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So glad to see this thread thriving haha. I have been impressed with a lot of these new releases in the last couple seasons.

..., the Helm Vanuatu Titanium is sweet too.

Thank you for opening the thread Mircobrands are great, especially the ones that put out amazing designs that challenge the biggest brands.

I've been wanting to buy the Vanuatu since I first saw it 5 years ago, but I was always hoping for a smaller version at 39 or 40mm.

 

[Onepickledginger]

Very nice release! Does anyone know more about the Yema "in house" movements yema2000? On the website, it only says designed and assembled by yema. Would you say that's actually in house if they actually produce the parts in China or wherever?

The new Wristmaster microrotor movement is 80% French made parts and 20% swiss. The Yema 2000 caliber is some unspecified combination of French, Swiss, and Asian components assembled in France.

 

[daytona4me]

HELM Vanuatu Titanium.
Currently a 2.5-3 year wait

 

[Feefo]

HELM Vanuatu Titanium.
Currently a 2.5-3 year wait

You finally got it?

 

[daytona4me]

You finally got it?

I found someone who's number came up, but he decided he wasn't collecting drivers anymore, so I bought it from him brand new, I'll buy it again in 1.5 or 2 years when my name comes up.

 

[Feefo]

I found someone who's number came up, but he decided he wasn't collecting drivers anymore, so I bought it from him brand new, I'll buy it again in 1.5 or 2 years when my name comes up.

Lucky you! I thought this was a big one, looks small on your wrist.
Enjoy!

 

[Karbon74]

I found someone who's number came up, but he decided he wasn't collecting drivers anymore, so I bought it from him brand new, I'll buy it again in 1.5 or 2 years when my name comes up.

you made me check my listing...i am 4700 ish on the ss version

 

[aHero]

Not new but I love the Monta Noble.

 

[aHero]

Is the Lorier Zephyr a homage or an original design? It looks very familiar.

 

[Kcnminus]

Is the Lorier Zephyr a homage or an original design? It looks very familiar.

It looks like something in between. They mention which watches they referenced on the landing page for the watch. Seems pretty close to the old Rolex Tonneau with some tweaks. Handsome piece nonetheless!

 

[aHero]

It looks like something in between. They mention which watches they referenced on the landing page for the watch. Seems pretty close to the old Rolex Tonneau with some tweaks. Handsome piece nonetheless!

Agreed!!

 

[Karbon74]

funniest thing happened today.
Got this email

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[Kcnminus]

funniest thing happened today.
Got this email

Congrats!

 

[Feefo]

Is the Lorier Zephyr a homage or an original design? It looks very familiar.

Cartier has a similar case design. JeanRichard had a whole series of similar shaped watches, but the brand got lost in corporate mergers (not very original designs overall).

 

[aHero]

Okay, not under a grand but this is WOW.

 

[aHero]

Patek homage…

 

[Feefo]

Similar to Baltic as well, just other seconds dial position

 

[Deggy]

Patek homage…

Reminds me of the Montblanc legacy

 

[Deggy]

Anyone fancy rocking this cheery little number from Mr Jones?

 

[aHero]

I just bought my smallest watch to date at 34mm!