William L. 1985 - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Small chronograph bought on the net a few years ago, I was seduced by its vintage dial and its original telemetric scale compared to all the tachymetric scales found on most chronographs. Rose gold Arabic numerals, a signed buckle strap and a vintage typography. From a distance, the illusion works. You can easily change the strap on a standard 20mm. A good little watch not too wide (40mm) even if 38 would suit it better for the classic side. All that for a good hundred euros on sale. Enough to treat yourself without breaking the bank.

The William L small chronograph is an uninteresting watch in terms of its features. The chronograph consists of two small dials. The second hand therefore works in a common way to indicate the seconds. Its sunray dial with affixed indexes is of rather good quality. These dauphine-type hands and the shape of the case are reminiscent of vintage watches. William L is Guillaume Laidet's first brand and in a sense this watch is a precursor to successes in terms of the recovery of prestigious old brands. The dimensions are perfect, its engraved crown, its domed sapphire crystal, the absence of a date and the good quality bracelet with the engraved buckle, make this watch an endearing timepiece for which I always take pleasure when I wear it, although this is quite rare. A pretty simple quartz watch and vintage dress watch type. Its flaws are the poor quality push buttons and the case back without specific treatment.

You are not dreaming, Guillaume Laidet did it! A very beautiful neo vintage on a Seiko NE88 column wheel movement base For those who have never practiced, I personally find that it is a very interesting alternative to the eternal 7750. It is very smooth to trigger and the oscillating weight is discreet to the wearer. To talk about the watch itself, I am amazed for this price level to have such finishes (alternating polished / brushed on the case, signed buckle, beautifully made leather strap, transparent back, sapphire crystal, weight signed william L). What more could you ask for?...