Formex
Formex is a Swiss independent watch brand recognized for its highly engineered sports watches, featuring a patented case suspension system and custom clasp designs.
Ming
Ming is a Malaysian independent horological collective that has earned international acclaim for its futuristic, minimalist, and lighting-focused design language.
Studio Underd0g
Studio Underd0g is a British independent watch brand known for its playful, color-driven, and food-themed timepieces that bring lighthearted fun to watchmaking.
Furlan Marri
Furlan Marri is an independent watch brand that pays tribute to mid-century haute horlogerie with meticulously finished vintage-inspired cases and dials.
Atelier Wen
Atelier Wen is a pioneering independent watch brand celebrating high-end Chinese craftsmanship with hand-turned guilloché dials.
Selten Brings Hand-Engraved Grand Feu Enamel to the Enthusiast Market with the Spiral “Golden Fall”
Hong Kong-based independent watch brand Selten has released the Spiral “Golden Fall,” a stunning 39mm automatic watch featuring a handcrafted Grand Feu enamel dial over a hand-engraved silver base. Powered by a Swiss Soprod M100 movement, it offers haute horlogerie craft at an accessibl…
The Arken Alterum Returns in a Striking “Sage Grey” Grade 2 Titanium Edition
UK-based microbrand Arken has brought back its highly sought-after Alterum dual-time watch in a new “Sage Grey” dial variant. Featuring a 38mm hardened Grade 2 titanium case and a custom dual-time module, the watch combines tool-watch utility with a refined new colorway.
Atelier Wen Goes French: The Perception V3 Upgrades to a Custom Pequignet Caliber
Atelier Wen has unveiled the third iteration of its flagship integrated-bracelet watch, the Perception V3. By replacing its previous Chinese-sourced movement with a customized French Pequignet caliber, the brand is bridging high-end French engineering with artisan Chinese guilloché dials.
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