im still not convinced that vaer has ever made an automatic dive watch. every time i go to buy one they've either just sold out, they are going to reveal a new one soon, or one is available for pre-order. except im impatient and want to buy something now and go to the next website. that last part may be partly my fault, if im being honest.
Microbrands to me are a fantastic blend of creativity, determination and courage in the competitive watch landscape. I've become a fan of Reise watches.
@@Wunderbaumsporting I think Automatic watches should start at less than $200. Orient agrees and I love mine. What makes the RZE worth $500? Mine has the date.
@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n the fact that Rze products are all titanium. That is what adds up really quickly. I agree, japanese watches are really a great bang for the buck, but once you want something different material/designwise you may want to look elsewhere.
@@Wunderbaumsporting How does titanium add up? It has no effect on the function of the watch. The design of their watches is very common and pedestrian. Spending $500 for a watch because "Titanium" is silly.
Love micro brands ! They provide a large variety of non-traditional styles so you can get that watch that is just perfect for you. ... and I will admit... I love the boutique feel that I have something that very few other people will have.
I am a subscriber, and old enough to be your grandfather. What I like about you is you are not a watch snub, you put your well informed opinion out there, and don't make anyone feel bad if the watch you are presenting is out of our budget. Thanks for that.
I really like some of these brands, Lorier in particular because they’re one of the few companies that put out a dive watch under 40mm that can dress up pretty well. The only other one I can think of right now is Baltic and their designs are very similar.
Microbrands have shown that a lot of what you get from the "mainstream" brands is overpriced and watered down. Comparing something like a Monta or Zelos to an Omega, it's hard to justify two to three times the money.
Phafanapolis you are absolute right but you need to add the cost of marketing and history too yet alone keeping a watch brand alive for a century cost money
@@umuterdem9317 I don't care how long the brand has been around or the logo. If it's a good product it'll be serviceable, repairable and last for many, many years and even decades. All that matters is the looks, function and quality of the product I have in my hand and what I paid for it. The rest is all window dressing. This goes for all products, not just wristwatches.
Great topic and a great selection Teddy. Buying microbrand watches is a good way to get awesome value for money watches. I've had the privilege to handle some of these watches and get to know some of the brand owners, and I can that some of these brand owners really put their hearts on the line to make their watches as good and as unique as possible while listening to what their buyers actually want to see.
My price point for buying watches is usually $300 - $400. I always look to get the most watch for my money and micro brands do it well. I don't really care about whether a brand is very well known or not. I just want something that is built well, has great specs and has a great design.
Bought the Serica 4512 WMB for my first mechanical/automatic watch, it is very charming to me. Just love it so much. Don't care much about the heritage of a brand. Makes my heart beat everytime I see it, it is gonna be my one watch until I die. What you said about microbrand is so true, the deeper connection with the company and people in it. That itself has a charm too! That's my experience with Serica!
A halios review would be great, only problem is they are always sold out. Seems like they have very small runs and usually picked up even months before hand :(
I would, yes, but with an asterisk. I’m sure he would agree. He’s pretty down to earth and isn’t trying to pretend to be something he isn’t. I happily own two of his watches. One is the famous SKX homage. For the price, it is far better than the SKX. They are well made, affordable, and tons of fun. The second is his pilot watch. His pilot watches are also hard to beat for the price and are not Seiko homages. I picked mine up used on eBay in like new condition for under $100. He’s coming out with a field watch as well soon I believe. He’s a very kind guy as well. I screwed up a mod with some parts I purchased from him. He suggested I send the watch and all the allots to him and he would have a look. Not many people do that these days from a $50 sale.
My ISL-20 is my single favorite watch, exceeding my other Seiko, Tissot, Omega, Victorinox, Citizen, and Cassio watches. Aa someone who prefers to wear a more humble brand, it’s the perfect watch for me.
I was shocked to hear you are from NE Ohio. I am also from NE Ohio. Good video. I hadn’t realized Lume-Tec is an Ohio company. Your video is informative-a few brands I’ve never heard of that are worth checking out.
