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MICRO MONDAYS: Bold field watches for under $500 in the MAS Watches Arcticus range
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MICRO MONDAYS: Bold field watches for under $500 in the MAS Watches Arcticus range

What’s in a name? Quite a lot in this case. MAS Watches was started in 2019 by Australian Matthew Francis, a watch enthusiast who shares…
MICRO MONDAYS: The DWISS M3 is designed for the people, by the people
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MICRO MONDAYS: The DWISS M3 is designed for the people, by the people

Buying a watch is rarely something that you do on a random whim. Much like buying a car, it tends to be an extremely considered…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Keris from Keaton Time Co. is a futuristic diver with a hypnotic dial
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Keris from Keaton Time Co. is a futuristic diver with a hypnotic dial

Keaton Time Co. is another new brand from Singapore, that’s fast becoming a veritable hotbed of horological innovation with the likes of Zelos and BOLDR…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Reiser Alpen is a sharp, octagonal sports watch that oozes 70s jet-set glamour
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Reiser Alpen is a sharp, octagonal sports watch that oozes 70s jet-set glamour

My mum always taught me honesty first, so YES, the fresh and new Reiser Alpen has some octagonal details, and does remind us of a…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Charlie Paris Concordia Automatic offers vintage style tested in Antarctic blizzards
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Charlie Paris Concordia Automatic offers vintage style tested in Antarctic blizzards

Last week, you might have spotted the evocative Charlie Paris logo depicting a stork in flight during our story on the new French Wave of…
MICRO MONDAYS: The York & Front Burrard is an elegant take on military vintage
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MICRO MONDAYS: The York & Front Burrard is an elegant take on military vintage

Eschewing the pretence of diving or sports, the pure military inspiration behind the new York & Front Burrard is pretty close to being the perfect…
MICRO MONDAYS: Is the Hegid Mirage the first interchangeable case system with a Swiss movement?
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MICRO MONDAYS: Is the Hegid Mirage the first interchangeable case system with a Swiss movement?

Variety is the spice of life – we all love to change things up. As a result, to many enthusiasts the mere idea of the…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Vero Open Water is an elegant tool that offers a welcome break from vintage
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Vero Open Water is an elegant tool that offers a welcome break from vintage

Cool, icy cool. That’s what we have here, in a watch that brings to mind the German form over function we know from Sinn. With…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Pynchon Watches Negotium brings back heritage charm in a calendar watch with a difference
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Pynchon Watches Negotium brings back heritage charm in a calendar watch with a difference

Many microbrands cater to our strong desire for vintage divers. This makes it increasingly frustrating if, like myself, you have a penchant for slim skin…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Iridium Torpedo is a budget-friendly dive watch with monster specs
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Iridium Torpedo is a budget-friendly dive watch with monster specs

The Iridium Torpedo arrives to offer a different take on the budget-friendly dive watch with monster specifications for minimum spending. With looks that stray closer…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Tsao Baltimore Legacy delivers a host of vivid dials with proud American roots.
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Tsao Baltimore Legacy delivers a host of vivid dials with proud American roots.

I’ve had quite a few microbrands in my personal watchbox. In fact, my first new mechanical watch after a waning vintage obsession was a microbrand.…
MICRO MONDAYS: Studio Underd0g are smashing Kickstarter with a fresh sense of humour. We talk to their founder about making watches fun again
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MICRO MONDAYS: Studio Underd0g are smashing Kickstarter with a fresh sense of humour. We talk to their founder about making watches fun again

Studio Underd0g have a refreshingly playful approach to watchmaking. As the British microbrand explain on their website. “When the biggest news in the watch-world for…
MICRO MONDAYS: Furlan Marri deliver retro chronographs at a great price in their assured debut collection
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MICRO MONDAYS: Furlan Marri deliver retro chronographs at a great price in their assured debut collection

The 1940s were peak years for twin register chronographs with some notable greats from Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Lemania.  As the functional sports watches…
MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Triumph collection is a set of chronographs ready to catch fire
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MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Triumph collection is a set of chronographs ready to catch fire

William Wood is known for their well built and accessibly priced timepieces, all of which are inspired by fire rescue and the brave people who…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Ark from Jacob Veil might be the best value integrated bracelet watch around
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Ark from Jacob Veil might be the best value integrated bracelet watch around

Let’s not beat around the bush, I can see it too. The Gerald Genta influence is strong here, but in a somewhat butcher presence than…
MICRO MONDAYS: Was the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT the freshest microbrand travel watch of 2020?
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MICRO MONDAYS: Was the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT the freshest microbrand travel watch of 2020?

