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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

I quickly settled on this iconic model, which needs no introduction. I chose the GMT (as opposed to the Submariner or SD) because it allows you to play dress-up and have several watches in one: two or three inserts, two possible straps... that makes six configurations!

I also chose a five-digit reference for two reasons: the ceramic versions don't suit my wrist well, and the four-digit references can be fragile for everyday wear.

Furthermore, there are several variations of the five-digit model to choose from: tritium, Luminova, serif, sans serif... the choice is vast, depending on individual preferences.

I chose a tritium model with a beautiful eggshell patina... I couldn't resist.
Here it is with the original Coke and Oyster inserts. More variations to come!

A classic that really stands out, and is super customizable.

For some, it's the epitome of bling, showy and ostentatious, but the vast majority of watch enthusiasts agree that this watch is an iconic classic! Without resorting to familiar adjectives, this 5-digit Day-Date represents elegance in an all-gold version for me. This model comes with an onyx dial, which provides a striking contrast to the classic champagne dial. The President bracelet is undoubtedly the Day-Date's defining feature. It also looks beautiful on leather, but it's quite different, certainly more conventional. The 18038 reference (single quick-set) is noticeably thinner than the 18238 (double quick-set) and much less bulky than the latest generation (not to mention the price, of course). In short, if you're looking for a solid, all-gold watch with a history, without spending €40,000, the Day-Date is an excellent choice!

The gold watch of the "Thirty Glorious Years"!!

Here's my little Omega DeVille, with a TV case in the purest 70s style that I love. A simple and efficient manual movement, a perfect 35mm case, and gold plating that makes this watch the perfect companion to dressy outfits, without breaking the bank!
I don't wear it often enough, but it's always a pleasure to put it on!

A deville like you rarely see.

I've finally settled on the Op 36 after a few years of ignoring the brand. I've recently returned to it, not through the back door (many consider the Op a basic entry-level model), but through the mother of all Rolexes! Oyster case, automatic winding...what else?!
Its black dial, 36mm case, and Oyster bracelet make it the perfect everyday watch! So much so that it eclipses all others when you need something simple, versatile, and understated.

That's exactly the image I like to have of the Op: a solid and timeless watch.



Oyster Perpetual: The Quintessence of Rolex

I bought this Speedtimer brand new when it was released at Christmas 2023. JavaScript already owns a Speedtimer, also a limited edition (Crystal Trophy). Everything about this watch is perfect! Size, subdials, color palette...it goes with everything, on steel, leather, NATO strap; it suits it all!
This is the watch I recommend to anyone who wants a beautiful chronograph for under €1000. I wear it very often. I've owned several chronographs: Breitling, Speedmaster, etc., but I haven't yet found a chronograph this nice in this price range...a real success!

My favorite stopwatch!

I bought this Bulova the day I first appeared on the Dialicious channel. It's a vintage model from 1973, the year I was born. The Accutron Spaceview has existed since 1960, but TV sets like this one date from the 70s. A marvel of technology for its time, before the arrival of quartz. It's a tuning fork movement that hums when you hold the watch near your ear... personally, I find it soothing 🤣
I love the historical aspect of the Accutron, and its unique exposed movement!

My conversation watch!

