This little Raketa schoolgirl watch (489205) exudes the joy of the bell that rings at recess time. It is a small disc that recalls the classroom clock, the horns are invisible hidden behind so as to have this impression. The dial with the writing lines and the name of the watch are in the style of a school notebook, the double black numbering for the hours, blue for the minutes as well as the large black hands on white provide excellent readability. It is rather rare that a Raketa watch has its name written on the dial in script, a name that is moreover obvious, "schoolgirl". The Soviet logo of the quality mark is on the back of the watch, which is also not so common either, but fortunate because it does not distort the evocative magic of the dial. It also came in different colors: burgundy, pink, matte aluminum, chrome... These are watches that were affordable, only 16 rubles, so that schoolchildren could buy them. The mechanism is a very classic 2609 NA. The soundtrack for this piece would be "En sortir de l'école" by Yves Montand. A song tinged with the enthusiasm and overflowing imagination that we have in primary school. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlD0nBLvrcE ). It is a watch that makes us dream by its evocative power, that brings back school memories buried deep inside each of us, even if it is perhaps not precisely the model that we wore then. Adjective: Youthful, schoolgirl, educational, fresh, dreamlike, optimistic, simple, nostalgic

Although I am usually drawn to diving watches, I had an unlikely crush on this Tudor. Its silver and embossed dial, enhanced by gold appliques, gives it an elegant and vintage style that immediately seduced me. In addition, it is water-resistant to 10 atmospheres, and its bracelet is remarkably comfortable.

Another gift with this Charlie Concordia Toundra very different from my other watch - see my opinion on the SYE blue chronograph. More robust in appearance as well as in terms of feel, heavier in particular which I appreciate. I had the opportunity to swim with it this summer and it is a strange sensation made of excitement at the idea of not leaving it underwater and worry of seeing it take on water and ruining it. No risk it is waterproof to 300 meters ;-) What I appreciate most in this watch is its strange dial - I understood by reading the brand's website - that it represented the text of the snow... Being a fan of snowboarding it speaks to me. Last but not least, mine has a very nice engraving on the back which no longer seems to be offered by the brand.

I present to you my Citizen Bullhead chrono that I ordered on a Japanese site I really like this watch with the crown and the two push buttons located at the top of the dial, it is quartz vast subject the blue color of the dial varies according to the intensity of the luminosity which is of the most beautiful effect, the Japanese manufacturer has again released a pretty watch very endearing my son has just returned it to me he loves it, it has a diameter of 38mm and an ATM 5, the bracelet stamped Citizen is at the level of the fixation and the adjustment like a Milanese mesh system.

I bought this watch because I knew this brand. I have had a Victorinox knife for 31 years and it follows me everywhere I travel. I have become addicted to this fantastic brand because since then I have bought 3 others. Official watch of the New York firefighters rescue divers and official watch of the Swiss firefighters.

Hello, I present to you my Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch reference 145.022 transition dating from 1968. It took me quite a while to understand this transition story that I will try to explain in this post This watch has a characteristic of the previous reference (145.012) namely the applied Omega logo which will disappear in favor of a logo painted in white. However the base of the chronograph hand is flat while on the 145.012, it has the shape of a drop of water! How do you know if it is a 145.012 or a 145.022 transition? Quite simply - with the help of a watchmaker - to open the case to identify the caliber... In this case, it is the 861 which succeeded the 321 present in all the historical references since the launch of the Speed in 1957 with the reference CK 2915 from memory. But then, why a transitional model? This is where we have to go back to a time without computers with paper records where stocks were not managed and automated as they are today. Omega had decided to develop its model with a more advanced caliber (321 to 861)... The story goes that they had dials left with the applied logo and that these were integrated into the first reference 145.022. The following ones had the dial with the applied logo! This makes this watch a rarer, more original model that allows you to dive into the magical world of vintage... Each vintage watch has its little secrets that enthusiasts unearth through hard work. I must pay tribute to the authors of the book Moonwatch Only who opened my eyes to all the subtleties of the Speed adding to the myth of the conquest of the Moon, an industrial dimension that is at least interesting... This watch symbolizes above all what interests me in vintage... Surprise, uncertainty, doubt and the quest for a grail that continues to evolve as we have the feeling of getting closer to it.... Thank you Dialicious for this site centralizing opinions on all watches and allowing watch lovers to freely share their opinions on their watches without having to put up with the grumpy people who know but don't like much...

I bought this watch last summer. The Hydroconquest was on my radar and it was its ceramic case that made me fall in love. It captures the sun's rays thanks to its polished ceramic case and has a great presence on the wrist (43mm). I would have liked a slightly smaller diameter. Despite this, it is discreet in the evening with this deep black with gray highlights. Is this the beginning of a trend to combine ceramic with a diver's watch? Is this the future James Bond watch? Watch this space. The submariner had better watch out!!!

I present to you my Orient Kamasu which is a Japanese automatic diving watch, I chose at the time this pretty watch for the very special color of its dial a pretty mix of green and black and for its original bezel which is green from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock and the rest is in black, Orient is an exclusive subsidiary of the Seiko manufacturer and as I have a huge weakness for Japanese watches I had to have this watch which came out after the mako 2 and I do not regret my purchase. Its diameter is 41.5mm its dial width is 13mm and it indicates 20 atm

I like the simplicity of this Omega Seamaster 300. Inspired by the very first Seamaster 300 launched in 1957 - reference CK2913 if my humble research is correct - this Omega combines many qualities, at least those that interest me. A very unique look, associated with the history of the brand and indirectly with that of the most famous secret agent. I bought it second-hand on Chrono24 looking for the Spectre version, but it was too expensive. After thinking about it, the simplicity of the dial showing only Seamaster and while having a bubble-shaped second hand convinced me. I received it with its steel bracelet that I immediately changed for a dark, black bracelet that enhances the dial. The steel bracelet is very well finished but too flashy with the mirror-polished outer part. Nothing to say about the precision and decoration of the movement with a very open case back allowing you to admire the caliber in all its animation. Thanks Omega 🙏

What can I say about this Seiko model that really does not go unnoticed. The first time I saw it in a photo I fell in love with it and I said to myself I need one. It has everything to please, an asymmetrical shaped case, echoed by a smoked glass itself asymmetrical which gives it reflections going from a metallic blue, to green to purple. It really does not go unnoticed on the wrist. Inside we find the caliber 38, the second quartz caliber of Seiko and when we see it we understand immediately that it is quality, no plastic, a lot of rubies and an excellent quality of assembly.