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The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

Tissot PRX digital, 40 mm. I bought it about ten days ago and almost left a review immediately. That would have been a mistake, given the initial rush. The quartz movement/price ratio seemed unfair, especially since the functions are so basic! But then, as the days went by, the perceived quality, the comfort, and its certain elegance made me change my mind...or almost. Why PRX? Is the brand solid enough to create a different design and name? Given the success of the original model, I understand the continuation. This model is just as heavy as the automatic version. The readability is good. An important detail: the discount applied at the time of purchase. I wouldn't have bought it at full price. A good buy nonetheless.

Why PRX?

Citizen BM8560-45L, Eco-Drive, Titanium, 42 mm...
I could have found tons of different review titles.
What can I say...Given the "thickness" of the Citizen group, they can afford to release models like this.
Titanium case, solar quartz movement, calfskin strap for around 180 euros with the sales...The latter is heavier than the case!
Lightness, readability, reliability, water resistance...I got the all-blue model, which is as pretty as it is discreet.
In the morning, don't want to wind an automatic? It's always available; it's comfortable.
The only downside is the small size of the date/day window, which isn't very legible. No big deal.
Too perfect? No, just ideal for everyday reading.
Top buy.

Do as I do, wear a...

Codhor watch, from the 80s, bought less than 10 years ago in NOS condition on eBay...about 36 mm in diameter, hand-wound...never serviced, keeps time perfectly with a power reserve of about 40 hours!!!...You have to wonder if you should spend more?!...fortunately there is something else, than the utilitarian side, in the passion for watches...I rarely wear it but I am happy to own one in this condition, it reminds me of another era with this famous ad.

Codhor watch, I love it...(easy...)

Swatch Obsidian Shimmer, 40 mm
Very flat metal case, metal pin buckle, very supple silicone strap. Very comfortable and very readable. Its dial could be mesmerizing. No lume for nighttime use, which is a shame. No second hand, extremely silent. Impulse purchase at a price (€215) that I find excessive for such a watch.

A silent but expensive Swatch...

Swatch Cobblestone, 40 mm.
A pleasant watch for summer. As light as a plastic Swatch! Its gray color is unique due to the transparent case back, which reveals the mechanism. It's easy to read with its blue indexes and red hands. The strap is very flexible, which is pleasant. I own a few Swatch watches, and this is by far the loudest... a real 80s alarm clock!!! Irreplaceable for keeping accurate time every day.

Light, readable, precise...but noisy!

HAMILTON Khaki Field Expedition, 41 mm, automatic, blue background...
It reminds me of watches from the 80s, the Camel Trophy, especially the bezel. Personally, I wouldn't wear it for canyoning, hiking, or any other dynamic activity; G-Shock does better. But for everyday use or for a discovery trip, it will do the job perfectly. It exudes quality. From the moment you wind it manually, you can feel the solidity of the mechanism. Perfect readability, 3 hands... the basics. The strap is good, the stitching ensures good strength, even during a stay in humid areas, you won't risk losing the case (experience...). The motor is excellent, with an 80-hour power reserve, which is comfortable. The only downside is the design of the pin buckle, which is square and doesn't really match. I was just saying something! During this sales period, it remains very interesting as an impulse purchase!!!

She has everything going for her...

