Micro Brands
Feeling the need to buy something but not from the usual suspects and not too expensive. Thoughts?
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Michael
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Cheshire, UK
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Last active: 3 weeks ago
7.25” / 18.42 cm
I prefer microbrands and as for now - never disappointed. :-)
Arken are cool….
Arken are cool….
A brand I haven’t heard of - cool looking watch - will check them out👍
i can recommend Venezianico, they also have a 30% off sale right now
A brand I haven’t heard of - cool looking watch - will check them out👍
This is the first watch Ken from Arken made, I have this one. He is a good dude, always available for any questions. Send him a message. 👍🏼
Arken are cool….
Oh wow....now that is amazing. Huh, they copied the VC Overseas bracelet design. Nice.
Oh wow....now that is amazing. Huh, they copied the VC Overseas bracelet design. Nice.
Inspired by certainly… full titanium. I just loved the muted colour palette. Very cool 😎
Inspired by certainly… full titanium. I just loved the muted colour palette. Very cool 😎
Agreed. Certainly a good looking watch. I'm just surprised modified a Miyota 9015 to make a 12-hour GMT. Now that's something different.
Agreed. Certainly a good looking watch. I'm just surprised modified a Miyota 9015 to make a 12-hour GMT. Now that's something different.
Exactly! Ken is definitely thinking differently. Along with a design concept which focused, meaning this watch is not available in six different colours or available in different materials.
I have chatted to him many times, very approachable and always ready to talk watches…he is one to watch in the future for sure.
Go for the Baltic hermetique! I have it in beige and got loads of compliments, and offers different vibes on the BOR vs tropic strap
Go for the Baltic hermetique! I have it in beige and got loads of compliments, and offers different vibes on the BOR vs tropic strap
It’s got a distinct non generic personality and an interesting vintage vibe.
This is the first watch Ken from Arken made, I have this one. He is a good dude, always available for any questions. Send him a message. 👍🏼
Love mine.
Inspired by certainly… full titanium. I just loved the muted colour palette. Very cool 😎
Took me a bit to find a used one that also had the NATO adapters.
Check out Nodus!
Took me a bit to find a used one that also had the NATO adapters.
Ahhh the Arken Link! Bit of a faff to swap… but gives it huge versatility.
DuFrane is also great value and they use Swiss movements.
Check out Nodus!
Also agree with this lol. 👌🏻
And while you're at it check out:
Lorier
Helm
Elliot Brown
Imperial Watch Co
Stirling
Sangin
Winfield
Zelos
Momentum
Islander
WMT
To name a few lol 🤣.....
DuFrane is also great value and they use Swiss movements.
Forgot about my fellow Texans.
Speaking of Texans, also have Jack Mason.
Echo/Neutra are worth a look. I’ve got their field watch with a moonphase
But they have some great looking divers as well if that’s what you’re after.
Venezianico have very nice watches with quite good movements.
Lots of good info / thanks everyone🙂
If you like a bit toned down/vintage inspired designs, be sure to check out Traska.
I especially like their Seafarer model. One day maybe 🤤
Of the two I like the Baltic. I’ve got an Undone and it has been rock solid and fun to wear.
Nomadic is a hidden gem in microbrands, it is without a doubt, the best quality microbrand watch I've had in my hands! 10000% recommended!!