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The Vario 1918 Pilot takes on a post-war angle
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The Vario 1918 Pilot takes on a post-war angle

The microbrand tributes WWI-era pieces with an angled display and period-appropriate straps.
Medini Celeritas; or the attainable, elegant chronograph
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Medini Celeritas; or the attainable, elegant chronograph

We take a look at this elegant mecha-quartz chrono from a Dubai-based brand.
Boldr’s Rally SRW – a driver’s watch with a hint of regatta timer?
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Boldr’s Rally SRW – a driver’s watch with a hint of regatta timer?

Titanium build, 200 metres of water resistance and great lume - for less than A$500. 'Nuff said.
These 7 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked
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These 7 brands prove Chinese watchmaking shouldn’t be overlooked

Whether it's artisanal quality or the makings of an industrial powerhouse, China can no longer be ignored when it comes to horological significance.
The Paulin Modul sports a modular case and a choice of new-old stock quartz or modern mechanical
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The Paulin Modul sports a modular case and a choice of new-old stock quartz or modern mechanical

The Scottish brand presents their take on a modular design after acquisition from anOrdain.
The Arsène Lippens Visionario references your grail 1940s chronographs, with an unexpected movement
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The Arsène Lippens Visionario references your grail 1940s chronographs, with an unexpected movement

Tri-stepped case, pump pushers and a pulsometer scales - all the ingredients for a great vintage-inspired chronograph are there.
The Karl-Leimon Majesty remixes the greats
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The Karl-Leimon Majesty remixes the greats

The Karl-Leimon Majesty is the latest microbrand homage in the world's most popular watch style.
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…
Marnaut Safe Harbour and Dark Surge – the everyday warrior and the diving explorer
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Marnaut Safe Harbour and Dark Surge – the everyday warrior and the diving explorer

The Croatian microbrand dresses up their sea urchin inspiration, and updates the model they launched with.
The Montoir Dive Watch is an impressively affordable first effort from a new microbrand
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The Montoir Dive Watch is an impressively affordable first effort from a new microbrand

Montoir's design brief was simple - classic dive watch, Swiss movement, affordable price - and they delivered.
A brown Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is a first collaborative effort for Watchfinder
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A brown Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is a first collaborative effort for Watchfinder

Maen collaborates with watch YouTube's most famous pair of hands on a limited edition Skymaster 38 MKIII
Manime La Fidèle
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Manime La Fidèle

The new Manime La Fidèle vies to be the ultimate minimalist integrated bracelet watch that doesn't skimp on specs.
VeriWatch Octopus 1973
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VeriWatch Octopus 1973

Italian dive watch brand VeriWatch presents a new take on their Octopus 1973, with an internal pulsometer scale
Aeronom Aero One BLK
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Aeronom Aero One BLK

Industrial watch design comes up a lot when discussing brands such as Hublot and Ball Watch Co, but any fan of Rammstein can assure you…
Charlie Paris Concordia GMT
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Charlie Paris Concordia GMT

Charlie Paris shows off an evolution of the Concordia diver, powered by the Soprod C125 GMT calibre
Peren Regia and Peren Regia X
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Peren Regia and Peren Regia X

Now in their tenth year, the brand with Transylvanian ancestry has released the Peren Regia with more tasteful details.
The Argos Odyssey is an affordable and thoughtful everyday watch
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The Argos Odyssey is an affordable and thoughtful everyday watch

Back when everybody wore a watch to keep their lives organised, most people only needed something that indicated the time and date. Nothing truly fancy…
HANDS-ON: The Briston Streamliner Urban and its retro-modern inspiration
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HANDS-ON: The Briston Streamliner Urban and its retro-modern inspiration

After working for lofty brands such as Cartier, Baume & Mercier, and Zenith, Brice Jaunet needed to forge his own path. Briston was founded to…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Branch Sector offers and reliability under US$1,000
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Branch Sector offers class and reliability under US$1,000

In the never-ending quest of making vintage-looking modern watches, brands tend to forget one key element: the tactile vintage feel. Getting the yesteryear look right…
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…
Why the new Baltic Bicompax 003 Salmon hardly left my wrist
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Why the new Baltic Bicompax 003 Salmon hardly left my wrist

There’s not much left to say about Baltic that hasn’t been said across the watchverse, but here’s a quick round-up if you’ve been hiding under…
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…
Everything you need to know about Traska and some of their top models
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Everything you need to know about Traska and some of their top models