Teddy, spot on with your boutique experience explanation. In addition to getting something out of the the box, I enjoy communicating with many of the incredibly kind and giving owners/designers of micro brands like Brew, Dan Henry, Vario, Vaer, Straton, and more. Of course, I also enjoy my Alpinist and Khaki King as well for different reasons.
A take: every watch fan should pick up a microbrand watch from their hometown if possible. There are so many options now and it’s a nice way to represent where you’re from.
CoffeeForCorporateCounsel Excellent idea! I did just that last week when I purchased a Vaer watch! A few months ago I picked up a watch from my old hometown when I purchased a Brew watch! :)
Great coverage and very slick presentation. I'm glad the background music was toned down a bit too, so we can all hear you clearly. Very easy to watch, great pace.
I had bought a Lum-Tec Combat B series chronograph some years ago and its illumination is great. Unfortunately one of the chrono hands from the subdial separated from its pin. As I do not serve in any force and work behind a desk, I would wonder how well this watch would hold up in combat duties. Perhaps they have now addressed this flaw with their later chronographs.
I love that there's room for microbrands on your channel, it's very helpful to know which ones are worth paying for since there are so many out there - great video.
Hey @Teddy Baldassare, Just purchased the Maurice Lacroix Aikon 39mm! Thanks for chatting with me and helping me decide whether I should pull the trigger on my first luxury watch.
Well done! It's easy to view videos on Rolex, Omega, etc. etc., but this is the first one I've found to review great quality lesser known (in my case unknown) brands. Now I want one.
I'm guessing: Independent can be of any size with no affiliation to other brands, groups, or family of company/ies Microbrands, tho usually independent, can have affiliation to other group of companies (usually in an EDC, or outdoor/camping gear company) Boutique, as an impression would normally cater to custom, limited, or specially made time pieces/clients and would normally be more expensive (atelier). Might also be part of a group or family of companies
Don't apologize for the length of the video when you are featuring so many cool watches! Great video. The Lorier Falcon is a stunner. Vintage inspired but completely up-to-date looking as well. So nice that they eschewed the faux patina trend and let the design shine through. The blacked out Eza looks badass. Oak & Oscar put out nice looking watches like the one in this video, but a $1,500 with a date window that Timex would be ashamed of... Come on. (Pleasantly) Surprised you mentioned Anordain. Not much info bout their watches, but check out their website. Beautiful pieces.
Helm, Dan Henry. Richard Legrande, Straton, AVI-8. There is also a very small high-end micro-brand where I am that has gotten no reviews that I can see Towson Watch Company.
I think what you can tell from this video is the benefit of choosing a microbrand. There’s lots of choice, loads of variety in design, and various price points to appeal to lots of customers wallets. And there are so many more out there in addition to those in the video. I have the latest Lorier Neptune and I love it, and I really appreciate the design and angle Lauren and Lorenzo are going with. I will most definitely be adding a Falcon and possibly even the Hydra II which is coming soon.
EZA watches are ok, but they only offer 41mm watches and bigger with really long LTL measurements. While many people crave for smaller watches aiming even as low as 34mm, watchmakers for some reason still cling to that idea that watches have to be at least 40 mm and all have at least 46mm LTL. There are exceptions, but that almost exclusively field watches and that does limit what you can expect. And we know watch nerds are particular about what they want and dont want.
One micro brand you failed to mention that I have become to love is LIV. They have Swiss movement, limited run of designs, and fantastic build quality. Also the largest crowd funded watch company ever on Kickstarter I believe.
There are three things that made the AnOrdain watch stand out were the enameled dial, the numerals, and those beautiful hands (trying to think of the last time I saw such unique hands on a watch). Altogether an extremely impressive watch! The other watch that stood out to me was the Oak & Oscar Olmstead watch with those beautiful sandwiched numerals. Either watch I'd be proud to own (though if I had to choose, it would be the AnOrdain).
