The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

Iconic watch art prints. Made in Switzerland, lifetime guarantee

And two! barely recovered from the summer joy and pleasure that my Fujitsubo promaster gave me
Here I am just after the meet up in La Baule falling for a great opportunity with this promaster the more classic look but with a more worked bracelet and a navy sunray dial and a black bezel makes this watch strong and elegant
I am only a few days into wearing it but it has already amazed me with its lightness and elegance and its face of an adventurer of the abyss
Citizen at the top of the RQP


Double whammy for this Promaster Marine Super Titanium

A very nice finish for this superb Lip reissue of one of the brand's first dive watches, featuring a "true" GMT complication that I really love.

A very practical bracelet.
The crystal is magnificent and transports us back to the 60s. The downsides, for me, are that the vintage look doesn't quite classify it as a true dive watch; it's rather thick and not particularly dressy either.
Worn 10 days out of the last 500.

Vintage diver and GMT

The inspiration is clearly oceanic, with a stunning gradient display.

This combination of purple reflections evokes the depths.

The GMT function is very practical.

I really like this piece, which I wear casually at the pool or beach thanks to its 200m water resistance.

While the strap is good quality and includes an adjustable sizing system for wetsuits, it has a very annoying tensioner that scratches very easily on the clasp. I plan to replace it very soon.

Octopus a GMT

Bought at the very beginning of my watch fever in a famous Parisian boutique, I was seduced by its pleasant face, its oceanic dial, its vintage look, its CELITA Elaboré movement, its bracelet combination (although I was only delivered the silicone one) 
It accompanied me on my last trip to Vietnam and Taiwan, its compactness and reliability give this Circula its place in my podium of watch brands and I hope in the medium term to acquire another model of this fantastic brand 


German quality

In September 2024, I started scuba diving after a year of theoretical and practical training in a pool and in open water. I passed my first certification and felt I had to reward myself for this hard work, so I decided to acquire this exceptional dive suit, equipped with an integrated depth gauge. It's the same one Enzo wears in "The Big Blue," in an Eco Drive titanium version, tested several times on dives—a real deep-sea thrill!



A fascinating symbiosis

A watch that is both sporty, with its (fixed) bezel, and dressy, thanks to the dial color and proportions.

A vintage style, with the shape of the hands and markers and the textured crystal.

Original complications:  Date subdial  Power reserve indicator

A watch that is both sporty, with its (fixed) bezel, and dressy, thanks to the dial color and proportions.
A vintage style, with the shape of the hands and markers and the textured crystal.
Original complications:  Date subdial  Power reserve indicator
But in my opinion, it also falls short because of these qualities; ultimately, it's caught between two worlds. I never know when to wear it—dressy? Sporty?

In 500 days, it has only been on my wrist 10 times.

