The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

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The main attraction of this timepiece obviously lies in its original time display.
Indeed, while the watch is reminiscent of a wandering hour, it still stands out because there is an hour hand, even if it is divided into three branches and not discs. The hours are read in the arc located at the top of the dial under the bezel.
The minutes can be read through the bezel, and the seconds are marked by a more traditional sweep second hand.
I particularly like the balance wheel and the bridges that secure it, which is particularly remarkable for a watch that's water-resistant to 200 meters... and yes, it's a diver's watch... even if I doubt its readability underwater.
The case is made of matte steel and the crystal is sapphire.
Finally, the strap is made of rubber and is very comfortable. Some will miss the Miyota 8215 base, but it remains very reliable and offers exceptional value for money.

The big blue

Adding a chronograph to my collection was an obvious and important step in my watchmaking journey. However, I wanted a model from a brand that was certainly accessible, but also respected, which is the case with Hamilton.
Furthermore, I didn't want this complication to diminish the dressy character I often seek. So I found what I was looking for with this timepiece, which remains more elegant than sporty.
I particularly appreciate the quality of the finishes: whether it's the dial, the decoration of the oscillating weight, or the folding clasp.
I've always considered the Valjoux 7750 caliber to be a watchmaking essential, so I wanted a model equipped with one of its heirs, which is the case with this H21.
It's a shame that this watch is too thin, barely fitting under a shirt, but this is unfortunately the case with most less expensive automatic chronographs.

Top chrono !

I was particularly impressed by this watch's attractive orange sunray dial.
The poor-quality strap, as well as the Miyota 8215 movement, while reliable and robust but a little rustic, may put some people off, but honestly, is that really a problem for a timepiece in this price range?
The case back is screwed down, not clipped, which is particularly appreciated for a model that is clearly a tool watch.

A Clockwork Orange (automatic)

This watch is truly historic because it is the heir to a model that equipped British troops at the beginning of the 20th century, hence the name. I particularly appreciate the typography of the numbers, as well as the hands, slightly disproportionate to the relatively modest dial. Finally, the very thick glass in the shape of a beveled dome sublimates the tenderly old-fashioned character of the timepiece.

So wow!

This watch has a cushion-shaped mirror-polished steel case. Briston has the great merit of bringing cases of this shape up to date. I appreciate the refined character of the dial and its Bordeaux red color. The pointed hands are very well matched with the indexes. The crown, for its part, is stamped with the brand logo. The original NATO strap detracted from the dressy character of the model, which is why I replaced it with a more elegant leather one. Finally, the white background of the date is a real negative point.

She's in the red!

This watch has a polished steel case - mirror. The dial, a deep blue, offers applied indexes, no numbers, a day/night indicator, as well as a date which has the great merit of having a tone-on-tone background with the dial. The indexes, associated with the sharp hands, give a real impression of dynamism. The original strap, brown in color, gave the model an impersonal appearance. In addition, it attenuated the depth of the blue, which explains its replacement. Finally, it should be noted the overly common character of the case which diminishes the personality of the timepiece.

Ocean blue

The Tissot brand was created in 1853 by Charles-F&eacute;licien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile in Le Locle in Switzerland. Since its creation, the brand has distinguished itself by offering a pocket watch indicating two time zones. As it developed, Tissot had to structure the house to focus on the export market and more particularly in Russia. Tissot is known for its innovation. She created the first antimagnetic watch in 1930 and the first automatic wristwatch displaying 24 time zones without manipulation in 1951.
In 1971, she also created a model made entirely of plastic, including its mechanical movement, the Tissot Astrolon. The brand positions itself in the mid-range and wants to offer quality at an affordable price. In the Tissot range we find flagship models such as the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/prx_powermatic_80"> Tissot PRX Powermatic 80</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/le_locle"> Tissot Le Locle</a>, the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/telemeter_1938">Tissot Telemeter 1938</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/v8_swissmatic"> Tissot V8 Swissmatic</a> or even the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/seastar">Tissot Seastar</a>. Tissot is also known for being the official watch supplier for many professional sports such as the NBA, MotoGP and Cycling.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Tissot watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Tissot watches sold on the brand's website vary between $300 and $3,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay $395 for one<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/prx"> Tissot PRX</a> and $800 for one<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot/seastar_1000_powermatic_80"> Tissot Seamaster 1000 Powermatic 80</a>.
The Tissot brand is owned by the Swatch Group, like the brands <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/omega">Omega</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines"> Longines</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breguet"> Breguet</a>, and produces around 2,400,000 watches per year, all models combined. To choose a Tissot that suits you best, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a>, including Tissot.
(Updated April 2024)

This watch has a brushed steel case with a mirror-polished bezel. The dial is black with a "clou de Paris" finish. The hands are leaf-shaped. I particularly like the applied indexes and the transparent caseback that gives a glimpse of the ETA movement. The mention "Le Locle", which gives its name to the model, is extremely rich in meaning and evocative for any watch enthusiast. The new version with the 80-hour power reserve movement is of course more efficient, but the charm of the old one is irreplaceable.

