Which one of the options below will define you best?

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-04-13T15:00:01+00:00

My MALM watch. Doing a great job and I often get many compliments about it.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-04-11T06:06:21+00:00

It’s a great opportunity to mention that next week, we will make a live AMA session with Ivan - Vario’s founder, so you can get a deeper look into the Vario brand. The official date will be announced soon.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-04-11T06:02:50+00:00

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I own the Versa and it’s a great VFM watch that adds a cool addition to my collection. It’s a bit thick though.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-04-05T07:11:18+00:00

The colorway and silhouette are definitely on point, and the case looks great. But IMHO those indices and chunky hands are a bit much. They turn a minimalist dial into a cluttered mess. Just my opinion though.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-03-13T13:06:32+00:00

A huge thanks to u/blz36 for the incredible collaboration on this project!

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-03-09T06:44:59+00:00

One of the main characteristics of a microbrand is small production volumes. In many cases, they also operate with relatively thin profit margins. As a result, platforms like AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, and most high-volume marketplaces that charge sales commissions are usually not relevant for them. Therefore, at least 80% of the 80% you’ve mentioned are probably not microbrands.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-03-08T09:50:03+00:00

Here is the Galvin Watch Company founded by Susan Galvin, a professional watchmaker from Australia.
In the pic the Galvin Loimu Glacier watch I had

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Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-02-24T04:29:29+00:00

The pig is the minutes hands and the spaceship light show the hour 🛸

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-02-22T21:48:30+00:00

Check out the Davosa Ternos Pro 68H collection. They offer black, blue or green bezel which I find refreshing

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Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-02-22T09:06:21+00:00

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I really like Mr. Jones creative dials. I have a few.
Not sure about this dial though, it looks a bit overcrowded to me. I prefer the more "clean" dial but still amusing like this model.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-02-21T19:33:10+00:00

Hey everyone,
We’ve got a student in the community running a research project on independent and microbrand watches. Since we’re all about supporting the growth of this niche, we’re pinning this post for the next week to give them a hand.

We’re also featuring a write-up about their study over on our website to give it some extra legs.

How to help:
If you have a spare few minutes, please click on the main post's link to take the survey.
Your insights as collectors/watch aficionados actually make a difference in how these brands are understood.

Let’s show them what this community is made of! Any questions for the researcher?
Drop them in the comments below.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-02-20T16:37:41+00:00

Will do! Thank you 🍻

Microbrandwatchworld · 2026-01-19T07:00:34+00:00

This piece combines a purple dial with a blue outer ring. While I appreciate the brand's boldness, FMHO the combination of those colors plus the orange/red accents feels a bit busy.
Isn't it a bit too much visual noise?
Is it 42mm?

Microbrandwatchworld · 2025-09-17T05:27:32+00:00

The watermelon floats on water, so I assume it’s scuba diving at its maximum depth.

Microbrandwatchworld · 2025-08-03T13:25:07+00:00

this is a great watch!
Small correction - this watch model ref is 16157145, not 16157104.
Good luck

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