Microbrand Watch of the Year 2022
We at TheTimeBum.com have taken to naming our favorite watches at year end. They must be microbrands, affordable, released in 2022, and we can't nominate a watch we have not actually laid hands on. That last one eliminates a lot. This year, we chose the Lorier Zeyphr as our winner and named 16 others as the Best of the Rest. How did we do? Who would you have chosen? https://www.thetimebum.com/2022/12/microbrand-watch-of-the-year-2022.html
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Loren
Founder of TheTimeBum.com watch review site. Co-founder of the District Time Watch Show (districttime.com). Microbrand enthusiast.
Washington D.C., DC, USA
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6.75” / 17.15 cm
Some nice watches on the list. This year, connect with Tsao Baltimore. They make wonderful watches!
Some nice watches on the list. This year, connect with Tsao Baltimore. They make wonderful watches!
Yes! The Tsao Legacy was our WOTY for 2021. Alan is Also the lead sponsor for our District Time DC watch show on March 4-5.
Yes! The Tsao Legacy was our WOTY for 2021. Alan is Also the lead sponsor for our District Time DC watch show on March 4-5.
That's excellent. That is a beautiful watch. I met him in Austin in November and got a Constellation from him.
Some interesting selections from the normal stuff, kudos. Most of what I liked were hold overs from the previous year. I would have the following in my top:
Some interesting selections from the normal stuff, kudos. Most of what I liked were hold overs from the previous year. I would have the following in my top:
All great choices. I really need to get my hands on an Atelier Wen.
Nice list! I have two in there 👍🏼
Nice list! I have two in there 👍🏼
That brown Bremoir is a pretty watch.
Those are some nuce looking watches. I haven’t got hands on with any of them yet but I have got my eye on some Farer watches particularly their field watch line with the pointer date. I’ve got three micros for consideration:
Cemence Watches
Currently my most worn watch. Tom the founder has only put out the Photic diver so far but has been talking about a field watch this year.
Borealis
I was so impressed with my Sintra and their level if service I pre-ordered their gmt diver.
And E. C. Andersson Watches
A Swedish brand run by 2 guys in Gothenburg.
All three seem to fit your criteria and sell under the $1000 mark.
My runner-up would be another #lorier … The Falcon Series III. I’m stealing @WrapItUp’s when she isn’t looking. 🤫
I’m biased, but I think the Oak & Oscar Humboldt GMT should be on your list 🙂
Great list, so many awsome brands out there! For me personally my favorite amongst the microbrands I bought in 2023 must be this HAIM Legacy SE 😍
Great list, so many awsome brands out there! For me personally my favorite amongst the microbrands I bought in 2023 must be this HAIM Legacy SE 😍
That copper dial is a knockout!
That copper dial is a knockout!
It sure is stunnin 🤩
Sone nice watches mentioned. Wish I could have seen the Lorier Zephyr in person.
For me personally - its the Furlan Marri Black Sector 2116-A
Photo: Monochrome Watches
I would add #boldr #boldrsupplyco
I have to agree with the Zephyr. I’m also loving my Baltic.
Great choice! For me personally it was their Falcon Series 3.