Micro Mondays Archives - Time+Tide Watches

08.06.26

Manime’s new La Méridienne just might be the unique GMT watch you’re looking for

Manime's new La Méridienne is an affordable integrated bracelet GMT watch with 70s-style details and a captivating choice of dials

Resurrecting Classic Calendar Watches with the Arcange Selenograph CM02 Ice Blue

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01.06.26

Resurrecting Classic Calendar Watches with the Arcange Selenograph CM02 Ice Blue

A classically designed watch that brings practical complications and elegance into one affordable package.

Liberum’s RE-XHAUST takes motorsport inspiration and sustainability to the next level

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25.05.26

Liberum’s RE-XHAUST takes motorsport inspiration and sustainability to the next level

Italian brand Liberum has partnered with legendary racing exhaust manufacturer Termignoni to produce a sustainable motorsports watch

Alato unveils its new Ögonsten, with compelling, classical styling paired with everyday usability

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18.05.26

Alato unveils its new Ögonsten, with compelling, classical styling paired with everyday usability

The new Alato Ögonsten is launching via Kickstarter, and it may just be Alato's most compelling everday watch yet

Kiwame Tokyo introduces the MUNE(棟), inspired by iconic Japanese architecture

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06.04.26

Kiwame Tokyo introduces the MUNE(棟), inspired by iconic Japanese architecture

It goes without saying that here at Time+Tide, we love to champion microbrands. While we all love to see what’s new from the biggest brands,…

A GMT with a difference, Tedoro unveils its limited edition, mother-of-pearl Harmony 39 Sarab

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23.03.26

A GMT with a difference, Tedoro unveils its limited edition, mother-of-pearl Harmony 39 Sarab

The Tedoro Harmony 39 Sarab has elements that collectors love: a stone dial, an integrated bracelet, a GMT complication – and just $785.

Does the Trematic T-Five Beigua Maris ‘Shadow’ deliver good bang for the buck?

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09.03.26

Does the Trematic T-Five Beigua Maris ‘Shadow’ deliver good bang for the buck?

Does the Trematic T-Five Beigua Maris Shadow dive watch, in titanium and with a 68-hour LJP movement, deliver bang for the buck at €1.2K?

Héron updates its Marinor, a well-deserved refresh and refinement of its best seller

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02.02.26

Héron updates its Marinor, a well-deserved refresh and refinement of its best seller

Canadian microbrand Héron’s Marinor hiatus comes to an end with an updated second generation for its best selling model.

Oliver Gallaugher downsizes the starry-dialled Deep Space, introducing a new all-blue dial finish

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19.01.26

Oliver Gallaugher downsizes the starry-dialled Deep Space, introducing a new all-blue dial finish

British designer Oliver Gallaugher's Deep Space makes a full orbit, re-emerging in a new shade of blue with a new Swiss movement.

CIGA design’s Time Cipher puts wandering hours on an ultra-dark-dialled watch

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13.01.26

CIGA design’s Time Cipher puts wandering hours on an ultra-dark-dialled watch

CIGA's latest mechanical complication, a modern take on a wandering hours watch, is a fitting follow-up to its GPHG-winning Blue Planet.

Vario flips the script with two festive limited edition Versa models

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05.01.26

Vario flips the script with two festive limited edition Versa models

The Singaporean microbrand's quirky rotating-case dress watch sees two limited edition seasonal variants join its range.

The Eylandt Puck is a lug-less everyday watch with a smoother sweep

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29.12.25

The Eylandt Puck is a lug-less everyday watch with a smoother sweep

The latest release under American brand Hemel's affordable Eylandt sub-brand says it all in the name: puck-shaped, quartz and accessible.

Japanese microbrand Kiwame Tokyo introduces the Iwao series with dials inspired by stone

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22.12.25

Japanese microbrand Kiwame Tokyo introduces the Iwao series with dials inspired by stone

This restrained and elegant take on a field watch from a Japanese watch industry veteran is an exquisite example of "honest watchmaking".

Galvin’s new YÖ limited edition is ready to light up the long winter nights

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15.12.25

Galvin’s new YÖ limited edition is ready to light up the long winter nights

Sydney, Australia-based Galvin Watch Company reveals a new full lume limited edition inspired by Finnish nights.

