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Watch bought two years ago and frankly it's always a great pleasure to wear it... with the blue strap, or orange silicone for summer, in most cases it's perfect. In addition, it's a limited edition of 30 pieces worldwide... with nearly 90 hours of power reserve, we have plenty of time! Not to mention the royal caliber visible through the sapphire case back... just magnificent!

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Pequignet is a French watch brand founded in 1973 in Morteau by &Eacute;mile P&eacute;quignet; after an early chapter shaped by jewelry-inflected design (the Moorea bracelet), the company set up a Haute Horlogerie lab in the 2000s, from which came French-made movements &mdash; Calibre Royal (2011), Calibre Royal Manuel (2018), Calibre Initial (2021) and, more recently, a tourbillon &mdash; that now underpin contemporary collections combining useful complications, clarity and a distinctly national identity.
<h3>Morteau 1973, Moorea 1984: a French storyline of design and know-how</h3>
Created by &Eacute;mile P&eacute;quignet in the Haut-Doubs, the brand has been anchored in Morteau from the outset &mdash; a cross-border watch basin &mdash; before signing, in 1984, the &ldquo;Moorea&rdquo; link, an articulated steel grain that became an emblem, and the Equus line (1987), reflecting the founder&rsquo;s passion for horsemanship, and these aesthetic milestones explain the brand&rsquo;s enduring blend of jeweller&rsquo;s vocabulary and purpose-built watches.
Over time the company pursued a broader industrial ambition: a managerial takeover in 2004 to build a manufacture, launch of the Calibre Royal in 2011, then a stabilising ownership relay (buy-out by four executives in 2017, followed by Enowe&rsquo;s involvement) to secure a French pipeline, and though shareholder details evolved, the constant has been a stated will to design and assemble in France.
Public recognition followed: the state &ldquo;Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant&rdquo; (EPV) label in 2014, renewed in 2019 and 2025; own-name boutiques in Paris and Besan&ccedil;on; equipped e-commerce (EU shipping/returns) and structured after-sales, and this footprint makes access to a French take on Haute Horlogerie straightforward for buyers.
<h3>Calibre Royal: integrated architecture, big date, moon and 88 hours</h3>
The manufacture&rsquo;s cornerstone, the Calibre Royal, bundles a long power reserve (~88 h), a double-window big date and day display, a day/night indicator, a moon phase and, on some versions, a double UTC time zone into a movement conceived in Morteau, and this in-house integration aims for instant legibility and daily reliability rather than gratuitous show.
Beyond functions, development required 279 industrial drawings for a 318-component movement (316 proprietary parts), protected by multiple patents, with a large balance showcased through a sapphire back, and the brief openly champions &ldquo;unfussy Haute Horlogerie,&rdquo; advancing technique and clarity together.
Housed across steel, titanium or gold cases (Royale Paris, Royale Grand Sport, Royale Titane, Saphir editions), the Calibre Royal also spawned a hand-wound version (2018) and a recent flying tourbillon, widening the aesthetic spectrum without diluting the signature, and coherence stands out: shared dial grammar, clear displays, one pillar movement.
<h3>Calibre Initial and &ldquo;French movement&rdquo;: Attitude, short supply chain and 65 hours</h3>
Launched in 2021 to power the Attitude collection, the Calibre Initial brings bi-directional winding, a 65-hour reserve and a patented semi-instant date, with a tightly localised supply chain (components produced within ~80 km of Morteau, the majority made in France), and the goal is a robust, slim, easy-to-service daily movement.
Visually, the openworked rotor with the house fleur-de-lys appears on the back, while Attitude dials stay restrained (crisp hands, applied markers) so desk-to-play wear remains seamless; limited &Eacute;lys&eacute;e editions underline the brand&rsquo;s civic bent, and the three-word message is: French, readable, durable.
This &ldquo;French movement&rdquo; also flows into sportier (Extr&ecirc;me 300) or smaller 36 mm references, showing the platform adapts to varied sizes without losing its functional personality, and modularity remains guided by real-world use rather than a pile-on of complications.
<h3>Today&rsquo;s families: quick orientation by wear scenario</h3>
To navigate without getting lost, think in families, each covering a use case and wrist stance; the list below gathers landmarks in one or two points apiece, and the names follow the brand&rsquo;s current official taxonomy.
<ul>
<li>Pequignet Royale Paris &mdash; downsized to 39.5 mm in its 2025 update; big date, power reserve, vertical moon; contemporary city wear.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pequignet Royale Saphir &mdash; translucent sapphire dial revealing the Calibre Royal; launched 2019 to spotlight the French movement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pequignet Royale Grand Sport &mdash; 44 mm, Royal&rsquo;s classic displays (PR, big date, moon) in a sportier shell.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pequignet Royale Titane &mdash; light, tough, sport-tool codes with LumiNova indices.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 &mdash; 300-m diver driven by the Calibre Royal; legibility with refined execution.</li>
<li>Pequignet Attitude &mdash; three-hand/date Calibre Initial (65 h, patented date); everyday urban wear.</li>
<li>Pequignet Concorde &mdash; contemporary line with French movement; broad range of sizes/colours.</li>
<li>Pequignet Moorea &mdash; heritage return of the icon bracelet (Moorea Vintage capsule).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positioning, prices and distribution: French Haute Horlogerie, measured volumes</h3>
Published prices place the brand in the mid-to-upper segment: Attitude around &euro;2,800&ndash;3,500 depending on reference, Extr&ecirc;me 300 typically &euro;5,600, Royale Paris (39.5 mm) roughly &euro;5,300&ndash;8,500 by material/complications, with solid-gold or special pieces well above, and this scale reflects local manufacture, refined finishing and extended warranties.
Distribution blends the official site (instalments, EU returns, up to 5-year warranty by line) and own-name boutiques in Paris (Rue de Rennes) and Besan&ccedil;on, complemented by a small specialist network, and this short channel keeps a tight grip on client experience and lead-times.
Annual volumes aren&rsquo;t disclosed, yet the structure (HH lab in Morteau, local chain, EPV) and the breadth of the range suggest steady output paced by launches, with punctual limited runs (e.g., 2024 tricolour Royale Paris), and the audience spans discerning enthusiasts and buyers seeking a credible &ldquo;made in France&rdquo; proposition.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Pequignet fits wearers who want clear, French-conceived Haute Horlogerie powered by coherent in-house movements. The &ldquo;Royale&rdquo; families embody the complication-with-legibility DNA; Attitude bridges into everyday wear; Extr&ecirc;me 300 covers aquatic duty; Moorea ties back to heritage. Decide by use case, validate ergonomics and reading, then choose Royal vs Initial by your relationship to complications. To align these cues with lived ownership over time, a practical compass remains Dialicious customer reviews.
(Updated September 2025)