vintage finish and style

<p><strong>Spinnaker</strong> is a nautical-inspired watch brand founded in <strong>2013</strong> in the United Kingdom (Dartmouth Brands group); it targets a wide audience with dive watches and tool-watches at accessible prices, released in steady collections and charitable collaborations, while the identity of a single, named founder remains not disclosed in public sources.</p>
<h3>A sail&rsquo;s name and a clearly maritime DNA</h3>
<p>The word &ldquo;spinnaker&rdquo; refers to the large downwind sail, an image of speed and course that structures the brand&rsquo;s imagination; iconography, textures and colours draw from the sea, dive gear and boats, and <strong>the overarching promise is a watch designed for real use&mdash;readable, robust and free of needless mannerism</strong>.</p>
<p>Across collections, the brand frequently nods to pioneers of underwater exploration and to milestones of autonomous diving, yielding families with evocative names and distinct visual personalities; these references act as design compasses rather than decorative pretexts, and <strong>they root contemporary shapes in an instrumental culture inherited from the 1950s&ndash;1970s</strong>.</p>
<p>This &ldquo;sea &amp; use&rdquo; coherence translates into steel cases, purposeful bezels, high-contrast dials and at-a-glance legibility; the company also communicates collaborations tied to the ocean, marine protection or social causes, and <strong>this register helps position Spinnaker as an everyday watch, ready to go out and take a beating</strong>.</p>
<h3>Flagship families and quick reads on the wrist</h3>
<p>The range revolves around a handful of lines that are easy to identify by architecture and &ldquo;stance&rdquo;: a boldly octagonal case for one, a compressor-style inner bezel for another, and a surprisingly thin 300-m diver for a third; together they create complementary silhouettes for simple use cases (water, active city, travel), and <strong>the wearer first chooses on-wrist presence, then refines dial and bracelet</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Spinnaker Dumas</strong> &mdash; muscular octagonal diver, 300&nbsp;m, sapphire, often on steel; a nod to 1970s shapes and to pure functional tooling.</li>
<li><strong>Spinnaker Fleuss</strong> &mdash; tribute to breathing-apparatus pioneer Henry Fleuss; vintage-leaning diver with varying finishes and water-ratings by series.</li>
<li><strong>Spinnaker Bradner</strong> &mdash; compressor spirit with bi-directional inner bezel actuated by a crown; neo-vintage look and easy daily wear.</li>
<li><strong>Spinnaker Croft</strong> &mdash; inspired by free-diving record-setter Robert Croft; automatic and GMT versions, contained dimensions and clear readout.</li>
<li><strong>Spinnaker Spence 300</strong> &mdash; thin-build diver (~40&nbsp;mm, ~11&nbsp;mm claimed thickness) yet 300&nbsp;m; clean dials and steel bracelets.</li>
<li><strong>Spinnaker Hass</strong> &mdash; dedicated to pioneer Hans Hass; regular editions and charity capsules, with modern diver specifications.</li>
</ul>
<p>This family-based view keeps the range legible for first-time buyers and seasoned wearers alike; it also lets you compare size/thickness/water-resistance/strap trade-offs without getting lost in cryptic references, and <strong>disciplined design helps separate each line without artificially multiplying variants</strong>.</p>
<h3>Technical make-up: credible WR, proven movements and ergonomics</h3>
<p>Core divers post typical water-resistance from 150 to 300&nbsp;m depending on the family, with sapphire, screw-down backs and screw-down crowns on most references; the <em>Spence 300</em> combines a quoted ~10.9&ndash;11.5&nbsp;mm thickness with 300&nbsp;m, while the <em>Dumas</em> embraces volume and 300&nbsp;m in an octagonal shell, and <strong>the common aim is to deliver &ldquo;trustworthy&rdquo; specs at a tightly controlled price</strong>.</p>
<p>For engines, the brand relies widely on Japanese workhorses known for robustness and serviceability (Miyota 9xxx or Seiko/TMI NH35 automatics; NH34 for GMTs; day-date variants by series); this keeps running costs moderate, parts widely available and everyday accuracy sound, and <strong>it lets effort focus on perceived quality of cases, dials and bracelets</strong>.</p>
