Tag: microbrand watch
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Watch reviews: 85Watches GHOST
There are plenty of digital watches out there, but every now and then one comes along that manages to take something very familiar and make it feel fresh again. The GHOST from 85 Watches is one of those models. I actually first came across their profile on Instagram, where I started seeing their watch and…
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Watch reviews: Walker & Crown, Laser drift and Memphis Beat
Before diving into the review, I’d recommend reading The Story Behind Walker & Crown: Passion, Persistence and the Spirit of the ’80s. In that feature, I sat down with founder Jonny Walker to learn about the inspiration behind the brand and the journey he and his wife, Colette, have taken to bring it to life. Understanding…
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The Story Behind Walker & Crown: Passion, Persistence and the Spirit of the ’80s
I first came across Walker & Crown while browsing Instagram. Their bold, unapologetically 1980s-inspired designs immediately caught my attention. They were different from the countless vintage-inspired divers and field watches that seem to flood the microbrand scene today, and I found myself wanting to know more about the people behind them. That curiosity led me…
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Monogriis Resta Small Seconds Ivory Dial
A new beginning Some brands launch with a clear vision. Others evolve until they discover what they truly want to create. MONOGRIIS falls into the latter category. While preparing this review, I had the opportunity to ask Tsubasa Ohira, the founder of MONOGRIIS, about the story behind the brand and the philosophy that shaped the RESTA.…
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Watch Reviews: Gruppo Gamma AG-10
I’ve always had a soft spot for watches that feel like proper tools, the kind you can actually wear anywhere without worrying too much. The Vanguard AG-10 fits right into that category. Gruppo Gamma started back in 2013 as an independent brand with a clear purpose: to create vintage-inspired tool watches that are legible, reliable, and built for…
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Watch reviews: McQuaide Q1 Obsidian
Damascus Steel has always fascinated me, and seeing it used in a watch case is something truly special. So when I came across the McQuaide Q1 Obsidian—a debut piece from a new British brand—it immediately caught my attention. Bold, distinctive, and unlike anything else, it proves no two cases—or stories—are ever the same. The story…
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Watch reviews: RZE UTD8000
The brand’s first digital, indestructible watch—built to withstand, well… basically anything life throws at it. RZE is a watch brand from Singapore, started in early 2020 by Travis Tan, along with Vivian Tan and Clarence Chew. They launched their first watch, the Resolute, on Kickstarter — and it was fully funded in under six minutes. RZE…