Gil Tamam – Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Gil Tamam founded Microbrand Watch World and has served as its editor-in-chief since taking full ownership of the publication in 2021. With over 12 years as a watch collector and industry professional, he writes the majority of MBWW’s editorial content – from brand previews and industry analysis to data-backed features, and event coverage. Gil is the Head of Chapter for RedBar Group Israel and manages the r/MicrobrandWatches subreddit (110,000+ members). He has covered events including WindUp, Minutes+Hours, W.O.I., and W.O.J.
Disclosure: Gil is also the CEO of DAVOSA-USA, the exclusive US distributor of Davosa Swiss watches, a position he has held since 2017. Any MBWW content related to Davosa is clearly disclosed, and our editorial treatment of Davosa is governed by the conflict of interest section of our Editorial Policy.
Shony Mordehay – Writer
After years of editing content about computers, smartphones, and tech, Shony Mordehay got hooked on wristwatches. He dove into the world of horology, reading everything he could find across global watch publications and building his knowledge from luxury houses to indie brands and microbrands. His personal collection is an eclectic mix – from names like Zenith, Omega, and Hamilton to smaller players like Davosa, Nine Four Watches, and more.
Franz Rivoira – Contributing Writer
Franz Rivoira is a writer and professional journalist specializing in watches and watchmaking. He is one of the most-read horological authors on Quora, with over 12,000 followers and 33 million content views. Franz has authored several books on horology through his The Watch Manual series, focused on explaining different aspects of watchmaking to newcomers. He has served as a consultant for horological brands and media outlets, and currently works as Manager of External Relations for Aventi Watches.
Join Our Team
Are you a watch enthusiast or collector with real passion and knowledge for the world of independent and microbrand watches? We’re always looking for dedicated writers to join our editorial team. If you have something to say and the chops to back it up, get in touch at info@microbrandwatchworld.com.