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I'm completely smitten with this Hanart chronograph, which I first saw on Steve McQueen's wrist. The story behind this watch is that the actor wore it every day.

It's quite thick, but that works perfectly with its vintage look.

It's very legible with remarkable luminescence in the dark, as you'd expect from a pilot's watch.

The crown is ideally sized for easy adjustments, and it feels premium when winding (it's manual).

The Bund leather strap is supple, comfortable, and high-quality.
Initially reissued in a 42mm version, Hanart later released it in a 39mm version, like the original. It's this 39mm version that I bought, which I think is the perfect size for this model.
In short, a watch I never tire of, and one that looks great on a variety of straps.

La Steve McQueen

A watch I've owned for three years, designed for diving thanks to its legibility and robustness, even though I don't dive!
Its crown is perfectly shaped for winding and easy adjustments. The bezel is also very easy to grip and adjust, with a very satisfying click feel. I only wear it on a NATO strap, which suits it perfectly.

For me, the MK1 version is better designed than the new C-1000 MK2, particularly in terms of the dial. The C-1000 inscription at 3 o'clock and the black date window matching the dial color really give it a distinct identity, something that makes the MK1 so charming.

It's solid

Ollech &amp; Wajs is a Swiss watch company founded in 1956 in Zurich by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs; initially a retailer and then a mail-order operator, the duo built a reputation on robust tool watches&mdash;divers, military pieces and pilot instruments&mdash;sold to civilians and service members alike, before orchestrating a modern comeback in the late 2010s with a contemporary range that revives the brand&rsquo;s historic signatures.
<h3>Zurich, Stockerstrasse and mail order: the beginnings of a tool-driven label</h3>
From their small Zurich storefront, the founders soon moved from selling other brands to shipping their own watches by post, and this direct &ldquo;mail-order&rdquo; route became a lasting hallmark of the company.&nbsp;The shift from retailing to making watches under their own name took only a few years, with dedicated lines for concrete use cases (field, sea, cockpit) and constructions that favoured simple, repairable mechanics, and the focus was less on &ldquo;complication&rdquo; than on endurance and clarity.
In the 1960s, distribution extended to US military PX stores, where O&amp;W military and dive watches were tried in real-world conditions by service members, and this usage-led validation helped cement the image of an affordable professional instrument.
<h3>Caribbean 1000 and Ocean Graph: depth, decompression and the great-waters playbook</h3>
By the mid-sixties the brand stood out with cutting-edge divers, notably the Ollech &amp; Wajs Caribbean 1000, a thousand-metre-rated watch that crystallised the era&rsquo;s technical ambition and lodged the O&amp;W name in both recreational and professional diving, and partnerships with specialist makers fed a rational, no-nonsense aesthetic.
In the same spirit, the Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph brought a bezel and reading logic tailored to ascent and decompression stops, rooting the watch in a specific task rather than mere maritime d&eacute;cor, and the dial stayed clean to preserve underwater glance legibility.
These historic references&mdash;often cited and collected today&mdash;shaped a language of stout cases, serious water-resistance, practical bracelets and high-contrast typography that still surfaces in current models, and this through-line of &ldquo;tool first&rdquo; connects past to present.
<h3>Contemporary relaunch, Swiss anchoring and a short chain: O&amp;W&rsquo;s return</h3>
After weathering the quartz era and slowing down, the brand was revived in the late 2010s by Charles Le Menestrel with the explicit aim of extending the founding spirit rather than scattering into cosmetic runs, and&nbsp;design remains in Zurich while assembly and adjustment take place in the Swiss Jura.
The approach favours proven Swiss automatic movements, serviceable case architecture, credible water-resistance and bracelets built for comfort and durability, and the specification re-embraces the classic triad: reliability, legibility, serviceability.&nbsp;The comeback is not a millimetre-for-millimetre facsimile exercise; instead, it offers new watches inspired by historic use, upgrades finishing and emphasises stepwise quality control, and the outcome is a pragmatic modernity that avoids pastiche.
<h3>P-101, P-104, Navichron, C-1000 and Ocean Graph: today&rsquo;s families and real use</h3>
The first modern releases took the form of compact pilot watches, the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104, which reinterpret cockpit codes in versatile 39&ndash;40 mm cases with sapphire and screw-down crowns, and they target instrumental reading and all-day resilience.
