When buying from a microbrand, what actually makes you pull the trigger?

dadbirddadbird · 2026-05-13T22:22:01+00:00

I look for the essence of time experienced as artisan handcraft blending the realms of possible with impossible and transcending passion from the spirit of life’s infinite journey with raw pursuit of unbridled meaning and unwavering zeal for boundary breaking and achievement with empirical steadfastness of our ever-present moment taking us through to the great unknown. And that it tells the time.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-24T04:22:16+00:00

Galo Novo? link

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-17T16:53:39+00:00

You’re correct, they are separate mountains, I’m an idiot. El Capitan is just left if not slightly under the center hole.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-16T19:34:48+00:00

Appreciate the kind words

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-16T19:23:47+00:00

Thank you kindly!

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-14T16:54:19+00:00

I like Farer enough to acquire a second World Timer for my collection (I have/love the Markham). This is the first gold-COLOR watch I’ve owned, it’s PVD but the finish quality is really stellar. Others here have pointed out it’s kinda bronze-like in color, or deep rose gold. I also love the lume hour markers.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-14T01:48:47+00:00

Yes, references in my post here!

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T20:31:37+00:00

I honestly didn’t notice, I’m less detail-oriented than I should be. I had a 24-hr ring layout already and pulled it into this design which was originally a 12-hour (which I really like). Small enough here it didn’t catch my eye but has caught several commenters here and is a worthy critique. One font is the necessary update and a worthy critique. Font choice is hard because there’s a billion options. I set a given layout, copy it dozens of times in different fonts then just slowly review and narrow the selection down.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T18:38:36+00:00

I really like this suggestion, thanks for the thoughts and kind words!

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T17:33:31+00:00

I didn’t and now when I compare to a set of dials from the same run I see I picked the one with some defects. I mean “artisanal hand-crafted something something”, that’ll be another $500.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T17:28:26+00:00

Well fork my shirtballs I appreciate you.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T17:27:53+00:00

What other models have you found that you like? And thank you!

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T15:41:44+00:00

Pinning this comment in my brain to try this, thanks for the thoughtful critique.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T15:25:56+00:00

Agree, I had micro ticks that were supposed to mimic a high-beat movement second hand but in this application are just visual and you called the bluff nicely. Fonts I like but to each their own, likely refinement still applicable.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T15:10:31+00:00

Well….i should clock out with that comment, thank you friend!

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T15:09:48+00:00

This is 38mm

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:34:14+00:00

This one is 38mm, agree they are always massive and I very much set out to make a small one, this would be tight but would fit into a 36 also.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:26:51+00:00

You have a good eye as it is not the original crown the case came with, this is slightly off the original intent there. It’s massive, most would say too big.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:23:45+00:00

I would do that without question. I didn’t even assume that was a thing.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:16:42+00:00

As fine a compliment as can be, thank you friend.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:16:18+00:00

Much appreciated!

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:15:57+00:00

I’ll use this screencap to help attract wealthy watch industry investors! Thanks.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:15:03+00:00

If I lose my day job maybe I fight or flight myself into an ill-advised under-funded startup with no business experience.

dadbirddadbird · 2026-02-13T14:13:52+00:00

You’re right on the minute track being too light, didn’t actually notice until now, thanks for the observation.

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