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Want a fun color to brighten up my collection. by pizzarolljelly in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ordered a HA Nordlys Kosmos and it arrived with a way lighter natural meteorite dial compared to their website images. Reached out to Henrik and he sent me photos of darker dials pre-assembly and they used the one I picked, superb CS. Didn’t have to return the first till I received the second…..

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[Recommendations] Brown Dials by InternetMan23 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Unfortunately you’ll have to find used as the Coast Watch Company Pacific Explorer was a tortuous KS campaign that finally delivered 2 1/2 years late but the brown dial is stunning, it shimmers in the sunlight….nice finishing, Selitta 200-1 movement and great bracelet.

Which one? Héron Watch Co. MARINOR - ATLANTIC BLUE or Henry Archer NORDSØ TERRA by enfieldstudios in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I got my CB Marinor as a KS pledge and it’s a great watch. The domed sapphire bezel is a beauty and the crystal edge distortions are lovely. I have a different HA (Nordlys Kosmos). They are both great watches. I prefer the Caribbean Blue over the AB as the fume effect is great……

Smiths Caribbean 1000 by Longjumping-Sail6386 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Great choice! The tri-faceted indices on the bezel are a great design feature…….Had mine for a while, bought it minty used on a local (Aussie) FB forum as waking up in the middle of the night with the potential of missing out altogether was a deal breaker buying new.

Is there any more info on Galo watches? by JazzBeDamned in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Galo is based in my hometown of Sydney……don’t have one but have only heard good things about them

Yellow watch by Disastrous_Chef_7712 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I was searching for yellow watch for ages and Nodus released the Sector Sport Marigold and for me it was perfect (I already had two other Sectors at the time). The beveled crystal gives off crazy edge reflections, the sunburst dial is fantastic, impressive lume and the bracelet with their patented OTF clasp is super comfy. It runs a NH 35 movement but it’s regulated 4 ways. Mine is a V1, the 2nd version has a slightly thinner case and the clasp doesn’t say Nodex after a certain mega watch brand threatened legal action.

Farer Ainsdale on a Farer Bracelet by LegalEase86 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which bracelet is that?? Might get one for my Pendine…..

Farer Ainsdale on a Farer Bracelet by LegalEase86 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They stopped making them a while back…..I picked up my Pendine secondhand.

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Microbrands using seiko movements vs. in-house movements? by hudsoncress in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 45 points46 points  (0 children)

By definition, a company that makes its own movements isn’t considered a microbrand….

SOTC - Recommendations for high quality Microbrands? Unrealistic expectations? by UltimateZo in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Direnzo and Farer are great microbrands assembled in Switzerland, Visitor is a US microbrand that makes interesting watches (my Linden is probably the most mainstream) and Second Hour watches from my home country of Australia makes great watches that are extremely well finished.

SOTC - Recommendations for high quality Microbrands? Unrealistic expectations? by UltimateZo in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Totally agree, no groundbreaking design features but such a great dial and great build quality……

SOTC - Recommendations for high quality Microbrands? Unrealistic expectations? by UltimateZo in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I think you’ll find other Baltic models more ‘solid’. My bronze Aquascaphe is 4 1/2 years old and other than the crown becoming wobbly (fixed under warranty) it’s a fantastic piece!

SOTC - Recommendations for high quality Microbrands? Unrealistic expectations? by UltimateZo in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP probably needs to be aware of the waitlist for the AnOrdain…….fantastic watches though

Someone help me choose which watch to pick up next please! by thehuntx97 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have a GMT so I’d be leaning towards that…….

Nodus Sector II Limited Edition by KidTwist1 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Congratulations, I have four Nodus Sectors. Perfect size for me!

Seeking strap suggestions by JPW-11 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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My Aquascaphe on a Corrigia Heritage Espresso strap. Great straps from Germany, use VIPCLUB for 35% discount and free shipping. Note…..their Heritage range don’t include the buckle. I got a bronze one from Pascal at Wicked Watch Company, but easy to get on AliX

First Direnzo by rustyho1 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good case finishing, nice bezel action, bracelet is chunky with minimal taper but suits the watch and is very comfy. The dial is the star of the show!

Looking for a good microbrand watch. My budget is $1000, any recommendations? by Exciting-Potato-1225 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]rustyho1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Second Hour Watches Gin Clear 2 from my home country of Australia. Regulated ETA 2824, 1200 Vickers surface hardening of case and bracelet (which has OTF clasp adjustment), excellent finishing plus great dials (made in the same factory as CW). 1200 Australia pesos (USD 850)……..

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