Version ETA 2824

This Tissot was my first automatic watch. I had the opportunity to acquire it more than 10 years ago when I really knew nothing about watchmaking. 
We met on the web, as many couples do these days. 
Indeed, while looking for a beautiful watch to go with my defense outfit, I met it on a watchmaker's website. It was love at first sight! 
Its quality leather strap, its gold case and more generally its attractive design quickly made me capsize and take the plunge. 

Today, with hindsight, I tell myself that even if I didn't know what I was buying, I still got it right. A reliable ETA movement, an elegant design and an attractive price make this watch a perfect timepiece. 

If I were given the opportunity to go back 15 years, I would definitely make the same choice! Indeed, although it is a bit thick and the movement is not manufactured, this absolutely does not prevent me from always taking enormous pleasure when it is on my wrist.

Since then, I have mostly bought Toolwatches but I already know that the next dress Watch will be a Cartier.

The reliable and affordable dress watch

I was looking for a dressy and classic style watch (a bit like a Breguet) but at a reasonable price (less than €500). Not usually a big fan of Roman numerals, I was seduced by these applied Roman numerals that I find quite elegant and discreet. Nice 80-hour power reserve and good precision. The only downside regarding readability is that the rose gold PVD does not contrast enough with the metal dial. If I had to do it again, I would take a model with a dark dial. The original strap is rather ugly and so I bought another brown calfskin strap from ABP to make it a bit more elegant.

A wise watch with a dressy/classic style

La marque&nbsp;Serica a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2019 par J&eacute;r&ocirc;me Burget et 3 amis &agrave; Paris, en France. Le nom Serica vient d'une r&eacute;gion perdue au bout de l'Extr&ecirc;me-Orient que les Grecs et les Romains avaient baptis&eacute;e ainsi. Ce lieu fait &eacute;cho &agrave; la gen&egrave;se de la marque, qui vise &agrave; concevoir des montres m&eacute;caniques de qualit&eacute; au style n&eacute;or&eacute;tro, pr&ecirc;tes &agrave; vous suivre aux confins du monde.
La gamme comprend des montres telles que la <a title="Page Serica 4512" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/4512">Serica 4512</a>, la <a title="Page Serica 5303" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/5303">Serica 5303</a> et la <a title="Page Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre" href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/8315">Serica 8315</a>. L'une des particularit&eacute;s de cette marque est que son nom n'appara&icirc;t nulle part sur le cadran, afin de pousser le passionn&eacute; &agrave; acheter un design, des finitions et des proportions, et pas seulement un nom. En juillet 2023, Serica a lanc&eacute; la Serica 5303 COSC une version chronom&egrave;tre certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres.
Leur avant-dernier mod&egrave;le est la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">Serica 6190</a> surfant sur les bases de la 1&egrave;re r&eacute;f&eacute;rence de la marque, la Serica 4512. Cette 6190 &eacute;pouse les codes stylistiques de la marque, des anses lyres, un choix de cadrans diff&eacute;rents et la possibilit&eacute; de choisir la position de la couronne &agrave; 3 heures ou en mode "Destro" &agrave; 9 heures. Cette Serica 6190 est &eacute;quip&eacute; du calibre Soprod M100 certifi&eacute; COSC (Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres) &agrave; l'intar des productions actuelles des autres mod&egrave;les 5303 et 8315.&nbsp;
Depuis le 21 novembre 2024, Serica propose une nouvelle collection tr&egrave;s audacieuse...&nbsp;Une montre habill&eacute;e sortant des sentiers battus nomm&eacute;e "Parade" sous la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence 1174. Ces 4 chiffres, comme toutes les autres r&eacute;f&eacute;rences Serica, propose une symbolique issue du nombre d'or ou divines proportions dont le ratio entre la longeur et la largeur sont de 1,174... Une nouveaut&eacute; propos&eacute;e en pr&eacute;-commande &agrave; 1,490 &euro; pour une livraison pr&eacute;vue en Mars 2025...
<h2>Quel est le prix d'une montre Serica ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Serica &eacute;voluent et diff&eacute;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre 990 &euro; et 1,890 &euro; selon les mod&egrave;les et finitions. Le mod&egrave;le GMT de la marque, Serica 8315 GMT Chronom&egrave;tre co&ucirc;te 1,890 &euro; tandis que le dernier mod&egrave;le lanc&eacute; par Serica, la r&eacute;f&eacute;rence <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/serica/6190">6190</a> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; 990 &euro;.
Serica est ind&eacute;pendante et produit environ 5,000 montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Serica fait partie du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises">Top 10 des marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises les plus populaires</a>, ainsi que du <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_micro_marques_de_montres">Classement des meilleures micro-marques de montres</a>. Pour choisir le mod&egrave;le Serica qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une ressource essentielle pour &eacute;valuer les diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2024)