No, not another GMT?! Well, what if we tell you that this is a 39mm piece of vintage-inspired perfection with a goldilocks-sized 38mm case and…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Sirrush Corbetti delivers Scandinavian flair in a classic chronograph enlivened with fresh pops of colour
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Sirrush Corbetti delivers Scandinavian flair in a classic chronograph enlivened with fresh pops of colour

The vintage vibe already seems strong this year as we clearly see in new releases from Big Box brands and microbrands alike. So what’s happened…
MICRO MONDAYS: New Australian brand John Robert Wristwatches introduces the “dressy tool watch”
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MICRO MONDAYS: New Australian brand John Robert Wristwatches introduces the “dressy tool watch”

Melbourne isn’t known as a hotbed of horological activity. Indeed, Patek Philippe was founded more than a decade earlier than Melbourne was even recognised as…
MICRO MONDAYS: A titanium watch for under $500? No, we haven’t been drinking. Meet the Boldr Venture Chaigo…
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MICRO MONDAYS: A titanium watch for under $500? No, we haven’t been drinking. Meet the Boldr Venture Chaigo…

Titanium: the strong, ultralight metal of the future. Once exclusive to Formula 1 cars and racing bike parts, now you can get hold of it…
MICRO MONDAYS: The BOLDR Odyssey Freediver melds style and substance at an eyebrow-raising price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The BOLDR Odyssey Freediver melds style and substance at an eyebrow-raising price

BOLDR is a well-established microbrand with a strong following, which we covered earlier this year in a story on their tough, keenly priced Venture titanium…
MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Valiant Bronze is inspired by firemen and smoking hot
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MICRO MONDAYS: The William Wood Valiant Bronze is inspired by firemen and smoking hot

If there is one main takeaway from our Micro Mondays series, it’s that you don’t have to spend top dollar to get a top-notch watch.…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Eugen Wegner One is the watch to revive the family fortunes
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Eugen Wegner One is the watch to revive the family fortunes

It isn’t easy for just anyone to become a watch manufacturer. It takes determination, know-how and a passion for watchmaking to claim that dwindling slice…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Zero West TT-58 gets revved up with Aston Martin’s panache
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Zero West TT-58 gets revved up with Aston Martin’s panache

We recently covered up-and-coming British manufacturer Zero West, and their Spitfire S4-P9427 aviation watch. But pilot’s watches are not the only horological ace up their…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Bravur x Wingårdh delivers Nordic modernism at its most clean and serene
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Bravur x Wingårdh delivers Nordic modernism at its most clean and serene

In Scandinavia, our long dark winters should be a fertile breeding ground for horology. Just as the oppressive gloom sent the Swiss inside to tinker…
MICRO MONDAYS: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon Limited Edition
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MICRO MONDAYS: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon Limited Edition

Pilot’s watches have always been a strong category for watch consumers around the world, drawing an emotional and heritage-driven connection to the symbiosis between aviation…
MICRO MONDAYS: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon Limited Edition
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MICRO MONDAYS: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon Limited Edition

Pilot’s watches have always been a strong category for watch consumers around the world, drawing an emotional and heritage-driven connection to the symbiosis between aviation…
MICRO MONDAYS: Vario modernises the first wristwatch with their 1918 Trench line
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MICRO MONDAYS: Vario modernises the first wristwatch with their 1918 Trench line

Military watches, or tool watches, are incredibly popular in today’s marketplace – with heritage becoming a huge emotional driver behind watch purchases. The Vario 1918 Trench…
MICRO MONDAYS: A proper backstory to the Bamford Watch Department, the rebel modder that turned into a watch brand
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MICRO MONDAYS: A proper backstory to the Bamford Watch Department, the rebel modder that turned into a watch brand

Watch modification is now rampant throughout the watch community. From modded Seiko watches to blacked-out Rolex Milgauss pieces in Hollywood, a desire to personalise a…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Brellum Pilot Power Gauge Chronometer – a COSC-certified classic pilot’s chronograph with a modern edge
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Brellum Pilot Power Gauge Chronometer – a COSC-certified classic pilot’s chronograph with a modern edge

Brellum has just released a resolutely modern, yet classic take on a pilot’s chronograph, with the sharpest of details – and shows how much colour…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Serica 4512, a tough French take on classic military utilitarian chic
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Serica 4512, a tough French take on classic military utilitarian chic

