@@FarerUniversal it is I that should be thanking you. Your time pieces deliver everything you set out to do and I am excited to see what’s next. 2025 will be a great year for you. Thank you for watching! Jason
Thanks so much for watching. You have a great time piece…. I just LOVE Farer, and they are so easy to deal with. Thanks again and i appreciate you reaching out. Jason
Excellent list, it makes me think about some of the brands I would like to see in there. Your video confirms that there are so many excellent microbrands out there that it is hard to discover them all.
@@Satanatemyknob hey man…. I mentioned at the end that Wise would deserve to be there but the problem is I’ve never had the opportunity to either review one or own one. That was one of the ground rules. I just don’t want to rate a micro that I’ve never felt with. I didn’t order myself one because I realize how awesome they are. I’ll review it when it gets here. But rest assured I know they are one of the absolute best in the world. I appreciate you watching.
@mydudewatch oh, shit. Sorry, dude. I must have brainfarted for a minute. Totally understand what you're saying regarding the criteria being items that you've handled and reviewed. I just ordered two Wise watches (20% discount 👍) the other day and am pretty damn excited for them to arrive. Love your channel, mate. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia 🙂🤘
@@mydudewatch Great. I like your easy-going videos, and I like the watches on which you focus. I will probably never get a Rolex or Omega, but I can afford most of the watches that you review.
Another awesome post bud! Really appreciate your frequency & content. Thank you for referencing Maen! I pulled trigger on their Limited Edition Jade Manhattan and was lucky enough to get confirmation im Number 1 of this run. I was arguing with myself to instead go CW12 but thought it too ‘mainstream’ and SW200-1 mirrored I just wanted something more unique. Would be really interested on your thoughts if a #1 limited edition is a better investment to pass down than an established brand purchase, if that’s not an impossible question? I think 2025 that 70s style watches, non diver are going to be a boom? I’m effectively gambling now Maen have opened a Stockholm store that they will continue to grown to mirror CW, if that makes sense (as buying a premium priced micro is a loss leader rather than an investment piece)
Hello my friend…. I can’t thank you enough for supporting the channel. It’s really nice to get these kind of thoughtful messages. I don’t know if there is a definitive answer to your question but I can honestly say, to me… I’d rather receive something that is limited, with a unique touch like the one you are describing. You have put thought into this and i believe you are definitely on the right track. Oh, and another thing. It’s funny you mention the 70s non-diver time pieces… I was telling my wife last week that I feel that is exactly what will be sought after over the next year or so. I’m thinking perhaps our taste in watches are pretty similar because that is some of my favorites. I appreciate you reaching out more than you know. We have a lot of cool things planned for the channel and I can’t wait to share it with you. Thanks again and wishing you the very best over 2025. Jason
@@BobbyRagnar hey Bobby! Yes, I’ll definitely take a look. My brother gave me a hard time for not listing them already, lol. I don’t know much about them. It I’ll research them tonight and see if I can get one in for review. Thank you for watching and I really appreciate the suggestion. I hope to chat again soon. Jason
I have 20 Deep Blue Divers watches. In my opinion they are the best value diver watch out there. Their models sell out fast. Where can you buy a true divers 300m dive watch for $ 169. Your picks are really good. Maybe in coming shows you can tell us about your best Homage watches in your opinion. I saw a Cadisen homage diver that rivals the Helm divers for 1/4 the price. The watches are nice. Great show. Goodbye for now my friend.
That is awesome… I love Deep Blue as well. I have 3…. And will definitely get more. They are solid, sturdy, just tough as hell. I hope you’re doing well my friend. Talk soon! Jason
My favourite micro-brand is Erebus Watches, a good Aussie based brand started by Jody Musgrove (Scottish by birth) and Steven Parker (Mr X born in New Zealand). Jody started a TH-cam channel in 2016 making videos for affordable watches. Erebus have produced a tool like diver, gorgeous dress watch and a GMT most recently. They go from strength to strength. Please try to get an Accent model for your channel review. Darren from down under.
@@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 hey Darren…. If I had more experience with them I could have listed them top 5 honestly. I’ve ordered their latest because I really do believe in what they are doing. I’ve mentioned before my favorite watch and one I wear more than any other is the first run of origins. They do deserve to be high on this list truthfully. I’ll review the Ascent and give them the attention they deserve.