On the dive side, the brand offers the Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 (along with anniversary editions) as a contemporary take on the Caribbean ethos: seals, casebacks, and careful treatment combine into a modern sea instrument, and the dial retains the intelligibility that made the line&rsquo;s reputation.
In parallel, the Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph returned in an updated form, with its decompression-centred readout making for an instantly recognisable diver on the wrist, and this task-specific signature sets it apart in a crowded segment.
The Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron family serves those who want a readable, work-ready chronograph true to the O&amp;W spirit, with well-judged pushers and crisp scales for short-time duties, and the design stays deliberately practical rather than showy.
<ul>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 &mdash; contemporary pilot, compact diameter, sapphire, strong water-resistance, very legible dial for desk-to-field wear.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104 &mdash; aviation variant with a different bezel and markings signature, same robust intent.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 &mdash; modern diver inspired by the Caribbean, serious water-proofing and direct readout.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph &mdash; instrumental diver with decompression logic, strong identity on the wrist.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron &mdash; &ldquo;tool&rdquo; chronograph, open dial and assertive pushers, clarity in short-time work.</li>
</ul>
Beyond names, what matters is use: a pilot for flat-plane readability and shock tolerance in active life; a diver for water and sturdiness; a chronograph to pace tasks and training, and this split helps pick an O&amp;W by real scenario rather than by style alone.
<h3>Tool-watch signature: materials, movements, dimensions and straps</h3>
Current cases prioritise steel, sober surface treatments, functional bezels and sapphire crystals, with diameters largely between 39 and 42 mm to sustain daily versatility, and on-wrist stability comes from disciplined lug spans and well-matched bracelets.
Mechanically, the brand uses modern, Swiss automatic calibres suited to intensive use&mdash;some adjusted or certified depending on versions&mdash;while ensuring that any competent watchmaker can service them, and this pragmatic mechanics reflects the utilitarian brief.
Bracelets&mdash;steel, RAF/NATO-type textile or rubber&mdash;are chosen for security, water-readiness and comfort, with buckles and end-links designed to minimise hot-spots, and modularity lets a single watch adapt to very different contexts.
<h3>Positioning, prices, channels and buyer profiles</h3>
O&amp;W sits in a &ldquo;quality tool&rdquo; segment: tidy finishing without ostentation, coherent spec sheets, tight quality control and messaging anchored in use rather than prestige, and the value proposition seeks instrument credibility rather than luxury posturing.
Distribution blends direct online sales with a small partner network and a didactic narrative about heritage and use, and this short channel supports coherent pricing and a clear link to the workshop.&nbsp;The core audience mixes owners who prefer watches to &ldquo;do&rdquo; rather than to &ldquo;show,&rdquo; recreational divers, travellers who prize sturdiness and professionals who need reliable, serviceable objects, and the brand resonates with those who trust proof of wear over glossy claims.
<h3>Selection guide: use case, legibility and ergonomics</h3>
Start by mapping your main environment&mdash;water, cockpit, desk-to-field or timed sport; if water rules, a Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 or Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph is natural, whereas P-101/P-104 suit quick, uncluttered reads, and the Navichron chronograph serves intervals and structured routines.
Next validate legibility: hand-to-dial contrast, index size, minimal clutter, minute track visibility and bezel logic that matches how you actually use it, and run the &ldquo;one-metre/one-glance&rdquo; test in natural light before deciding.
Finally, try the watch to judge stance (lug-to-lug), crown feel in the palm, bracelet suppleness and how it sits with sleeves and tasks, and keep the version you forget the fastest once strapped on.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Ollech &amp; Wajs remains identifiable by its purpose-built vocation: watches made for use&mdash;readable, robust and supported by a clear Swiss chain. Between divers that channel the Caribbean legacy, modern pilot pieces and work-ready chronographs, the range is organised simply around real-world scenarios. To choose well, start with where you&rsquo;ll wear it, test clarity and comfort, then tune material and strap; you&rsquo;ll land on a capable instrument that ages well. To square these cues with long-term ownership feedback, a helpful compass remains Dialicious customer reviews.
Consult the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated August 2025)

La Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 MkII est une montre de plong&eacute;e suisse qui perp&eacute;tue l'h&eacute;ritage de la l&eacute;gendaire "Caribbean 1000" de 1964. Fond&eacute;e en 1956 par Albert Wajs et Joseph Ollech &agrave; Zurich, la marque s'est rapidement distingu&eacute;e par la cr&eacute;ation de montres robustes et fiables, pris&eacute;es des professionnels et des passionn&eacute;s d'activit&eacute;s extr&ecirc;mes.
<h2>Origines de la Caribbean 1000</h2>
Dans les ann&eacute;es 1960, avec l'essor de la plong&eacute;e sous-marine, la demande pour des montres capables de r&eacute;sister &agrave; des profondeurs accrues s'intensifie. En 1964, Ollech &amp; Wajs lance la "Caribbean 1000", l'une des premi&egrave;res montres de plong&eacute;e certifi&eacute;es pour une &eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute; jusqu'&agrave; 1,000 m&egrave;tres (3,300 pieds). Cette prouesse est rendue possible gr&acirc;ce &agrave; un bo&icirc;tier monobloc r&eacute;volutionnaire, le "702", caract&eacute;ris&eacute; par des cornes pointues distinctives. La Caribbean 1000 devient rapidement une r&eacute;f&eacute;rence parmi les plongeurs professionnels et militaires, attestant de sa fiabilit&eacute; dans des environnements extr&ecirc;mes.
<h2>Renaissance avec la C-1000 MkII</h2>
En 2024, la marque r&eacute;introduit la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a> sous la forme de la&nbsp;C-1000 MkII, une version modernis&eacute;e qui conserve l'esprit du mod&egrave;le original tout en int&eacute;grant des am&eacute;liorations techniques contemporaines. Cette montre est dot&eacute;e d'un bo&icirc;tier en acier inoxydable 316L de 39,5 mm de diam&egrave;tre et d'une &eacute;paisseur de 15,8 mm, offrant une pr&eacute;sence robuste au poignet. Le verre saphir bomb&eacute; avec traitement antireflet assure une lisibilit&eacute; optimale, tandis que la lunette tournante unidirectionnelle de 60 minutes permet une mesure pr&eacute;cise des temps de plong&eacute;e.
<h2>Mouvement et Performances</h2>
La C-1000 MkII est anim&eacute;e par le calibre automatique Soprod Newton P092, reconnu pour sa pr&eacute;cision et sa fiabilit&eacute;. Ce mouvement offre une r&eacute;serve de marche de 44 heures et fonctionne &agrave; une fr&eacute;quence de 28 800 alternances par heure (4 Hz). L'&eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute; est garantie jusqu'&agrave; 1,000 m&egrave;tres (100 ATM), gr&acirc;ce &agrave; une couronne viss&eacute;e &agrave; quadruple joint et un fond de bo&icirc;te renforc&eacute;, faisant de cette montre un instrument de choix pour les plongeurs professionnels.
<h2>Design et Esth&eacute;tique</h2>
Le cadran noir mat de la C-1000 MkII pr&eacute;sente des index et des aiguilles recouverts de Super-LumiNova&reg;, assurant une excellente lisibilit&eacute; dans l'obscurit&eacute;. Les index triangulaires aux points cardinaux rappellent le design de la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence OW105, une autre montre embl&eacute;matique de la marque. Le bracelet en acier inoxydable de type "perles de riz" ou le bracelet en nylon de style RAF, avec une fine ligne blanche symbolisant la ligne de vie des plongeurs en apn&eacute;e, offrent confort et durabilit&eacute;.
<h2>Engagement envers la Qualit&eacute;</h2>
Fid&egrave;le &agrave; la tradition d'Ollech &amp; Wajs, chaque C-1000 MkII est con&ccedil;ue &agrave; Zurich et assembl&eacute;e &agrave; la main en Haute-Sorne, dans le Jura suisse. La montre subit plus d'une douzaine d'op&eacute;rations et des contr&ocirc;les qualit&eacute; rigoureux pour garantir une finition impeccable. Cette attention au d&eacute;tail et cet engagement envers l'excellence font de la C-1000 MkII une montre de plong&eacute;e haut de gamme, pr&ecirc;te &agrave; accompagner les professionnels et les aventuriers dans les environnements les plus exigeants.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
La Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 MkII incarne la fusion parfaite entre h&eacute;ritage historique et innovation moderne. En r&eacute;interpr&eacute;tant la l&eacute;gendaire Caribbean 1000 avec des mat&eacute;riaux et des technologies contemporaines, Ollech &amp; Wajs offre une montre de plong&eacute;e qui r&eacute;pond aux standards les plus &eacute;lev&eacute;s de l'horlogerie suisse, tout en honorant son pass&eacute; prestigieux. Que ce soit pour une utilisation professionnelle ou pour les passionn&eacute;s de montres robustes et fiables, la C-1000 MkII se distingue par son design intemporel et ses performances exceptionnelles.
D'autres r&eacute;f&eacute;rences C-1000 sont propos&eacute;es comme la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000/fagn">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 FAGN</a> ou la Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 A... Appuyez-vous sur les avis clients Dialicious pour faire le bon choix...
(Mise &agrave; jour D&eacute;cembre 2024)

The Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 MkII is a Swiss diving watch that perpetuates the legacy of the legendary "Caribbean 1000" from 1964. Founded in 1956 by Albert Wajs and Joseph Ollech in Zurich, the brand quickly distinguished itself by creating robust and reliable watches, prized professionals and enthusiasts of extreme activities.
<h2 dir="ltr">Origins of the Caribbean 1000</h2>
In the 1960s, with the rise of scuba diving, demand for watches that could withstand increased depths intensified. In 1964, Ollech &amp; Wajs launched the "Caribbean 1000", one of the first diver's watches certified for water resistance up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet). This feat is made possible thanks to a revolutionary one-piece case, the &ldquo;702&rdquo;, characterized by distinctive pointed lugs. The Caribbean 1000 is quickly becoming a benchmark among professional and military divers, attesting to its reliability in extreme environments.
<h2 dir="ltr">Rebirth with the C-1000 MkII</h2>
In 2024, the brand reintroduces the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000"> Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a> in the form of the C-1000 MkII, a modernized version which retains the spirit of the original model while integrating contemporary technical improvements. This watch features a 316L stainless steel case measuring 39.5mm in diameter and 15.8mm in thickness, providing a sturdy presence on the wrist. The domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment ensures optimal readability, while the 60-minute unidirectional rotating bezel allows precise measurement of diving times.
<h2 dir="ltr">Movement and Performance</h2>
The C-1000 MkII is powered by the Soprod Newton P092 automatic caliber, recognized for its precision and reliability. This movement offers a power reserve of 44 hours and operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). Water resistance is guaranteed up to 1,000 meters (100 ATM), thanks to a quadruple-seal screw-down crown and a reinforced case back, making this watch an instrument of choice for professional divers.
<h2 dir="ltr">Design and Aesthetics</h2>
The matte black dial of the C-1000 MkII features indexes and hands coated with Super-LumiNova&reg;, ensuring excellent readability in the dark. The triangular indexes at the cardinal points recall the design of the reference OW105, another emblematic watch of the brand. The "rice bead" type stainless steel bracelet or the RAF style nylon bracelet, with a thin white line symbolizing the freedivers' lifeline, provide comfort and durability.
<h2 dir="ltr">Commitment to Quality</h2>
True to Ollech &amp; Wajs tradition, each C-1000 MkII is designed in Zurich and assembled by hand in Haute-Sorne, in the Swiss Jura. The watch undergoes more than a dozen operations and rigorous quality controls to guarantee an impeccable finish. This attention to detail and commitment to excellence make the C-1000 MkII a high-end diving watch, ready to accompany professionals and adventurers in the most demanding environments.
<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
The Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 MkII embodies the perfect fusion of historical heritage and modern innovation. By reinterpreting the legendary Caribbean 1000 with contemporary materials and technologies, Ollech &amp; Wajs offers a diving watch that meets the highest standards of Swiss watchmaking, while honoring its prestigious past. Whether for professional use or for enthusiasts of robust and reliable watches, the C-1000 MkII stands out for its timeless design and exceptional performance.
Other C-1000 references are available such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000/fagn"> Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 FAGN</a> or the Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 A... Lean on the Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews to make the right choice&hellip;
(Up-dated Decembre 2024)

