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·Over the past few years, more and more new, independent watch brands have been popping up that offer “affordable” watches with a solid price-to-quality ratio.
Some of these brands spit out boring, derivative designs, while others are producing genuinely interesting timepieces.
The increased production capabilities of Sellita (and others movement manufacturers like Soprod and Miyota) has, along with crowdfunding platforms, for better or for worse, dramatically reduced the barriers to entry into the watch world.
Here are two of my very favourite brands that I think are capable of producing beautiful and original designs and, for the money, offer a tonne of value and enjoyment.
Seen here is the 5303-3 diver by Serica and the Calendrier Type 1 by Kurono Tokyo.
Both watches have a level of finishing and quality that exceeded my expectations.
What micro or lower-to-middle-price-point (sub $3-4k) independents do you favour?
Some of these brands spit out boring, derivative designs, while others are producing genuinely interesting timepieces.
The increased production capabilities of Sellita (and others movement manufacturers like Soprod and Miyota) has, along with crowdfunding platforms, for better or for worse, dramatically reduced the barriers to entry into the watch world.
Here are two of my very favourite brands that I think are capable of producing beautiful and original designs and, for the money, offer a tonne of value and enjoyment.
Seen here is the 5303-3 diver by Serica and the Calendrier Type 1 by Kurono Tokyo.
Both watches have a level of finishing and quality that exceeded my expectations.
What micro or lower-to-middle-price-point (sub $3-4k) independents do you favour?
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