The brand Tudor, founded in 1926, is the fruit of the vision of Hans Wilsdorf, also founder of Rolex. His ambition was to create a watch that would offer the reliability and quality of Rolex, but at a more affordable price. So, from the start, Tudor positions itself as a manufacturer of quality watches at more accessible prices than those of the Rolex brand. This extremely clear DNA allows Tudor to position itself on innovation illustrated by its brand signature: &ldquo;Born To Dare&rdquo;.
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Tudor brand</h2>
From the 1950s, Tudor began to forge its own identity, although still associated with Rolex. In 1954, the brand launched the Oyster Prince Submariner model, affirming its position in diving watches. This watch featured exceptional water resistance, making it particularly popular with professional divers and water sports enthusiasts.
The 1960s and 1970s were marked by the development of partnerships with professional organizations. Tudor watches have been chosen by the French Navy and the US Navy, attesting to their robustness and reliability. The launch of the Tudor Prince Oysterdate Chronograph model, more commonly known as the "Big Block", in the 1970s is another important milestone for the brand. It was the first automatic chronograph with a date, a technological feat for its time.
Since it was taken over by Rolex in 1936, Tudor focused until the 1970s on professional models from the Rolex professional collection. The 80s allowed the brand to begin to free itself from it without offering models that would mark history.
1952 - Tudor Prince 1954 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/submariner"> Tudor Submariner </a>1957 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/advisor"> Tudor Advisor </a>1963 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/ranger"> Tudor Ranger </a>1991 - Tudor Monarch 1999 - Tudor Hydronaut 2012 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos"> Tudor Pelagos </a>2012 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay"> Tudor Black Bay </a>2015 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/north_flag"> Tudor North Flag </a>2019 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_p01"> Tudor Black Bay P01 </a>2020 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58"> Tudor Black Bay 58 </a>2021 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos_fxd"> Tudor Pelagos FXD </a>2023 -<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54"> Tudor Black Bay 54 </a>2023 - Tudor Black Bay FXD Chronographe 2024 - Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
2012 is undoubtedly a year. Important in the history of the brand with the launch of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay which will become the spearhead of the brand with a successful identity and variations increasingly popular with watchmaking enthusiasts.
Today, Tudor is recognized as a brand in its own right, producing around 300,000 watches each year, most of which are certified COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing) or METAS, an independent Swiss label created by the Federal Institute of Metrology.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the main models of the Tudor brand?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay">Tudor Black Bay</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay is the timeless symbol of adventure, featuring a stainless steel case ranging from 31 to 41 mm, water resistance up to 20 ATM, a bracelet available in leather or steel, a mechanical self-winding MT5602 movement, a deep black dial adorned with luminous indexes and a unidirectional rotating bezel inspired by diving. The Tudor Black Bay is closely associated with the brand ambassador, David Beckham, who with his international career as a footballer and fashion icon, reflects the very essence of this watch: a perfect fusion of performance and style.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58">Tudor Black Bay 58</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay 58 is an ode to the golden age of diving, featuring a 39mm steel case, 660 feet water resistance, a leather, fabric or steel strap, an MT5402 mechanical movement, a vintage black dial with luminous markings and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Launched in 2020 in a steel version on a black dial, the Tudor Black Bay 58 or &ldquo;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58"> BB58</a> &raquo; was quickly declined in blue then in noble materials such as gold, bronze or silver with the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_58_925"> Tudor Black Bay 58 925</a>.
The phenomenal success of the BB58 is undoubtedly behind the launch in 2023 of the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54"> Tudor Black Bay 54</a> also nicknamed "<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_54">BB54</a>".
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_gmt">Tudor Black Bay GMT</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay GMT allows reading of several time zones with a 41 mm steel case, 20 ATMwater resistance, a steel, leather or fabric bracelet, an MT5652 mechanical movement, a black dial with a distinct red GMT hand and a rotating two-tone bezel. It is available in several versions, including a black or opaline dial.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_pro">Tudor Black Bay Pro</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay Pro is a professional diver's watch equipped with a 42 mm steel case, an impressive water resistance of 500 meters, a steel or rubber bracelet, a high precision mechanical movement, a black dial with a bezel fixed graduated over 24 hours to allow the reading of a second time zone like the Tudor Black Bay GMT. This Black Bay Pro recalls the popular design of the Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 nicknamed &ldquo;Freccione&rdquo;
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_chrono">Tudor Black Bay Chrono</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay Chrono merges the maritime heritage of the Black Bay with the world of the chronograph. Featuring a 41 mm steel case, 20 ATM water resistance, a steel or leather bracelet, a mechanical movement, a dial with two counters and a fixed tachymeter bezel.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/black_bay_p01">Tudor Black Bay P01</a></h3>