La OW 8001 Tundra est une montre issue de la collaboration entre la marque horlog&egrave;re suisse Ollech &amp; Wajs et le studio norv&eacute;gien d'architecture et de design MIR, bas&eacute; &agrave; Bergen. Lanc&eacute;e en 2025, cette montre incarne une fusion harmonieuse entre le design nordique et l'esth&eacute;tique brutaliste caract&eacute;ristique du mod&egrave;le Ollech &amp; Wajs 8001.
<h2>Gen&egrave;se de la Collaboration</h2>
MIR, reconnu pour son travail novateur en imagerie de synth&egrave;se (CGI) explorant la relation entre l'architecture et l'environnement, a collabor&eacute; &eacute;troitement avec <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs">Ollech &amp; Wajs</a> pour cr&eacute;er une version personnalis&eacute;e de la 8001, destin&eacute;e exclusivement au studio et &agrave; sa communaut&eacute; d'artistes et de designers. Face &agrave; l'engouement suscit&eacute; par cette &eacute;dition limit&eacute;e, les deux entit&eacute;s ont d&eacute;cid&eacute; de proposer une version l&eacute;g&egrave;rement modifi&eacute;e au grand public, baptis&eacute;e "Tundra" en r&eacute;f&eacute;rence aux paysages nordiques qui l'ont inspir&eacute;e.
<h2>Design et Esth&eacute;tique</h2>
La OW 8001 Tundra se distingue par son cadran vert fum&eacute; organique, entour&eacute; d'une imposante lunette en acier inoxydable bross&eacute;. Le motif radial grav&eacute; sur la lunette cr&eacute;e un jeu de lumi&egrave;re et de mouvement, &eacute;voquant les &eacute;l&eacute;ments naturels tels que les fjords, les for&ecirc;ts et les montagnes, souvent int&eacute;gr&eacute;s dans l'architecture industrielle norv&eacute;gienne.
Le bo&icirc;tier tonneau, mesurant 39,5 mm de largeur et 13 mm d'&eacute;paisseur, est fabriqu&eacute; en acier inoxydable 316L, assurant robustesse et durabilit&eacute;. Le cadran double laqu&eacute; pr&eacute;sente des aiguilles et des index en forme de b&acirc;ton, rev&ecirc;tus de Super-LumiNova&reg; pour une lisibilit&eacute; optimale, m&ecirc;me en conditions de faible luminosit&eacute;. Une fen&ecirc;tre de date est positionn&eacute;e &agrave; 6 heures, ajoutant une touche de fonctionnalit&eacute; sans compromettre l'&eacute;quilibre esth&eacute;tique du cadran.
<h2>Mouvement et Pr&eacute;cision</h2>
Au c&oelig;ur de la OW 8001 Tundra se trouve une version chronom&egrave;tre certifi&eacute;e du mouvement automatique Soprod Newton Precision P092, sp&eacute;cialement adapt&eacute; pour Ollech &amp; Wajs. Ce calibre &agrave; remontage automatique dispose d'une r&eacute;serve de marche de 44 heures, de 23 rubis et oscille &agrave; une fr&eacute;quence de 28 800 vibrations par heure (4 Hz). Chaque mouvement est individuellement test&eacute; et porte un num&eacute;ro de s&eacute;rie unique grav&eacute; sur la platine principale, attestant de sa certification par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres (COSC). De plus, le mouvement a &eacute;t&eacute; soumis &agrave; des tests de durabilit&eacute; par le Laboratoire Dubois &agrave; La Chaux-de-Fonds et a re&ccedil;u la certification Chronofiable&reg;.
<h2>Fonctionnalit&eacute;s et R&eacute;sistance</h2>
Con&ccedil;ue pour &ecirc;tre une compagne fiable dans toutes les situations, la OW 8001 Tundra offre une &eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute; jusqu'&agrave; 300 m&egrave;tres (30 ATM), la rendant adapt&eacute;e &agrave; la fois &agrave; un usage quotidien et aux conditions extr&ecirc;mes. Le verre saphir avec traitement antireflet assure une lisibilit&eacute; parfaite, tandis que le bracelet int&eacute;gr&eacute; en acier inoxydable bross&eacute;, de style oyster, est con&ccedil;u pour offrir confort et stabilit&eacute;. Le bracelet est dot&eacute; d'une boucle solide grav&eacute;e OW 1956, avec un syst&egrave;me de double poussoir pour une s&eacute;curit&eacute; accrue, et offre une extension jusqu'&agrave; 22 mm, id&eacute;ale pour s'adapter &agrave; diverses situations, que ce soit au bureau ou lors d'exp&eacute;ditions.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
La OW 8001 Tundra repr&eacute;sente une symbiose r&eacute;ussie entre le design nordique et l'artisanat horloger suisse. "Forg&eacute;e" &agrave; Bergen, raffin&eacute;e &agrave; Zurich et fabriqu&eacute;e &agrave; la main dans le Jura suisse, cette montre incarne l'h&eacute;ritage d'Ollech &amp; Wajs tout en int&eacute;grant des &eacute;l&eacute;ments de design contemporains inspir&eacute;s par la nature et l'architecture scandinaves. Elle refl&egrave;te l'harmonie parfaite entre fonctionnalit&eacute; et esth&eacute;tique, restant fid&egrave;le &agrave; l'esprit de la marque : intransigeante, pr&eacute;cise et intemporelle.
(Mise &agrave; jour Janvier 2025)