@@JohnJDNB hey John…. Let me look in to those. I’ve not had any experience with either but I’m gonna research them. I appreciate the heads up. Thanks so much for watching! Jason
I am surprised you haven't include Venezianico, they are making very interesting watches. I would recomend you to get a Beaubleu, very unique language design, but you got me and earn my subscription the instant Beaucroft appeared in your list. Beautiful watches. The Seeker Teal is gorgeous.
@@SalBC62 hey there! I just got a Venezianico and did a video for it. If you have time take a look at it. Yes, I love them… absolutely think they are doing incredible things and you’re right, they should be on this list. I think the mother of pearl diver is incredible. As far as the Beaucraft…. I just ordered the seeker and believe this brand will be one of the absolute best microbrands ever. I love their vision and they are now my favorite microbrand. LOVE THEM. I’m So happy you reached out… looking forward to chatting again soon. Jason
Yes…. I have no doubt that you are right. I’ve ordered one of their watches and will review it soon. Everyone loves them. The only reason I didn’t list them was because I’ve never owned one. I can’t wait to get it.
@ Appreciate the response. I visited their Dallas showroom last week and purchased a Canton Agave and I absolutely love it! The finishing and craftsmanship are amazing and I truly believe they are a top notch microbrand.
I have three watches from your list. I got a Phoibos Voyager in light blue and love it. It does wear a little on the small side but not crazy small. I love the bracelet. I also own an Islander monster homage in deep blue and I do like the watch in many ways, however the bezel is and always has been slightly loose. After long periods of wear the bezel can move a few clicks without me moving it, I own two actual Seiko Monsters and you can tell the difference. That being said, I do love the watch and wear it often. I also own a Zelos Great White in Red Meteorite and this is my favorite watch that I own, the quality, fit and finish and the way it wears is luxury. My Zelos is my most perfect watch. Ther is nothing I would change about that piece. I have my eyes on a Dan Henry 1970 in orange and black. There are a couple Islanders that I would love to get in my collection including one of the SKX007 homages since I never did get an actual 007. I like your taste brother, keep up the great work. You are living the dream.
Hey man…. Thanks so much. You have some really awesome watches…. It’s nice to see your taste in watches. We a Have some really cool things planned and I can’t wait to share it with you. Thanks again for watching and reaching out. I hope we can chat again soon. Jason
Lots of good choices here, but sometimes it's just nice to have a fun watch. I'll admit I only own one watch that I consider fun "The Sugess Pilot watch". I think everyone should have a fun watch and for that I think "Studio Underdos" is the best in the game.
@@NYGOLD the Sugess pilot is awesome… yeah Studio Underdog is unique and make quality products. I love those guys I never knew that would be so tough to do… ranking microbrands is not easy for me… I love them all.
Hello and thanks for this video. About your list, where there are a lot of great microbrands I regret you had an US/UK centred view with 60% of the brands ranked from these two countries. I wish you to be able to experiment some of the following brands : Beaubleu (France), Direnzo (Swiss), Ming (Malaysia), MU:N (France/Swiss), Venezianico (Italy), Wise (Thaïland). As you mentioned Yema at the very end of the video, allow me to point out that Yema is not a microbrand. It is an independent brand, which was born in France in 1948, which almost died out during the quartz crisis but which was able to rise from its ashes, to the point of developing several in-house movements.
@@chrisenchemin7183 hi Chris… you are making excellent points… all of your thoughts are valid. I just recently ordered a direnzo and can’t wait to get it and do a review. It seems like the watch hub at the moment may be Singapore as well…. I did a review on a Venezianico recently, check it out if you get a chance. People gave me a hard time bc of the price but honestly… it’s one of my fav watches. Also, the Vesuviate watch I did a couple of months ago is great as well. Thanks again my friend… good points. Jason
@@mydudewatch Hello Jason, and thanks for your answer. You are right Singapore is some kind of new hub for now. I talked about Malaysia and Thaïland brandS but not about one brand from Singapore. But there was Zelos into your top 20 and Vario at the end. ;) Thanks to let me know about your Vesuviate review, I'll look at it asap.