The Tudor Black Bay P01 is inspired by prototypes developed for the US Navy in the 1960s. It features a distinctive 42mm steel case, 660 feet water resistance, hybrid rubber strap, mechanical movement, black dial with bidirectional bezel and a unique fixing system.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos">Tudor Pelagos</a></h3>
The Tudor Pelagos is a watch designed for the ocean depths, offering a robust 42mm titanium case, remarkable water resistance up to 500 meters, a titanium bracelet, a mechanical self-winding MT5612 movement, a dial available in black or blue with luminous indexes, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with precision designed for diving. Due to its advanced diving features, including a helium valve, the Tudor Pelagos has become a favorite choice among professional divers and sports watch enthusiasts across the world.
It is interesting to note that Tudor has released the Pelagos in 39mm and without a helium valve in order to target a more urban, unisex clientele with little interest in scuba diving.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/pelagos_fxd">Tudor Pelagos FXD</a></h3>
The Tudor Pelagos FXD evokes robustness and adventure, with a 42 mm steel case, 20 ATM of water resistance, a fabric or leather strap, a mechanical movement, a refined dial for optimal readability, and mountings on the middle for secure wearing . This FXD is the result of a partnership with the French Navy, celebrating more than 50 years of close relations between the brand and the Navy. Tudor having been a supplier to the French Navy with Tudor Submariners during the 60s and 70s.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Heritage Chrono</h3>
The Tudor Heritage Chrono is a tribute to vintage chronographs, with a 42 mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 150 meters, either a fabric or steel bracelet, a mechanical self-winding 2892 movement, a dynamic dial with various colors and counters , and a fixed bezel marked by a tachymeter scale. The Heritage Chrono draws inspiration from Tudor models of the 1970s, and its retro design has captured the imagination of collectors and watch enthusiasts eager to relive the golden age of watch design.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/ranger">Tudor Ranger</a></h3>
The Tudor Ranger is inspired by exploration and in particular the British North Greenland Expedition which took place in the early 1950s. Tudor seized the opportunity to test the robustness of its Tudor Oyster Prince and provided several models to the members of the expedition. The first time that the Ranger name appeared on a professional Tudor dates back to 1963. Several versions will see the light of day until the launch of the new Tudor ranger 2022 offering a 41 mm steel case, water resistance up to 150 meters, a bracelet in leather or steel, a mechanical movement, a dial with luminous Arabic numerals and distinctive hands.
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/advisor">Tudor Advisor</a></h3>
The Tudor Advisor is the modern answer to the original Tudor Advisor launched in 1957, featuring a 42mm steel case, water resistance up to 10 ATM feet, a leather or steel bracelet, a mechanical movement with an alarm complication, and a delicately structured dial offering clear reading of functions.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor 1926</h3>
The Tudor 1926 celebrates the brand's founding year, offering a steel case available in several sizes, water resistance up to 10 ATM, a steel bracelet, a mechanical movement, a refined dial with a guilloche pattern and diamond indexes for touch of sophistication.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Glamour Day+Date</h3>
The Tudor Glamour Day+Date is a blend of functionality and elegance, featuring a sophisticated steel case, suitable water resistance, a leather or steel bracelet, a mechanical movement, a dial with a day and date window, echoing the grandeur of classic watches with a contemporary twist.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Royal</h3>
The Tudor Royal is the epitome of everyday elegance with a steel case available in multiple sizes, water resistance up to 10 ATM, distinctive integrated steel bracelet, automatic movement and signature fluted bezel. There<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/royal_38"> Tudor Royal 38</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tudor/royal_41"> Tudor Royal 41</a> are the two main models offering variations of dials and indexes.
<h3 dir="ltr">Tudor Clair de Rose</h3>
The Tudor Clair de Rose is a celebration of femininity, with a delicate steel case, water resistance adapted to everyday life, a steel or leather bracelet, a mechanical movement, a refined dial with rose-shaped hands, offering timeless elegance for women.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Tudor watch cost?</h2>
Prices for new Tudor watches change every year, but most Tudor models cost between &euro; 3,000 and &euro; 5,000. For example, a Tudor Black Bay 36 costs &euro;3,930, while a Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18k yellow gold costs over &euro;18,000. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to find Tudor watches that are often unavailable in the brand's approved distribution network.
<h2 dir="ltr">Tudor: An irresistible rise alongside the brand to the crown!</h2>
Tudor has carved out a special place for itself in the global watchmaking landscape. While sharing its DNA with<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/rolex"> Rolex</a>, the brand has developed its own character, combining robustness, aesthetics and innovation. Tudor's flagship models, such as the Black Bay or the Pelagos, reflect precise watchmaking know-how, combining performance and elegance. Tudor is no longer just a sub-brand of Rolex. It is an entity in its own right, which, through the ages, has been able to reinvent itself to seduce the hearts of watch lovers around the world, allowing it to be part of the ranking of&nbsp;<a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Top 10 most popular Swiss watch brands</a>.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a watch combining the prestige of a great watchmaking company and remarkable value for money, Tudor is undoubtedly a choice to consider. Although the official Tudor website presents a plethora of information on their collections, the&nbsp;Dialicious Owners' Reviews can prove to be a valuable guide in your decision-making process.
(Updated September 2024)