<p>In ergonomics, Spinnaker plays several cards: the octagonal case for strong presence, the smoother compressor silhouette, or the <em>Spence 300</em>&rsquo;s surprising thinness for low-profile wearers; whatever the case, you will find legible hands and generously luminous markers, and <strong>a &ldquo;one-metre, one-glance&rdquo; test in natural light remains a smart pre-purchase check</strong>.</p>
<h3>Pricing, distribution and themed collaborations</h3>
<p>Public prices shown on the brand&rsquo;s store and specialist retailers place most of the offer roughly between 200 and 650&nbsp;USD depending on family and timing (with recurring promotions), squarely in the &ldquo;accessible/mid&rdquo; segment, and <strong>the ambition is to offer a credible doorway into automatic divers without giving up everyday reliability</strong>.</p>
<p>Distribution blends direct sales via the official site with an online dealer network (watch specialists and broad marketplaces); this dual channel reaches both initiated buyers and curious first-timer chrono/diver shoppers, and <strong>it helps keep stock, pricing and user feedback easy to navigate</strong>.</p>
<p>The brand runs several identifiable collaborations: capsules with the Marine Conservation Society (Hass x MCS) in support of ocean protection, and &ldquo;Help for Heroes&rdquo; editions supporting a U.K. veterans&rsquo; charity; these limited runs come with stated quantities and partial donations, and <strong>they express a grounding in maritime or social causes aligned to the house&rsquo;s DNA</strong>.</p>
<h3>How to pick your Spinnaker: use case, perceived size and practicalities</h3>
<p>Start by mapping dominant use: regular water time, occasional water sports, desk-to-play or travel; if water is central, a 300-m line reassures, if sleeve-friendliness matters, the <em>Spence 300</em>&rsquo;s thinness or a compressor&rsquo;s flowing profile will suit better, and <strong>if you want assertive character, the octagonal case delivers on presence</strong>.</p>
<p>Next, validate perceived size rather than headline diameter: mid-case shape, lug drop, edge thickness on the wrist and bracelet suppleness matter just as much; try the watch flat-hand and at your natural viewing angle, then run the &ldquo;one-metre glance&rdquo; test, and <strong>keep the version you forget the fastest once strapped on</strong>.</p>
<p>On day-to-day constraints, check useful water-resistance, access to local service for regulation or gasket swaps, link/strap availability and lug-width compatibility; well-fitted steel brings stability, textile dries fast, rubber shrugs off swims, and <strong>a two-strap rotation often covers weekdays and weekends</strong>.</p>
<h3>Family pointers: wear profiles and checks</h3>
<p>For the octagonal line, assess lug-to-lug stance and how mass is distributed; for compressor-style, test inner-bezel handling and crown grip; for the thin 300-m diver, focus on thickness feel and cuff clearance, and <strong>in all cases validate marker legibility and lume performance</strong>.&nbsp;Depending on habits, a GMT can prove handy if you travel often or coordinate dispersed teams; a clear date window helps daily, while a legible timing bezel is useful from sports to cooking, and <strong>such &ldquo;small, well-executed functions&rdquo; often matter more than headline specmanship</strong>.</p>
<p>Finally, situate your budget: the brand lists &ldquo;catalogue&rdquo; prices with frequent promotions; buying at the right moment can help, but keep eyes on the balance of specifications, finishing and comfort, and <strong>don&rsquo;t trade away ergonomics for a tempting discount if the watch isn&rsquo;t the one you need</strong>.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p><strong>Spinnaker lives in a clear space: accessible, readable, ready-to-live divers and tool watches,</strong> with families differentiated enough to cover discreet wrists through to bolder styles. Distribution logic and collaborations add visibility without losing sight of use. To decide between lines, begin with use case, perceived size and one-metre legibility, then choose metal and strap for your pace of life. <strong>To align these cues with longer-term ownership feedback, a practical compass remains Dialicious customer reviews.</strong></p>
<p><span class="s1">Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_micro_watch_brands">ranking of the best microbrand watches</a>, including Spinnaker.</span></p>
<p>(Updated August 2025)</p>