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

The Tissot Le Locle is an iconic watch that embodies the heritage and know-how of the Swiss watchmaker Tissot. Named in homage to the town of Le Locle, the birthplace of the brand since its founding in 1853, this collection combines classic elegance and modern technology, reflecting the rich watchmaking tradition of the Swiss Jura region.
<h3 dir="ltr">Design and Aesthetics</h3>
The Tissot Le Locle stands out for its timeless and refined design. The case, typically made from 316L stainless steel, measures 39.3mm in diameter and 9.75mm thick, providing an elegant presence on the wrist without appearing imposing. Some models offer rose gold or yellow gold PVD finishes, adding an extra touch of luxury.
The dial is one of the most remarkable elements of the Le Locle. Available in several colors, including black, silver and white, it is decorated with a "Clous de Paris" pattern, a guilloche texture that adds depth and character. Applied Roman numeral indexes, paired with leaf-style hands, reinforce the classic aesthetic of the watch. The name "Le Locle" is elegantly inscribed in cursive letters above the 6 o'clock position, proudly recalling the collection's heritage.
A date window is subtly positioned at 3 o'clock, providing practical functionality without compromising the visual balance of the dial. Everything is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, ensuring optimal clarity and durability.
<h3 dir="ltr">Movement and Performance</h3>
At the heart of the Tissot Le Locle beats the Powermatic 80 automatic movement, an evolution of the famous ETA 2824-2 caliber. This movement offers an impressive power reserve of 80 hours, more than double the standard power reserve of 38 to 42 hours. This performance is made possible thanks to a reduction in the frequency of the balance wheel from 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) to 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour), as well as the use of modern materials reducing friction.
The transparent case back, also in sapphire crystal, allows you to admire the movement in action, offering watch enthusiasts a fascinating view of the internal mechanism. This feature highlights Tissot's commitment to transparency and appreciation of the art of watchmaking.
<h3 dir="ltr">Bracelet and Confort</h3>
The Tissot Le Locle is offered with different strap types to suit individual preferences. Options include stainless steel bracelets with polished or brushed finishes, as well as high-quality genuine leather bracelets available in black or brown. Leather bracelets are often embossed with a crocodile pattern, adding an extra touch of elegance. Foldover clasp clasps with push buttons ensure a secure fit and optimal comfort for the wearer.
<h3 dir="ltr">Features and Practicality</h3>
In addition to the standard display of hours, minutes and seconds, the Tissot Le Locle has a date function, practical for everyday use. The watch is waterproof to a pressure of 3 ATM (30 meters), protecting it against splashes and light exposure to water. However, it is not designed for swimming or diving.
<h3 dir="ltr">Variants and Customization</h3>
The Le Locle collection offers a variety of models to meet the diverse tastes of consumers. For example, the Le Locle Powermatic 80 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates two decades of the collection with special touches, such as blue Roman numeral indexes and leaf hands on a silver dial adorned with the &ldquo;Clous de Paris&rdquo; motif. This special edition retains the 39 mm case and the characteristic thinness of the collection, offering a modern presence while ensuring optimal comfort on the wrist. The caseback is also intricately worked, adding to the overall aesthetic of the watch.
<h3 dir="ltr">Reception and Reviews</h3>
The Tissot Le Locle has been widely praised for its excellent value for money. Reviewers note that the watch offers exceptional build quality, sleek design, and reliable movement at an affordable price. Some reviewers pointed out that although the watch is formal, it can be worn on a daily basis, especially when paired with a metal or brown leather strap for added versatility.
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
The Tissot Le Locle embodies the essence of traditional Swiss watchmaking while incorporating modern advancements to meet contemporary needs. Its classic design, combined with a performance movement and meticulous attention to detail, makes it an ideal choice for those looking for a watch that is elegant, reliable and rich in history. Whether for a special occasion or for everyday use, the Le Locle is a watch that combines style and substance, proudly reflecting the heritage of Tissot and the city it is named after.
Take inspiration from Dialicious customer reviews to choose the Tissot watch that suits you.
(Updated March 2025)

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