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Microbrands are breathing new life into watchmaking.
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I like Helm watches, they are very affordable, but they are practically impossible to buy
Get on the list. My number came up on the lottery draw and I got to jump ahead of the line. You never know!
I have a Furlan Marri too, second hand too (same remarks as Beaubleu), they include a quartz VK64, so definitely overpriced. They are blatantly copying Patek, and in this price range you have excellent reps
As they are located in Geneve, they probably thought they could raise the prices... Eventually they are high end chinese watches with marketing and a nice packaging.
This is the proof.
Same design, same specs. I'll order it to see the finish. Except a good packaging and really nice strap, there may be no difference.
Furlan Mari : 555 CHF + taxes https://www.furlanmarri.com/products/1072-a-nero-sabbia?variant=40512422871172
Escapement time : 150 EUR + taxes https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005005126182761.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allProduct.8148356.5.46c95040lv1T0H&pdp_npi=2@dis!EUR!€ 152,36!€ 152,36!!!!!@21038ed816764815359342164efe3f!12000031763829606!sh
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maplesirup
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Is that quartz or automatic movement ?I like the look of the Serica Dive watches..
Automatic from soprod. A newest development, the Newton movement. They use the Top-glight grade (+/- 4s/day)
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Soprod P092
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There are indeed reported problems, due to the movement being new. I am lucky, not to have this, but TBH I have no idea if this is a massive problem or exceptions and also if it's only at Serica or a general problem.
What's sure is that their recent replies to this problem was more than disappointing for the price you pay, as they declared it's not an issue... but a feature
What's sure is that their recent replies to this problem was more than disappointing for the price you pay, as they declared it's not an issue... but a feature
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Serica 5303...
I am torn AF about this watch: Visually love the design cues, size and wearability but the movement and/or crown interaction with said movement is leaving me icy cold. Well-documented first run issues with the crown not engaging when unscrewed so I waited for the second run (and ironing out of...
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Also there is an Aliexpress hommage (which is actually a blatant copy), which may please some of us : there's a PT5000 (A2824) movement, but so far the finish is wat inferior and the bezel is not aligned. However, this may change in the future. What will not change is the stupid branding.
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Deep Blue (NYC) "Master 2000 V1," Helson, Debaufre, a defunct brand I think (Germany), some correlation to Steinhart (which I also own and recommend, but most here will be very familiar with them)
If a person has larger wrists or simply prefers a larger profile (44mm - 46mm) they are all great watches. Fantastic quality for the money.
If a person has larger wrists or simply prefers a larger profile (44mm - 46mm) they are all great watches. Fantastic quality for the money.
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I'm not really sure if Zodiak watches qualify for a micro brand. They certainly have huge history but seem to be one of the often overlooked Swiss manufacturers. So I present this as my current object of obsession.
I am sitting on my hands as i really cant afford one at this moment in time
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The Zodiak Olympos Field, i particularly like the green dial.
www.zodiacwatches.com
I am sitting on my hands as i really cant afford one at this moment in time
.The Zodiak Olympos Field, i particularly like the green dial.
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Nice textured dials! I also like the Doxa vibes of some divers. Good pick.I'm not really sure if Zodiak watches qualify for a micro brand. They certainly have huge history but seem to be one of the often overlooked Swiss manufacturers. So I present this as my current object of obsession.
I am sitting on my hands as i really cant afford one at this moment in time
The Zodiak Olympos Field, i particularly like the green dial.
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Discover men's watches featuring innovative quartz craftsmanship and Swiss design. Find a new unique, high-end watch fitting for your outdoor adventures.
