Kickstarter - Watch Complications

Selten Meteorite Watch

05/26/202201/27/2023

The Selten meteorite watch is a very unique, or as they call it “out of this world,” and welcome addition to the microbrand sphere. To say I haven’t seen anything else quite like it is an understatement, which is why I bought one. In the review video, I discuss initial pros and cons after wearing […]

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Vario 1918 Trench Medic

08/17/2021

In March 2021, I received and reviewed my Vario 1918 Trench watch in 37mm stainless steel. I have since received my Vario 1918 Trench Medic in 40mm brass and well…here is the review and comparison. I contrast specs with the 37mm steel version, compare brass vs. bronze, and explain the pulsometer.

Dive Dress Feynman Timekeepers Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews

Feynman One or Cove?

03/22/202103/22/2021

A comparison review of the Feynman Timekeepers One and Cove models. Instead of a typical review for already heavily reviewed watches, I decided to put myself in the position of having to choose one to keep. The watches and characteristics are summarized below, but the video contains the finer details.

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Vario 1918 Trench Watch

03/14/202103/14/2021

Here we have what I consider to be The Microbrand Watch of 2021. You will find an extended review video of the Vario 1918 Trench watch, a very successful Kickstarter campaign from the Singapore microbrand. I cover all the fine details including specs, pros, cons, macro view, accessories, and plenty more. Below, you will also […]

Dress Feynman Timekeepers Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews

Feynman One

05/19/202001/05/2021

With a Kickstarter debut in 2018, Feynman Timekeepers provided a distinctive offering with the Feynman One. Simply put, the Feynman One is a great watch because of the design and specs.

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Vario Silver Empire

08/28/201901/10/2021

The short short version: I really like the Vario Empire and it has earned a place in my watch box. The watch is simple and functional with a dress/casual design that is appropriate for many occasions while being unassuming. The Art Deco design shines through with the numerals and case design. An absolute winner in […]

Casual Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews Sports

Hamtun Nanok

07/26/201901/10/2021

Hamtun Watches has seen success on Kickstarter with the latest being the Kraken H2, which had an amazing run, but this post is about the prior offering, the Nanok. This is my first Hamtun watch and the general opinion is that I like it and expect to keep it for now. The owner behind the […]

Casual Kickstarter Regulator Reviews

Leville Regulator

05/29/201901/10/2021

This entry in the Kickstarter review category is also the first regulator I have owned and overall I am quite pleased with the product of this particular campaign. Leville is the name on the watch, but it was created by serial Kickstarter company, Lenvino. Enjoy the review and pictures! The review video: [https://youtu.be/-k2Ouc88-2k] The details: […]

Casual Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews

Optik Instruments Horizon

04/14/201901/10/2021

Let me start with my distilled view of Optik Instruments’ first (and maybe only) watch: The Horizon is fascinating. All the details are in the video, so I will keep it simple here. The Horizon was a Kickstarter campaign that had 1,042 backers. Though an independent company, Optik Instruments is a foray into quartz watches […]

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