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UNIMATIC’s UT1-IPN Modello Uno anchors a six-piece swimming pool capsule collection. Three dial colors, two case sizes — here’s what we know.

Trafford Watch Co. debuts its first permanent Core Collection, featuring uniquely designed travel watches powered by Miyota movements. Here’s what we know.

kala is a new Toronto-based watch atelier launching its debut, the Series 001, on Kickstarter. Limited to 100 pieces, it pairs a hand-forged Damascus steel bezel with a Musou matte dial that absorbs 99.4% of light, powered by the Miyota 9039 automatic. A bold first statement from a brand that treats watchmaking as a canvas.

The Anoma A1 Prehistoric brings hand-chiselled case finishing to the London brand’s iconic triangular watch. Here’s what we know about this striking new release.

Studio Underd0g’s 02SERIES GEN2 refreshes the British microbrand’s take on the field watch with its signature bold color and rock-solid mechanics.

A new Canadian microbrand launches with a 35mm shaped automatic that leans into sapphire, a Miyota 9039, and a genuinely well-made H-link bracelet. Here is an honest look at the Hibernal MW35 before its July 14 Kickstarter.

The Arken Alterum returns in Sage Grey with subtle updates. Here’s why this titanium dual-time watch continues to win over microbrand enthusiasts.

The Awake Sơn Mài Guilloché Main arrives in Sunset, Alba, and Borealis colorways. Here’s why these lacquer dials are stopping the microbrand world in its tracks.

Fears launches the Brunswick 40 Helmsman Endurance Specification – a brushed cushion-case sport watch that pushes the British indie brand into bolder territory.

Known for rugged tool watches, Swiss independent Formex just dropped the Aria – an ultra-thin, 6.9mm integrated titanium masterpiece driven by a custom COSC-certified Horage micro-rotor movement. Here is a deep dive into the engineering behind the 100-piece Founders Edition.