The Microbrands Thread

[RSTurboPaul]

blue_haddock said:

I've finally managed to locate and buy a zelos swordfish that I've wanted for ages. Whilst I would love one of their timascus versions the budget is more suited to a stainless version and obviously they are less prone to annoying scratches.



Definitelyy no watches for me for a while.

I love these, please do post pics when it arrives!

[Monsterlime]

Zelos just announced their 10th Anniversary watch - https://zeloswatches.com/collections/helmsman-dive... and IMO it is a looker.

Very, very tempted. Still sitting at a reasonable price point and I tend to wear my Aurora Ti a lot.

[Mezzanine]

As a listener to the Smith ‘n’ Sniff podcast, the mention of ‘Helmsman’ raises a smile

That’s a good package for the price.

[Doofus]

Just so you know, I hate meteorite dials.

[vixen1700]

My one and only meteorite

[Doofus]

I know they're popular, so don't be despondent.

[Pebbles167]

Only just found this thread as I'm usually lurking on the sub £200 pages, but I do love a microbrand! Seems like they are more popular than ever. Nice to see a few I wasn't aware of on here, the Stratton Volante a few pages back in particular will likely be a future purchase for me, perfect at 38mm.

Here is my favourite of what I own, the Nodus Sector in Marigold. Ended up being one of those impulse buys as soon as I saw it. I bought it straight from their site in the US, and after duty and shipping came to about £440 I think, but to me it's very much worth it. Great finishing, and the bracelet using the Nodex adjustable clasp is very handy.

[M11rph]

Love the Nodus above.

A couple of mine. Scurfa, I've got three of these, two titanium and a SS. Just a great, legible, bulletproof watch.



And a recent purchase from Nezumi. Aveira GMT (Miyota 9075)...

[Jeanboi]

Alex_225 said:

I didn't realise this thread existed and having spotted the Straton models (already got my eye on those), I received these two for my 40th birthday on Monday. One from my mum and the other from my partner and the kids!





Both mecha-quartz and really nice quality. I'll definitely be buying another! They have some really nice bold colours too so maybe something with a yellow or purple face next.

I love that Speciale. Really nice!