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I'd like to introduce you to the latest addition to my collection: a magnificent Russian chronograph from the 1970s. This watch is equipped with a caliber 3017, derived from the Venus 150. Only 100,000 were produced, and it was originally intended for Soviet fighter pilots and cosmonauts.

There are several versions, but this one is my favorite. I love its practicality with the tachymeter and telemeter scales (even though I don't think I'll use them regularly).

I find it simply stunning, especially the combination of black, green, and red. At 37mm in diameter, it's a better fit for my smaller wrist. I'm going to try to find it a different strap, perhaps a canvas one; that would give it a truly military look.

Poljot 3017 Chronograph

I'd like to introduce you to the watch I use as a dress watch. It's a T18 which, to my knowledge, was produced between 1945 and 1947 (the "made in France" inscription on the dial only appeared after 1945, and production of the cases with soldered lugs ceased in 1947).

This watch is exceptional; it's in remarkable condition despite its age (80 years old, after all!). The dial and blued hands complement each other perfectly.

It's an old lady, so it needs to be treated with care, as parts for repairs are becoming increasingly rare, according to my watchmaker. It's not waterproof and not the most accurate, but its charm lies elsewhere. It's an iconic model, a symbol of the past (or not!) grandeur of French watchmaking.

Lip T18 from the 1940s

I bought this watch because I needed one for everyday wear. It meets almost all my criteria: small diameter (37mm), Hardlex crystal (easy to polish if needed), and 100-meter water resistance. My only complaint is the transparent case back, which is completely unnecessary. I hesitated for a long time between this and the Citizen Tsuyosa, but I didn't like it as much. At the time, they only had 40mm diameter cases, and I don't like integrated bracelets.

I find it beautiful and very harmonious with its black dial, cream-colored hour markers, and orange seconds hand. The "automatic" designation is written in a lovely font and remains a reasonable size. The day/date window's background is the same color as the dial, which adds to the overall harmony. It's very comfortable, although a bit thick.

Its retro look is a plus for me, as I prefer vintage watches. It's actually the only new watch I own, the one I can take everywhere without worry.

It remains affordable despite the price increase for Seiko watches: €400

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Here are my favorite chronographs from the Soviet era given to the Aviator Officers and the Navy Officers (with another caliber that had the hack stop second but equal to the 3133). The 3133 is the descendant in some way of the 3017 of the famous Strela first watch worn in space during extra vehicular activity. The 3133 is a Valjoux 7734 with a few more jewels and great reliability added to what it already was! Here are some of my models

Les navigators, Ocean 3133

In 1980, tritium in watches was commonplace so since this watch is Russian and from an unlikely era, I imagine that the luminescent material is highly more radioactive... and I like it. It looks like a pressure gauge from a nuclear power plant with its arrow indexes and crude hands. I am lucky enough to own the model with Poljot written in Cyrillic which, for sure, gives it power and makes this watch work as soon as I pick it up. It commands all eyes with its resemblance to a Tag Formula One from the same era. Its bakelite bezel and its typical shape of the fifties divers recalls the Blancpain except that my Полёт is not water resistant to fifty Phatoms and dates from the eighties. An automatic 2616.2H movement animates this improbable watch and it purrs. The strap provided with it, which is probably not the original one, is a leather strap that gives me a sado maso biker look... so I put a nato strap on it (Daniel Craig) to give me the appearance of a KGB agent infiltrating the English.

The Fifty Phatoms of the East

We would like such a beautiful watch to be automatic but Poljot equips almost all of its chronographs with the 3133 inspired by the famous Valjoux. Reliable and quite pretty, this movement allows this watch to be precise and relatively thin for the time, date, a chronograph and, a small manual function, a crown at 9 o'clock that turns a bezel with a second time zone under the sapphire crystal. It is a replica limited to 300 copies of a Russian naval officer's watch from the 80s.

I call this watch The Masked Clown because of the blue that cuts the dial and the red hands. I like it because it has the face of a Russian Speedmaster or the Universal Genève Compax Exotic that is impossible to have.

That's exactly what's good about the Poljot brand! Rare elegant watches that seem to be worth 20,000 bucks but that remain totally accessible.

For a sailor's watch, it could be waterproof to 30+ meters because its waterproofing keeps me from taking it to the beach and on adventures. The straps provided by Poljot are beautiful but of poor quality. If I could find a gray one, as beautiful but a little more resistant to time, that would be great.

The Russian watch for officers.

This watch is fun.
The dial first, gold and red it is energetic, but over time the patina gives a more discreet rendering tending to brown. The baton hands with a greenish coating contribute to this solid, energetic but versatile aspect. Then the sound of the alarm complication activated by the top crown resembles a large insect rather than a chime, a friction car rather than an alarm clock. Also I do not use it to wake myself up, but for a small time reminder on the wrist during the day, and it is rather amusing.

The soundtrack that I would choose with it would be Ella Fitzgerald in Juan-les-Pin improvising the song of the cicadas on July 29, 1964. The catchy rhythm of the song and its good humor in the face of the unexpected complicating the program, perfectly suits this watch that makes me smile even when the program of the day does not go as planned.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=h4x52vFv9dk&si=AVvelwFT6rEmHHxn

It therefore has a Poljot 2612 movement with alarm complication. A double crown case in chromed brass, a clipped steel case back.
Adjectives: fun, energetic, cheerful, unexpected, provident,

Plan then improvise, take life as it comes

I'm not particularly drawn to day/date watches; they're a hassle of adjustment for little added value. I much prefer three-hand or even two-hand watches. It's the position of the minute hand that interests me when I glance at my watch.
What's striking about this watch is its luminosity, the chrome case and matching dial contributing to this. Unless it's the combination of square and round shapes, it still gives me an impression of brightness and dynamism. Legibility is average because the track is beyond the hands and has an unusual shape, somewhere between a square and an oval. So it's not always easy to see exactly where the minute hand is located. The movement is a 23-jewel movement from the First Moscow Watch Factory with a double calendar, day/date.
As for the soundtrack, I'm thinking of a tango arranged for jazz. The famous piece that Richard Galliano composed for Claude Nougaro, but in its quartet version featured on the album "New Musette" under the name "des voiliers." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPvzRhjJ6yw&list=PLNBOMNX18rm1rp5HNou8m27eO3QwHX738&index=2
35 mm x 36 mm x 13 mm
Adjectives: luminous, diurnal, square, rounded, pulsating, serious, danceable, energetic, urban

The light of day, the rhythm of night

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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