These are beautiful time pieces and it’s great that some are truly affordable too. I was aware of micros but not how rich the part of the market is. Great education!!
Thanks for the overview of different microbrands. I love this class of watches as (the good ones at least) offer something that is very different from the mainstream. I'm surprised you didn't mention Visitor watches. They are doing design like no one else!
No mention of Farer...? I suppose the list of micro brands is very extensive. Good coverage Teddy. Perhaps a Part 2 of the same is needed. Keep 'em coming...
I've owned a lot of micro brands and still own watches from Armida, Deep Blue and Steinhart. I wonder what some of the different micro brands actually manufacture. Do they manufacture cases, dials and hands and buy movements from elsewhere? Do they commission another manufacturer to make parts for them? Do they even manufacture or assemble anything?
such a great video! should all you the Micro-brand king haha!.... these videos are much better than watching a movie in the theatre... just to pleasing Quality.... great job Teddy!
I see how DH appeals to many folks, but I personally get attracted to microbrands that 'try' new things that most big names typically don't (i.e. Lorer's usage of plexiglass, Anordain's enamel dial, Monta's bent GMT hand, etc).
Microbrands help maintain the allure to Horology. With watchmaking sort of becoming a game of 'Anything you can do, I can do better'...microbrands really add something out of the regular at MUCH lower price tiers. I know they say to each their own but consider; Rolex, GP and Longines were all once microbrands, now look at em.
Some microbrands seem to be absolutely FANTASTIC especially from the design perspective. Brands that stand out for me are Studio Underd0g, and the watermelon watch! Pure brilliance! Christopher Ward with the Bel Canto, and to a lesser extent, Xeric for the Regulator. All imaginative designs which seem to be really nicely excecuted. The Xeric is horribly impractical to try to use it for telling the time, but it DOES look nice!
Thanks for this video! For me there is a lot of value in microbrands. And in the future you could seek the watch for more. It's important to support these companies, diversity of style and ideas. More than the usual suspects.
Microbrands fill a void in design where the big boys dont dare to go or are just to slow to adapt to. (Like smaller sizes or dial matching date wheels) Id like to see more of them on your channel, brands like Autodromo, Smiths, Ming, Farer and Unimatic.
I'm so stoked to see your channel and blog becoming so successful man, keep it up! As for microbrands, I bought my first watch from the veteran-owned Avian Watch Co. As far as I can tell, they use Ronda and Seiko movements and their MkII Commodore line are lumed by Lüm-Tec.
I can't find anything about Eza being started by 2 dutch brothers. They seems fully german. Is this a mistake on Teddy's side or am I missing something? cheers....a dutch person
I hope you will do some of the Norwegian small brands I really enjoy your videos and am learning quite a bit by watching them Best: New watch entusiast
If talking about brew retrograph is that chrono design of dial called retrograph? or its just the model name itself? as i feel tag heuer monaco too has some designs like that so can they be called retrograph too?
Not relevant to this video, but something I have thought about. Does an aftermarket watch strap devalue a watch much? Ok if it’s a bracelet I get it. But a replacement leather strap do people care that much? I see custom straps for €300+ but I do not see them adding that value to the watch for resell. Same buying NOS OEM would it really add that much more value vs a quality mid range strap?
i even googled era watches firstly i thought its era but its eza. what your call on era watches? they do look beautiful some even look like h moser and cie. would love to hear about it from you. and eza the colour which you shared is amazing as i wasnt aware with the brand as its microbrand . for me sometime colour matters a lot and QC too. if thats well and good i am ready to pull the trigger for it
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The true definition of a microbrand is a brand who never have any watches actually in stock 😭
Yes
So Rolex has become a microbrand.
Haha that is good. We have stock...for now :)
im still not convinced that vaer has ever made an automatic dive watch. every time i go to buy one they've either just sold out, they are going to reveal a new one soon, or one is available for pre-order. except im impatient and want to buy something now and go to the next website. that last part may be partly my fault, if im being honest.
try ordering a Borealis Adraga..... lol
Microbrands to me are a fantastic blend of creativity, determination and courage in the competitive watch landscape. I've become a fan of Reise watches.
