Only the best in micro brand watches.
We scour the web for crowd funded watches and micro brands so you don’t have to. Launches, previews, reviews, interviews and news all in one place.
TACS Automatic Vintage Lens 2
Photos have the magical power to make moments last forever.. I have been given the honour to write a review about TACS Automatic Vintage Lens 2 (AVL 2) watch which is a special timepiece amalgamating the magic of freezing time and a unique wrist piece.
Adding Mystery to Time, by ZOID
Kudos again to Zoid for being bold with the design as usual with their collection thus far.
Preview of Monsieur Watches – Ranomo Vintage Chronograph
Monsieur kickstarted their 1st edition back in 2017 with a successful campaign (Monsieur ALLIAGE Series). This year, they will be launching a 2nd campaign on Kickstarter with the Monsieur RANOMO Series. (RANOMO – racing mono tones) Providing affordable watches with quality is what Monsieur Watches aims for with each series.
Review – BOLDR Odyssey 2019
BOLDR is a full on established microbrand based in Singapore/Malaysia, started by Travis Tan, Leon Leong and Isa Ghani. What makes BOLDR an established microbrand? They have six different watch collections available at this time One of their newest collections that will be available soon is the BOLDR Odyssey 2019 SS dive watch. This tough dive watch is the next generation of the earlier BOLDR Odyssey.
Eagle Ray, 10 Years Anniversary Edition by Prometheus
Not many microbrands (in my book) can claim that they have been in the market for 10 years and also boldly create a new collection based on this achievement too.
DECIMA Watch Company Presents The Colosseo Chronograph Collection
Decima Watch Company, based in Tirana, Albania, has just launched their second watch collection: the Colosseo Chronograph, a watch featuring custom made diamond cut hand set and applied indexes, two tone gradient dials, spectacular dynamic case design and a revolutionary hybrid mecha-quartz movement.
Review – Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer Pro Diver
Oceaneva is a new microbrand from the Aquacy brand. At this time their mission with Oceaneva is offering the best value homage there is. Personally, I believe they have done it and as a result they have affirmed my belief that microbands are just about the only type of new watches that should be purchased.
Review – Méraud Bonaire
Méraud is a new microbrand from Ghent, Belgium founded by Stijn Busschaert, a real watch enthusiast. His three main goals as a watch brand are affordability, an exceptional product combined with vintage inspiration.
Achtung Shuttle, redefining the tool watch
Achtung’s design is all about being uniquely different from other microbrands today by creating watches that are big, bold, colourful and every watch from their collection are produced in a very small quantity, making each piece a very limited edition.
Review – Aquatico Bronze Blue Angels Green Dial
Last September I reviewed the stainless steel Aquatico Blue Angels Pilot Watch. The Hong Kong based brand has expanded its offerings and has now added a line of watches named the Bronze Blue Angels.
