Baltic were at the Intersect Watch Show a few weeks ago. I was really impressed with the finishing, especially at the price point. Always liked their designs, but I had never seen one up close. Walked away with even more respect for the brand
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Also I love your name, Dr spuhchemminOmg that aquascaphe
This is such a great thread. I'm only discovering microbrands—honestly that Vesterhav above is blowing my mind (as is the white and turquoise Farer near the top of this thread).
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How was the rest of the show? Other honourable mentions?Baltic were at the Intersect Watch Show a few weeks ago. I was really impressed with the finishing, especially at the price point. Always liked their designs, but I had never seen one up close. Walked away with even more respect for the brand
Yeah, really impressive collectionsOmg that aquascaphe
Oh my gosh, it was a fantastic show. Too many to mention, but highlights….
Favorite dials (tie)
Stella
Fears
Favorite diver
Circula
Nodus (runner up)
Favorite Field
Circula!! (This is on my WTB list)
Formex (runner up)
Best retro
Baltic
Best Dress watch
Jack Mason Ellum (thought I got a wristie but can’t find it, stock image will have to do)
Favorite Tool Watch
MKII
RZE
Willy Wonka Award
Isotope
Didn’t get a wristie of this one. Unreal
Mind blowing technology award
Horage
Modernist award
Studio Underd0g
Overall Best in Show
Formex (only took a few photos, should’ve taken a full table shot)
Circula was a personal favorite. Ultimately, I didn’t buy anything but my wife did! This incredible Circula Facet
All the brands represented well. Christopher Ward table was packed so spent minimal time there. Had a blast and hope they come back to Charlotte next year
You’ll have to come to Charlotte next year!
I didn’t get a price on it, and he doesn’t have them in stock yet—if I recall correctly, he said they would be back in stock in May. Would buy one in a heartbeat tho!
Also, if you’re considering a microbrand, I cannot say enough great things about Cornelius from Circula. Guy traveled all the way from Germany. Third generation watchmaker, and a hell of a nice guy. Watch was on my wife’s wrist the next week
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You just won quality post of the day- oh my goodness that very first linen dial is a new obsessionHere’s another interesting collection.
Artefkt
Once this is available on his titanium brushed/polished bracelet, it will be a complete watch, IMO
This is a 1/1 that will go up for auction this Autumn. I think this was a crowd favorite
Yeah, really impressive collections
Oh my gosh, it was a fantastic show. Too many to mention, but highlights….
Favorite dials (tie)
Stella
Fears
Favorite diver
Circula
Nodus (runner up)
Favorite Field
Circula!! (This is on my WTB list)
Formex (runner up)
Best retro
Baltic
Best Dress watch
Jack Mason Ellum (thought I got a wristie but can’t find it, stock image will have to do)
Favorite Tool Watch
MKII
RZE
Willy Wonka Award
Isotope
Didn’t get a wristie of this one. Unreal
Mind blowing technology award
Horage
Modernist award
Studio Underd0g
Overall Best in Show
Formex (only took a few photos, should’ve taken a full table shot)
Circula was a personal favorite. Ultimately, I didn’t buy anything but my wife did! This incredible Circula Facet
All the brands represented well. Christopher Ward table was packed so spent minimal time there. Had a blast and hope they come back to Charlotte next year
I envy you a ton. I'm a HUGE microbrand fan and own about 24 different ones. I love that you posted this because you can see what many of them look like in real-life, not beautiful photos posted to the company websites that of course, look good.
I also love that you rated each of the categories! The Ellum is a beautiful watch - and I think the Stella is beautiful too. I have my eyes wide open for the Aquascaphe white version soon.