@@kevinbrown9175 CHICAGO…. the place they call the Windy City. Thanks so much for watching. I was telling my wife this morning that Monta really may be the very best Microbrand out there and that Vera is as solid and well built as any on earth. I really do love them both. I appreciate you watching. Btw…. Ranking these brands was not easy. There are so many in the top 10 that could be considered the best.
thats a pretty good list I have to say! But most of those watches/brands are very similar design wise. For design and quality, you need to look at Direnzo - a one man show basically that has I think the best unique and bespoke microbrand design style for the price. An italian making swiss watches...
Yes, I have reached out to them. I can’t wait to get my hands on one. I just love the designs…. thank you for watching…. Direnzo is on my radar!!! Thanks for the suggestion. Hope to chat again soon! Jason
Deep Blue and Steinhart are my favorite microbrands, if you even consider Steinhart as a microbrand. I think microbrands offer features and innovative design that other manufacturers do not.
I think our taste in watches may be the same. I live Steinhart…. And I own 3 Deep Blue divers… that’s awesome and I couldn’t agree with you more…. Microbrands are where it’s at. I don’t own any Seiko or Citizen watches… not that there’s anything wrong with that… but I love the micros.
No one could blame you for wanting Wise #1… I have one on order and can’t wait to get it and review it for you guys. I have recently received a Venezianico Nereide…. Such a beautiful watch. I did a review on it and love it. Thanks for watching! Jason
@@Gumby56 yesssssss, my friend. I love Islander and can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. Thanks so much for watching. If you’ve not done so please consider subscribing… we have a lot of great things planned and I can’t wait to share them with you. Jason
Surprised Erebus didn't make your list but if we're being honest it probably shouldn't be. Origin looks washed out to me. Accent doesn't really offer a good value proposition. Islander, Phoibos, Lorier, Dan Henry, Studio Underdog in no particular order.
@@WatchingtheTime have you tried to do this yet? Now I know why others do a tier list instead of breaking them down and forcing yourself to rank them independently… whew, that’s not fun. lol.
@@mydudewatch funny because I was planning to do a tier list today of the shorts I posted. An actual video giving a more relaxed review vs a firehose of info in a 60sec short. You're still killing it though! Keep it going!
@@juanranoriega6576 yes sir… RZE IS AMAZING. I own one of their dive watches and it looks great and feels incredibly strong. They really are as good as any other microbrand in the world. I just love them. I appreciate you watching my friend. We have some really great things planned.
@@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo I absolutely agree….. I just don’t have experience with them. I’ve looked at Kuoe and they have some incredibly beautiful designs. Excellent suggestions and I completely agree. I’ll make sure I get to know those microbrands soon. Thanks so much Jason
Speaking of "Micro Brands"! Sadly my collection consists of "Maxibrands"! They're called "Omega", "Rolex", "Breitling", "IWC", "Wempe", "Tutima", "Grand Seiko", "Casio", "Sinn" and I think I'm set for life! So thank you for the lovely video😊
@@wempisti I appreciate you watching. You’re never set for life if you’re a watch collector…. Surely you’ll get the itch at some point for another addition to your collection, don’t ya think? … thanks again for watching…. Jason
@ You're very welcome, I never wanted to be identified as a "watch collector" to be honest even though everybody say it's a collection especially in this huge arena of watch aficionados with million dollar watch collections. I just buy what I like according to my personal taste and I'll buy again for sure as long as it checks all the boxes(for me)🤷🏻♂️
@@ComicConBooBoo you’re absolutely right…. A definite on this list if I would have experience with it. I’ve ordered one for myself bc I realize how incredible they are. I appreciate you watching and I can’t wait to get the Aragon and I’ll share a review. Thanks again.. Jason
No mention of the undisputed 1st microbrand (before the word microbrand was even invented) Aragon. 😢 I like Phobis, but they are a mass market Chinese brand and should not be on the list.
@@Tom_H327 I love Aragon but I cant list them if I’ve never had time with them…. I don’t own one and never have. But I can promise you I will. I love their reputation…. And you’re probably right about Phoibis… in hindsight I should have left them off. I appreciate you watching and checking in.
@ Its all good my dude. You make a fair point (about 1st hand knowledge of), which I recall you stipulated at the very beginning. My points were not meant to be adversarial in nature. Looking forward to the next list!