The Rolex brand was created in 1905 in London by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis. It is today based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is recognized worldwide as one of the leading manufacturers of luxury watches. Rolex, often called the &ldquo;Crown brand&rdquo;, is synonymous with prestige, innovation and unparalleled reliability in the watchmaking world.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Rolex brand</h2>
The year 1926 marked an important turning point for the brand with the launch of the first waterproof watch, the Rolex Oyster. The robustness and reliability of this watch were spectacularly demonstrated in 1927 when Mercedes Gleitze, a British swimmer, crossed the English Channel with a Rolex Oyster on her wrist.
In 1945, Rolex launched the Datejust, the first automatic watch to indicate the date in a window on the dial. In 1953, Rolex introduced the Submariner watch, capable of withstanding depths of 100 meters. The same year, the brand presented the Explorer watch in homage to the first successful ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, equipped with Rolex watches.
Since its beginnings, Rolex is behind more than 400 patents, attesting to a perpetual search for improvement to guarantee its models unrivaled reliability. This DNA has allowed the brand to launch models that have marked watchmaking history and often become true myths such as the Rolex Daytona or the Rolex GMT-Master.
Since its creation and in particular with exceptional 50s in terms of innovations, Rolex has continued to launch new models and in particular:
1926 - Rolex Oyster 1953 - <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/explorer">Rolex Explorer </a>1953 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/submariner"> Rolex Submariner </a>1955 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/gmt-master">Rolex GMT-Master </a>1956 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/milgauss">Rolex Milgauss </a>1956 - <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/day-date">Rolex Day-Date </a>1963 - <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/daytona">Rolex Daytona </a>1967 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/sea-dweller">Rolex Sea Dweller </a>1971 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/explorer_ii">Rolex Explorer II </a>1983 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/gmt-master_ii">Rolex GMT-Master II </a>1992 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/yacht-master_40">Rolex Yacht-Master </a>2007 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/yacht-master_ii">Rolex Yacht-Master II </a>2012 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/sky-dweller">Rolex Sky-Dweller </a>2022 -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/deepsea_challenge">Rolex Deepsea Challenge </a>2023 - Rolex Perpetual 1908
Today, Rolex is known for its commitment to perfection, producing approximately one million watches each year, all certified &ldquo;Certified Chronometer&rdquo; the Rolex certification at -2/+2 seconds per day. Rolex is also a major player in the field of philanthropy, supporting numerous programs in the fields of education, environment, arts and sports.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the iconic models of the Rolex brand?&nbsp;</h2>
Rolex offers a variety of models, each with its own distinctive features. The main and most sought-after models are:
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/submariner">Rolex Submariner</a></h3>
The Rolex Submariner is a professional diver's watch featuring a 41mm Oystersteel case, water resistance up to 30 ATM, Oyster bracelet with Rolex Glidelock extension system, automatic movement caliber 3230 , a black dial with luminous indexes, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with black Cerachrom disc. The Rolex Submariner often mistakenly called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/submariner">Rolex Submariner No Date</a> is a watch that does not have a date unlike the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/submariner_date"> Rolex Submariner Date</a> which features the famous cyclops.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/datejust_36">Rolex Datejust</a></h3>
The Rolex Datejust is an elegant and versatile watch with a 36mm Oystersteel and yellow gold case, water resistance up to 10 ATM, Jubilee bracelet, caliber 3235 automatic movement, champagne dial with diamond indexes, and a date complication with the famous Cyclops magnifying glass.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/day-date_36">Rolex Day-Date</a></h3>
The Rolex Day-Date, also nicknamed <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/day_date">Rolex President</a>&nbsp;due to its association with many heads of state and influential figures, is another iconic watch from the Rolex brand. It is famous for displaying both the date and the day of the week in full, in addition to the time. The day of the week is usually indicated in full, adding a distinctive touch to its dial.
Traditionally, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/day-date_36">Day-Date</a> is offered in an 18-carat gold case, whether in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold or platinum. This characteristic gives it a luxurious and prestigious look. The Day-Date bracelet called President is an iconic bracelet specially designed for this model, composed of three large and robust semi-circular links. The Rolex Day-Date is equipped with an in-house automatic movement, manufactured by Rolex. These movements are certified Superlative Chronometer for their exceptional precision of -2/+2 seconds per day.
The Rolex Day-Date is available with a wide range of dials, including classic dials with stick indexes, Roman numeral dials, as well as more contemporary dials with engraved designs.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/daytona">Rolex Daytona</a></h3>
The Rolex Daytona is a chronograph watch designed for automobile racing. It features a 40mm Oystersteel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM meters, an Oyster bracelet, an automatic caliber 4130 movement, a white dial with black subdials, and a bezel with tachymeter scale.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/gmt-master_ii">Rolex GMT-Master II</a></h3>
The Rolex GMT-Master II is a watch designed for intercontinental travelers, with a 40 mm Oystersteel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM meters, an Oyster bracelet, an automatic movement caliber 3285, a black dial with luminous indexes, and a bidirectional bezel with two-tone blue and black Cerachrom disc, allowing to display two time zones simultaneously.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/yacht-master_40">Rolex Yacht-Master</a></h3>
The Rolex Yacht-Master is a luxury watch for sailing enthusiasts. It features a 40 mm Everose gold case, water resistance up to 10 ATM meters, an Oysterflex bracelet with Rolex Glidelock folding clasp, an automatic caliber 3235 movement, a chocolate dial with luminous indexes, and a bidirectional rotating bezel with brown ceramic Cerachrom disc.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/sky-dweller">Rolex Sky-Dweller</a></h3>