My Tudor Black Bay 41 is mounted on an original NATO strap that seems fragile at first glance but turns out to be solid in use. Its readability and lack of date were part of my purchase choice. The only downside for me is its battery life. Which for a watch of this price is less good than other more expensive models.

Simple, readable watch with a sense of robustness

Love at first sight when it came out in 2012! I had to wait 2 years before I could buy it, but I have no regrets because it marked a major event: the birth of my son! He and she are exactly 15 days apart and it is meant for him! 
Despite all the iterations released since around the Black Bay model, it has something unique: the rose and the smile!

Tudor Black Bay 79220

Having a first generation black Black Bay, I was going to buy a GMT. When I got to my AD, I took the opportunity to try out the new features and there it was love at first sight for this new iteration of the Black Bay.
It's the same watch but better. The proportions have been reworked. Thinner case, reduced lug width, slightly smaller dial, new crown. Everything is more harmonious. I opted for the 5 link bracelet which is super comfortable. The T-fit system of the clasp allows you to adjust the size of the bracelet in a few seconds. We are very close to Rolex. Compared to the oyster bracelet, the watch is much more dressy and less unnoticed. To top it all off, the movement is Metas certified and therefore, devilishly precise.
A major evolution of the design that restores the appeal of the original Black Bay line.

Even better

For a while now, I had been thinking about the idea of a second-hand Tudor, and I didn't mind the prospect. But when I looked at the models offered by the brand, the 79220R seemed obvious to me. It is the quintessence of Tudor. With its avant-garde design, vintage logo and unique colors, this watch breathed new life into the brand that was then in decline. Equipped with the ETA 2824-2 movement, it was the only Black Bay to benefit from it, the manufacturer switching to "in-house" movements a few years later. This criterion particularly appealed to me. Not because I am a fervent fan of the 2824, although its performance speaks for itself, but because this watch marks the beginning of a new era in the watchmaking world. At a time when every manufacturer is loudly proclaiming its skills in developing movements entirely "in-house", the fact that Tudor (aka Rolex) has taken - or not - the "risk" (or rather the audacity?) of relaunching its production thanks to an ETA delights me to the highest degree. There is no doubt that this watch will soon be among the most sought-after in my collection.

Tudor's 79220 R: the beginning of a myth

What a beautiful watch this Black Bay Bordeaux bezel. I think that Tudor is doing very well by offering quality watches at "reasonable" prices compared to the competition. Diameter 41, water-resistant 200m, manufacture caliber 70h power reserve, jubilee bracelet ... uh ... I meant 5 T-fit links. I can't find any fault with this watch, it's flawless. You have to go to the store to really appreciate the details: the black dial that looks like chocolate, the beautiful off-white color of the indexes and hands as well as their golden contours. The 3D reflections of the bracelet. The beautiful burgundy of the bezel. I can't find any fault with this watch. It is also very comfortable to wear.

A real favorite

I have owned this watch for 7 years and have worn it almost daily since I bought it. First generation Black Bay with rose logo and the text "smilley". It is a tank dressed in evening wear. The modified ETA movement is reliable and precise. The guilte typography with the black bezel as well as the gold hands and indexes give it a vintage look that I love. Of course, it is a little thick, but that is not a disadvantage. It is discreet and goes in all situations (office, evening, casual, at the beach, at the pool, etc.). If you only have one watch, it should be on the short list.