The OW 8001 Tundra is a watch resulting from the collaboration between the Swiss watch brand Ollech &amp; Wajs and the Norwegian architecture and design studio MIR, based in Bergen. Launched in 2025, this watch embodies a harmonious fusion between Nordic design and the brutalist aesthetic characteristic of the Ollech &amp; Wajs 8001 model.
<h2 dir="ltr">Genesis of the Collaboration</h2>
MIR, recognized for its innovative work in computer-generated imagery (CGI) exploring the relationship between architecture and the environment, has collaborated closely with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs">Ollech &amp; Wajs</a> to create a personalized version of the 8001, intended exclusively for studio and its community of artists and designers. Faced with the enthusiasm generated by this limited edition, the two entities decided to offer a slightly modified version to the general public, called "Tundra" in reference to the Nordic landscapes that inspired it.
<h2 dir="ltr">Design and Aesthetics</h2>
The OW 8001 Tundra is distinguished by its organic smoked green dial, surrounded by an imposing brushed stainless steel bezel. The radial pattern engraved on the bezel creates a play of light and movement, evoking natural elements such as fjords, forests and mountains, often integrated into Norwegian industrial architecture.
The tonneau case, measuring 39.5mm in width and 13mm in thickness, is made of 316L stainless steel, ensuring strength and durability. The double lacquered dial features stick-shaped hands and indexes, coated with Super-LumiNova&reg; for optimal readability, even in low light conditions. A date window is positioned at 6 o'clock, adding a touch of functionality without compromising the aesthetic balance of the dial.
<h2 dir="ltr">Movement and Precision</h2>
At the heart of the OW 8001 Tundra is a certified chronometer version of the automatic movement Soprod Newton Precision P092, specially adapted for Ollech &amp; Wajs. This self-winding caliber has a power reserve of 44 hours, 23 jewels and oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). Each movement is individually tested and bears a unique serial number engraved on the main plate, attesting to its certification by the Official Swiss Chronometer Control (COSC). In addition, the movement was subjected to durability tests by Laboratoire Dubois in La Chaux-de-Fonds and received Chronofiable&reg; certification.
<h2 dir="ltr">Features and Robustness</h2>
Designed to be a reliable companion in any situation, the OW 8001 Tundra offers waterproofing up to 300 meters (30 ATM), making it suitable for both everyday use and extreme conditions. The sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment ensures perfect readability, while the integrated brushed stainless steel, oyster-style bracelet is designed to provide comfort and stability. The bracelet has a solid buckle engraved OW 1956, with a double pusher system for added security, and offers an extension of up to 22 mm, ideal for adapting to various situations, whether in the office or during expeditions.
<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
The OW 8001 Tundra represents a successful symbiosis between the Nordic design and Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship. &ldquo;Forged&rdquo; in Bergen, refined in Zurich and handcrafted in the Swiss Jura, this watch embodies the heritage of Ollech &amp; Wajs while incorporating contemporary design elements inspired by Scandinavian nature and architecture. It reflects the perfect harmony between functionality and aesthetics, remaining faithful to the spirit of the brand: uncompromising, precise and timeless.
(Updated January 2025)

