The Elysee brand is a famous watch brand created in Switzerland in 1920 by watchmaker Jacques Beaufort. In 1960 he moved to the Rhine-Ruhr region of Western Germany, to the city of Düsseldorf, where he remains to this day. Excellent pedigree, Swiss roots - a classic of the genre. You will say that these hours are boring, but no!
At first glance it may seem that this is an ordinary average chronograph, but if you take a closer look, you immediately realize that this is not entirely true.
The balanced size and shape make the watch absolutely comfortable for daily use. The case is the gold standard in size: an uncompromising 42mm stainless steel. The movement is a quartz caliber from Seiko marked TMI VK61. Accurate and reliable. Just remember, change the battery every 2-3 years.
The end of the case and the bezel are polished to a mirror finish, the pads of the claws are satin-finished (they are most susceptible to scratches, which, thanks to this treatment, are not dangerous for them). The chronograph buttons are rounded and press softly. The transfer head is large with deep slots that allow you to comfortably grab it and make time adjustments.
In comparison with other watches, it is clear that for all their brutality, they remain light and elegant.
See how the chic polished dial plays, changing color from cool blue to warm ultramarine depending on the lighting. And coupled with the guilloché splits of the chronograph and the mirror-like shine of the hands, we see a magnificent balance between half-tones, which is undoubtedly a triumph for the designers.
Mineral glass with sapphire coating has maximum transparency and is scratch-resistant. The back cover is not a clapper, but a threaded one. That's a plus. The issue is numbered, which means that this watch is not from the masses of the market.
Water resistance of 100 m: you can safely walk in the rain, wash your hands, take a shower with them and even swim, for example, in a pool. But I think the last two options are excluded, if only because the leather strap on them is not marked water resistant (and, accordingly, water-repellent impregnation) and is not intended for complete immersion in water.
Leather strap, hypoallergenic, cognac color. Made to last. Thick soft leather without stitching. The length is suitable for large wrists up to 22 cm, but if you need more, the strap will have to be replaced. A wide buckle with rounded edges a la “pam-style” harmoniously completes the model’s image.
The chronograph turned out to be interesting, balanced and without unnecessary overloads. Not everyone can achieve such harmony. Often, a seemingly small detail is already too much and can complicate the watch. This “standard chronograph problem” is absent here.
When you pick them up and put them on, you know they are worth every cent. They fit nicely and confidently on the wrist. German practicality and reliable quality come together in Elysee watches.
PS The watch world is beautiful in its diversity, each watch is good in its own way. Remember that a watch is not only practically the only male accessory, but also part of your harmonious, positive, confident attitude.