I bought this watch at auction because it has 2 essential elements for me; it is French and that is so rare in fine watchmaking, and it is a manufacture movement. It pops when you look at it and it leaves no one indifferent. I discovered the brand and I do not understand why a large group does not make it a real global brand

An Orange watch!

An extraordinary watch, extreme in its design, magnificent in its finishes, 100% French in its DNA. It accompanies me everywhere, and every day reminds me that we, in France, also know how to make high-quality watches. A true source of national pride on my wrist.

I would like to share my immense satisfaction with an exceptional piece: the Pequignet Royale 300 blue dial, blue bezel, reference 9050473. Now removed from the brand's catalog, this version remains a remarkable watch on every level, so much so that I can no longer part with it. In a world dominated by Swiss and Japanese brands, Pequignet proves that France deserves its rightful place on the international watchmaking scene. Not only is the design meticulous and powerful, but above all, it houses a 100% French caliber, the Calibre Royal.

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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)

Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 is a contemporary dive watch launched in 2023, designed to blend everyday wear with 300-meter capability, a 43 mm steel case, crisp legibility and a long-autonomy movement (Calibre Royal).
<h3>Dive silhouette: Vulcamix bezel, 300 m and legibility</h3>
The Extr&ecirc;me 300&rsquo;s visual signature lies in its unidirectional bezel over-moulded in Vulcamix&reg; rubber, whose pronounced knurling ensures a secure grip in wet conditions. A Billight&reg; Luminova capsule at 12 o&rsquo;clock provides an immediate dive-time marker, while the multi-level sport dial uses applied markers and BGW9-treated hands (blue glow) for low-light clarity. A sapphire crystal completes the package, and the 30 ATM/300 m rating supports real aquatic use. This trio&mdash;Vulcamix&reg; bezel, 12 o&rsquo;clock capsule and broad luminous surfaces&mdash;anchors the model&rsquo;s safety and readability.
<h3>Case, quarter-turn crown and daily comfort</h3>
The steel case (&asymp; 43 mm) mixes polished and satin finishes, measures around 15.1 mm thick, and uses compact lugs for stability. Its patented quarter-turn crown speeds up screw-down operations and features the indexed Royal Lily; depending on the version, the back can be solid (Fleur-de-Lys decoration) or transparent, and Cordura or rubber straps complete the versatile setup. Beyond the &ldquo;300 m&rdquo; brief, the ergonomics (contained lugs, grippy bezel, quarter-turn crown) aim for comfort under a cuff as well as off-duty use.&nbsp;
<h3>Calibre Royal: reserve, architecture and French roots</h3>
Powering the Extr&ecirc;me 300 is the Calibre Royal&reg;, an automatic movement designed and assembled in France (Morteau), offering a long &asymp; 88-hour reserve at 21,600 vph. Its architecture favors a large barrel and a small seconds at 3 o&rsquo;clock, with a reserve-of-power display near 8 o&rsquo;clock; the openworked rotor and large screwed balance emphasize stability. The mix of small seconds + readable power-reserve and roughly 88 hours of autonomy makes this a &ldquo;long-haul&rdquo; diver uncommon in the segment.
<h3>Key dates and main models (2015&ndash;2025)</h3>
(2015) Pequignet Royale 300:
The Pequignet Royale 300&nbsp;marked the Manufacture&rsquo;s modern dive-watch debut, establishing the visual DNA later continued by the Extr&ecirc;me 300: Vulcamix&reg; bezel with a 12 o&rsquo;clock capsule, small seconds at 3, power reserve at 8, and a patented quarter-turn crown. Targeting a clean &ldquo;tool-meets-elegance&rdquo; aesthetic, it introduced 300 m water-resistance alongside multi-level dials and applied markers. It effectively opened Pequignet&rsquo;s chapter in contemporary 300 m divers with an immediately recognizable signature.