Readable and original:
This mk1 offers us a beautiful readability thanks to its hands, its dial not too busy and maybe its domed glass

Funny and serious, waterproof to 1000m without valve, a crown that would perhaps deserve a better integration, its characteristics are really serious, it is funny with this owl head as a logo that I love, the design of the hands, the 3 indexes treated in luminescence material and which are yellow on the mk1
The date on a black background is very well integrated
I do not like the steel bracelet that I find uncomfortable, I preferred to add a hippopotamus leather from the Parisian bracelet workshop

The price is correct for a model that is quite iconic for me and a historic brand. some new brands should follow its example....

readable and original

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)

The Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 is an iconic diver's watch that embodies the Swiss brand's commitment to robustness, reliability and innovation. Founded in 1956 by Albert Wajs and Joseph Ollech, the Ollech &amp; Wajs house quickly distinguished itself in the field of tool watches, particularly popular with professionals and enthusiasts of extreme activities.
<h2 dir="ltr">Origins and History of the Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</h2>
In the 1960s, scuba diving experienced considerable growth, requiring reliable instruments capable of withstanding increased pressures. It is in this context that Ollech &amp; Wajs introduced the Caribbean 1000 in 1964, one of the first diver's watches certified for water resistance up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet). This technical feat is made possible thanks to a revolutionary one-piece case, the "702", characterized by distinctive pointed lugs. The Caribbean 1000 is quickly becoming a benchmark among professional and military divers, attesting to its reliability in extreme environments.
<h2 dir="ltr">Renaissance and Modern Developments</h2>
After a period of relative discretion, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs">Ollech &amp; Wajs</a> reconnects with its heritage by reintroducing emblematic models adapted to contemporary standards. The Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 MkII is the modern incarnation of the Caribbean 1000, retaining the spirit of the original model while incorporating current technical improvements. This watch features a stainless steel case measuring 39.5 mm in diameter, with a thickness of 15.8 mm, and is equipped with the Soprod Newton P092 automatic movement, providing a power reserve of 44 hours. The sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment and water resistance up to 1,000 meters (100 ATM) make it a high-performance diving instrument.
<h2 dir="ltr">Three References Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</h2>
Ollech &amp; Wajs currently offers three variants of the C-1000, each meeting specific needs:
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<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000/mkii">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 MkII:</a> This version is a faithful reinterpretation of the original Caribbean 1000, integrating modern technologies for increased performance. It is equipped with the Soprod Newton P092 movement, recognized for its precision and robustness. The sober and functional design, with a black dial and luminescent indexes, ensures optimal readability in all circumstances.
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Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 A: Launched in 2024 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Caribbean 1000, this special edition pays homage to the brand's heritage. It retains the iconic features of the original model, while incorporating contemporary improvements, including a high-precision automatic movement and premium materials. The stainless steel case and Milanese mesh bracelet add a touch of elegance to this professional diver's watch.
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<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000/fagn">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 FAGN</a>: This special edition is designed in collaboration with the Air Force of the French National Gendarmerie. Intended for elite helicopter crews, the C-1000 FAGN is adapted to the extreme conditions encountered during rescue and intervention missions. It is equipped with a chronometer-certified automatic movement, guaranteeing optimal precision. The military-grade nylon strap, unit-specific blue color, ensures increased comfort and durability. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Common Technical Characteristics</h2>
The 3 references share technical specifications which make them high performance instruments:
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Case: 316L stainless steel, 39.5mm diameter, 15.8mm thickness
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Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
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Waterproofing: Up to 1,000 meters (100 ATM).
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Movement: Automatic Soprod Newton P092, 44-hour power reserve.
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Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date.
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Bracelet: Depending on the model, in stainless steel, Milanese mesh or military quality nylon. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>
The Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 series perfectly illustrates the ability of the brand to combine tradition and innovation. By reinterpreting legendary models with modern technologies, Ollech &amp; Wajs continues to appeal to tool watch enthusiasts and demanding professionals. The C-1000 MkII, C-1000 A and C-1000 FAGN references demonstrate the brand's commitment to quality, precision and functionality, continuing a rich and respected watchmaking heritage.
Lean on the Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews to choose the Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 that suits you best.
(Updated December 2024)

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