The Rolex Sky-Dweller is a watch designed for world travelers, with a 42mm Oystersteel and white gold case, water resistance up to 10 ATM meters, Oyster bracelet, caliber 9001 automatic movement, blue dial with luminous indexes, and date, month and second time zone complications.
The <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/sky-dweller">Sky-Dweller</a> with its annual calendar is to date the most complicated watch ever offered by the brand.
<h3 dir="ltr">Rolex Oyster Perpetual</h3>
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is the epitome of the classic Rolex watch, with a 28-41mm Oystersteel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM meters, Oyster bracelet, caliber 3230 automatic movement, and an electric blue dial with luminous indexes. The Oyster Perpetual or OP is undoubtedly the little sister of the Rolex Datejust with a more discreet identity and a diversity of dials which have evolved over time into multiple colors and tones. The Oyster Perpetual collection models, not escaping the exceptionally strong demand for Rolex watches, are difficult to find, particularly for the most sought-after colors such as &ldquo;Tiffany&rdquo; blue.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/cellini_dual_time">Rolex Cellini</a></h3>
The Rolex Cellini is distinguished by its 39 mm 18-carat Everose gold case, its water resistance up to 50 meters, its brown alligator leather strap with 18-carat gold buckle, its automatic mechanical movement caliber 3132 , its white lacquered dial with applied indexes and dauphine hands.
The collection Cellini is Rolex's line of dress watches, dedicated to the art of fine watchmaking. It has evolved over time, moving from rectangular or asymmetrical watches to a more classic collection including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/cellini_moonphase">Rolex Cellini Moonphase</a>. All models in the Cellini collection pay homage to traditional watchmaking craftsmanship while bringing the technical perfection and contemporary aesthetics of Rolex. The Cellini is ideal for formal occasions and for those who appreciate timeless elegance and refined simplicity.
Despite a great diversity of models since its beginnings in the 1960s, the Cellini collection has struggled to find its place alongside the iconic Rolex models, and was discontinued in March 2023 to be replaced by the Rolex 1908.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/sea-dweller">Rolex Sea-Dweller</a></h3>
The Rolex Sea-Dweller is a professional diving watch, with a 43 mm Oystersteel case, water resistance up to 4,000 feet, an Oyster bracelet with Rolex Glidelock and Fliplock extension system, an automatic movement caliber 3235, a black dial with luminous indexes, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with black Cerachrom disc.
Since its launch in 1967, the Sea-Dweller or "SD" incorporates a helium valve very useful for professional saturation divers who sometimes have to spend several days in a decompression airlock. The helium molecules being so small - they have made their way inside the casing - must exit through this valve instead of decompressing inside the casing and thus damaging it by making it lose its watertightness. .
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/deepsea">Rolex Deepsea</a></h3>
Finally, the Rolex Deepsea is the ultimate diver's watch, with a 44mm Oystersteel case, impressive water resistance up to 12,800 feet, an Oyster bracelet with Rolex Glidelock and Fliplock extension system, an automatic caliber 3235 movement, a D-blue dial gradient from blue to black, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with black Cerachrom disc.
The Rolex Deepsea is inseparable from director James Cameron known worldwide for numerous films including &ldquo;Titanic&rdquo;. Out of passion for the abyss and to prepare the film &ldquo;Abyss&rdquo;, he co-financed with Rolex an expedition to the Mariana Trench (the deepest place in the earth's crust at -10,908 meters). The prototype&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/deepsea_challenge/126067">Rolex Deepsea Challenge</a> having been attached to the submarine used by Cameron. Rolex will use the patents tested during this expedition to launch the Rolex Deepsea.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/perpetual-1908">Rolex Perpetual 1908</a></h3>
The Rolex Perpetual 1908 is an elegant and contemporary watch, part of the Rolex Perpetual collection. Here are its main characteristics. The watch sports a slim 18-carat (750/000) yellow or white gold case, measuring 39mm in diameter, with graceful lines and a subtly fluted bezel. The dial is available in intense white or intense black, featuring Arabic numerals 3, 9 and 12 as well as faceted indexes.
The Perpetual 1908 is equipped with caliber 7140, an automatic movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. It incorporates technological innovations such as the Chronergy escapement and the Syloxi silicon hairspring for high precision and shock resistance. Like all Rolex models, the 1908 benefits from the Rolex &ldquo;Certified Chronometer&rdquo; certification which guarantees performance in terms of precision of -2/2 seconds per day.
The Rolex Perpetual 1908 combines tradition and modernity in a timeless design, embodying the brand's watchmaking excellence and celebrating its aesthetic heritage.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Rolex watch cost?&nbsp;</h2>
Prices for new Rolex watches change every year, but most Rolex models cost between $ 6,000 and $ 40,000. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/oyster_perpetual">Rolex Oyster Perpetual</a> costs around $ 5,000, while a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex/day-date_40">Rolex Day-Date 40</a> in yellow gold costs almost $ 40,000. Rolex also offers models made from precious materials and set with diamonds at much higher prices.
<h2 dir="ltr">Rolex: The brand of all superlatives!</h2>
Rolex is more than a watch brand, it is an institution in the world of watchmaking. Renowned for the exceptional quality and reliability of its watches, the brand has carved out a unique place for itself in the world of luxury. Rolex is a preferred choice for those looking for a watch that combines traditional craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology and timeless design. To own a Rolex is to own a piece of watchmaking history, a symbol of success and distinction.
To find out more about the brand and its models, I invite you to consult the official Rolex website. Finally, remember that each Rolex is often considered a work of art, an investment that is passed down from generation to generation. Unsurprisingly, Rolex is part of the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the most popular Swiss watch brands</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_luxury_watch_brands">Ranking of the best luxury watch brands</a>.
To choose the Rolex model that best suits you, Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating different models through real customer experience. Other customers might prefer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor">Tudor</a>, but that's another story...&nbsp;
(Updated March 2025)