How long have you worked there?
@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n get one and you’ll understand. 😁 medallion yellow endeavour is one of my very few keepers.
@@Wunderbaumsporting I think Automatic watches should start at less than $200. Orient agrees and I love mine. What makes the RZE worth $500? Mine has the date.
@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n the fact that Rze products are all titanium. That is what adds up really quickly. I agree, japanese watches are really a great bang for the buck, but once you want something different material/designwise you may want to look elsewhere.
@@Wunderbaumsporting How does titanium add up? It has no effect on the function of the watch. The design of their watches is very common and pedestrian. Spending $500 for a watch because "Titanium" is silly.
I’ve just started focusing on micro brands. So much to love! It’s especially fun when you can get a watch made locally.
Don't bother with Zelos, they never have any watches for sale. Perpetually sold out.
Love micro brands ! They provide a large variety of non-traditional styles so you can get that watch that is just perfect for you.
... and I will admit... I love the boutique feel that I have something that very few other people will have.
I am a subscriber, and old enough to be your grandfather. What I like about you is you are not a watch snub, you put your well informed opinion out there, and don't make anyone feel bad if the watch you are presenting is out of our budget. Thanks for that.
I really like some of these brands, Lorier in particular because they’re one of the few companies that put out a dive watch under 40mm that can dress up pretty well. The only other one I can think of right now is Baltic and their designs are very similar.
Yes that lorier looks amazing....looks expensive
I got a Vincero ad before this video. I'm just gonna take a wild guess and assume that's not one of the brands mentioned in the list.
Lol you guessed correct 😂
You 100% rightb
little lost here. Is Vincero a microbrand?
@@keepingitdownwiththepashas vincero is trash that’s all you need to know
@@keepingitdownwiththepashas no, it's mass production made in China
One of my favorite watch videos to date.
The watch industry is lucky to have Teddy Baldassarre 😊
One of my favorite microbrands is Straton. I was very close to purchasing one, but ended up with a Marathon TSAR instead.
Out of all of these Monta are the only ones I would consider. They have this GS / Ball look to them. Stunning looking watches.
Or just buy a Ball.
Did you check out the new Monta Noble?
@@rpm8865 ya I like it but at 1600 I'll take my ball trainmaster power reserve any day. I paid 1k on the grey market. I know retail is like 3k though.
Sean H Ball looks like they make excellent watches but I’ve never owned one maybe someday I gotta calm down I have a serious watch addiction my friend
Sean H yeah I that price it's a no brainer 😂
Do you have any opinion of VAER watches?
This was an awesome video. Got into microbrands heavy over the past 12 months.
Thought you were going to say something about Farer, I instantly fell in love with their Oxley silver LE
I was waiting on him to bring up Farer too, I love their collection of watches.
I'm complete in love with the Brew Retrograph!!
Owner told me he'll have more in stock around January. I want that Teal Retrograph.
It's a rip off of a TAG Heuer Monaco. Get the real thing, they're only $7,300
@@Rog5446 not quite true, the Monaco has a more "angular" shape, the brew is more spherical and a bit little, but I get the point heheheheh
Been on the Zelos mailing list forever, never here a word. Give 'em hell Teddy.
Just bought a Boldr Venture. I absolutely love it.
Microbrand watch makers are the best option for these times decent quality for a good price also great vid pal
Except that a lot of the watches in the list are overpriced in my opinion.
Great video! Many thanks!!
Microbrands have shown that a lot of what you get from the "mainstream" brands is overpriced and watered down. Comparing something like a Monta or Zelos to an Omega, it's hard to justify two to three times the money.