Ontic’s solar-powered Utility 40 range is designed with mountain rescues in mind

Micro Mondays

01.12.25

Ontic’s solar-powered Utility 40 range is designed with mountain rescues in mind

Ontic founder John Hickling's background as a Mountain Rescue volunteer informs this solar tool watch's robust construction.

Revisiting Art Deco design with the Ferro Paramount Vino

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25.11.25

Revisiting Art Deco design with the Ferro Paramount Vino

Canadian microbrand Ferro pens a tannic, wine red tribute to the 1930s in the form of a Art Deco-inspired two-hander.

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17.11.25

Nezumi’s updated and refined Baleine continues the brand’s counter-culture ethos

Swedish-based microbrand Nezumi releases updated versions of its Baleine dive watch, with thinner dimensions and refined touches.

Ground control to Major Tom: Hz Watches pays tribute to our planet with the HZ.03 Blue Marble

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10.11.25

Ground control to Major Tom: Hz Watches pays tribute to our planet with the HZ.03 Blue Marble

Australian microbrand Hz Watches debuts its third model line, a dressy daily inspired by the famous 1972 photograph of the Earth.

Neotype jazzes up its “ultimate multipurpose tool watch”, the LM02 Type C, with panda dials

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04.11.25

Neotype jazzes up its “ultimate multipurpose tool watch”, the LM02 Type C, with panda dials

French microbrands Neotype has brought two panda dials to the fore, for its likeable LM02 Type C chronograph.

Are you ready to binge-watch with Möels & Co’s TV-cased 528 Series 2?

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27.10.25

Are you ready to binge-watch with Möels & Co’s TV-cased 528 Series 2?

Möels & Co has updated its striking offset TV dial dress piece with aesthetic and technical refinements, including a La Joux-Perret movement.

Built by and for adventurers, the Nadir Vespera GMT is ready to go

Micro Mondays

20.10.25

Built by and for adventurers, the Nadir Vespera GMT is ready to go

Built to keep up with the founder's adventurous lifestyle, this new tool watch doesn't cut corners when it comes to toughness.

Sortie flies onto the scene with its inaugural release, the Battle of Britain-inspired BH1000

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13.10.25

Sortie flies onto the scene with its inaugural release, the Battle of Britain-inspired BH1000

Sortie honours the RAF’s famous defence against the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War with its debut model.

Makina aims for a smash hit sequel with the Andras_II

Micro Mondays

06.10.25

Makina aims for a smash hit sequel with the Andras_II

Sometimes the sequel is better than the original, and that's what Philippines-based microbrand Makina has delivered with the Andras_II.

Swan & Edgar’s Horizon blends minimalist design with maximum story

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29.09.25

Swan & Edgar’s Horizon blends minimalist design with maximum story

The Horizon draws inspiration not only from the White Cliffs of Dover, but also from the pivotal Battle of Britain in 1940.

Living la dolce vita acquatica with the HTD Aquatìc MkII

Micro Mondays

08.09.25

Living la dolce vita acquatica with the HTD Aquatìc MkII

The Florence-based independent watch brand returns with a slim and stylish take on a GADA dive watch.

Patina focus brings a new perspective to Vario’s 1945 D12 line

Micro Mondays

01.09.25

Patina focus brings a new perspective to Vario’s 1945 D12 line

This field watch celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and will generate lovely patina in the decades to come.

Wren and Ben’s Watches unveil the Diver One Magma, a diver that epitomizes the modern watch community

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26.08.25

Wren and Ben’s Watches unveil the Diver One Magma, a diver that epitomizes the modern watch community

Wrist Enthusiast founder Craig Karger's microbrand joins forces with the affable Ben Cook of Ben's Watches on a hot little dive watch.

The Draken Kruger V2 is the perfect lightweight tactical chronograph

Micro Mondays

11.08.25

The Draken Kruger V2 is the perfect lightweight tactical chronograph

Featuring a rugged titanium case and either a mecaquartz or automatic movement (plus lots of other customisable options), this Kiwi chrono has a South African…

The Namica Shirahama 2 is a serious not-so-serious dive watch

Micro Mondays

04.08.25

The Namica Shirahama 2 is a serious not-so-serious dive watch

This Japanese microbrand combines funky colours and playful yet purposeful design in this decidedly contemporary dive watch.

Áigi honours Norway’s industrial mining heritage with a hardcore classic tool watch, the Gruvebus

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28.07.25

Áigi honours Norway’s industrial mining heritage with a hardcore classic tool watch, the Gruvebus

This rugged Norwegian tool watch represents a horological send-off to mining in Svalbard.