@@SunbriteInstall I love Christopher Ward, actually one of the best brands in the world…. But they are not a microbrand…. They will tell you they aren’t a microbrand. I do appreciate you watching…..
I love Glycine…. But I think they are owned by Invicta, right…. Since like 2016? I was only ranking microbrands…. Glycine is incredible…I own the combat sub gmt and it’s awesome…. I’ll review it on the channel soon. Thank you so much for watching…. Hope we can chat again soon.
Thank you very much for ranking us number 1! We greatly appreciate it 🙏
@@FarerUniversal it is I that should be thanking you. Your time pieces deliver everything you set out to do and I am excited to see what’s next. 2025 will be a great year for you.
Thank you for watching!
Jason
Well deserved
I do love Vaer watches! Glad they made the list.
@@dthoma128 I love Vaer as well. I can’t wait to see what’s next from them. I appreciate you watching.
Couldnt agree more with your No.1 pick I absolutely love my Farer Thurso, by far my favourite watch in my collection. Great video too! 👍
Thanks so much for watching. You have a great time piece…. I just LOVE Farer, and they are so easy to deal with. Thanks again and i appreciate you reaching out.
Jason
Agree, I have a Farer World timer running +1 second / day
Excellent list, it makes me think about some of the brands I would like to see in there. Your video confirms that there are so many excellent microbrands out there that it is hard to discover them all.
There are tons of microbrands. I had so many I couldn't list them all...
Ill start featuring more in a couple of weeks.
Take care Brother
No WISE? Thats crazy, broseph.
@@Satanatemyknob hey man…. I mentioned at the end that Wise would deserve to be there but the problem is I’ve never had the opportunity to either review one or own one. That was one of the ground rules. I just don’t want to rate a micro that I’ve never felt with. I didn’t order myself one because I realize how awesome they are.
I’ll review it when it gets here. But rest assured I know they are one of the absolute best in the world.
I appreciate you watching.
@mydudewatch oh, shit. Sorry, dude. I must have brainfarted for a minute. Totally understand what you're saying regarding the criteria being items that you've handled and reviewed.
I just ordered two Wise watches (20% discount 👍) the other day and am pretty damn excited for them to arrive.
Love your channel, mate. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia 🙂🤘
Great review. A lot of those brands mentioned are on my wish list.
Hey, thanks so much for watching…. There are so many great microbrands out there!!
Thank you for a terrific video.
@@AnthonyCashmanHC thank you for watching my friend. Awesome things to come!
@@mydudewatch Great. I like your easy-going videos, and I like the watches on which you focus. I will probably never get a Rolex or Omega, but I can afford most of the watches that you review.
Another awesome post bud! Really appreciate your frequency & content.
Thank you for referencing Maen! I pulled trigger on their Limited Edition Jade Manhattan and was lucky enough to get confirmation im Number 1 of this run.
I was arguing with myself to instead go CW12 but thought it too ‘mainstream’ and SW200-1 mirrored I just wanted something more unique.
Would be really interested on your thoughts if a #1 limited edition is a better investment to pass down than an established brand purchase, if that’s not an impossible question? I think 2025 that 70s style watches, non diver are going to be a boom?
I’m effectively gambling now Maen have opened a Stockholm store that they will continue to grown to mirror CW, if that makes sense (as buying a premium priced micro is a loss leader rather than an investment piece)
Hello my friend…. I can’t thank you enough for supporting the channel. It’s really nice to get these kind of thoughtful messages. I don’t know if there is a definitive answer to your question but I can honestly say, to me… I’d rather receive something that is limited, with a unique touch like the one you are describing. You have put thought into this and i believe you are definitely on the right track.
Oh, and another thing. It’s funny you mention the 70s non-diver time pieces… I was telling my wife last week that I feel that is exactly what will be sought after over the next year or so. I’m thinking perhaps our taste in watches are pretty similar because that is some of my favorites.
I appreciate you reaching out more than you know.
We have a lot of cool things planned for the channel and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Thanks again and wishing you the very best over 2025.
Jason
Nice to see Vaer on the list. May I suggest taking a look at Aquatico, especially their Seastar line.
@@BobbyRagnar hey Bobby! Yes, I’ll definitely take a look. My brother gave me a hard time for not listing them already, lol.