Over time, the Pequignet Royale 300 not disclosed evolved through dial/bezel executions, case finishing, and strap pairings&mdash;refining daily wear while keeping the functional core (300 m, unidirectional bezel, quarter-turn crown). Retailers highlighted the clarity of the small-seconds/power-reserve duo and the comfort under a shirt cuff. These late iterations consolidated the codes that would underpin the Extr&ecirc;me 300 a few years later.
(2023) Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 oragne bezel:
The Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 9050343 (orange bezel, black dial, rubber/Cordura options, sometimes matching orange crown) leads the line&rsquo;s expressive side: high contrast, assertive bezel knurling and generous luminous areas for instant reading. The steel case remains 43 mm with ~15.1 mm thickness, and the quarter-turn crown streamlines repeated operations. Calibre Royal&reg; adds &asymp; 88 hours, small seconds at 3 and a power reserve near 8, easily covering multi-day stints. This &ldquo;orange&rdquo; reference embraces a charismatic dive identity without sacrificing daily practicality.
(2023) Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 blue bezel:
With its blue bezel, the Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 9051443 delivers a more marine-toned, do-it-all personality. Still in 43 mm steel, it offers versions with solid or see-through backs, the same luminous clarity, and a Vulcamix&reg; insert that balances grip and resilience. Cordura works well Monday-to-Friday; rubber shines for water-centric weekends. The blue hue softens the contrast while preserving the 300 m diver&rsquo;s functional language.&nbsp;
(2024) Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me Full Black:
Seen at certain retailers, the Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 9050443/30 keeps the all-black aesthetic while specifying strap pairings (often black Cordura with contrast stitching or rubber). Technically unchanged, it&rsquo;s the rotation-friendly, low-key member of the family&mdash;equally at ease in the office and by the water. The &ldquo;/30&rdquo; suffix reads as a commercial set designation (case/strap) rather than a technical overhaul.
<h3>Buying advice: size, bezel colors, straps and use cases</h3>
At 43 mm by about 15.1 mm, presence is assertive yet tempered by compact lugs; try it under a shirt cuff to check sleeve clearance and strap drape. If you switch between desk and sport, prioritize head stability on the wrist. Other customers&rsquo; opinions are essential.
Black bezel is the most discreet (formal wear, maximum versatility); blue is the all-round marine choice; orange broadcasts a charismatic diver&rsquo;s identity. Pick your insert color first by wardrobe and contrast tolerance. Other customers&rsquo; opinions are essential.
Cordura brings firm hold and a purposeful texture, while rubber maximizes comfort and water resistance for activity. If you swim often, rubber is generally the easiest to rinse and dry. Other customers&rsquo; opinions are essential.
For daily use, broad luminous areas (BGW9) and the 12-o&rsquo;clock capsule aid immediate reading; for weekends/sea, 300 m and the quarter-turn crown speed up handling. Check bezel rotation with wet gloves&mdash;the Vulcamix&reg; grip is a real asset. Other customers&rsquo; opinions are essential.
With roughly 88 hours in reserve (Calibre Royal), rotating watches is easier without constant use of a winder. If you don&rsquo;t wear it daily, that autonomy enables 2&ndash;3-day cycles without reset. Other customers&rsquo; opinions are essential.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Practical by design, the Extr&ecirc;me 300 targets those who want a true 300 m for everyday wear&mdash;identifiable by its Vulcamix&reg; bezel, 12-o&rsquo;clock capsule, quarter-turn crown and the Calibre Royal&rsquo;s autonomy. Choose references mainly by bezel color (black, blue, orange) and strap type (Cordura for hold, rubber for comfort), keeping in mind the 43 mm case presence. To decide, rely on a wrist-test, your wardrobe and Dialicious customer reviews to triangulate comfort, legibility and real-world use.
(Updated September 2025)

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