Seduced at first by the unique look and by the ocean protection project, I fell for this very original green turtle
Unfortunately its exceptional moon and its magnificent design do not compensate for its weight and its thickness, too uncomfortable for me
it will leave my collection


a beautiful green turtle full of Lume

Spinnaker is a brand that allows you to acquire nice and not too expensive divers. I stumbled upon this limited edition that I found superb. The dial with its green turtles is original and the whole is rather qualitative. The movement is a Seiko which is reassuring and the bracelet is of good quality. Very happy to have another Turtle in my collection and especially a watch that I will not come across every day.

Turtle Green

What attracted me to this diver is its yellow color. Its large black bezel provides a nice contrast and I find its dial quite successful with its relief and its indexes slightly inserted into the flange. A nice presence, a certain weight certainly, but that doesn't bother me. In short! I find it successful. Its bracelet seems solid, its luminescence is very present and I really like having it on my wrist.

Safety Yellow

<p><strong>Atelier Wen</strong> est une marque horlog&egrave;re ind&eacute;pendante qui s'est distingu&eacute;e par son approche novatrice, alliant le riche patrimoine culturel chinois &agrave; une horlogerie de haute qualit&eacute;. Fond&eacute;e par deux passionn&eacute;s de la culture chinoise, Thomas Gronenthal et Robin Tallendier, la marque vise &agrave; red&eacute;finir la perception des montres "Made in China" en mettant en avant l'excellence artisanale du pays.</p>
<h3><strong>Philosophie et Mission</strong></h3>
<p>L'objectif principal d'Atelier Wen est de c&eacute;l&eacute;brer l'artisanat chinois en cr&eacute;ant des montres qui refl&egrave;tent l'h&eacute;ritage culturel et l'expertise technique du pays. La marque cherche &agrave; offrir des garde-temps de luxe qui int&egrave;grent des &eacute;l&eacute;ments de design chinois authentiques, tout en maintenant des standards &eacute;lev&eacute;s de qualit&eacute; et de pr&eacute;cision.</p>
<h3><strong>Collections Principales</strong></h3>
<p><em>1. Porcelain Odyssey</em></p>
<p>La collection "Porcelain Odyssey" est la premi&egrave;re s&eacute;rie de montres lanc&eacute;e par Atelier Wen. Ces montres se distinguent par leurs <strong>cadrans en porcelaine v&eacute;ritable</strong>, fabriqu&eacute;s selon des techniques traditionnelles chinoises. Les mod&egrave;les "Ji" et "Hao" pr&eacute;sentent des motifs inspir&eacute;s de l'art chinois, offrant une esth&eacute;tique unique qui rend hommage &agrave; la riche histoire du pays.</p>
<p><em>2. Perception</em></p>
<p>La collection "Perception" incarne l'engagement d'Atelier Wen envers l'horlogerie de luxe. Ces montres arborent des cadrans guilloch&eacute;s r&eacute;alis&eacute;s &agrave; la main par le ma&icirc;tre artisan Cheng Yucai, <strong>le seul ma&icirc;tre guillocheur de Chine</strong>. Chaque cadran n&eacute;cessite environ huit heures de travail minutieux sur des machines &agrave; guillocher sp&eacute;cialement con&ccedil;ues. Les mod&egrave;les de cette collection sont disponibles en trois couleurs de cadran : bleu clair ("Piao"), saumon ("Xia") et gris ("Ying").</p>
<h3><strong>Caract&eacute;ristiques Techniques</strong></h3>
<p>Les montres Atelier Wen sont con&ccedil;ues avec une attention particuli&egrave;re aux d&eacute;tails et &agrave; la qualit&eacute;. Les bo&icirc;tiers, souvent en acier inoxydable 904L, offrent une r&eacute;sistance accrue &agrave; la corrosion et une finition polie exceptionnelle. Les dimensions typiques incluent <strong>un diam&egrave;tre de 40 mm, une &eacute;paisseur de 9,4 mm</strong> et une distance de corne &agrave; corne de 47 mm, assurant un port confortable sur une vari&eacute;t&eacute; de poignets. Les montres sont &eacute;galement &eacute;tanches jusqu'&agrave; 100 m&egrave;tres, ce qui les rend polyvalentes pour une utilisation quotidienne.</p>
<h3><strong>Mouvement</strong></h3>
<p>Les garde-temps de la collection "Perception" sont &eacute;quip&eacute;s du <strong>calibre automatique SL1588, fabriqu&eacute; par Dandong</strong>. Ce mouvement bat &agrave; une fr&eacute;quence de 28 800 alternances par heure et offre une r&eacute;serve de marche d'environ 41 heures. Bien que relativement nouveau sur le march&eacute;, ce calibre a &eacute;t&eacute; choisi pour sa fiabilit&eacute; et sa pr&eacute;cision, refl&eacute;tant l'engagement d'Atelier Wen envers l'innovation et la qualit&eacute;.</p>
<h3><strong>Bracelet et Confort</strong></h3>
<p>Les montres Atelier Wen sont dot&eacute;es de bracelets int&eacute;gr&eacute;s en acier inoxydable, con&ccedil;us pour assurer <strong>une transition fluide entre le bo&icirc;tier et le bracelet</strong>. Les maillons sont finement chanfrein&eacute;s et polis, offrant une esth&eacute;tique luxueuse et un confort optimal. La version 2.0 de la collection "Perception" a introduit des am&eacute;liorations notables, notamment des chanfreins faits main sur tous les maillons internes, renfor&ccedil;ant ainsi l'apparence haut de gamme du bracelet.</p>
<h3><strong>Collaborations et &Eacute;ditions Limit&eacute;es</strong></h3>
<p>Atelier Wen a &eacute;galement explor&eacute; des collaborations pour offrir <strong>des &eacute;ditions limit&eacute;es uniques</strong>. Par exemple, en partenariat avec Revolution, la marque a lanc&eacute; des mod&egrave;les en titane avec des cadrans jaunes et rouges vibrants, chacun limit&eacute; &agrave; 100 pi&egrave;ces. Une autre collaboration notable inclut une &eacute;dition sp&eacute;ciale avec Wristcheck et seconde/seconde/, pr&eacute;sentant un design ludique et innovant qui refl&egrave;te l'engagement de la marque envers la cr&eacute;ativit&eacute; et l'artisanat.</p>
<h3><strong>R&eacute;ception et Impact</strong></h3>
<p>Depuis son lancement, Atelier Wen a re&ccedil;u des &eacute;loges pour sa capacit&eacute; &agrave; fusionner l'esth&eacute;tique chinoise traditionnelle avec l'horlogerie moderne. La marque a r&eacute;ussi &agrave; <strong>changer la perception du "Made in China"</strong> en d&eacute;montrant que l'artisanat chinois peut rivaliser avec les standards internationaux les plus &eacute;lev&eacute;s. Les critiques ont salu&eacute; la qualit&eacute; de fabrication, le design distinctif et l'approche innovante de la marque.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3>