Phafanapolis you are absolute right but you need to add the cost of marketing and history too yet alone keeping a watch brand alive for a century cost money
@@umuterdem9317 I don't care how long the brand has been around or the logo. If it's a good product it'll be serviceable, repairable and last for many, many years and even decades. All that matters is the looks, function and quality of the product I have in my hand and what I paid for it. The rest is all window dressing. This goes for all products, not just wristwatches.
A review of watches with a lug to lug of less than 45mm would be much appreciated!
Yes
Great topic and a great selection Teddy. Buying microbrand watches is a good way to get awesome value for money watches. I've had the privilege to handle some of these watches and get to know some of the brand owners, and I can that some of these brand owners really put their hearts on the line to make their watches as good and as unique as possible while listening to what their buyers actually want to see.
Some cool brands here! Anordain is my pick so far! Well presented Teddy :)
Get an eye on Titoni as well
My price point for buying watches is usually $300 - $400. I always look to get the most watch for my money and micro brands do it well. I don't really care about whether a brand is very well known or not. I just want something that is built well, has great specs and has a great design.
any recommendations?
Bought the Serica 4512 WMB for my first mechanical/automatic watch, it is very charming to me. Just love it so much. Don't care much about the heritage of a brand. Makes my heart beat everytime I see it, it is gonna be my one watch until I die.
What you said about microbrand is so true, the deeper connection with the company and people in it. That itself has a charm too! That's my experience with Serica!
Could you do a review on the Baltic Aquascaphe Blue Glit?
Three more brands to add to the list and would love to see you review: Halios, MK II, and Orion.
A halios review would be great, only problem is they are always sold out. Seems like they have very small runs and usually picked up even months before hand :(
I agree , Orion by Nick create some extremely well crafted watches for sure , since the 1st one the two that available now. Very cool !
I'd personally add Helm for their Khuraburi watch, Hamtun Kraken H2/H3 titanium, Richard LeGrand for their Odyssey 3 elegant diver.
Couldn’t agree more w/ Orion, Halios, and MKII
Please review slim watch budget series
I'm sorry. Did this dude just say he's taking calls? Like, consulting? GOAT
Indeed. POG
My wife wants me to book a call with Teddy just to find out the shade of grey on the wall 🤣 ... I think she wants me to spend my money on decorating
Would Christopher Ward be considered a micro brand?
@@larryp.450 yes but a really good micro brand lots of value and in house movements
So -- would you consider Long Island Watches' Islander line a microbrand or an independent?
Islander is just a seiko copy-cat. I don’t think it’s a micro brand, IMHO.
Marc, from LIW, refers to his line as a "house" brand
I don't think they are. Marc says it himself that he is just making SKX because Seiko doesn't make them anymore.
I would, yes, but with an asterisk. I’m sure he would agree. He’s pretty down to earth and isn’t trying to pretend to be something he isn’t. I happily own two of his watches. One is the famous SKX homage. For the price, it is far better than the SKX. They are well made, affordable, and tons of fun. The second is his pilot watch. His pilot watches are also hard to beat for the price and are not Seiko homages. I picked mine up used on eBay in like new condition for under $100. He’s coming out with a field watch as well soon I believe. He’s a very kind guy as well. I screwed up a mod with some parts I purchased from him. He suggested I send the watch and all the allots to him and he would have a look. Not many people do that these days from a $50 sale.
My ISL-20 is my single favorite watch, exceeding my other Seiko, Tissot, Omega, Victorinox, Citizen, and Cassio watches. Aa someone who prefers to wear a more humble brand, it’s the perfect watch for me.
The movement for the Traska is actually the Miyota 9039. It's the dateless version of the 9015
I love that micro brands serve the sub 40mm market so well. just picked up an Aquascaphe GMT and there are not a ton of other options for smaller GMTs
Acquascaphe gmt and especially the Blue Acquascaphe are some of the most unique and gorgeous watches on the market imo
Where is Phoibos?
I was shocked to hear you are from NE Ohio. I am also from NE Ohio. Good video. I hadn’t realized Lume-Tec is an Ohio company. Your video is informative-a few brands I’ve never heard of that are worth checking out.
