Which Microbrand/Independent watch to add?
Question for the hive mind....
I'm looking to add one piece to my microbrand/indy collection, which new one should I select to add?
It will have to be something on the larger side, say 42-44mm. This of course is due to my wrist size, smaller stuff generally doesn't work for me at all. I'm open to try just about anything, this will be a hive mind experiment watch.
Oh, and it has to be something available because it will be happening fairly quickly once something is identified.
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Zelos Hammerhead 44mm
https://zeloswatches.com/collections/hammerhead-3-44mm-diver
Marloe Gmt Day on a blue NATO.
Zelos Hammerhead 44mm
https://zeloswatches.com/collections/hammerhead-3-44mm-diver
Excellent recommendation, definitely on the radar!
Marloe Gmt Day on a blue NATO.
Its a very pretty watch!
Its a very pretty watch!
Pretty, relatively affordable, not too small, and a little different.
Why not REC. 43mm and12,3 thick. Partly built from motorcycle parts.
Maybe one of these?
Circula Titanium 500m I'm getting one for Christmas! A brand with a lot of history and those diver has great specs and a modern design for not unreasonable money. 42mm and quite chunky but Titanium so very light.
Maybe one of these?
I like that Dan Henry a lot. I tried to get a different model from DH a while back and they were sold out...going to check out this one for sure.
Why not REC. 43mm and12,3 thick. Partly built from motorcycle parts.
Very cool and reminiscent of the Von Dutch watches from about 20 years ago.
Circula Titanium 500m I'm getting one for Christmas! A brand with a lot of history and those diver has great specs and a modern design for not unreasonable money. 42mm and quite chunky but Titanium so very light.
Very much going after Bremont style with is one.
I have a Christopher Ward, an Isotope and a Bausele. All very good 👍
This?
Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Titanium. I love the looks, but at 44mm and the somewhat cushiony shape just a tad too large for me. But should fit you well I guess!
Elliot Brown Holton Professional? Thanks to @solidyetti, it’s been added to my list of potential next purchases. It’s 43mm, has been issued to the British military, and appears to be indestructible.
Spinnaker Spence or Hass
But does a company that produces, at retail, not wholesale to jewelers, over a billion US dollars of product a year really qualify as a “micro” brand?
I love Parigiani, a Tonda is a grail, but micro brand? 😁
As Emily Letella would say, “never mind.” 😂
I don’t think your math works if they did a billion a year in revenue and make 3k watches a year that means they would have to sell each watch at about $333,000.00 each.
A micro brand is defined by the number of watches they produce a year and are typically independently owned. Whether they sell through retailers or not has no bearing
***Update***
I looked at every recommendation you guys made and I have selected a watch! The watch I selected will be revealed in due course, stay tuned to find out which one I picked!
Thanks again, you guys rock!
Vario of course
Christopher Ward or Nth. I don’t know much about Vaer but some of their pieces look nice.
But does a company that produces, at retail, not wholesale to jewelers, over a billion US dollars of product a year really qualify as a “micro” brand?
I love Parigiani, a Tonda is a grail, but micro brand? 😁
As Emily Letella would say, “never mind.” 😂
Here on WatchCrunch, maybe we could learn from Emily and say "Never mind" - not every time like she did, but just once in a while, you know.
I wonder what watch Emily wore??
Check this out John.
https://zeloswatches.com/products/great-white-v2-300m-antique-green
I wear watches 40mm-46mm. 8 in wrist here. Great watch, cost and specs are right in there.
I favor Isotope Watch co from the UK. Unique limited edition quality watches with Swiss movements and excellent water resistance.
I just purchased my fifth Maratac.
I just purchased my fifth Maratac.
I'll check it out as I am going to add one more micro next year.
Very biased, local (to Maryland, USA) selection, but a good and interesting one. Only a 40, but wears well on larger wrists.
I’ve got a Pilot watch from them, just to show you the look on my, fairly large, wrist:
Very biased, local (to Maryland, USA) selection, but a good and interesting one. Only a 40, but wears well on larger wrists.
I’ve got a Pilot watch from them, just to show you the look on my, fairly large, wrist:
Thanks for this very cool reference, I will check it out.
I prefer large watches, too, but the 40mm Jack Mason Strat-o-timer (dark knight) looks and wears great - and has the best, most comfortable jubilee bracelet I've ever owned.
This one gets my vote
I prefer large watches, too, but the 40mm Jack Mason Strat-o-timer (dark knight) looks and wears great - and has the best, most comfortable jubilee bracelet I've ever owned.
You already received yours?
This one gets my vote
Steve makes a great product, I have several Raven watches.