Tusenö’s SuperVintage offers a fresh new blend of old-school looks

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21.07.25

Tusenö’s SuperVintage offers a fresh new blend of old-school looks

Swedish brand Tusenö has made a bold move, departing from sports watches to shaped dress watches with this stylish cocktail-inspired piece.

Peren aims for timeless style (with a hint of Gothic attitude) with its stealthy new Regia Eclipse collection

Micro Mondays

14.07.25

Peren aims for timeless style (with a hint of Gothic attitude) with its stealthy new Regia Eclipse collection

Transylvanian style, without the vampires.

Vario celebrates Singapore’s 60 years of Independence with the new, and delightfully red SG60 Merlion Trench Watch

Micro Mondays

07.07.25

Vario celebrates Singapore’s 60 years of Independence with the new, and delightfully red SG60 Merlion Trench Watch

In a celebration of Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence, home-grown brand Vario offers a colourful limited edition.

Vintage vibes abound with the Ferro Time Master 70

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30.06.25

Vintage vibes abound with the Ferro Time Master 70

An idiosyncratic shape and a retro-tastic dial (complete with pinion cap!) make this indie offering a love letter to the 1970s.

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23.06.25

The DWISS Model A1 is an integrated bracelet beauty from a brand known for crazy, affordable time displays

Does the Model A1 have what it takes to enter a crowded market?

The Parea Sector is bursting with minimalist detail

Micro Mondays

16.06.25

The Parea Sector is bursting with minimalist detail

A new Australian microbrand enters the fray with a dressy daily sector dial.

Héron brings a welcome complication to the vintage-inspried dress watch with their Mirabel GMT

Micro Mondays

09.06.25

Héron brings a welcome complication to the vintage-inspried dress watch with their Mirabel GMT

This dressy Canadian GMT watch incorporates a complication that's rarely combined with pre-1950s aesthetics.

Vario broadens its range with a new field watch with a twist, the new 1945 A-11S WW2

Micro Mondays

02.06.25

Vario broadens its range with a new field watch with a twist, the new 1945 A-11S WW2

A solar quartz-powered, military-inspired field watch with specs that pack a punch in an affordable package.

Selten’s Métiers d’Art Collection showcases artisanal enamelled dials that won’t break the bank

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26.05.25

Selten’s Métiers d’Art Collection showcases artisanal enamelled dials that won’t break the bank

Hong Kong's Selten offers exceptional patterned grand feu enamel dials at an exceptionally affordable price.

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19.05.25

The Monceau Model 01 gives a defunct brand a new lease on life

Escapement24's Simon Ryan brings back Monceau with the Model 01.

Tennis comes to the fore with the HTD Tennis Sport

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12.05.25

Tennis comes to the fore with the HTD Tennis Sport

Italian indie HTD serves up a slim, playful sports watch entirely dedicated to tennis.

The Monchard Étape is a Swedish love letter to Art Deco watches

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05.05.25

The Monchard Étape is a Swedish love letter to Art Deco watches

This dressy, unisex-sized rectangular model represents an interesting change of direction for the brand, as well as great value.

Micro Mondays

28.04.25

Can the Solstice Revival save a fledgling brand from bankruptcy?

Solstice's latest watch is a complete re-do of the entire brand, scrapping its bland past in the hopes that honesty and value can save it.

The FLX004 is the most minimalist take on a skin diver by Fleux yet

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07.04.25

The FLX004 is the most minimalist take on a skin diver by Fleux yet

All that you need, and nothing you don't.

The Palmos One is an ultra-minimal take on a daily wearer

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31.03.25

The Palmos One is an ultra-minimal take on a daily wearer

Sleek but colourful, with a few surprising design choices.

The HTD Hesagraph MkII Variante B is a classic (and attainable) mechanical chronograph

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24.03.25

The HTD Hesagraph MkII Variante B is a classic (and attainable) mechanical chronograph

Inspired by Italian motorsports, this stylish hand-wound chronograph offers plenty of vibes.

Racing into the past with the Atelier Jalaper AJ-003

Micro Mondays

17.03.25

Racing into the past with the Atelier Jalaper AJ-003

This Belgian brand's latest watch features dials made from the bonnet of a real 1962 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight.

