Microbrands are breathing new life into watchmaking.

[onthebeam]

I have been meaning to post a photo of my new Duckworth Presstex Verimatic in Orange. It's another British brand from near Manchester that is unusual for a "micro brand" since they are actually a third generation watchmaker. I don't love all of their designs but the Verimatic is a home run.

Verimatic Fumé automatic

The Duckworth Prestex Verimatic combines the elegance of a cushion-case and outer railroad track with a stunning textured Fumé dial, bold Arabic numerals and contrasting seconds hand. It all comes together to deliver a more relaxed vibe with a classical twist, making this a watch suitable for...

duckworthprestex.com

 

[onthebeam]

(Sorry for accidental double post. If a mod sees this and can remove, thanks!)

 

[Feefo]

What a beauty!

Salm0n

This model will be made available in Q1 2025.

underd0g.com

38.5mm is just about perfect. The thickness at first appears to be a lot 15 13.6 but it's only 10.8 without the domed crystal. One of the best looking watching I've seen in awhile! Like the understated color scheme that's not as crazy as some of their others. Love what's coming out of UK.

I'm assuming that for $2,000 they do send along that piece of delicious looking salmon it's sitting on . . .

I can't help thinking that if this was one of the first releases of them you would pay 200-300-ish bucks less... But that's the price of notoriety.

 

[Cheesegrater]

why the fuck would he put it on a piece of fish???

MAN just ruined the fish now it'll have a hint of metal when he cooks it1!!!

 

[kidcreole]

I can't help thinking that if this was one of the first releases of them you would pay 200-300-ish bucks less... But that's the price of notoriety.

They've upped their game. Sellita SW510 with monopusher design. Still relatively cheap considering. But I'd be happy with the previous ST1901 and 500 price tag.

 

[Feefo]

 

[RDRoss]

Not so much a micro brand but they are doing a lot of amazing retro inspired pieces. And the prices are solid.

Marlin® Sub-Dial Automatic 39mm Leather Strap Watch

The Marlin Automatic Sub-Dial brings a modern-retro update to our 1960s Marlin. Pops of electric blue and riveting red highlight its sleek design, creating a contemporary style that’s sharp enough for any outing. While its full Arabic dial and date feature stay true to our much-loved Marlin...

timex.ca

 

[demonebe]

Very Cool article

 

[Warwickhunt]

I have been buying microbrands for a while now as an alternative to what the big boys are making
I got this a few years ago from Straton watches when I was looking fora Tudor Heritage Chrono

 

[Warwickhunt]

I also have a couple from Draken Watches based in NZ
This is the Kalhari, it comes on a nice sand coloured strap that I knew I'd get dirt so I stuck a cheapy on it.

 

[Warwickhunt]

This is the Draken Tugella super blue. I'm pretty sure the plastcic protector was still on when I took this

 

[Beartooth]

The boys from Vortic have started building their own. I like the GCT

Colorado Watch Company

Colorado Watch Company features watches not just Made in USA but Built in Colorado. A sister company to Vortic Watch Company, Colorado Watch Company wristwatches will feature fully modern automatic movements assembled in the USA. Built in the Vortic manufacturing facility in Fort Collins...

vorticwatches.com

 

[Beartooth]

I don't know if Vortic has been mentioned yet on this thread, but their pocket watch conversions are really cool too.

 

[Caboose]

I don't know if Vortic has been mentioned yet on this thread, but their pocket watch conversions are really cool too.

How big of a wrist do you need to wear a literal pocket watch though?

 

[Beartooth]

How big of a wrist do you need to wear a literal pocket watch though?

People who think Panerai is for women and children.

 

[aHero]

Hard pass on that logo on the dial.

 

[Kielxx]

I guess it’s not microbrand , never heard of Gevril but they selling this model for 360£ , Swiss made , Sellita sw200 , Debenhams uk

 

[Feefo]

I guess it’s not microbrand , never heard of Gevril but they selling this model for 360£ , Swiss made , Sellita sw200 , Debenhams uk

Horology history and the oldest watch brands

Some notes on the oldest watch brands – Jaquet Droz, 1738 The remarkable story of Jaquet Droz is one that would have been worthy of being romanced by Alexandre Dumas. Pierre Jaquet-Droz (1721-1790) was famous for his automata – robot-like wind-up toys that performed human functions such as...

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[Kielxx]

Horology history and the oldest watch brands

Some notes on the oldest watch brands – Jaquet Droz, 1738 The remarkable story of Jaquet Droz is one that would have been worthy of being romanced by Alexandre Dumas. Pierre Jaquet-Droz (1721-1790) was famous for his automata – robot-like wind-up toys that performed human functions such as...

forum.replica-watch.info

Thanks I need to educate more

 

[Feefo]

Thanks I need to educate more

I hadn't heard of them, either when I started that thread...