Monovant is a new brand founded in 2024 in Greece with watches designed in both Athens and Paris. There’s a unique virtual showroom on its website that allows enthusiasts to interact with a digital version of watches, a concept Monovant calls phygital timepieces (the blending of the physical and digital worlds). This concept extends to […]
French founder Alexandre Greze has just launched Templum, a new microbrand that goes a bit beyond the norm with the inaugural collection, Tropolis. The trio of watches feature a stylish guilloché bezel and sandwich dials in three colours, bringing a modern and sophisticated vibe to the wrist that won’t break the bank. Headquartered in Paris, […]
Vaer is an American brand founded in 2016 that specialises in accessible yet refined watches for all occasions. Sure, we’ve heard this theme countless times, but details add up to make Vaer’s offerings a bit different and special. The G5 Pacific Steel 39mm USA GMT is a prime example that offers true (or traveller’s) GMT […]
Revelot is a young Malaysian microbrand that launched with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2021 and has since built a sizable portfolio of stylish and accessible watches, including innovative designs like the LIMA Flieger, featuring a Damascus steel case. The latest Hexmariner 39 Durian Limited Edition dive watch takes a fun approach to design, honouring […]
The latest Peren Regia LE Dark follows recent models like the Regia X Automatic 39 Diver, but with a stripped-down aesthetic that’s very monochromatic and a bit futuristic. The diving bezel is sterile save for a white circle at 12 o’clock, and the white dial elements seem to almost float over the depths of the […]
The saying “sometimes less is more” carries some weight in the watch world when done right and the new Fleux FLX004 gives us a proper look at minimalism. There’s unique styling that separates it from the ocean of microbrand dive watches in this price range and it features the specs you’d expect from an affordable […]
Farer is a brand you’re likely familiar with as it’s a well-established British watch company at this point, founded in 2015 with a large portfolio (past and present) of stylish and even whimsical models. The latest Farer Moritz Green chronograph is a bit subdued compared to the brand’s more colourful models, but an emphasis on […]
Atelier Jalaper is a relatively new brand that specializes in car-themed watches. Founded in 2019 by automotive/watch enthusiasts Louis Jalaber and Simon Szleper, the brand has two prior collections based on the Aston Martin DB5 and Lamborghini Miura. A piece of each car is infused in every watch, so you’re wearing true automotive history. This […]
Nalla Neram is a new brand established near Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and launched by a passion-driven watch aficionado, Krishnamani Raman. After a long career in multinational companies across different industries, his love for watches brought him to launch his indie brand. His intention is not just to present another watch, but to infuse his creations with […]
A relatively young brand founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, the brainchild of childhood friends Ambroise and Adrien, Charlie Paris aims at delivering nice designs and solid watch content at fair prices. And the brand already carries quite a solid portfolio of models, such as the sporty Concordia we’ve covered already. But today, […]