by Nick Warner | Oct 28, 2015 | Previews
Blacklist aim to create the ultimate driving watch and the new Streetmatic is an excellent step in that direction. Blacklist is designed in California and made in Switzerland, their earlier models using Swiss quarts movements and the Streetmatic using an ETA 2824...
by Nick Warner | Oct 27, 2015 | Reviews
One of the newest micro brands to emerge is Helm Watches, and their first model is the Vanuatu. (Pronounced Van-Wa-Tu). Manufacturing and shipping out of Hong Kong, Helm Watches are your typical micro brand budget diver, and has that “tool” diver look many watch guys...
by Nick Warner | Oct 27, 2015 | Upcoming Projects
eluxio is a brand from Germany that has an interesting backstory with their first product, the Bracelight. Billed as a luxury tool, it is a flashlight built into a jewelry bracelet. They are now taking their first steps into the world of watchmaking with the model...
by Nick Warner | Oct 26, 2015 | Active Campaigns
The Bull by Stuckx is a retro racing styled bullhead chronograph that was extremely successful on Kickstarter a few months ago. Lucky for you if you missed it, it is still available for pre-order at a discounted price. If you’re looking for a well built and...
by Nick Warner | Oct 23, 2015 | Crowdfunding Insight
An interesting discussion came up recently in the Microbrand Watches group on how to protect your intellectual property and design features when working with a contract manufacturer. Group member Brian from Webbem kindly offered a copy of his non disclosure agreement...