I don’t know much about them. It I’ll research them tonight and see if I can get one in for review.
Thank you for watching and I really appreciate the suggestion.
I hope to chat again soon.
Jason
This is my new reference list. EXCEPT for LIW, they are more of an independent, but thruthfully who cares. Excellent video, Jason.
@@tonydilucente2342 thank you, my Brother. That was a hard list… ranking great microbrands is not as easy as I thought it would be! 🤦🏻😳
I have 20 Deep Blue Divers watches. In my opinion they are the best value diver watch out there. Their models sell out fast. Where can you buy a true divers 300m dive watch for $ 169. Your picks are really good. Maybe in coming shows you can tell us about your best Homage watches in your opinion. I saw a Cadisen homage diver that rivals the Helm divers for 1/4 the price. The watches are nice. Great show. Goodbye for now my friend.
That is awesome… I love Deep Blue as well. I have 3…. And will definitely get more. They are solid, sturdy, just tough as hell.
I hope you’re doing well my friend.
Talk soon!
Jason
My favourite micro-brand is Erebus Watches, a good Aussie based brand started by Jody Musgrove (Scottish by birth) and Steven Parker (Mr X born in New Zealand). Jody started a TH-cam channel in 2016 making videos for affordable watches. Erebus have produced a tool like diver, gorgeous dress watch and a GMT most recently. They go from strength to strength. Please try to get an Accent model for your channel review. Darren from down under.
@@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 hey Darren…. If I had more experience with them I could have listed them top 5 honestly.
I’ve ordered their latest because I really do believe in what they are doing.
I’ve mentioned before my favorite watch and one I wear more than any other is the first run of origins. They do deserve to be high on this list truthfully.
I’ll review the Ascent and give them the attention they deserve.
Dufrane is great. Thanks for recognizing them. I have the Mabry.
@@douglasmoss1176 I love Dufrane and everything they stand for. A great microbrand. Thanks so much for watching.
Mr Dude you know it’s a great list when numbers one through 10 can be inverted because they each have a claim to be the best. Way to go
@@Rex.smith123 thanks so much for watching my friend.
I love Martin Design and Revelot
@@JohnJDNB hey John…. Let me look in to those. I’ve not had any experience with either but I’m gonna research them. I appreciate the heads up.
Thanks so much for watching!
Jason
I am surprised you haven't include Venezianico, they are making very interesting watches. I would recomend you to get a Beaubleu, very unique language design, but you got me and earn my subscription the instant Beaucroft appeared in your list. Beautiful watches. The Seeker Teal is gorgeous.
@@SalBC62 hey there! I just got a Venezianico and did a video for it. If you have time take a look at it. Yes, I love them… absolutely think they are doing incredible things and you’re right, they should be on this list. I think the mother of pearl diver is incredible.
As far as the Beaucraft…. I just ordered the seeker and believe this brand will be one of the absolute best microbrands ever. I love their vision and they are now my favorite microbrand. LOVE THEM.
I’m So happy you reached out… looking forward to chatting again soon.
Jason
Jack Mason out of Dallas most definitely belongs on this list!
Yes…. I have no doubt that you are right. I’ve ordered one of their watches and will review it soon. Everyone loves them. The only reason I didn’t list them was because I’ve never owned one. I can’t wait to get it.
@ Appreciate the response. I visited their Dallas showroom last week and purchased a Canton Agave and I absolutely love it! The finishing and craftsmanship are amazing and I truly believe they are a top notch microbrand.
@@doughestertx I can’t wait to review it… I’m sure it’s gonna be great. Thanks again,
Jason
I have three watches from your list. I got a Phoibos Voyager in light blue and love it. It does wear a little on the small side but not crazy small. I love the bracelet. I also own an Islander monster homage in deep blue and I do like the watch in many ways, however the bezel is and always has been slightly loose. After long periods of wear the bezel can move a few clicks without me moving it, I own two actual Seiko Monsters and you can tell the difference. That being said, I do love the watch and wear it often. I also own a Zelos Great White in Red Meteorite and this is my favorite watch that I own, the quality, fit and finish and the way it wears is luxury. My Zelos is my most perfect watch. Ther is nothing I would change about that piece. I have my eyes on a Dan Henry 1970 in orange and black. There are a couple Islanders that I would love to get in my collection including one of the SKX007 homages since I never did get an actual 007. I like your taste brother, keep up the great work. You are living the dream.