The one who paved the way

Ollech &amp; Wajs est une maison horlog&egrave;re suisse fond&eacute;e en 1956 &agrave; Zurich par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs ; d&rsquo;abord d&eacute;taillant puis acteur de la vente par correspondance, le duo a b&acirc;ti sa r&eacute;putation sur des montres &laquo; tool &raquo; robustes &mdash; plongeuses, militaires, d&rsquo;aviation &mdash; vendues aux particuliers comme aux forces arm&eacute;es, avant d&rsquo;orchestrer un retour au premier plan au cours des ann&eacute;es 2010 avec une gamme contemporaine qui r&eacute;active les signatures historiques.
<h3>Zurich, Stockerstrasse et la vente par correspondance&thinsp;: les d&eacute;buts d&rsquo;un label outil</h3>
D&egrave;s l&rsquo;ouverture de leur petite boutique zurichoise, les fondateurs s&rsquo;attachent &agrave; proposer des montres fiables &agrave; prix tenu, puis &eacute;tendent rapidement l&rsquo;activit&eacute; vers le courrier et les annonces sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;es, et cette distribution directe fa&ccedil;on &laquo; mail-order &raquo; deviendra l&rsquo;un des marqueurs durables de la marque.&nbsp;Le basculement d&rsquo;un r&ocirc;le de d&eacute;taillant vers la cr&eacute;ation de montres sous leur propre nom s&rsquo;op&egrave;re en quelques ann&eacute;es, avec des lignes d&eacute;di&eacute;es aux usages concrets (terrain, mer, cockpit) et une construction volontairement simple et r&eacute;parable, et l&rsquo;obsession est moins la &laquo; complication &raquo; que l&rsquo;endurance et la lisibilit&eacute;.
Dans les ann&eacute;es 1960, la diffusion s&rsquo;&eacute;tend aux bases am&eacute;ricaines et aux PX, o&ugrave; des montres militaires et de plong&eacute;e sign&eacute;es O&amp;W trouvent un public pr&ecirc;t &agrave; les &eacute;prouver en conditions r&eacute;elles, et cette validation par l&rsquo;usage contribue &agrave; installer l&rsquo;image d&rsquo;un outil professionnel abordable.
<h3>Caribbean 1000 et Ocean Graph&thinsp;: la profondeur, la d&eacute;compression et l&rsquo;imaginaire des grandes eaux</h3>
Au milieu des sixties, la maison se distingue par des plongeuses d&rsquo;avant-garde dont la Ollech &amp; Wajs Caribbean 1000, pi&egrave;ce record annonc&eacute;e pour 1000 m qui cristallise l&rsquo;ambition technique de l&rsquo;&eacute;poque et installe le nom O&amp;W dans le paysage de la plong&eacute;e sportive comme professionnelle, et l&rsquo;association avec des partenaires sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;s nourrit une esth&eacute;tique rationnelle et sans fioritures.
Dans la m&ecirc;me veine, l&rsquo;Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph introduit une lunette et une logique de lecture con&ccedil;ues pour accompagner la mont&eacute;e du plongeur et les paliers de d&eacute;compression, ancrant la montre dans un usage pr&eacute;cis plut&ocirc;t que dans l&rsquo;&eacute;vocation d&eacute;corative de la mer, et le cadran reste clair pour pr&eacute;server l&rsquo;instantan&eacute;it&eacute; de la lecture sous l&rsquo;eau.
Ces r&eacute;f&eacute;rences historiques, souvent cit&eacute;es et collectionn&eacute;es aujourd&rsquo;hui, ont fa&ccedil;onn&eacute; un langage fait de bo&icirc;tiers costauds, d&rsquo;&eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute;s s&eacute;rieuses, de bracelets adapt&eacute;s et de typographies contrast&eacute;es qui affleurent encore dans les mod&egrave;les actuels, et c&rsquo;est cette continuit&eacute; de &laquo; montre-outil &raquo; qui permet de relier le pass&eacute; et le pr&eacute;sent.
<h3>Relance contemporaine, ancrage helv&eacute;tique et cha&icirc;ne courte&thinsp;: le retour d&rsquo;O&amp;W</h3>
Apr&egrave;s avoir travers&eacute; la p&eacute;riode quartz et ralenti la cadence, la marque est reprise par Charles Le Menestrel et relanc&eacute;e &agrave; la fin des ann&eacute;es 2010 avec la volont&eacute; explicite de prolonger l&rsquo;esprit des origines plut&ocirc;t que de s&rsquo;&eacute;parpiller en s&eacute;ries cosm&eacute;tiques, et&nbsp;le bureau de cr&eacute;ation reste &agrave; Zurich tandis que l&rsquo;assemblage et les r&eacute;glages s&rsquo;effectuent dans le Jura suisse.