The WMB came out in 2019 as an unusual and strong contender from the newly formed French microbrand Serica, through an idea from the only…
MICRO MONDAYS: AUDRIC SeaBorne 500 M is a proper spec MONSTER for the money
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MICRO MONDAYS: AUDRIC SeaBorne 500 M is a proper spec MONSTER for the money

It seems like every week, another Kickstarter microbrand comes forward with its own take on a diving watch. Some of these are more successful than…
MICRO MONDAYS: The FullGear Pioneer – a customisable pilot watch featuring tritium tubes, launching this week
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MICRO MONDAYS: The FullGear Pioneer – a customisable pilot watch featuring tritium tubes, launching this week

We love classic pilot watches. Tough, no-nonsense brushed steel case tools that are a faithful reminder of the aviation glory days of yesteryear. What we…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Albany Watches AMA Diver – a mother of pearl dial diver, with a $300USD price tag
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Albany Watches AMA Diver – a mother of pearl dial diver, with a $300USD price tag

Divers, the tough tool watches that become our best buddies on adventures, strapped on with a wetsuit as backup to a dive computer. All this…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Minase Divido
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Minase Divido

A round watch case like few others, sharp angles, quirky Japanese design and a Swiss movement? Surely that can grab your attention, even in these…
MICRO MONDAYS: Galvin – a female-founded Australian microbrand producing classic, curved crystal designs
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MICRO MONDAYS: Galvin – a female-founded Australian microbrand producing classic, curved crystal designs

When life gave Finnish-born watchmaker of more than 10 years, Susan Galvin lemons, she made a refreshing glass of lemonade, donned a watchmakers coat, and…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Zero West Spitfire S4-P9427 celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain with 80 watches
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Zero West Spitfire S4-P9427 celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain with 80 watches

Zero West is a new British brand of boutique, heritage-inspired watches. All of their watches are designed and assembled on the South Coast of the…
MICRO MONDAYS: The MAALS Giri Ventiquattro is the quirkiest and most creative automotive related watch we’ve seen this year
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MICRO MONDAYS: The MAALS Giri Ventiquattro is the quirkiest and most creative automotive related watch we’ve seen this year

If you’re a motoring enthusiast, you know that the glory is in the details. Few vehicle manufacturers latched onto this ethos as much as Italian…
MICRO MONDAYS: Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches? Read this and you will wonder no more
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MICRO MONDAYS: Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches? Read this and you will wonder no more

Last year, self-taught watchmaking artisan and creative genius Hajime Asaoka decided he wanted to launch a more accessible range of watches to satiate those who…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Mitch Mason Chronicle
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Mitch Mason Chronicle

Vintage field watches can be a minefield, full of mechanical issues, aftermarket parts, or just a victim of horrendous overvaluing on the likes of eBay.…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Boldr Venture Sandstorm might be the best value titanium watch on the market
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Boldr Venture Sandstorm might be the best value titanium watch on the market

Yes, it’s a very bold opening line. In fact, this is no boldr (sorry!) than a simple statement of the facts, should you sum up…
MICRO MONDAYS: The global launch of the Undone Aero – First-Class looks for the cost of Coach
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MICRO MONDAYS: The global launch of the Undone Aero – First-Class looks for the cost of Coach

Undone has got to be one of the best in the business when it comes to making uber-affordable, attractive, quality timepieces for the enthusiast. We’ve…
MICRO MONDAYS: Meet the LIV P-51, a high-specced titanium pilot’s watch at a competitive price
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MICRO MONDAYS: Meet the LIV P-51, a high-specced titanium pilot’s watch at a competitive price

LIV is a brand that cuts to the chase. Bold, chunky watches with action in mind, and the rare ability to come up with distinctly…
MICRO MONDAYS: 5 of our favourite Dan Henry watches, including the “spectacular dial” of the new 1937
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MICRO MONDAYS: 5 of our favourite Dan Henry watches, including the “spectacular dial” of the new 1937

Editor’s note: We recently covered the launch of Dan Henry’s latest addition to his range, the Dan Henry 1937, a cleanly designed chronograph that looks…
MICRO MONDAYS: Hands-on with the Peren Hintz, a field watch with warmly nuanced touches
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MICRO MONDAYS: Hands-on with the Peren Hintz, a field watch with warmly nuanced touches

