The Microbrands Thread
Discussion
Getting away from all the Rolex threads, there are a whole universe of unknown and interesting tiny brands out there that are out there to tempt us.
I read recently there are something like three thousand watch related projects on Kickstarter.
What are your views/favourites etc.?
Have come quite close to pulling the trigger (been dying to type that phrase
) on these:
The rather lovely Straton Synchro
Stopped myself from pre-ordering this E.C. Andersson last night after too many glasses of wine.
Over to you.
I read recently there are something like three thousand watch related projects on Kickstarter.
What are your views/favourites etc.?
Have come quite close to pulling the trigger (been dying to type that phrase
) on these:The rather lovely Straton Synchro
Stopped myself from pre-ordering this E.C. Andersson last night after too many glasses of wine.
Over to you.
Edited by vixen1700 on Thursday 4th October 10:03
lostkiwi said:
It depends what you call a micro brand.
Dan Henry watches are great. I have a 1970 diver which is outstanding value for money.
I'm also a huge fan of Magrette and own two - a Kara and a Bronze.
Then there's Mühle Glasshütte. They only employ 59 people but do have a dealer network so do they qualify as a micro brand? The quality of their products is quite astonishing and easily the equal of bigger more established brands such as Tag, Omega or Rolex for far less outlay.
Indeed, am thinking about one too, the Muhle Glashutte. Dan Henry watches are great. I have a 1970 diver which is outstanding value for money.
I'm also a huge fan of Magrette and own two - a Kara and a Bronze.
Then there's Mühle Glasshütte. They only employ 59 people but do have a dealer network so do they qualify as a micro brand? The quality of their products is quite astonishing and easily the equal of bigger more established brands such as Tag, Omega or Rolex for far less outlay.
Edited by vixen1700 on Friday 5th October 10:20
Juicetin1 said:
I picked up a Geckota recently and I really like it
https://www.geckota.com/the-geckota-c-01-racing-ch...
Like that, but does it have a sweeping second hand? It's what put me off the Straton.https://www.geckota.com/the-geckota-c-01-racing-ch...
Never paid any attention to Dan Henry, but the 1970 seems rude not to get at the price.
Dibble said:
And if that lot isn’t enough to get you going, there’s a ton more here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vEzy7x0tX0...
Cool list. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vEzy7x0tX0...
MrBig said:
Hmmm, Ive been on the lookout for a new daily, sub £200 and ideally a microbrand.
These look nice. https://www.borealiswatch.com/
Apologies - Read that you were looking for a diver 'sub'
Edited by vixen1700 on Wednesday 10th October 17:38
thecopster said:
And another that looks interesting, has anyone seen one of these in the flesh
https://www.livwatches.com
Not seen one, but the detailing looks nice. https://www.livwatches.com
Looked at the site a while back and the name/logo kind of put me off a bit.
Hoofy said:
Silly question but how do you know which are worth £300 and which are just ebay £5 specials and they're taking the piss because they can?
No, not a silly question at all. I suppose it's down to reviews, recommendations, Facebook groups, WatchUSeek, research etc.
Found myself watching a full 25 minute video review of a Traska diver recently.
That and written reviews convinced me that it's now in my want list. That's just a $375 watch.Don't think many brands would last longer than five minutes knocking out £5 specials these days.
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