A legendary watch from Rolex as well as from the world of watchmaking, this new version of the GMT MASTER II called Batgirl brings a slight touch of exoticism with the blue of the hand and the bezel while remaining much more discreet than the Pepsi or Sprite version. To be moderated however, because although wiser than the other two references, it inevitably attracts benevolent glances or not ... 

Indeed, with the multiplication of aggression problems, it can be difficult to wear depending on its geographical location. 
It is all the more unfortunate that the Jubilee bracelet ensures great comfort to the point of almost forgetting that you have the watch on your wrist. 
Still concerning the bracelet, the Easylink adjustment system is also well thought out and allows you to adjust the watch on the fly in summer. 

In short, it is a perfect Rolex to be worn both casually and sporty chic but you have to be aware that it is a source of covetousness for both enthusiasts and thieves.

The wisest of the GMT MASTER II

Perfect size and bracelet for my small wrist. The dialog between the black, the grey and the gold works beautifully. Perfect step before the full gold version that is too dressy for my taste. It's my daily watch now, and I can't wear anything else. I am always with t-shirt and jeans and this absolutely elegant watch works perfectly with my sporty style. I got it at the airport, the place in which I had many traumas as a child due to immigration and exile. Getting this watch is for me the sign of a new area of my life.

an airport on my wrist

My favorite Rolex watch: the GMT Master II. I waited three years for it, and I finally bought it in Geneva, five years to the day after my Hublot—almost to the date. At the time, the wait had somewhat dampened the flavor… but as soon as it was on my wrist, the pleasure returned. A gem. The Jubilee bracelet is absolutely comfortable, the finish is perfect. Nothing to complain about.