Normally, when the name Transylvania is uttered, a certain fictional monster comes to mind. But for this week’s Micro Mondays, we’re taking a look at…
MICRO MONDAYS: Meet CODE41 and their X41 AeroCarbon, this is a Swiss brand with big ambitions
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MICRO MONDAYS: Meet CODE41 and their X41 AeroCarbon, this is a Swiss brand with big ambitions

When you think of microbrands, a clear picture starts to form in your mind pretty quickly. A vintage-inspired diver, powered by a Japanese NH35 movement,…
MICRO MONDAYS: Spinnaker watches might just be your next sub-$1000 throwdown
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MICRO MONDAYS: Spinnaker watches might just be your next sub-$1000 throwdown

It’s Monday in July in 2020, folks, and that means two certainties for yours truly – the first of five full weeks stuck in lockdown,…
MICRO MONDAYS: Ollech & Wajs are the tool watch company you should check out if utilitarian is your thing
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MICRO MONDAYS: Ollech & Wajs are the tool watch company you should check out if utilitarian is your thing

This week on Micro Mondays, we are looking at a brand that is a little older than most of the watch manufacturers we feature in…
MICRO MONDAYS: Hands-on with the William Wood Valiant White
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MICRO MONDAYS: Hands-on with the William Wood Valiant White

Editor’s note: Well, this little brand from London that thought it could, sure has convinced us of their seriousness over the last six months. It…
MICRO MONDAYS: AHW Studio, jewellery for the watch enthusiast
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MICRO MONDAYS: AHW Studio, jewellery for the watch enthusiast

Often in the watch community, it’s difficult to celebrate the art of horology in any other way than simply wearing a watch. I mean, sure,…
MICRO MONDAYS: Meet Mk II Watches
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MICRO MONDAYS: Meet Mk II Watches

For many in the watchmaking world, the word homage is as dirty as the word quartz. Despite this, I would hazard a guess that most who…
MICRO MONDAYS: Serica watches, the revival of the affordable good watch
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MICRO MONDAYS: Serica watches, the revival of the affordable good watch

Serica was born only late last year when they were announced to the world as a brand that would offer a well-designed and robust timepiece…
MICRO MONDAYS: Autodromo, for the rev-head that drives tastefully, or the watch lover that lives adventurously
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MICRO MONDAYS: Autodromo, for the rev-head that drives tastefully, or the watch lover that lives adventurously

It’s Monday, baby! June. The. First. I’ll skip the “pinch and a punch” nonsense – the first half of this year has been a dystopian…
MICRO MONDAYS: Three key models that are on the way to making Halios a household(ish) name
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MICRO MONDAYS: Three key models that are on the way to making Halios a household(ish) name

Monday is once again upon us, and here in Melbourne, Australia that means we’re oh so close to things starting to crawl back to normality,…
MICRO MONDAYS: 5 almost instantly sold out collaborations that have consolidated the cult of Unimatic
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MICRO MONDAYS: 5 almost instantly sold out collaborations that have consolidated the cult of Unimatic

Editor’s note: There are more micro and independent watchmakers out there than you could possibly ever discover in one lifetime – literally thousands upon thousands of…
MICRO MONDAYS: Briston Watches & the Clubmaster Diver
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MICRO MONDAYS: Briston Watches & the Clubmaster Diver

Editor’s note: It’s somehow Monday again, and while that would normally mean feelings of malaise and discontent, since this pandemic shifted into top gear and…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Farer Oxley GMT offers quarantine comfort, for the right amount of cost
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Farer Oxley GMT offers quarantine comfort, for the right amount of cost

Editor’s note: This week on Micro Mondays we focus our gaze on a British brand that has made waves in the space over the last…
MICRO MONDAYS: Australian watchmaker Nicholas Hacko’s maverick vision, and a reconfirmed 50-year warranty
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MICRO MONDAYS: Australian watchmaker Nicholas Hacko’s maverick vision, and a reconfirmed 50-year warranty

Editor’s note: This week, we have something a little different for Micro Mondays. Instead of an interview, or review, it’s an open letter from Sydney-based…
MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing Marnaut, the sub-$1k 300m dive watch with the sea urchin dot-pattern dial
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MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing Marnaut, the sub-$1k 300m dive watch with the sea urchin dot-pattern dial

Mario Jutronic’s marine-themed microbrand Marnaut is a breath of fresh ocean air. It was beginning to seem impossible that a retro-flavoured dive watch could bring…
MICRO MONDAYS: Undone Watches, featuring their three bestselling models, Vintage Killy, Basecamp Original and Batman Titanium
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MICRO MONDAYS: Undone Watches, featuring their three bestselling models, Vintage Killy, Basecamp Original and Batman Titanium

Undone are a brand whose ubiquity on social media is so successful as to be counterproductive. The sheer unavoidability of their ads – once you…
MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing a new weekly series starring the world’s best microbrands, kicking off with William Wood Watches!
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MICRO MONDAYS: Introducing a new weekly series starring the world’s best microbrands, kicking off with William Wood Watches!