Hey man…. Thanks so much. You have some really awesome watches…. It’s nice to see your taste in watches. We a
Have some really cool things planned and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Thanks again for watching and reaching out. I hope we can chat again soon.
Jason
Lots of good choices here, but sometimes it's just nice to have a fun watch. I'll admit I only own one watch that I consider fun "The Sugess Pilot watch". I think everyone should have a fun watch and for that I think "Studio Underdos" is the best in the game.
@@NYGOLD the Sugess pilot is awesome… yeah Studio Underdog is unique and make quality products. I love those guys I never knew that would be so tough to do… ranking microbrands is not easy for me… I love them all.
@@mydudewatch You're doing a great job!!!
Hello and thanks for this video.
About your list, where there are a lot of great microbrands I regret you had an US/UK centred view with 60% of the brands ranked from these two countries. I wish you to be able to experiment some of the following brands : Beaubleu (France), Direnzo (Swiss), Ming (Malaysia), MU:N (France/Swiss), Venezianico (Italy), Wise (Thaïland).
As you mentioned Yema at the very end of the video, allow me to point out that Yema is not a microbrand. It is an independent brand, which was born in France in 1948, which almost died out during the quartz crisis but which was able to rise from its ashes, to the point of developing several in-house movements.
@@chrisenchemin7183 hi Chris… you are making excellent points… all of your thoughts are valid. I just recently ordered a direnzo and can’t wait to get it and do a review.
It seems like the watch hub at the moment may be Singapore as well….
I did a review on a Venezianico recently, check it out if you get a chance.
People gave me a hard time bc of the price but honestly… it’s one of my fav watches.
Also, the Vesuviate watch I did a couple of months ago is great as well.
Thanks again my friend… good points.
Jason
@@mydudewatch Hello Jason, and thanks for your answer. You are right Singapore is some kind of new hub for now. I talked about Malaysia and Thaïland brandS but not about one brand from Singapore. But there was Zelos into your top 20 and Vario at the end. ;)
Thanks to let me know about your Vesuviate review, I'll look at it asap.
Thank you my friend. I look forward to chatting with you again soon.
All the best…
Jason
Haim, from Chicago. Vaer, and Monta.
@@kevinbrown9175 CHICAGO…. the place they call the Windy City.
Thanks so much for watching. I was telling my wife this morning that Monta really may be the very best Microbrand out there and that Vera is as solid and well built as any on earth.
I really do love them both.
I appreciate you watching. Btw…. Ranking these brands was not easy. There are so many in the top 10 that could be considered the best.
@@mydudewatch I have a Vaer DS4 solar diver. It's one of my favorite day watches. I live between Chicago and St Louis where Monta is from.
So, here is my drink and my snack - lets start the show
@@holgermuller3597 😂😂😂😂😂…. Another viewer said he had his vegimite sandwich…. Thanks for watching my friend
@@mydudewatch
thats a pretty good list I have to say! But most of those watches/brands are very similar design wise. For design and quality, you need to look at Direnzo - a one man show basically that has I think the best unique and bespoke microbrand design style for the price. An italian making swiss watches...
Yes, I have reached out to them. I can’t wait to get my hands on one. I just love the designs…. thank you for watching…. Direnzo is on my radar!!! Thanks for the suggestion.
Hope to chat again soon!
Jason
Deep Blue and Steinhart are my favorite microbrands, if you even consider Steinhart as a microbrand. I think microbrands offer features and innovative design that other manufacturers do not.
I think our taste in watches may be the same. I live Steinhart…. And I own 3 Deep Blue divers… that’s awesome and I couldn’t agree with you more…. Microbrands are where it’s at. I don’t own any Seiko or Citizen watches… not that there’s anything wrong with that… but I love the micros.
Wise should be #1... And I feel Venezianico should be above some of the ones mentioned
No one could blame you for wanting Wise #1… I have one on order and can’t wait to get it and review it for you guys. I have recently received a Venezianico Nereide…. Such a beautiful watch. I did a review on it and love it.
Thanks for watching!
Jason
Islander watches👍👍👍
@@Gumby56 yesssssss, my friend. I love Islander and can’t wait to see what 2025 brings.