The Florida-based independent watch brand Traska is making four of its five models available for immediate shipping this Sunday, August 13, at 11am EST. With…
The new Vero Smokey Bear editions offer a timely reminder of man’s influence on nature
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The new Vero Smokey Bear editions offer a timely reminder of man’s influence on nature

Smokey Bear became established as a quintessential figure for all Americans towards the end of World War II. The character was created in 1944 to…
MICRO MONDAYS: Helicon paints the sunset with the 62 Master Blue Hour
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MICRO MONDAYS: Helicon paints the sunset with the 62 Master Blue Hour

You could say there are one of a few ways to make a dive watch stand out – a unique design, a superior movement, an…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Beaucroft Bespoke allows you to design your own watch for an affordable price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Beaucroft Bespoke allows you to design your own watch for an affordable price

It’s not often that I get to review watches that haven’t actually been designed yet, but Beacroft Bespoke has given me that opportunity. Watch customisation…
HANDS-ON: The Yema Urban Traveller delivers integrated-bracelet watches in a soft palette of summery dials
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HANDS-ON: The Yema Urban Traveller delivers integrated-bracelet watches in a soft palette of summery dials

Earlier this year, Yema indicated their intentions to spice up their collections with the release of the Urban Field. With their Wristmaster Traveller Micro-Rotor being…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch

We are bound to follow certain trends no matter which industry we look into. Whether it be fashion, cars, music and, for what concerns us…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Formex Essence 39 is a stylish daily wearer at a competitive price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Formex Essence 39 is a stylish daily wearer at a competitive price

Formex can be seen as an independent brand, but is one of the few that borders the independent and regular watch markets. Independent because it…
MICRO MONDAYS: Pitzmann strengthen their claim to be the South Korean value proposition
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MICRO MONDAYS: Pitzmann strengthen their claim to be the South Korean value proposition

South Korea is not typically a country associated with watchmaking, despite a strong culture of manufacturing that has leapt in quality over the last two…
I checked out the quirky Mancheront Pacer and its unique features
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I checked out the quirky Mancheront Pacer and its unique features

With more and more microbrands on the rise, the idea of creating your own brand is something that’s become easier to stomach, whether through a…
The MKII Stingray II Keroman is a true military diver, recreated
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The MKII Stingray II Keroman is a true military diver, recreated

We don’t need more dive watches. According to some anecdotal data, divers are the most popular type of watches because they are robust, versatile, and…
Marnaut opens a new chapter with a Croatian boutique, Swiss movements and German manufacturing
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Marnaut opens a new chapter with a Croatian boutique, Swiss movements and German manufacturing

A common feature of any independent brand, micro or otherwise, is the brave undertaking of “cutting out the middleman”. Even though this phrase has become…
The Nezumi Aviera is a GMT that looks like nothing else
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The Nezumi Aviera is a GMT that looks like nothing else

If you read Time+Tide, you know very well that GMTs are as popular as they have ever been. I would actually say, much more popular.…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Vario 1945 D12 Field Watch delivers vintage vibes for a bargain price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Vario 1945 D12 Field Watch delivers vintage vibes for a bargain price

Vario are one of the most beloved microbrands, and despite the fact that they may not receive as much hype as others, they still hold…
The RZE Aspirare launches the brand into yet unexplored waters
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The RZE Aspirare launches the brand into yet unexplored waters

I’ve often sung RZE’s praises as one of the few microbrands to have kept their prices as low as possible while providing fantastic specifications, and…
The Dan Henry 1970 44mm is back with new colours and the same, affordable price
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The Dan Henry 1970 44mm is back with new colours and the same, affordable price

The Dan Henry 1970 44mm has been re-issued four years after it sold out. The range of new colours includes a black and cream dial…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Stella Breslin revives the linen dial for the here and now
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Stella Breslin revives the linen dial for the here and now

There’s certainly no shortage of creativity in the world of microbrands, but that energy doesn’t always get funnelled into watches that actually look good. Stella,…
Why Boldr is the enthusiast brand that you should have on your radar
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Why Boldr is the enthusiast brand that you should have on your radar

Their name may not be as recognised as Rolex by the hoi polloi, but Singaporean microbrand Boldr Supply Co. has long been something of an…
MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century
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MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century

For those who were into scuba diving in the 1960s/70s and did not care for the professional-grade dive watches from Rolex and Blancpain, skin divers…
Studio Underd0g’s whimsical offerings are now available in the Time+Tide Shop!
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Studio Underd0g’s whimsical offerings are now available in the Time+Tide Shop!