La d&eacute;marche privil&eacute;gie des mouvements automatiques suisses &eacute;prouv&eacute;s, une architecture de bo&icirc;te simple &agrave; entretenir, des &eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute;s cr&eacute;dibles et des bracelets &agrave; la fois robustes et faciles &agrave; vivre au quotidien, et le cahier des charges reprend la triade historique : fiabilit&eacute;, lisibilit&eacute;, r&eacute;parabilit&eacute;.
La relance ne se contente pas de &laquo; r&eacute;&eacute;ditions &raquo; au millim&egrave;tre : elle propose des montres nouvelles inspir&eacute;es des usages historiques, rehausse le soin apport&eacute; aux finitions et met en avant un contr&ocirc;le qualit&eacute; par &eacute;tapes, et le r&eacute;sultat vise une modernit&eacute; pragmatique qui &eacute;vite le pastiche.
<h3>P-101, P-104, Navichron, C-1000 et Ocean Graph&thinsp;: familles actuelles et usages concrets</h3>
Les premi&egrave;res r&eacute;f&eacute;rences de l&rsquo;&egrave;re r&eacute;cente prennent la forme de montres d&rsquo;aviation &agrave; taille contenue, Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104, qui relecturent les codes cockpit dans une bo&icirc;te polyvalente autour de 39&ndash;40 mm avec saphir et couronne viss&eacute;e, et elles ciblent une lecture instrumentale et une r&eacute;sistance suffisante pour le quotidien.
C&ocirc;t&eacute; plong&eacute;e, la maison propose aujourd&rsquo;hui la Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 (ainsi que des &eacute;ditions anniversaires) comme incarnation contemporaine de l&rsquo;esprit Caribbean : valves, joints, fonds viss&eacute;s et traitements soign&eacute;s s&rsquo;additionnent pour offrir un instrument de mer moderne, et le cadran conserve l&rsquo;intelligibilit&eacute; qui a fait la r&eacute;putation de la lign&eacute;e.
En parall&egrave;le, l&rsquo;Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph revient sous une forme actualis&eacute;e, avec sa logique de lecture li&eacute;e &agrave; la d&eacute;compression qui en fait une plongeuse de caract&egrave;re imm&eacute;diatement reconnaissable au poignet, et cette signature d&rsquo;usage distingue le mod&egrave;le dans un segment satur&eacute;.
La famille Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron s&rsquo;adresse &agrave; celles et ceux qui veulent un chronographe &laquo; outil &raquo; lisible, fid&egrave;le &agrave; l&rsquo;esprit O&amp;W sans exc&egrave;s de complexit&eacute;, avec une ergonomie de poussoirs travaill&eacute;e et une &eacute;chelle claire pour structurer le temps court, et le dessin reste volontairement pratique plut&ocirc;t que d&eacute;monstratif.
<ul>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 &mdash; pilote contemporain, diam&egrave;tre contenu, saphir, r&eacute;sistance &agrave; l&rsquo;eau &eacute;lev&eacute;e, cadran tr&egrave;s lisible, usage &laquo; bureau-terrain &raquo;.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104 &mdash; variante d&rsquo;aviation avec autre signature de lunette et de marquages, m&ecirc;me esprit robuste.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 &mdash; plongeuse moderne inspir&eacute;e de la Caribbean, &eacute;tanch&eacute;it&eacute; pouss&eacute;e et lecture directe.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph &mdash; plongeuse instrumentale &agrave; logique de d&eacute;compression, identit&eacute; forte au poignet.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron &mdash; chronographe &laquo; tool &raquo;, cadran a&eacute;r&eacute; et poussoirs francs, lisibilit&eacute; du temps court.</li>
</ul>
Au-del&agrave; des noms, l&rsquo;important est l&rsquo;usage : pilote pour la lisibilit&eacute; &agrave; plat et la r&eacute;sistance aux chocs de la vie active, plongeuse pour l&rsquo;eau et la robustesse, chronographe pour rythmer les t&acirc;ches et les entra&icirc;nements, et ce d&eacute;coupage aide &agrave; choisir une O&amp;W en fonction d&rsquo;un sc&eacute;nario r&eacute;el plut&ocirc;t que d&rsquo;un simple style.
<h3>Signature &laquo; tool watch &raquo;&thinsp;: mat&eacute;riaux, mouvements, dimensions et bracelets</h3>
Les bo&icirc;tiers actuels privil&eacute;gient l&rsquo;acier, des traitements de surface sobres, des lunettes fonctionnelles et des glaces saphir, avec des diam&egrave;tres g&eacute;n&eacute;ralement compris entre 39 et 42 mm pour pr&eacute;server la polyvalence au quotidien, et le port&eacute; se veut stable gr&acirc;ce &agrave; des cornes ma&icirc;tris&eacute;es et des bracelets ajust&eacute;s.