Three years for this… and it was worth it

The one that started it all. My first watch, the one I bought myself at 33 and wore for 10 years without stopping, in all circumstances, without any desire to replace it. The one that would remain if I had to keep only one. The aviator, the Pan Am legend since 1954. The most precise of all. And those blue and red bezel colors that change over the years and that I will never tire of. I have always preferred Pepsi to Coke!

Rolex GMT MASTER II ref 16710 - 

The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 116710 LN was introduced in 2007, this model features a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, a 40mm stainless steel case, a date function, as well as the iconic ability to track multiple time zones. The “LN” in the model number stands for “Lunette Noir”, indicating the black bezel. Its production continued until around 2019, when it was discontinued and replaced by new models. It represents a specific era in Rolex history.

GMT-Master II Black Bezel

Pequignet est une maison horlog&egrave;re fran&ccedil;aise fond&eacute;e en 1973 &agrave; Morteau par &Eacute;mile P&eacute;quignet ; elle s&rsquo;est d&rsquo;abord impos&eacute;e par un design joaillier (bracelet Moorea) avant d&rsquo;ouvrir, au d&eacute;but des ann&eacute;es 2000, un laboratoire de Haute Horlogerie d&rsquo;o&ugrave; sont issus des mouvements &laquo; faits en France &raquo; &mdash; Calibre Royal (2011), Calibre Royal Manuel (2018), Calibre Initial (2021) et plus r&eacute;cemment un tourbillon &mdash; qui structurent aujourd&rsquo;hui des collections contemporaines alliant complications utiles, lisibilit&eacute; et identit&eacute; nationale affirm&eacute;e.
<h3>Morteau 1973, Moorea 1984 : un r&eacute;cit fran&ccedil;ais entre design et savoir-faire</h3>
Cr&eacute;&eacute;e par &Eacute;mile P&eacute;quignet dans le Haut-Doubs, la marque s&rsquo;ancre d&egrave;s l&rsquo;origine &agrave; Morteau &mdash; bassin horloger frontalier &mdash; avant de signer, en 1984, le maillon &laquo; Moorea &raquo;, grain d&rsquo;acier articul&eacute; devenu l&rsquo;un de ses embl&egrave;mes, puis la ligne &eacute;questre Equus (1987) qui rappelle la passion du fondateur pour l&rsquo;hippisme, et ces jalons esth&eacute;tiques expliquent l&rsquo;alliance durable entre vocabulaire joaillier et montre-objet.
Au fil du temps, l&rsquo;entreprise nourrit une ambition industrielle plus large : reprise manag&eacute;riale en 2004 pour b&acirc;tir une manufacture, lancement en 2011 du Calibre Royal, puis remise &agrave; flot et passage de relais capitalistiques (rachat par quatre cadres en 2017, entr&eacute;e d&rsquo;Enowe ensuite) pour p&eacute;renniser une fili&egrave;re fran&ccedil;aise, et si le d&eacute;tail actionnarial a vari&eacute;, la constance tient dans la volont&eacute; affich&eacute;e de produire et d&rsquo;assembler en France.
La reconnaissance publique suit : obtention du label d&rsquo;&Eacute;tat &laquo; Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant &raquo; (2014, renouvel&eacute; en 2019 et 2025) qui salue un savoir-faire d&rsquo;excellence, pr&eacute;sence de boutiques &agrave; Paris et Besan&ccedil;on, e-commerce &eacute;quip&eacute; (livraison, retours UE) et service structur&eacute;, et ce maillage clarifie pour l&rsquo;acheteur l&rsquo;acc&egrave;s &agrave; une offre fran&ccedil;aise de Haute Horlogerie.
<h3>Calibre Royal : architecture int&eacute;gr&eacute;e, grande date, lune et 88 heures</h3>