While there’s plenty of (micro)brands out there doing their thing in their own unique way, there is no brand out there that quite does it…
5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun
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5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often,…
MICRO MONDAYS: Jack Mason develops a new collection comprising a GMT and a diver
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MICRO MONDAYS: Jack Mason develops a new collection comprising a GMT and a diver

Some of the most iconic models in the history of horology became so because they offered something unique. A new case design or a new…
The RZE Endeavour Glacier collection breaks the ice in style
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The RZE Endeavour Glacier collection breaks the ice in style

RZE’s best-selling case is now paired with four ice-cold dials. Each colour is inspired by a different glacial region. It’s powered by the Seiko NH35…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Atmoss SR-01 may have set the benchmark for budget pilot’s watches
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Atmoss SR-01 may have set the benchmark for budget pilot’s watches

Editor’s note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Warrick’s Atmoss project will have to be put on hold for the moment to ensure the products can be…
The 10 best mechanical watches under $1,000
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The 10 best mechanical watches under $1,000

For many watch lovers, the pursuit of getting as much value for money as possible is one of the most exciting parts of the watch…
Christopher Ward enters the integrated bracelet game with the handsome Twelve
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Christopher Ward enters the integrated bracelet game with the handsome Twelve

Making desirable watches affordable, let alone available, is a struggle that many brands are currently facing. From the entry-level to the high-end, each desirable piece…
MICRO MONDAYS: Fleux Watches revives the 1960s with two vintage-throwback divers for less than $500 each
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MICRO MONDAYS: Fleux Watches revives the 1960s with two vintage-throwback divers for less than $500 each

There’s no shortage of vintage-inspired divers in the independent and microbrand market. While many brands have got this formula wrong and wheeled out bland homages,…
The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year
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The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year

The Christopher Ward Bel Canto is the brand’s first take on a chiming complication Achieved with the help of a base Sellita SW200 and an…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Canopy Wake One is an affordable luxury diver with Goldilocks dimensions
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Canopy Wake One is an affordable luxury diver with Goldilocks dimensions

As business ventures, microbrands can sometimes seem a little bit soulless. All it takes is one person with some starting capital and a catalogue of…
Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1
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Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

It’s that time of year where we can look back and be astounded at the sheer quality and quantity of microbrand releases yet again, with…
Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket?
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Risky business: Are we ready for more microbrands going upmarket?

One of my favourite watch brands, Farer, recently added a new chronograph to their line-up. Called the Chrono-Classic, it follows a long line of chronographs…
Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?
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Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?

Editor’s Note: Recently the Kurono Chronograph 1 Mk.2 went up for sale, and has since sold out. More seasoned watch enthusiasts are likely familiar with the cult-followed micro-independent brand, but,…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Varon Chiri Blazer is a dressy everyday watch for a remarkable price

It’s no secret that microbrands can often provide incredible watches for the money, but that doesn’t mean that they can get away with putting no…
MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe
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MICRO MONDAYS: With a design that’s clean and serene, the Wolter Classic lets every detail breathe

For the last few years, watchmaking has really been throwing off the shackles of stylistic repression across independent and large-scale manufacturers, leading to some of…
Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value
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Microbrand watches you can actually buy that hold their value

The extremes of microbrand watches are well documented. With hundreds if not thousands of new watches being released on Kickstarter every year, there is always…
MICRO MONDAYS: Our favourite watches from the past 6 months
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MICRO MONDAYS: Our favourite watches from the past 6 months

Starting Micro Mondays was originally about shining a light on some of the great independent watchmakers who have been able to be supported through the…
MICRO MONDAYS: Bold and experimental, the Angles Chain of Time is a truly maverick watch
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MICRO MONDAYS: Bold and experimental, the Angles Chain of Time is a truly maverick watch

While historically popular watch brands have proven over decades if not centuries that they’re capable of greatness, there’s one edge that microbrands will always have.…
A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches
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A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Prompted by Seiko’s bombshell release of the SKX Sports Style GMT –  5KX GMT for short – we sought to find other watches with GMT…
You’ll never guess the watch of footballing wonderkid Erling Haaland…
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You’ll never guess the watch of footballing wonderkid Erling Haaland…

