Swiss Made Watch

Seiko vs Tissot: DNA, country, positioning Two cultures. Two promises. Tissot boasts a very readable “Swiss Made” anchor, careful aesthetics, and global distribution via clear collections (PRX, Seastar, Le Locle, Gentleman). Seiko plays the complete manufacturing card, from the entry-level 5 Sports to the Presage/Prospex series… up to Grand Seiko for high precision. In short:…

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Movements, precision and maintenance: quartz, automatic… and connected Fossil We measured, on 3 quartz models (2 Festina, 1 Fossil) worn for 21 days, an average drift of +18 s/month (standard deviation 6 s). Honest result for this range. Miyota/Seiko Instruments quartz movements remain common choices, robust, with easy-to-replace batteries. On the automatic, wider tolerance: we…

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Two sub-counters, a dial that breathes, a functional elegance inherited from the good years of aviation and the paddocks: the bicompax chronograph speaks as much to the heart as to the eye. If collectors keep coming back to it, it is because it embodies a very pure idea of ​​the chronograph, where form follows function…

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By David Deteve — editor-tester. Updated: October 20, 2025. In Brief Strava is a sports tracking application and social network. It records your activities (GPS, cardio, power), displays clear analyzes (pace, D+, zones, trends), and makes everything shareable to create momentum. Result: we progress because we really see what is happening. No magic. Just numbers,…

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The adjustment ritual: a gesture of watchmaking culture Setting an automatic watch is not just a technical operation: it is a ritual. The discreet clicking of the crown, the gentleness of manual winding, the elegance of a second that restarts at the top of the hour… When executed well, these gestures prolong the life of…

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Robustness, reliability, maintenance We’re talking G-Shock. So we hit it (reasonably). Drop test at 1.2 m on smooth concrete slab — 5 drops per model, 10/13/2025, Compans zone. Zero dysfunction. Micro-marks visible on bezel of the GA-2100 (matte black resin); the DW-5600 copes better visually, its more rounded bezel “bounces back”. Mineral glass for both.…

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On the second-hand market, certain watches set the pace. They are transmitted, scrutinized, coveted. Between watchmaking culture, iconic design and skillfully distilled rarity, these pieces draw a clear line between collecting passion and enlightened investment. Immerse yourself in this moving pantheon where time is negotiated to the nearest second. Why these watches dominate the second-hand…

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Context. On August 1, 2025, I leave before dawn on the crest of the caldera (Fira→Oia). Low light, white walls, dry heat. The AMOLED remains readable, the LED lasts 12 minutes in the alleys – just enough, nothing more. AMOLED and LED screen: see, decide, run The slab hits hard. Sharpness, contrast, tactile responsiveness, everything…

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Sport, GPS, cardio and autonomy: sufficient to progress G-Shock Move app: sync & limits Dedicated app G-Shock Move : Strava, Apple Health and Google Fit synchronization, essential settings, logical widgets (MODE to scroll, DISP to change the view). Basic training plans, interval programming by timers (simple, effective… but limited). No advanced export of sessions from…

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A silent revenge They have long been relegated to the rank of supporting roles, guilty of having precipitated the mechanical crisis. However, vintage quartz watches are coming back into favor, led by a generation that prefers style, precision and history to speculation. Thin cases, integrated bracelets, dials with 1980 graphics, and this second which beats…

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Training, metrics, coaching: advantage 255 (recent algorithms) The 255 brings Daily Suggested Workouts recent version, HRV Status, Training Readiness (depending on updates), extended running dynamics with external sensor. The 245 remains solid on the fundamentals (VO₂max, structured training, PacePro via app), but the “load/stress/recovery” ecosystem is a generation old. Garmin Connect Mobile release notes, read…

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When France invites itself to the Swiss table In the Morteau valley, on the banks of the Doubs, French watchmaking has never stopped beating, sometimes in a whisper, often with an obstinacy that commands respect. Here, a few kilometers from the border, a watch sets the record straight and reminds us that a certain art…

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Health, sport, GPS: precision that reassures Do. Yes : GPS accuracy And cardio remain the real subject. On our loop of 16.6 km / +672 mthe Apple Watch (Series 11 and Ultra 3 tested alternately) set the distance to +0.4% in relation to the mapped route; the Xwatch used (without integrated GPS) depended on the…

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Pagani models to look at first Objective: to avoid dispersion. Here are the references that “fit well” on the wrist and do the job for the price — without drowning you in 50 variations. PD-1639 “Submariner-like” The bestseller. Case ~40mm, bezel (often ceramic), NH35. Readability, presence, versatility. To check: bezel clearance, sapphire flatness, triangle alignment.…

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I’ll cut to the chase: the difference is not subtle. The 945 brings complete mappinga longer battery lifeand more margin in music storage — three levers which, in the field, are felt. Both remain watches multisport solid, but they do not occupy the same position. Frankly, confusing uses would be a costly mistake. To situate…

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From instrument diver to cultural icon You can see it on the wrist of a diver, under the sleeve of a tuxedo or on the front page of an enthusiasts’ forum. The Rolex Submariner, born in the early 1950s and quickly propelled into the spotlight by James Bond, has transcended its status as a tool…

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AMOLED (Epix 2): sumptuous contrast, crisp fonts, energy efficiency What you see first: black. A real one. Complications float, cards click, icons breathe. On theEpix 2AMOLED displays a resolution and saturation which make the data “appetizing”. In the dining room, in the office, at night: royal. Honestly, it’s hard to go back. But AMOLED requires…

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Which profile for which device? Minimalist: you want to move, sleep better, understand two things about your stress, without an intrusive screen. Connected bracelet. Light, durable, invisible. This is his strength. Urban multi-sportsman: navigation that doesn’t let up, payment on the wrist, quick responses, offline music. Connected watch. No suspense. The rest is noise. Allergic…

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