C&ocirc;t&eacute; motorisation, la marque recourt &agrave; des automatiques suisses contemporains adapt&eacute;s &agrave; l&rsquo;usage intensif, certains r&eacute;gl&eacute;s ou certifi&eacute;s selon versions, et l&rsquo;accent est mis sur la facilit&eacute; d&rsquo;entretien par un horloger comp&eacute;tent partout dans le monde, et cette pragmatique m&eacute;canique refl&egrave;te la vocation utilitaire des montres.
Les bracelets &mdash; acier, textile de type RAF/NATO ou caoutchouc &mdash; sont choisis pour leur s&eacute;curit&eacute;, leur r&eacute;sistance &agrave; l&rsquo;eau et leur confort, tandis que les boucles et end-links sont travaill&eacute;s pour limiter les points durs, et la modularit&eacute; permet d&rsquo;adapter la m&ecirc;me montre &agrave; des contextes tr&egrave;s diff&eacute;rents.
<h3>Positionnement, prix, distribution et profils d&rsquo;acheteurs</h3>
O&amp;W occupe aujourd&rsquo;hui un segment &laquo; outil de qualit&eacute; &raquo; : finitions soign&eacute;es mais sans ostentation, fiches techniques coh&eacute;rentes, contr&ocirc;le qualit&eacute; serr&eacute; et communication ax&eacute;e sur l&rsquo;usage plut&ocirc;t que sur le prestige, et le rapport contenu/prix vise la cr&eacute;dibilit&eacute; d&rsquo;un instrument plut&ocirc;t que la posture luxueuse.&nbsp;La distribution m&ecirc;le vente directe en ligne et r&eacute;seau restreint de partenaires, comme <a href="https://bit.ly/4igLuis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Horel</a> &agrave; Bordeaux (France) ou <a href="https://bit.ly/4p27od0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Vitrine Horlog&egrave;re</a> en Belgique, avec un discours p&eacute;dagogique sur l&rsquo;h&eacute;ritage et les usages, et&nbsp;ce canal court facilite la coh&eacute;rence tarifaire et la relation avec l&rsquo;atelier.
Le public typique r&eacute;unit des amateurs de montres &laquo; &agrave; faire &raquo; plut&ocirc;t qu&rsquo;&laquo; &agrave; montrer &raquo;, des plongeurs loisirs, des voyageurs qui appr&eacute;cient la solidit&eacute; et des utilisateurs professionnels qui veulent un objet fiable et r&eacute;parable, et la marque parle &agrave; celles et ceux qui pr&eacute;f&egrave;rent la preuve par le port&eacute;.
<h3>Guide de choix&thinsp;: sc&eacute;nario d&rsquo;usage, lisibilit&eacute; et ergonomie</h3>
Commencez par d&eacute;finir l&rsquo;environnement principal : eau, cockpit, bureau-terrain ou sport chronom&eacute;tr&eacute; ; si l&rsquo;eau domine, une Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 ou une Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph seront naturelles, tandis que P-101/P-104 conviendront aux lectures rapides et aux cadrans &eacute;pur&eacute;s, et le chronographe Navichron servira aux temps courts et aux routines fractionn&eacute;es.
Validez ensuite la lisibilit&eacute; : contraste aiguilles/fond, taille des index, absence de surcharge, visibilit&eacute; de la minuterie et coh&eacute;rence de la lunette avec l&rsquo;usage r&eacute;el, et faites le test &laquo; un m&egrave;tre/un coup d&rsquo;&oelig;il &raquo; en lumi&egrave;re naturelle avant d&rsquo;arr&ecirc;ter votre choix.
Enfin, essayez la montre pour jauger l&rsquo;assise (corne-&agrave;-corne), la couronne dans la paume, la souplesse du bracelet et le tomb&eacute; g&eacute;n&eacute;ral avec vos manches et vos activit&eacute;s, et gardez la version que vous oubliez le plus vite une fois port&eacute;e.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Ollech &amp; Wajs demeure identifiable par sa vocation d&rsquo;outil : des montres pens&eacute;es pour l&rsquo;usage, lisibles, robustes et suivies par une cha&icirc;ne suisse claire. Entre plongeuses h&eacute;riti&egrave;res de la Caribbean, pilotes modernes et chronographes de travail, la gamme s&rsquo;articule simplement autour de sc&eacute;narios r&eacute;els. Pour d&eacute;cider, partez de votre terrain d&rsquo;emploi, testez lisibilit&eacute; et confort, puis ajustez mati&egrave;re et bracelet ; vous obtiendrez un instrument pertinent qui vieillit bien. Pour croiser ces rep&egrave;res avec des retours d&rsquo;exp&eacute;rience, appuyez-vous sur les avis clients Dialicious.
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 Ao&ucirc;t 2025)

