Horological Meandering

While I’m pretty much vintage only, I am interested in the advancements in microbrands. On that note (and I’m talking micro brands. The sub $10k makers and not independents who we all know well) who’s doing interesting stuff and who is producing quality i... 

Ex Moser Guy Benedict Pran Stritzko started his own brand Aurelia named after his daughter Source: Nico Leonard ...  

but I’d be interested in seeing the Art Deco watches made by Thomas Schnelle using vintage Longines 9LT movements. Best, Emmanuel https://wornandwound.com/the-journey-of-thomas-schnelle/ https://monochrome-watches.com/independent-watchmaker-thomas-schnell...  

And a well timed article in Time & Tide https://timeandtidewatches.com/micro-but-mighty-our-favourite-microbrand-watches-of-2025/ ...  

You are welcome! ...  

Of what is a micro brand and what is well known. Habring2 and Kudoke will fall into the price window and offer genuine content. As for the very micro, I am probably not best served to answer, as I do not own any 🤷🏻‍♂️

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I think Maen is interesting, the ultra-thins they are using in the 37, 39 and now 40 sizes in both automatic and manual wound LJP calibers for under 1500 USD. Rpaige, probably more on the independent side is turning out some interesting one-off stuff. Cro...