<p>Atelier Wen repr&eacute;sente une <strong>fusion r&eacute;ussie de la tradition culturelle chinoise et de l'horlogerie contemporaine</strong>. En mettant l'accent sur l'artisanat, la qualit&eacute; et le design, la marque a &eacute;tabli une identit&eacute; unique dans le monde de l'horlogerie de luxe. Que ce soit &agrave; travers des cadrans en porcelaine d&eacute;licatement fabriqu&eacute;s ou des motifs guilloch&eacute;s complexes, chaque montre raconte une histoire qui honore le riche h&eacute;ritage de la Chine tout en r&eacute;pondant aux attentes des passionn&eacute;s de montres modernes.</p>
<p>Inspirez-vous des <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> pour choisir la montre qui vous ressemble.</p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Mars 2025)</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Atelier Wen</strong> is an independent watch brand that has distinguished itself by its innovative approach, combining China's rich cultural heritage with high-quality watchmaking. Founded by <strong>two enthusiasts of Chinese culture</strong>, Thomas Gronenthal and Robin Tallendier, the brand aims to redefine the perception of "Made in China" watches by highlighting the country's artisanal excellence.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Philosophy and Mission</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Atelier Wen's main goal is to celebrate Chinese craftsmanship by creating watches that reflect the <strong>country's cultural heritage </strong>and technical expertise. The brand seeks to offer luxury timepieces that incorporate authentic Chinese design elements, while maintaining high standards of quality and precision.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Main Collections</h3>
<p dir="ltr">1. Porcelain Odyssey</p>
<p dir="ltr">The &ldquo;Porcelain Odyssey&rdquo; collection is the first series of watches launched by Atelier Wen. These watches are distinguished by their <strong>real porcelain dials</strong>, made using traditional Chinese techniques. The "Ji" and "Hao" models feature designs inspired by Chinese art, offering a unique aesthetic that pays homage to the country's rich history.</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. Perception</p>
<p dir="ltr">The &ldquo;Perception&rdquo; collection embodies Atelier Wen&rsquo;s commitment to luxury watchmaking. These watches feature guilloche dials handcrafted by master craftsman Cheng Yucai, <strong>the only master guilloche maker in China</strong>. Each dial requires approximately eight hours of painstaking work on specially designed guilloche machines. The models in this collection are available in three dial colors: light blue (&ldquo;Piao&rdquo;), salmon (&ldquo;Xia&rdquo;) and gray (&ldquo;Ying&rdquo;).</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Technical Characteristics</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Atelier Wen watches are designed with attention to detail and quality. Housings, often made from 904L stainless steel, offer increased corrosion resistance and an exceptional polished finish. Typical dimensions include a diameter of <strong>40mm, a thickness of 9.4mm and a lug-to-lug distance</strong> of 47mm, ensuring comfortable wear on a variety of wrists. The watches are also water resistant up to 100 meters, making them versatile for everyday use.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Movement</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The timepieces from the &ldquo;Perception&rdquo; collection are equipped with the automatic <strong>caliber SL1588, manufactured by Dandong</strong>. This movement beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of approximately 41 hours. Although relatively new to the market, this caliber was chosen for its reliability and precision, reflecting Atelier Wen's commitment to innovation and quality.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Bracelet and Confort</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Atelier Wen watches feature integrated stainless steel bracelets, designed to provide <strong>a seamless transition between case and bracelet</strong>. The links are finely chamfered and polished, providing a luxurious aesthetic and optimal comfort. Version 2.0 of the "Perception" collection introduced notable improvements, including hand-crafted chamfers on all internal links, reinforcing the premium appearance of the bracelet.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Collaborations and Limited Editions</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Atelier Wen has also explored collaborations to offer <strong>unique limited editions</strong>. For example, in partnership with Revolution, the brand launched titanium models with vibrant yellow and red dials, each limited to 100 pieces. Another notable collaboration includes a special edition with Wristcheck and seconds /seconde/, featuring a playful and innovative design that reflects the brand's commitment to creativity and craftsmanship.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Reception and Impact</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Since its launch, Atelier Wen has received praise for its ability to fuse traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern watchmaking. The brand has succeeded in <strong>changing the perception of "Made in China"</strong> by demonstrating that Chinese craftsmanship can compete with the highest international standards. Reviewers praised the brand's build quality, distinctive design, and innovative approach.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Atelier Wen represents a successful fusion of Chinese cultural tradition and contemporary watchmaking. With a focus on craftsmanship, quality and design, the brand has established <strong>a unique identity </strong>in the world of luxury watchmaking. Whether through delicately crafted porcelain dials or intricate guilloche patterns, each watch tells a story that honors China's rich heritage while meeting the expectations of modern watch enthusiasts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Take inspiration from <strong>Dialicious customer reviews </strong>to choose the watch that suits you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated March 2025)</p>

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