Question for the group:
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...
I've been eyeing this one
Ex Moser Guy Benedict Pran Stritzko started his own brand Aurelia named after his daughter Source: Nico Leonard ...
I don’t know if I would like them in person,
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...
I can suggest Elka for the well-under 10k bracket.
And a well timed article in Time & Tide https://timeandtidewatches.com/micro-but-mighty-our-favourite-microbrand-watches-of-2025/ ...
A bit of a question of definition…
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 🤷🏻♂️
There's so much grey area and overlap...
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...