Pierre angulaire de la manufacture, le Calibre Royal r&eacute;unit dans une architecture con&ccedil;ue &agrave; Morteau une grande r&eacute;serve de marche (&asymp;88 h), une grande date &agrave; double guichet, jour, indicateur jour/nuit, phase de lune et, selon versions, un double fuseau UTC, et cette int&eacute;gration &laquo; maison &raquo; vise une lisibilit&eacute; imm&eacute;diate et une fiabilit&eacute; d&rsquo;usage plut&ocirc;t qu&rsquo;une d&eacute;monstration gratuite.
Au-del&agrave; des fonctions, la conception a demand&eacute; 279 plans industriels pour un mouvement de 318 composants (316 sp&eacute;cifiques &agrave; la maison), prot&eacute;g&eacute; par plusieurs brevets, avec un balancier de grand diam&egrave;tre visible par fond saphir, et le cahier des charges revendique une &laquo; Haute Horlogerie d&eacute;complex&eacute;e &raquo; o&ugrave; technique et confort de lecture avancent ensemble.
D&eacute;clin&eacute; en bo&icirc;tiers acier, titane ou or selon les familles (Royale Paris, Royale Grand Sport, Royale Titane, &Eacute;ditions Saphir), le Calibre Royal a aussi donn&eacute; naissance &agrave; une version manuelle (2018) et &agrave; un tourbillon volant plus r&eacute;cent, renfor&ccedil;ant le spectre esth&eacute;tique sans diluer la signature, et la coh&eacute;rence ressort&thinsp;: m&ecirc;me grammaire de cadrans, m&ecirc;mes affichages clairs, m&ecirc;me mouvement-pilier.
<h3>Calibre Initial et &laquo; mouvement fran&ccedil;ais &raquo; : Attitude, cha&icirc;ne courte et 65 heures</h3>
Lanc&eacute; en 2021 pour animer la collection Attitude, le Calibre Initial adopte un remontoir bidirectionnel, 65 heures d&rsquo;autonomie et une date &agrave; saut semi-instantan&eacute; (brevet&eacute;e), avec une cha&icirc;ne d&rsquo;approvisionnement localis&eacute;e (composants produits dans un rayon d&rsquo;environ 80 km autour de Morteau, part majoritaire fabriqu&eacute;e en France), et l&rsquo;objectif est de proposer un mouvement quotidien robuste, fin et simple &agrave; maintenir.
Visuellement, l&rsquo;oscillateur ajour&eacute; frapp&eacute; du lys &mdash; motif h&eacute;raldique maison &mdash; appara&icirc;t au dos, tandis que les cadrans Attitude restent sobres (aiguilles franches, index appliqu&eacute;s), afin que le port urbain &laquo; bureau-loisir &raquo; reste fluide ; certaines s&eacute;ries limit&eacute;es (&Eacute;lys&eacute;e) soulignent le positionnement civique de la marque, et le message tient en trois mots&thinsp;: fran&ccedil;ais, lisible, durable.
Ce &laquo; mouvement fran&ccedil;ais &raquo; irrigue aussi des familles plus sportives (Extr&ecirc;me 300) ou habill&eacute;es (36 mm en Calibre Initial), preuve que la plateforme technique se pr&ecirc;te &agrave; des gabarits vari&eacute;s sans perdre sa personnalit&eacute; fonctionnelle, et cette modularit&eacute; demeure guid&eacute;e par le souci d&rsquo;un usage r&eacute;el plut&ocirc;t que par l&rsquo;accumulation de complications.
<h3>Familles contemporaines : lectures et usages (s&eacute;lection)</h3>
Pour s&rsquo;orienter sans se perdre, on peut raisonner par familles, chacune couvrant un sc&eacute;nario d&rsquo;emploi et une pr&eacute;sence au poignet distincts&thinsp;; la liste ci-dessous r&eacute;sume des rep&egrave;res lisibles en 1-2 points, et les intitul&eacute;s respectent la nomenclature officielle actuelle.
<ul>
<li>Pequignet Royale Paris &mdash; bo&icirc;tier recentr&eacute; &agrave; 39,5 mm (nouvelle g&eacute;n&eacute;ration 2025), grande date, r&eacute;serve de marche, lune verticale ; style ville contemporain.</li>