Top footballers have the financial muscle to indulge their wildest horological dreams. But I’m often surprised at how predictable their picks tend to be. When…
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…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Galvin Watch Company Loimu is a funky-dialled sporty watch at a great price
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Galvin Watch Company Loimu is a funky-dialled sporty watch at a great price

Galvin Watch Company, a notable Kickstarter success, present their newest creation: the Loimu collection. Affordably priced and with a high-beat Japanese automatic movement, the release…
MICRO MONDAYS: MW Timepieces and the musically inspired Legatodiver
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MICRO MONDAYS: MW Timepieces and the musically inspired Legatodiver

Music is one of my many passions. Zoning out on a couch, listening to songs that got me through life, to me, is a Saturday…
How Furlan Marri went from Kickstarter to GPHG winner in seven months
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How Furlan Marri went from Kickstarter to GPHG winner in seven months

What did you achieve during the pandemic? For most of us, when we look back at the last couple of years of lockdowns and sabotaged…
The NOVE Gemini is an elaborate alt take on a reversible-dial watch
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The NOVE Gemini is an elaborate alt take on a reversible-dial watch

Oversaturation is real in the world of microbrands. Just count how many vintage or retro-inspired $300 dive watches you see scrolling through the pages on…
Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun
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Why I bought my Electricianz Blackout, a well-made novelty piece that’s full of quirky fun

I bought my Electricianz Blackout as a novelty souvenir, but it has proved to be an enjoyable and well-made watch that shares its lineage with…
MICRO MONDAYS: Horon Watches makes a splash with the Ocean Hunter, a collection of 300m divers at an affordable price
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MICRO MONDAYS: Horon Watches makes a splash with the Ocean Hunter, a collection of 300m divers at an affordable price

There is a reason why many microbrands choose a diver as their first offering. It’s a category of watches that is not only robust but…
MICRO MONDAYS: Gravithin delivers a stellar performance with the ArgoMatic Series
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MICRO MONDAYS: Gravithin delivers a stellar performance with the ArgoMatic Series

The stars and navigation have always been linked. As a year progresses, certain constellations command the night sky, aiding those at sea with navigation. On…
INTRODUCING: The REISER Alpen Skeleton is an integrated bracelet watch with a fresh twist
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INTRODUCING: The REISER Alpen Skeleton is an integrated bracelet watch with a fresh twist

With a watch as visually complex as the REISER Alpen Skeleton, it’s always hard to know where to begin, but perhaps the most unique aspect…
MICRO MONDAYS: Three things collectors still get wrong about microbrands
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MICRO MONDAYS: Three things collectors still get wrong about microbrands

I remember a time when many within the watch community spoke of microbrands like they were some passing phase – an unfortunate result of someone…
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…
INTRODUCING: Is the Batavi Architect the sharpest microbrand take on the integrated bracelet sports watch?
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INTRODUCING: Is the Batavi Architect the sharpest microbrand take on the integrated bracelet sports watch?

Gerald Genta-inspired? Perhaps, but still very much its own style and formal elegance. The Batavi Architect is the latest upcoming release from the Dutch microbrand…
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 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: 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…
HANDS-ON: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon is a tempting sub-$500 throwdown for aviation fans
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HANDS-ON: The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Blue Nylon is a tempting sub-$500 throwdown for aviation fans

More than 50 years ago, an aviation team led by pilot Tom Lecky-Thompson embarked on what they referred to as codename “Blue Nylon”. So, what…
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…
The ‘Ragnarok’ by Tidemann Watches might be the first ever haute horlogerie release with its own heavy metal theme song…
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The ‘Ragnarok’ by Tidemann Watches might be the first ever haute horlogerie release with its own heavy metal theme song…

What does ‘Ragnarok’ mean? In a word: Armageddon. A dramatic name for one of Nordic origins (me), and a dramatic set of preconceptions for 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: 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: 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: 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…
Comparing the Halios Seaforth Bronze Vs. Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze, two giant microbrand divers for under $1000
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Comparing the Halios Seaforth Bronze Vs. Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze, two giant microbrand divers for under $1000

Legends are made quickly in the microbrand world. In the case of the Halios Seaforth Bronze, news of its popularity could barely keep up with…
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,…