Thanks so much for watching. If you’ve not done so please consider subscribing… we have a lot of great things planned and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Jason
Surprised Erebus didn't make your list but if we're being honest it probably shouldn't be. Origin looks washed out to me. Accent doesn't really offer a good value proposition. Islander, Phoibos, Lorier, Dan Henry, Studio Underdog in no particular order.
@@WatchingtheTime have you tried to do this yet? Now I know why others do a tier list instead of breaking them down and forcing yourself to rank them independently… whew, that’s not fun. lol.
@@mydudewatch funny because I was planning to do a tier list today of the shorts I posted. An actual video giving a more relaxed review vs a firehose of info in a 60sec short. You're still killing it though! Keep it going!
100% spot on about the Ascent. Erubus is going the Rolex route and building a brand as opposed to a watch.
Tell me your favorite Microbrand! Thank you for watching!
RZE my favorite
@@juanranoriega6576 yes sir… RZE IS AMAZING. I own one of their dive watches and it looks great and feels incredibly strong. They really are as good as any other microbrand in the world. I just love them.
I appreciate you watching my friend.
We have some really great things planned.
?? Kuoe, Wise, Sternglas, Swiss Watch Company
@@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo I absolutely agree….. I just don’t have experience with them. I’ve looked at Kuoe and they have some incredibly beautiful designs. Excellent suggestions and I completely agree. I’ll make sure I get to know those microbrands soon. Thanks so much
Jason
Good call on Wise. I forgot about them.
Speaking of "Micro Brands"!
Sadly my collection consists of "Maxibrands"!
They're called "Omega", "Rolex", "Breitling", "IWC", "Wempe", "Tutima", "Grand Seiko", "Casio", "Sinn" and I think I'm set for life!
So thank you for the lovely video😊
@@wempisti I appreciate you watching. You’re never set for life if you’re a watch collector…. Surely you’ll get the itch at some point for another addition to your collection, don’t ya think?
… thanks again for watching….
Jason
@ You're very welcome,
I never wanted to be identified as a "watch collector" to be honest even though everybody say it's a collection especially in this huge arena of watch aficionados with million dollar watch collections. I just buy what I like according to my personal taste and I'll buy again for sure as long as it checks all the boxes(for me)🤷🏻♂️
@@wempisti thank you again, Brother. Can’t wait to hear about your next purchase lol.
Take care
@ My pleasure Sir, I'm also trying to have the discipline to be content and appreciate what I have and want less.
Take care for now✌️
Aragon
@@ComicConBooBoo you’re absolutely right…. A definite on this list if I would have experience with it. I’ve ordered one for myself bc I realize how incredible they are.
I appreciate you watching and I can’t wait to get the Aragon and I’ll share a review.
Thanks again..
Jason
No mention of the undisputed 1st microbrand (before the word microbrand was even invented) Aragon. 😢
I like Phobis, but they are a mass market Chinese brand and should not be on the list.
@@Tom_H327 I love Aragon but I cant list them if I’ve never had time with them…. I don’t own one and never have. But I can promise you I will. I love their reputation…. And you’re probably right about Phoibis… in hindsight I should have left them off.
I appreciate you watching and checking in.
@ Its all good my dude. You make a fair point (about 1st hand knowledge of), which I recall you stipulated at the very beginning. My points were not meant to be adversarial in nature. Looking forward to the next list!
Erebus please, otherwise a great list.
Hey Stacey…. Erebus is amazing… and should be in the top half of this list. Excellent quality.
You lost me when you took Christopher Ward off your list!! I'm out
@@SunbriteInstall I love Christopher Ward, actually one of the best brands in the world…. But they are not a microbrand…. They will tell you they aren’t a microbrand.
I do appreciate you watching…..
Give me one please
Hey there!! Thank you so much for watching. Did you have a favorite?
Cool ❤
Thanks so much for watching… I really appreciate that.
Jason
What about Glycine? Great video anyway! 👏🏻
I love Glycine…. But I think they are owned by Invicta, right…. Since like 2016? I was only ranking microbrands…. Glycine is incredible…I own the combat sub gmt and it’s awesome…. I’ll review it on the channel soon.
Thank you so much for watching…. Hope we can chat again soon.