Farer, Baltic, and Studio Underdog for me! Probably in that order? Very hard to choose just three!

Also not sure if CW still counts as a microbrand, although they'd make my top 3 for sure if so.

Hadn't seen this one before, but I really like it! The consistent design across all three hands is very appealing.

I’ve had my eye on a Farer Tonneau Milan for a while now! The other two colours are really nice too.

I'm still really liking it! The dial is still a delight every time, and it is extremely lightweight and easy to wear (plus it actually works with a surprisingly wide variety of straps).

The only thing I don't like as much is the crown, which is a bit sharp-edged and shallow and stiff, so it's not as comfortable to use as I'd like. Also no hacking, but I can live with that on this particular style.

Agreed with others that it's ultimately based on what else is in your collection already, but for me the Oris is far and away the most interesting and appealing! The burgundy dial is distinctive and different from most other watches, and I love the design of the big crown models.

Happy birthday! Mine was yesterday 🥂