The Microbrands Thread
Discussion
EX51GE R said:
I bought this Astor and Banks Fortitude as a stop gap alternativeto a Tiffany dial OP, small brand out of Chicago.
As someone with skinny wrists the smaller dimensions really appeal, in terms of fit and finish how does it compare with other/mainstream brands?As an aside this is a great thread! I've been out the watch game for a few years but on the hunt for 'something different' in the £500-£700 range and decided to shun the mainstream brands for a microbrand this time.
Edited by VR99 on Sunday 7th March 12:11
VR99 said:
As someone with skinny wrists the smaller dimensions really appeal, in terms of fit and finish how does it compare with other/mainstream brands?
As an aside this is a great thread! I've been out the watch game for a few years but on the hunt for 'something different' in the £500-£700 range and decided to shun the mainstream brands for a microbrand this time.
It's a very well made watch, fits nicely on my thin wrists and the bracelet is easily as good as any of my GS,Rolex or Oris watches. I'd say it's a steal at the price.As an aside this is a great thread! I've been out the watch game for a few years but on the hunt for 'something different' in the £500-£700 range and decided to shun the mainstream brands for a microbrand this time.
Edited by VR99 on Sunday 7th March 12:11
EX51GE R said:
VR99 said:
As someone with skinny wrists the smaller dimensions really appeal, in terms of fit and finish how does it compare with other/mainstream brands?
As an aside this is a great thread! I've been out the watch game for a few years but on the hunt for 'something different' in the £500-£700 range and decided to shun the mainstream brands for a microbrand this time.
It's a very well made watch, fits nicely on my thin wrists and the bracelet is easily as good as any of my GS,Rolex or Oris watches. I'd say it's a steal at the price.As an aside this is a great thread! I've been out the watch game for a few years but on the hunt for 'something different' in the £500-£700 range and decided to shun the mainstream brands for a microbrand this time.
Edited by VR99 on Sunday 7th March 12:11
BigFatTopHat said:
Hi
I took a punt on the Marloe Morar last week and I am pretty impressed. Quality is spot on and the size suits me.
One for those who like their divers with a little restraint perhaps....
Cheers
Still go tit? The lume on these is immense, the brightest and longest lasting I have ever had and I've had the Tudor Pelagos which is renowned for excellent lume. My Morar black edition was sold though several months ago to make way for some Baltic watches I'd long been eyeballing.I took a punt on the Marloe Morar last week and I am pretty impressed. Quality is spot on and the size suits me.
One for those who like their divers with a little restraint perhaps....
Cheers
I now have the bronze and the SB01, with their new titanium compressor case Aquascaphe most likely joining the collection in the summer:
The bronze is strikingly stunning in my eyes, especially as the slow oxidisation process works its stuff on the finish:
Barchettaman said:
Helm Vanuatu on its way to me. Let’s see if it’s worth the (huge) hype.
I'll be interested to see what you think.I bought one last year, just went on when they were released and got one at my first attempt.
I think it's a great watch for less than £500, but the near-mythical status that their unavailability seems to engender seems a bit OTT to me.
I've had people call me a liar on watch forums for saying I bought one at my first attempt!
They've just announced a Titanium one, which would be intriguing if I hadn't just bought a Titanium diver from another brand!
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ZesPak said:
marcosgt said:
I really like their wandering hour watch, but I think it's a little expensive (justifiably so probably) for a novelty, the Halograph Chrono, on the other hand, is a bit of a bargain (although I have seen some nasty-looking knock-offs on Aliexpress).
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I'm really tempted. Any discount/refrence codes available?- USE THE CODE ‘JOMW20’ FOR 20% OFF ANY XERIC!*
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Just got an email about two new Marloes coming out next month...
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marcosgt said:
I'll be interested to see what you think.
I bought one last year, just went on when they were released and got one at my first attempt.
I think it's a great watch for less than £500, but the near-mythical status that their unavailability seems to engender seems a bit OTT to me.
I've had people call me a liar on watch forums for saying I bought one at my first attempt!
They've just announced a Titanium one, which would be intriguing if I hadn't just bought a Titanium diver from another brand!
M
It’s arrived; just got to wait for Mrs B to turn the other way before I unbox it. I bought one last year, just went on when they were released and got one at my first attempt.
I think it's a great watch for less than £500, but the near-mythical status that their unavailability seems to engender seems a bit OTT to me.
I've had people call me a liar on watch forums for saying I bought one at my first attempt!
They've just announced a Titanium one, which would be intriguing if I hadn't just bought a Titanium diver from another brand!
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