Havid Nagan challenges traditions with the new Classic One

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10.03.25

Havid Nagan challenges traditions with the new Classic One

American microbrand Havid Nagan's latest effort represents a high watermark for refinement in the microbrand space.

RZE’s debut digital watch, the titanium-cased UTD-8000, is a fun move

Introducing

04.03.25

RZE’s debut digital watch, the titanium-cased UTD-8000, is a fun move

RZE's first digital timepiece offers G-Shock toughness with enthusiast-friendly features and great specs at an ultra-competitive price.

Third time’s the charm for Second Hour with the new Mandala Mk3

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03.03.25

Third time’s the charm for Second Hour with the new Mandala Mk3

The Australian microbrand iterates on its eye-catching and popular everyday wearer, strengthening its value proposition.

The Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot is an Texan-made, GADA pilot’s watch

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25.02.25

The Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot is an Texan-made, GADA pilot’s watch

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Jack Mason have redesigned their inaugural watch model.

The Arena Vanitas proves there’s no futility in more microbrand divers

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24.02.25

The Arena Vanitas proves there’s no futility in more microbrand divers

The Arena Vanitas shines through as one of the most thoughtfully designed and best-value dive watches we've seen in a long time.

The UniDesign Autoclassic combines 1970s funk with automotive cues

Micro Mondays

17.02.25

The UniDesign Autoclassic combines 1970s funk with automotive cues

UniDesign launches a softer, motorsport-inspired take on the sports watch.

Canadian microbrand Redwood’s Standard Issue collection are love letters to vintage field watches

Micro Mondays

10.02.25

Canadian microbrand Redwood’s Standard Issue collection are love letters to vintage field watches

These four models evoke the spirit of WWII-era-issued field watches at an affordable price point.

RZE founder launches new ultra-affordable microbrand Vostra with the racing-ready Vector

Micro Mondays

04.02.25

RZE founder launches new ultra-affordable microbrand Vostra with the racing-ready Vector

RZE launches a new sibling brand, Vostra, with an ultra-affordable and colourful mechaquartz chronograph inspired by motorsports.

Montoir adds more colour to its dive watch range with the MWMOD-01 V2

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27.01.25

Montoir adds more colour to its dive watch range with the MWMOD-01 V2

Montoir has made subtle tweaks and introduced new dial colours for its inaugural watch, a minimalist diver.

How exactly did CIGA Design improve the Blue Planet II after years of GPHG praise?

Micro Mondays

20.01.25

How exactly did CIGA Design improve the Blue Planet II after years of GPHG praise?

CIGA Design's award-winning Blue Planet is back for its second generation. But what exactly changed? Buffy finds out.

A daring resurrection for the Electra Dare-Devil Diver

Micro Mondays

14.01.25

A daring resurrection for the Electra Dare-Devil Diver

Electra, a Franco-Swiss brand that disappeared during the tumultuous 1970s, has been revived with this vintage-inspired dive watch.

The DeMarco Chronograph makes a strong and affordable debut

Micro Mondays

06.01.25

The DeMarco Chronograph makes a strong and affordable debut

1940s chronograph, but make it colourful: DeMarco takes 1940s pilot's chrono inspiration and conveys it in a modern mechaquartz manner.

The fanciful, flippable Vario Versa gets a pair of mother-of-pearl makeovers

Micro Mondays

30.12.24

The fanciful, flippable Vario Versa gets a pair of mother-of-pearl makeovers

Vario's stylish and affordable flippable watch gets two new mother-of-pearl dials which further emphasise old-school vibes.

The Camp Fieldtimer is an excellent, alt-take on a field watch, with custom fonts and lacquer dials

Micro Mondays

16.12.24

The Camp Fieldtimer is an excellent, alt-take on a field watch, with custom fonts and lacquer dials

Powered by a manually wound Sellita movement, this is one of the more compelling microbrand field offerings we've come across.

The RVNDSGN M1 is a welcome challenge to assumptions about minimalism

Micro Mondays

09.12.24

The RVNDSGN M1 is a welcome challenge to assumptions about minimalism

From the mind of internationally acclaimed designer Zach Raven, this intriguing minimalist watch offers space-age looks at a reasonable price.

The Áigi Satellite Ground Station II is a Nordic nod to our connection with space

Micro Mondays

02.12.24

The Áigi Satellite Ground Station II is a Nordic nod to our connection with space

An updated version of the Norwegian brand's original stellar offering, the Satellite Ground Station II offers out-of-this-world value.