Teddy, spot on with your boutique experience explanation. In addition to getting something out of the the box, I enjoy communicating with many of the incredibly kind and giving owners/designers of micro brands like Brew, Dan Henry, Vario, Vaer, Straton, and more. Of course, I also enjoy my Alpinist and Khaki King as well for different reasons.
Another GREAT video, Teddy! I personally love what micro brands bring to the table for design choices, often at relatively bargain prices.
A take: every watch fan should pick up a microbrand watch from their hometown if possible. There are so many options now and it’s a nice way to represent where you’re from.
I like that.
that would be cool but I doubt there’s a micro brand based even in every large city.
Mario G yet.
CoffeeForCorporateCounsel Excellent idea! I did just that last week when I purchased a Vaer watch! A few months ago I picked up a watch from my old hometown when I purchased a Brew watch! :)
Thank you. I’m in the market for an automatic watch in the $500 range and never heard of any of these brands. This was an eye opener for options.
Great coverage and very slick presentation. I'm glad the background music was toned down a bit too, so we can all hear you clearly. Very easy to watch, great pace.
an EXCELLENT overview and truly informative (for me personally and those of us unacquainted ), very much appreciated, thank you !
I had bought a Lum-Tec Combat B series chronograph some years ago and its illumination is great. Unfortunately one of the chrono hands from the subdial separated from its pin. As I do not serve in any force and work behind a desk, I would wonder how well this watch would hold up in combat duties. Perhaps they have now addressed this flaw with their later chronographs.
I love that there's room for microbrands on your channel, it's very helpful to know which ones are worth paying for since there are so many out there - great video.
Hey @Teddy Baldassare, Just purchased the Maurice Lacroix Aikon 39mm! Thanks for chatting with me and helping me decide whether I should pull the trigger on my first luxury watch.
Well done! It's easy to view videos on Rolex, Omega, etc. etc., but this is the first one I've found to review great quality lesser known (in my case unknown) brands. Now I want one.
I just Recently purchased a Unimatic watch from Italy 🇮🇹 I love it
Hands down the best watch channel. Love microbrands btw
What's the difference between "microbrand", "independent", and "boutique" brands?
I'm guessing:
Independent can be of any size with no affiliation to other brands, groups, or family of company/ies
Microbrands, tho usually independent, can have affiliation to other group of companies (usually in an EDC, or outdoor/camping gear company)
Boutique, as an impression would normally cater to custom, limited, or specially made time pieces/clients and would normally be more expensive (atelier). Might also be part of a group or family of companies
Yes! More love to the microbrands! :D
Don't apologize for the length of the video when you are featuring so many cool watches! Great video.
The Lorier Falcon is a stunner. Vintage inspired but completely up-to-date looking as well. So nice that they eschewed the faux patina trend and let the design shine through.
The blacked out Eza looks badass.
Oak & Oscar put out nice looking watches like the one in this video, but a $1,500 with a date window that Timex would be ashamed of... Come on.
(Pleasantly) Surprised you mentioned Anordain. Not much info bout their watches, but check out their website. Beautiful pieces.
Teddy you've got one of the best watch channels out there !
The Oak & Oscar Olmstead Auto! I might be in love. Heck I admire the micro-brands especially the ones featured.
Any plans of doing a full Astor Banks review?
Helm, Dan Henry. Richard Legrande, Straton, AVI-8.
There is also a very small high-end micro-brand where I am that has gotten no reviews that I can see Towson Watch Company.
I think what you can tell from this video is the benefit of choosing a microbrand. There’s lots of choice, loads of variety in design, and various price points to appeal to lots of customers wallets. And there are so many more out there in addition to those in the video. I have the latest Lorier Neptune and I love it, and I really appreciate the design and angle Lauren and Lorenzo are going with. I will most definitely be adding a Falcon and possibly even the Hydra II which is coming soon.
