are paced through measured series and variants.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Longines appeals to those who want a clear, elegant, trustworthy watch&mdash;seasoned with history. Its identity shows in the winged hourglass, crisp dials and balanced cases. For a versatile first classic, look to Longines Conquest; for modern aviation cues, Longines Spirit; for robust diving, Longines HydroConquest; for heritage character, Longines Legend Diver; for high-beat precision, Longines Ultra-Chron. To match promise with real-world wear (clarity, comfort, timekeeping), rely on Dialicious customer reviews.
(Updated August 2025)

I succumbed to the shape of this watch that I find very original. While listening to Julien in an episode of Petites Montres Entre Amis, I told myself that it was time for me to look at vintage Longines more closely and in particular the Ultra-Chron collection recognized as one of the very first watches equipped with a 5Hz caliber. While searching on the various second-hand watch sales sites, I discovered this one with a unique shape! The hands are original - if we refer to the ads of the time - the striated dial, the crown at 4 o'clock gives it an asymmetrical side... It has just joined my asymmetrical collection with the Zodiac Olympos and the Omega Constellation D-Shape! It would have been even more successful without the date which impacts the purity of the lines... Note an outdated configuration with a monobloc case which opens by removing the glass... I'll leave that to the watchmaker who will service it in the coming days 😎

A question of form but not only 🤷‍♂️

Bought less than 2 years ago, a real favorite diving watch with a vintage look that I immediately liked. Waterproof to 300 meters, incredible precision thanks to the in-house movement caliber L836.6 with automatic winding, certified Ultra-Chronometer by TIMELAB, magnificent hands, perfect readability except perhaps at nightfall (but perhaps due to my aging eyesight) diameter of 43mm for a thickness of 13.6mm so yes it is a beautiful beast but I find that on my 17.5cm wrist it suits me quite well. The black bezel turns gray depending on the light and I still never tire of watching the second hand slide at crazy speed on this magnificent, very refined dial. 
Index of the cardinal points in applique. Last thing, the watch is a little heavy but not unpleasant to wear.

Details

This watch, water-resistant to 300 meters, is extremely elegant. It offers very good readability day and night. In full sunlight, the sapphire bezel is magnificent with its red indexes. In the shade, the touches of green luminescence are most beautiful. Its precision is excellent, measured between 0 and +2 seconds per day on my copy.

Elegant and precise

A watch that combines charm and period know-how, this Longines Ultrachron ref 7826 dating from 1973 reminds us that sometimes certain vintages deserve a lot more attention.

The horns are very angular with a slight chamfer on the inside.
The rather thick stick indexes have multiple facets, the dial is cream-colored and is crossed by a line called "target", the Longines logo and the ultra-chron symbol are applied.
The domed glass obviously gives us the feeling that the edge of the dial is curved, which it is not.
The case, case back, hands and indexes are in 18k rose gold, which contrary to appearances remains rather discreet and not flashy surely due to the very light brushing of the case.

To finish it is a very classy watch, that I wear sparingly during special events, the noise of the caliber 431 very singular and hypnotic is similar to a small "machine gun".

It did not take less to become my dress watch par excellence.

Longines Ultrachron 18k 

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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