<li>Pequignet Royale Saphir &mdash; cadran saphir translucide r&eacute;v&eacute;lant le Calibre Royal ; lanc&eacute; en 2019 pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer la m&eacute;canique fran&ccedil;aise.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pequignet Royale Grand Sport &mdash; 44 mm, affichages classiques du Royal (PR, grande date, lune) dans une carrure sportive.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pequignet Royale Titane &mdash; version l&eacute;g&egrave;re et r&eacute;sistante, codes de montre-outil (index Luminova).</li>
<li>Pequignet Extr&ecirc;me 300 &mdash; plongeuse 300 m anim&eacute;e par le Calibre Royal ; lisibilit&eacute; et raffinement d&rsquo;ex&eacute;cution.</li>
<li>Pequignet Attitude &mdash; trois aiguilles/date Calibre Initial (65 h, date brevet&eacute;e) ; quotidien urbain.</li>
<li>Pequignet Concorde &mdash; ligne contemporaine &agrave; mouvement fran&ccedil;ais ; d&eacute;clinaisons multiples (tailles/couleurs).</li>
<li>Pequignet Moorea &mdash; retour patrimonial du bracelet-ic&ocirc;ne (capsule &laquo; Moorea Vintage &raquo;).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positionnement, prix publics et distribution : Haute Horlogerie fran&ccedil;aise, volumes ma&icirc;tris&eacute;s</h3>
Les tarifs communiqu&eacute;s situent la marque dans un milieu/haut de gamme&thinsp;: Attitude autour de 2 800&ndash;3 500 &euro; selon r&eacute;f&eacute;rences, Extr&ecirc;me 300 typiquement &agrave; 5 600 &euro;, Royale Paris (39,5 mm) de l&rsquo;ordre de 5 300&ndash;8 500 &euro; selon complications/mati&egrave;res, avec des &eacute;ditions en or nettement au-dessus, et cette &eacute;chelle refl&egrave;te une fabrication locale, des finitions soign&eacute;es et des garanties &eacute;tendues.
La distribution combine le site officiel (paiement &eacute;chelonn&eacute;, retours UE, garantie jusqu&rsquo;&agrave; 5 ans selon gammes) et un r&eacute;seau de boutiques en nom propre &agrave; Paris (rue de Rennes) et Besan&ccedil;on, compl&eacute;t&eacute; par quelques d&eacute;taillants sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;s, et ce canal court garde la main sur l&rsquo;exp&eacute;rience client et les d&eacute;lais.
Les volumes annuels ne sont pas communiqu&eacute;s, mais la structure (laboratoire HH &agrave; Morteau, cha&icirc;ne locale, EPV) et la largeur de gamme sugg&egrave;rent une production continue r&eacute;gul&eacute;e par les lancements, avec des s&eacute;ries limit&eacute;es ponctuelles (Royale Paris &Eacute;dition 2024 tricolore), et la client&egrave;le type r&eacute;unit l&rsquo;amateur exigeant et l&rsquo;acheteur en qu&ecirc;te d&rsquo;un &laquo; made in France &raquo; cr&eacute;dible.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Pequignet s&rsquo;adresse &agrave; qui veut une montre de Haute Horlogerie lisible, fran&ccedil;aise dans sa conception, et port&eacute;e par des mouvements int&eacute;gr&eacute;s coh&eacute;rents. Les familles &laquo; Royale &raquo; incarnent l&rsquo;ADN complication-lisibilit&eacute;, Attitude fait le pont vers le quotidien, Extr&ecirc;me 300 ouvre la voie aquatique, Moorea relie &agrave; l&rsquo;histoire. Pour d&eacute;cider, partez de l&rsquo;usage, v&eacute;rifiez ergonomie et lecture, puis arbitrez Calibre Royal vs Initial selon votre rapport &agrave; la complication. Pour confronter ces rep&egrave;res &agrave; des retours concrets, consultez les avis clients Dialicious.
(Mise &agrave; jour Septembre 2025)

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)

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