EZA watches are ok, but they only offer 41mm watches and bigger with really long LTL measurements. While many people crave for smaller watches aiming even as low as 34mm, watchmakers for some reason still cling to that idea that watches have to be at least 40 mm and all have at least 46mm LTL. There are exceptions, but that almost exclusively field watches and that does limit what you can expect. And we know watch nerds are particular about what they want and dont want.
One micro brand you failed to mention that I have become to love is LIV. They have Swiss movement, limited run of designs, and fantastic build quality. Also the largest crowd funded watch company ever on Kickstarter I believe.
i'll second that. Awesome brand and top notch quality.
There are three things that made the AnOrdain watch stand out were the enameled dial, the numerals, and those beautiful hands (trying to think of the last time I saw such unique hands on a watch). Altogether an extremely impressive watch! The other watch that stood out to me was the Oak & Oscar Olmstead watch with those beautiful sandwiched numerals. Either watch I'd be proud to own (though if I had to choose, it would be the AnOrdain).
Would love to see a review of Kuoe. Lovely understated classic.
These are beautiful time pieces and it’s great that some are truly affordable too. I was aware of micros but not how rich the part of the market is. Great education!!
I am in Love with this Brew Retrograph😍...it has a TagHeuer Monaco Vibe to it....I love that😍
My Nodus Retrospect 2 is one of the favorites in my collection. Amazing Video Teddy! Thank you sir!
Thanks for the overview of different microbrands. I love this class of watches as (the good ones at least) offer something that is very different from the mainstream. I'm surprised you didn't mention Visitor watches. They are doing design like no one else!
Curious to see thoughts about Serica. Small company, started with one model last year, now has 3 for 2020.
Bravo. This should be the first of a series of videos. Excellent content. Please keep going with this theme!
No mention of Farer...? I suppose the list of micro brands is very extensive. Good coverage Teddy. Perhaps a Part 2 of the same is needed. Keep 'em coming...
I just my Traska diver today! Mint color dial!! Wow! That’s the one to get👍
I’m a big fan of the way Farer watches. Are they considered a “microbrand” or “independent”. Any thoughts on the brand?
Very good video ! Thank you. I have a Farer watch and I love it !
I would also add a french microbrand called "Akrone".
I have quite a few Zelos models.
The release prices are always keen and Elshan Tang the owner is just the best guy to deal with.
I've owned a lot of micro brands and still own watches from Armida, Deep Blue and Steinhart. I wonder what some of the different micro brands actually manufacture. Do they manufacture cases, dials and hands and buy movements from elsewhere? Do they commission another manufacturer to make parts for them? Do they even manufacture or assemble anything?
such a great video! should all you the Micro-brand king haha!.... these videos are much better than watching a movie in the theatre... just to pleasing Quality.... great job Teddy!
How does a list like this omit Dan Henry? Best designs in the microbrand sector if you're into vintage styling.
I see how DH appeals to many folks, but I personally get attracted to microbrands that 'try' new things that most big names typically don't (i.e. Lorer's usage of plexiglass, Anordain's enamel dial, Monta's bent GMT hand, etc).
@@jeep2221 I agree, DH looks great on first, but after it is homage watch and that is problem in my book.
Teddy: Your videos are the best watch videos
Vouch for AnOrdain! Nice enamel dials.
your videos are always very objective but so informative. I love how much you service the under 1000 buyers too! excellent video and excellent channel
Thoughts on the Astor Banks - Fortitude line? Seems a nice watch with a nice pre-order price ta. Liking the uniqueness of the Mother of Pearl face.
Thanks for sharing. Brew and Baltic really look terrific. I love the industrial/coffee inspired pieces from Brew. Unique offering indeed.
Microbrands help maintain the allure to Horology. With watchmaking sort of becoming a game of 'Anything you can do, I can do better'...microbrands really add something out of the regular at MUCH lower price tiers. I know they say to each their own but consider; Rolex, GP and Longines were all once microbrands, now look at em.
