The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

I wanted to complete my "Watch dressing" and my beautiful divers with a more chic and discreet watch.
Nivada, a brand that will soon be a hundred years old, reissued this F77 at the beginning of the year, released as its name suggests in 1977, adding a few touches to bring it up to date without denying its origins.
The result is a beautiful 37 mm Swiss watch with a seventies style, mostly discreet brushed, highlighted by a few magnificent polished chamfers.
My F77 with this very "playful" braided blue dial is a marvel of chic sport from a historic and geeky brand.
I chose it without a date unlike the 1977 model which had a day and date window for personal taste. The soprod movement is not the smoothest when winding but incredibly precise to my great surprise (it loses less than 2s per day on my model) 
In addition, it has been reworked to avoid the ghost position of the date, which is appreciable. 
In short, it's a love story with this comfortable and super light F77.

The 70s in funky and elegant mode

I'd been wanting to buy a field watch with a white dial for a while. A little over a year ago, during a trip to Tenerife, the news broke... Serica released the 6190 Mean Sea Level and offered three dial colors, including polar white. I pre-ordered it immediately. Between ordering and delivery, Serica modified it and made it even more beautiful. The dial was originally white to become more cream, and the applied eggshell indexes, on the other hand, became white.
The readability is incredible, with its intense black hands that contrast with the enamel dial, which remains so simple and refined.
Its big crown, its Bonklip bracelet (a killer comfort), its 20 ATM water resistance, and its COSC certification make this chronometer absolutely adorable! It has become my daily watch, capable of taking a beating at work, withstanding an impromptu trip to the beach, while remaining perfect for a more chic evening. Its originality and all-terrain side won me over. I LOVE IT!

The adventurous but SO CHIC military woman

A companion, a friend who gives me so much happiness and strength! No but seriously how can one be so gaga over a metallic object of a few cm2 and yet …..
Maybe because its mostly polished brushed case is highlighted by a few subtle touches of mirror polish or the ceramic bezel and dial give it an incredible shine and variations of tones! 

At the same time sporty, original, elegant and surprising, present on the wrist it is not ostentatious. It also knows how to be forgotten with its fine and quick adjustment of the steel bracelet! 
The icing on the cake, 007 highlighted it on the screen, a star recognizable among a thousand … iconic and timeless! 


An iconic and timeless star

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_gmt_chronometre">Serica 8315 GMT Chronometre</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<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<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/serica/8315_gmt_chronometre">Serica 8315 reviews</a> are an #1 resource for evaluating different models through real customer experience.
(Updated December 2025)

Beautiful watch, the color has evolved since the order and it must be recognized that it is a real success.
The appliques bring texture and provide contrast with the dial.
It is of formidable precision and the Bonklip bracelet very comfortable and elegant.
It is without a doubt the most beautiful of my watches.

Gorgeous 

I was first seduced by the story and especially the founders' intention in creating the brand. The attention to detail and quality shines through. A vintage look but with modern features. I don't like metal bracelets but the bonklip is great and is forgotten throughout the day. I wear this watch for all occasions; at work it is not ostentatious, on the go no problem and for more dressy occasions with a nice leather strap it is superb. In short my everyday watch And I love it

La field Watch ultime 

With this 6190 California, I'm getting on the Serica train heading for the Silk Road.
The choice of dial is not easy at all. Attracted first by the Denali 3,6,9,12 dial, I waited a long time before deciding and then the MSL versions arrived. It was a headache after setting eyes on the polar dial. Finally, it is the popular Californian dial that I chose. Serica hits hard with this model and its multiple variations. There is necessarily one to please everyone.
This piece is incredibly detailed and its specs are incredible in relation to the price.
It never leaves my wrist because it is so versatile. Its bonklip bracelet is super comfortable to wear and the passage on the end pieces allows you to change style and extend the wearing of this gada.

A versatile watch

The new Serica model worn almost non-stop for 3 months! The finesse is just super comfortable on the wrist: very pleasant. Now let's talk about the point that annoys (really). The Bonklip bracelet is a disaster. It is certainly comfortable but it has a colossal flaw: it does not hold (at all). I found myself several times with the bracelet open (and this clasp closed, a shame) and luckily I took it adjusted because otherwise I no longer had a watch... Hence the photos with the much safer rubber bracelet. The "cosc" precision of the watch is good, about 1 adjustment per month is enough for my time maniac side. The lume is good but not exceptional. The one on my orca is much better. But hey, it lasts one night, it's not so bad.

la fine watch

If I had to keep only one watch in my collection, it would be this one. With its slightly cream dial and small diameter, it complements any style and adapts to any situation: going out on the town, work, hiking, the beach... You simply need to change the strap to adapt its use.

I discovered it at the opening night at the Serica boutique, and I was immediately charmed by its versatile yet unique look. The three dial colors are all magnificent, but I ultimately fell for the white one, which reminds me of the Explorer II.

Its Bonklip strap is very comfortable, but I regret that it sometimes opens on its own. As a result, it mostly stays on a khaki Tropic, which gives it even more of an adventurer look.

The perfect daily

Field watch of the brand, this model is the image of the quality offered by Serica…

The finishes are superb, alternating brushed polish on the horns and the case. The California dial is top with its alternation of Roman numerals, Arabic, and indexes at 12 3 6 and 9:00.

Its Bonklip bracelet is light and of good quality.

Associated with its COSC movement, this watch is an ideal daily both chic and sporty.


Serica 6190 California

Like a field watch that could be taken on its wildest adventures, it is nonetheless very elegant. With its aerodynamic and fine lines and its pretty Californian dial, it accompanies me with discretion and refinement. 
To land on earth and remain more descriptive, it is a COSC watch with a water resistance of 20 atm, and I recommend it for those who would like to have only one watch.

practical and delicate

Hello 
Already a big fan of the Serica brand since the beginning, we are witnessing the rise in the range of all watches at Serica including the fief Watch 
My first Californian dial watch with a very beautiful black enamel dial with the most beautiful effect
The hands have been redesigned to be more in osmosis with the diver and the Gmt
A change in continuity
The bonklip bracelet still has its effect, no need for micro adjustment
Cosc watch under the €1000 barrier, who can do better? Not many people
A single downside, more audacity in terms of design compared to the 4512 would have been appreciated

Serica field from Cosc with love 

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;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_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
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 October 2024)

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