I don’t know how many times I’ve introduced a new segment, column or series on Time+Tide over the last six years. But I’d be prepared…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer Pro Diver GMT has a long name, and an impressive spec sheet
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer Pro Diver GMT has a long name, and an impressive spec sheet

When you’re contemplating buying a watch that is so clearly an homage to an established model, you have to be absolutely sure that you’re getting…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The Oliver Gallaugher Deep Space
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Oliver Gallaugher Deep Space

Sometimes, hearing about a new brand named after someone you’ve never heard of, some alarm bells ring. It’s a fairly classic trick used by companies…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Circula ProTrail is a high-tech field watch combining toughness and style

There’s little that can beat a field watch when it comes to day-to-day wear. Divers are often too chunky, and dress watches too delicate, but…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The Wolkov W22 shapes up with a truly innovative design
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Wolkov W22 shapes up with a truly innovative design

You’ve heard of square watches and rectangular watches. Even octagonal watches are essentially common these days. With around a century of experimentation since wristwatches were…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The Biotic Formicidae delivers an original field watch inspired by (wait for it…) ants!
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Biotic Formicidae delivers an original field watch inspired by (wait for it…) ants!

Microbrand releases can often be just an eclectic mix of design trends thrown together, or a wild attempt at doing something different without considering what…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The AERONOM AeroOne is a street-tough brute of a watch
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The AERONOM AeroOne is a street-tough brute of a watch

The AERONOM AeroOne is born from concrete jungles, hardened beneath derelict overpasses and finessed in underground clubs. The brand’s origin, after all, is credited to…
MICRO-MONDAYS: The Audric Strider is a stylish diver with hefty wrist presence for under $600 (if you’re quick)
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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Audric Strider is a stylish diver with hefty wrist presence for under $600 (if you’re quick)

Audric launched their first watch in 2020, deep in the throes of the global pandemic. The SeaBorne stood out from the crowd of Kickstarter-funded dive…
The new Draken Peregrine shows how far microbrands have come in 6 years
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The new Draken Peregrine shows how far microbrands have come in 6 years

New Zealand brand Draken shows what 6 years of development and listening to brand feedback can do.
5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024
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5 exciting contemporary microbrands to watch in 2024

Not into the retro reissue look? Tom takes a look at five independents going the modern route.
5 microbrands that get design right
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5 microbrands that get design right

Standing out in a sea of microbrands is hard, and not always done right. Here are some brands that make it look easy.
More of our favourite microbrands of 2023
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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.
Our favourite microbrands of 2023
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Our favourite microbrands of 2023

We recap our favourite Micro Monday inclusions of 2023.
The UniDesign Model One shows what microbrands are for
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The UniDesign Model One shows what microbrands are for

Microbrands didn’t just come about because Kickstarter made fundraising accessible and non-European manufacturing improved in quality – they were also a product of necessity. As…
5 of the best microbrands
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5 of the best microbrands

In my opinion, microbrands are one of the best things to happen to an often conservative watch industry. The trend of enthusiasts leveraging the power…
Ocean To Orbit put their new Lhotse through its paces, sending it to the top of the Himalayas
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Ocean To Orbit put their new Lhotse through its paces, sending it to the top of the Himalayas

The new Australian microbrand proves that their watch has earned its stripes, accompanying a photojournalist to the top of Lhotse.
Serica replay the greats with the deliciously chocolatey Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
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Serica replay the greats with the deliciously chocolatey Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

Minimal branding, maximal dedication to vintage goodness.
New releases from AP, Baltic, Longines and more
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New releases from AP, Baltic, Longines and more

Another week has come to a close. So, whether holding an espresso or a pint in your hand, kick back, relax, and dive into what…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Blancpain finds its way into the Jack Reacher universe
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Blancpain finds its way into the Jack Reacher universe

Earlier this week I swung by the 5th avenue Blancpain boutique for an evening with NYC Watch Crew and bestselling author Dan Ames. You may…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Time+Tide Club swings by Vacheron
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Time+Tide Club swings by Vacheron

