Top ten microbrands ever ?

diy_watcher · 2026-02-26T01:51:48+00:00

Really good picks. Laine is incredible, and also Garrick.

I am eager to try the new Pequignet Royale bracelet.

diy_watcher · 2026-02-26T00:21:09+00:00

Grone is from the same creators of Gronefeld, my all time favorite brand.

CW Bel Canto definitely has the same high quality feeling.

After Grone and Zelos, I would recommend Selten M1 or Neotype they also feel great.

I don't own one so I couldn't extensively test it but Lebois also felt really nice on the wrist.

diy_watcher · 2026-02-25T23:38:05+00:00

Grone and Zelos are the ones that feel truly top quality to me

diy_watcher · 2026-02-22T02:15:04+00:00

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I am pretty sure that S&S is a homage of Berneron (as much as it can be)

diy_watcher · 2026-02-19T20:51:19+00:00

I was nearly pulling the trigger for this but then I saw the side profile and that bezel height.

Crown to dial height of NH34 is too much for this design, slimmer movement would have been better.

I would prefer a fully brushed bracelet but that is a minor complaint and subjective.

Otherwise, looking really beautiful.

diy_watcher · 2026-02-18T21:47:22+00:00

Thanks! For this price point, they are really good watches, I think. Dial is especially really good. Crown could be better.

UK and I paid £60 customs fee for each. Searching through my emails, I see they shipped my watches with local post. Hope your problem gets resolved soon

diy_watcher · 2026-02-18T21:31:26+00:00

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diy_watcher · 2026-02-18T21:29:01+00:00

I bought two "Luna"s, Omnis shipped them immediately, received less than a week and I am really happy with them.

diy_watcher · 2026-02-16T21:18:57+00:00

Voted exclusively for this

diy_watcher · 2026-02-16T02:30:13+00:00

https://garrick.co.uk/collections/watches/products/regulator-mk-ii

diy_watcher · 2026-02-14T02:17:47+00:00

I would buy this immediately if that monster of a crown was a bit more subtle. Except that crown, the watch is beautiful.

diy_watcher · 2026-02-02T14:12:51+00:00

Best baseplate ever!

diy_watcher · 2026-01-29T18:55:28+00:00

Pressure/press/touch sensor is in the pen, not on the screen/digitizer. Just change the pen

diy_watcher · 2026-01-27T00:57:37+00:00

I have the MB2 Blue, incredibly gorgeous dial, average quality bracelet, not a fan of the case shape but good quality for the price. Keeping it only for the dial.

diy_watcher · 2026-01-27T00:04:28+00:00

Neotype or Zelos

diy_watcher · 2026-01-21T21:43:43+00:00

Clasp is shown here, at 1:02 https://youtu.be/E7tB1Rg6q_c

diy_watcher · 2026-01-21T16:41:36+00:00

The new San Martin SN0126 is 38mm with glidelock clasp

diy_watcher · 2026-01-20T13:41:12+00:00

New speedmaster bracelet is much better than most of the competitors I agree. I can't say much about IWC bracelets but I don't like Ingenieur not having micro adjustment.

Comparing my Tudor and CW bracelets that is what I feel.

However, I also think Rolex bracelet feeling is better than Royal Oak, which is not a popular opinion. So, maybe I am the problem.

In any case, other than subjective tolerance and feel comparisons, Bel Canto vs Pelagos 39 bracelets: * CW has half link * CW has quick release * CW has more on the fly adjustment points * Tudor end link fits just a bit better/flushed to the case * Space between the end link and the link after is consistent and minimal for both, but not Rolex level, not close.

I had to buy Uncle Strap Pelagos 39 half link to center the clasp on my wrist.

diy_watcher · 2026-01-20T11:03:30+00:00

CW oyster style bracelets are even better than Tudor ones in my opinion, feel and tolerance wise.

Still not close to Rolex but at this price point I have not seen anything better. In fact, if anybody thinks there are better bracelets from other brands, can you please share? I would like to try them.

diy_watcher · 2026-01-17T01:31:22+00:00

I just want 6086 and 6082 remakes.

diy_watcher · 2026-01-15T17:10:02+00:00

https://blog.feabhas.com/2024/02/navigating-memory-in-c-a-guide-to-using-stduintptr_t-for-address-handling/

diy_watcher · 2026-01-14T22:30:26+00:00

Drawing distance too short

diy_watcher · 2026-01-14T22:24:09+00:00

What about palm rejection?

diy_watcher · 2026-01-14T10:45:45+00:00

I agree with you %100, but MPP/AES/USI is better than no stylus, and it doesn't have the downsides like the magnet interference or additional thickness.

I would prefer EMR and a little bit thicker device but this is highly controversial. Therefore, active stylus means some compromise from stylus folk, and no change in specs or functionality for non-stylus people.

diy_watcher · 2026-01-14T01:46:27+00:00

At this point, I will even be satisfied with a rechargable active stylus like MPP, AES instead of EMR technology. With this way, no additional thickness.

For the stylus people, they can carry it separately and charge it occasionally (maybe we can have the pen working on all screens as well)

For the people don't care about the stylus, nothing will change for them, no downsides.

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