Microbrands - Watch Complications

Marloe Morar

11/14/201901/10/2021

The Marloe Morar has been an internally controversial and surprisingly pleasing watch to experience. To be upfront, I really like Marloe Watch Company, their philosophy, and especially their design thinking. Every release is unique, not derivative of other brands (that is saying something these days). Each watch is identifiable as a Marloe of common origin, […]

Dress Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews Vario

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 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 […]

GMT Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews Xeric

Xeric Atlasphere GMT

02/17/201901/10/2021

*Notice: This post represents my new format for watch review posts. Going forward, watch review posts will contain plenty of pictures and primary points, but less writing about the specific details. The details (more complete thoughts) are captured in the YouTube videos.* Xeric has been around for a while, but Kickstarter still seems to be […]

Dress Marloe Watch Company Microbrands Reviews

Marloe Haskell

04/21/201801/12/2021

Marloe Watch Company has only been around since 2015, but found a quick way to reach customers with successful Kickstarter campaigns. The Haskell is their first Swiss Made offering. This review provides the details in brief, a review video, and pictures of the unpacking with some commentary. The details: Watch: Marloe Haskell Diameter: 40mm Height: […]

GMT Microbrands Reviews

Mercer Wayfarer II

03/02/201801/12/2021

Mercer is a relatively young watch brand based out of New Jersey, USA. The Wayfarer II is the second iteration of their GMT model. This review provides the details in brief, a review video, and pictures of the unpacking with some commentary. The details: Mercer Wayfarer II Diameter: 40mm Height: 11.5mm Movement: Quartz Ronda 515.24h […]

Dive Halios Microbrands Reviews

Halios Seaforth II

02/16/201801/12/2021

Few watch brands are enjoying the popularity that Halios is enjoying (as of this writing). Jason Lim has created something unique and it is resonating with watch enthusiasts and collectors. This review provides the details in brief, a review video, and pictures of the unpacking with some commentary. The details: Halios Seaforth II Bezel: steel […]

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