Hello everyone — Borna here! Thank you to Zach for letting me hijack this portion of the FWD. Last night, through the joint efforts of the…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Watch community unites for Ukraine, Lewis Hamilton’s triple wristing, separation anxiety…
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Watch community unites for Ukraine, Lewis Hamilton’s triple wristing, separation anxiety…

Having your apartment stripped to bare concrete slab, with carpet, toilet bowls and light bulbs all thieved, is not a fever dream, but the new…
Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender
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Oh buoy! The Brellum Pandial LE.1 sets sail to become a real summer watch contender

Brellum has become a common feature not only on our Micro Mondays series, but also several top “insert number here” lists, and for good reason.…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: This is how to handle the scarcity of in-demand watches
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: This is how to handle the scarcity of in-demand watches

Recently we covered the Rolex watch shortage phenomena, and the rare official statement provided by Rolex to Yahoo Finance in relation to their story. Rolex’s…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Celebrity watch spotting and a watch designed by the people who’ll wear it
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Celebrity watch spotting and a watch designed by the people who’ll wear it

Despite living in Melbourne’s lockdown 4.0, it was another busy week at Time+Tide, where we took a look at a few of the watches of…
The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide
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The new French Wave: 5 small watch brands setting a high bar for independents worldwide

Paris, Haute Couture and summer on the French Riviera – France has elegance ingrained into its very soul. Wrist-worn style is something we are used…
We have some new team members we’d like you to meet, our US Editor and Independents Editor
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We have some new team members we’d like you to meet, our US Editor and Independents Editor

One of the upsides of a pretty challenging 2020 was that while it reinforced the tyranny of distance we feel from the industry we’re a…
LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 6 favourite articles of 2020
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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 6 favourite articles of 2020

I love this time of year. Not only because the weather is nicer and the Christmas break is on the horizon, but because it offers…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: In celebration of the people behind the Time+Tide scenes, including our proofreader Jeff
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: In celebration of the people behind the Time+Tide scenes, including our proofreader Jeff

Jeff Jenkins is the author of the last article published on Time+Tide, about a scandal engulfing Australia Post. It is his first-ever story on Time+Tide.…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: No watches for you 2020 says Patek, while Sheeran and Mayer tie 2-2 in the polls!

Well, what else can possibly happen in this beleaguered watch industry of ours? Fairs are cancelled. Roadshows are roadblocked. Even events are a sweet, champagne-flavoured…
New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Farer, Vacheron Constantin and more
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New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Farer, Vacheron Constantin and more

Old Vacherons made new, a deep purple Farer, and a delectable Armin Strom are just some of the pieces making up this week's selection.
New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more
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New releases from TAG Heuer, Tudor, Naoya Hida and more

Retro re-releases, cycling watches, new brands and line extensions for old ones, oh my! There's been plenty of head-turning releases this week.
Fears brings back the best of British, with the Brunswick 38
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Fears brings back the best of British, with the Brunswick 38

Tom test drives the Fears Brunswick 38, the Bristol-based revival of a heritage British brand.
CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking
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CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

This exceedingly competitively priced central tourbillon watch commemorates the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Norgay's ascent of Everest.
New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more
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New releases from Credor, Louis Erard, Glashütte Original and more

Watches & Wonders is now a thing of the past, but luckily, watch releases are not slowing down at all, headlined by Omega and Credor.
Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race
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Baltic and Tour Auto introduce a new Tricompax to honour a legendary race

As official timekeepers of Tour Auto for the second year in a row, Baltic colour a Tricompax in racing livery.
The Good + Evil Omen warns of a bright future for the brand, made by a lighting designer
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The Good + Evil Omen warns of a bright future for the brand, made by a lighting designer

Oddly shaped watches used to be a thing of the past, but Good + Evil is bringing them back with the Omen.
New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more
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New releases from Baltic, Omega, H. Moser & Cie and more

The watch machine never stops churning, turning out new releases even after the conclusion of Watches and Wonders.
The Galvin Suvi plays on nostalgia for Finnish summertime
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The Galvin Suvi plays on nostalgia for Finnish summertime

Australia-based Finnish watchmaker Susan Galvin launches her first shaped watch.
New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more
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New releases from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Bulgari and more

Rounding out some of the hottest drops of W&W 2024 in this special edition of Last Week in Watches.
New releases from Doxa, M.A.D. Editions, Krayon and more
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New releases from Doxa, M.A.D. Editions, Krayon and more

Watches and Wonders is now truly upon us and, as the big box brands have to stop releases as per fair rules, independent brands are…