Ollech &amp; Wajs is a Swiss watch company founded in 1956 in Zurich by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs; initially a retailer and then a mail-order operator, the duo built a reputation on robust tool watches&mdash;divers, military pieces and pilot instruments&mdash;sold to civilians and service members alike, before orchestrating a modern comeback in the late 2010s with a contemporary range that revives the brand&rsquo;s historic signatures.
<h3>Zurich, Stockerstrasse and mail order: the beginnings of a tool-driven label</h3>
From their small Zurich storefront, the founders soon moved from selling other brands to shipping their own watches by post, and this direct &ldquo;mail-order&rdquo; route became a lasting hallmark of the company.&nbsp;The shift from retailing to making watches under their own name took only a few years, with dedicated lines for concrete use cases (field, sea, cockpit) and constructions that favoured simple, repairable mechanics, and the focus was less on &ldquo;complication&rdquo; than on endurance and clarity.
In the 1960s, distribution extended to US military PX stores, where O&amp;W military and dive watches were tried in real-world conditions by service members, and this usage-led validation helped cement the image of an affordable professional instrument.
<h3>Caribbean 1000 and Ocean Graph: depth, decompression and the great-waters playbook</h3>
By the mid-sixties the brand stood out with cutting-edge divers, notably the Ollech &amp; Wajs Caribbean 1000, a thousand-metre-rated watch that crystallised the era&rsquo;s technical ambition and lodged the O&amp;W name in both recreational and professional diving, and partnerships with specialist makers fed a rational, no-nonsense aesthetic.
In the same spirit, the Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph brought a bezel and reading logic tailored to ascent and decompression stops, rooting the watch in a specific task rather than mere maritime d&eacute;cor, and the dial stayed clean to preserve underwater glance legibility.
These historic references&mdash;often cited and collected today&mdash;shaped a language of stout cases, serious water-resistance, practical bracelets and high-contrast typography that still surfaces in current models, and this through-line of &ldquo;tool first&rdquo; connects past to present.
<h3>Contemporary relaunch, Swiss anchoring and a short chain: O&amp;W&rsquo;s return</h3>
After weathering the quartz era and slowing down, the brand was revived in the late 2010s by Charles Le Menestrel with the explicit aim of extending the founding spirit rather than scattering into cosmetic runs, and&nbsp;design remains in Zurich while assembly and adjustment take place in the Swiss Jura.
The approach favours proven Swiss automatic movements, serviceable case architecture, credible water-resistance and bracelets built for comfort and durability, and the specification re-embraces the classic triad: reliability, legibility, serviceability.&nbsp;The comeback is not a millimetre-for-millimetre facsimile exercise; instead, it offers new watches inspired by historic use, upgrades finishing and emphasises stepwise quality control, and the outcome is a pragmatic modernity that avoids pastiche.
<h3>P-101, P-104, Navichron, C-1000 and Ocean Graph: today&rsquo;s families and real use</h3>
The first modern releases took the form of compact pilot watches, the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104, which reinterpret cockpit codes in versatile 39&ndash;40 mm cases with sapphire and screw-down crowns, and they target instrumental reading and all-day resilience.
On the dive side, the brand offers the Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 (along with anniversary editions) as a contemporary take on the Caribbean ethos: seals, casebacks, and careful treatment combine into a modern sea instrument, and the dial retains the intelligibility that made the line&rsquo;s reputation.
In parallel, the Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph returned in an updated form, with its decompression-centred readout making for an instantly recognisable diver on the wrist, and this task-specific signature sets it apart in a crowded segment.
The Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron family serves those who want a readable, work-ready chronograph true to the O&amp;W spirit, with well-judged pushers and crisp scales for short-time duties, and the design stays deliberately practical rather than showy.
<ul>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 &mdash; contemporary pilot, compact diameter, sapphire, strong water-resistance, very legible dial for desk-to-field wear.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104 &mdash; aviation variant with a different bezel and markings signature, same robust intent.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 &mdash; modern diver inspired by the Caribbean, serious water-proofing and direct readout.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph &mdash; instrumental diver with decompression logic, strong identity on the wrist.</li>
<li>Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron &mdash; &ldquo;tool&rdquo; chronograph, open dial and assertive pushers, clarity in short-time work.</li>
</ul>
Beyond names, what matters is use: a pilot for flat-plane readability and shock tolerance in active life; a diver for water and sturdiness; a chronograph to pace tasks and training, and this split helps pick an O&amp;W by real scenario rather than by style alone.
<h3>Tool-watch signature: materials, movements, dimensions and straps</h3>
Current cases prioritise steel, sober surface treatments, functional bezels and sapphire crystals, with diameters largely between 39 and 42 mm to sustain daily versatility, and on-wrist stability comes from disciplined lug spans and well-matched bracelets.
Mechanically, the brand uses modern, Swiss automatic calibres suited to intensive use&mdash;some adjusted or certified depending on versions&mdash;while ensuring that any competent watchmaker can service them, and this pragmatic mechanics reflects the utilitarian brief.
Bracelets&mdash;steel, RAF/NATO-type textile or rubber&mdash;are chosen for security, water-readiness and comfort, with buckles and end-links designed to minimise hot-spots, and modularity lets a single watch adapt to very different contexts.
<h3>Positioning, prices, channels and buyer profiles</h3>
O&amp;W sits in a &ldquo;quality tool&rdquo; segment: tidy finishing without ostentation, coherent spec sheets, tight quality control and messaging anchored in use rather than prestige, and the value proposition seeks instrument credibility rather than luxury posturing.
Distribution blends direct online sales with a small partner network and a didactic narrative about heritage and use, and this short channel supports coherent pricing and a clear link to the workshop.&nbsp;The core audience mixes owners who prefer watches to &ldquo;do&rdquo; rather than to &ldquo;show,&rdquo; recreational divers, travellers who prize sturdiness and professionals who need reliable, serviceable objects, and the brand resonates with those who trust proof of wear over glossy claims.
<h3>Selection guide: use case, legibility and ergonomics</h3>
Start by mapping your main environment&mdash;water, cockpit, desk-to-field or timed sport; if water rules, a Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000 or Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph is natural, whereas P-101/P-104 suit quick, uncluttered reads, and the Navichron chronograph serves intervals and structured routines.
Next validate legibility: hand-to-dial contrast, index size, minimal clutter, minute track visibility and bezel logic that matches how you actually use it, and run the &ldquo;one-metre/one-glance&rdquo; test in natural light before deciding.
Finally, try the watch to judge stance (lug-to-lug), crown feel in the palm, bracelet suppleness and how it sits with sleeves and tasks, and keep the version you forget the fastest once strapped on.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
Ollech &amp; Wajs remains identifiable by its purpose-built vocation: watches made for use&mdash;readable, robust and supported by a clear Swiss chain. Between divers that channel the Caribbean legacy, modern pilot pieces and work-ready chronographs, the range is organised simply around real-world scenarios. To choose well, start with where you&rsquo;ll wear it, test clarity and comfort, then tune material and strap; you&rsquo;ll land on a capable instrument that ages well. To square these cues with long-term ownership feedback, a helpful compass remains Dialicious customer reviews.
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 August 2025)

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