Teddy, the watch shop looks great.
Appreciate that Aaron! Took about 9 months to complete 😅
@@TeddyBaldassarre I can tell how hard you worked on it. Cheers buddy. I'm rooting for you.
Some microbrands seem to be absolutely FANTASTIC especially from the design perspective. Brands that stand out for me are Studio Underd0g, and the watermelon watch! Pure brilliance! Christopher Ward with the Bel Canto, and to a lesser extent, Xeric for the Regulator. All imaginative designs which seem to be really nicely excecuted. The Xeric is horribly impractical to try to use it for telling the time, but it DOES look nice!
Teddy, another great video on micros, keep up the great work!
Where does Richard LeGrand or RLG Watches comes in this list? Is it a respectable brand?
What are your thoughts on Panzera from Australia? I stumbled across them and I really like them, but would like your opinion. Thanks
I own two of their watches and love them!
@@NathanChisholm041 Nice. I just got my third and I'm thinking about a fourth; I've really become a fan of them
@@canadabee Wow mate nice! I'd like to see us Aussies make more watches even though some off Panzera are made in Switzerland. Cheers...
@@NathanChisholm041 cheers :)
Thanks for this video! For me there is a lot of value in microbrands. And in the future you could seek the watch for more. It's important to support these companies, diversity of style and ideas. More than the usual suspects.
I think the park you interviewed the guy from Brew is Tompkins Square Park in the East Village...I think
Microbrands fill a void in design where the big boys dont dare to go or are just to slow to adapt to. (Like smaller sizes or dial matching date wheels)
Id like to see more of them on your channel, brands like Autodromo, Smiths, Ming, Farer and Unimatic.
x2 on the Autodromo brand!
I'm so stoked to see your channel and blog becoming so successful man, keep it up! As for microbrands, I bought my first watch from the veteran-owned Avian Watch Co. As far as I can tell, they use Ronda and Seiko movements and their MkII Commodore line are lumed by Lüm-Tec.
What's your thoughts on the ironclad 500m ?
hi teddy. what about stuhrling original, are they any good?
Teddy, I absolutely love your channel. I'm subscribed. You are by far my favorite luxury watch reviewer!
I can't find anything about Eza being started by 2 dutch brothers. They seems fully german. Is this a mistake on Teddy's side or am I missing something? cheers....a dutch person
What do you think about the brand Atlantic? Are their watches any good?
Any thoughts on Michel Herbelin? Is it a microbrand? And is it any good? 😅
check out the new Oceanica Stingray, it has a enamel Sunday dial and the same bracelet as the Nodus , but its only $239
What!? spinnaker and aragon check them and tell me what you think??
I hope you will do some of the Norwegian small brands
I really enjoy your videos and am learning quite a bit by watching them
Best: New watch entusiast
This was a great video. Please do more reviews of micro brands. They are the hardest gauge in terms of quality.
Do you know about the detomaso brand watches ?
If talking about brew retrograph is that chrono design of dial called retrograph? or its just the model name itself?
as i feel tag heuer monaco too has some designs like that so can they be called retrograph too?
My last 5 watches I've purchased are microbrands. My next two will be microbrands. Love the "uniqueness" that is the hallmark of many microbrands...
You should look at the Copenhagen based watchbrand “About Vintage”. Beautiful watches at a really nice pricepoint!
Not relevant to this video, but something I have thought about. Does an aftermarket watch strap devalue a watch much? Ok if it’s a bracelet I get it. But a replacement leather strap do people care that much? I see custom straps for €300+ but I do not see them adding that value to the watch for resell. Same buying NOS OEM would it really add that much more value vs a quality mid range strap?
i even googled era watches firstly i thought its era but its eza. what your call on era watches? they do look beautiful some even look like h moser and cie. would love to hear about it from you.
and eza the colour which you shared is amazing as i wasnt aware with the brand as its microbrand .
for me sometime colour matters a lot and QC too. if thats well and good i am ready to pull the trigger for it