Watches Beyond the mainstream
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Croatian microbrand Perun entered the scene in 2024 with the Veles — an elegant watch that immediately signalled how deeply …
Brellum has announced the new Pandial Power Reserve Chronometer LE, the latest addition to its Pandial collection. The Pandial Power …
The Paris microbrand scene is truly on the rise. In fact, it feels remarkably alive compared with many other European …
Formex, one of the more well-known microbrands from Switzerland, has released a new aviation-inspired field watch called the AirField. At …
I first came across Heron when a random review of the Mirabel GMT popped up on my YouTube feed. Its …
It has been a busy few days for Italian independent watchmaking. This includes Echo/Neutra releasing two new editions of its …
The 1956 line occupies an interesting place within Echo/Neutra’s catalogue. Four collections sit within the range: a sporty three-hander, a …
Chronoswiss is a brand I’ve never paid much attention to. Apart from the fact that I was never particularly drawn …
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At TPN, we talk a lot about microbrands and independent watchmakers, but we don’t talk about high-end watchmaking quite as …
The stone-dial trend has well and truly crept into the microbrand and independent watch industry, and it hasn’t left yet. …
I don’t know about you, but I like my bracelets to fit my wrist perfectly. And as you’ve probably noticed, …
“GADA” is a somewhat controversial term. Some people swear by it, others find it a little too marketing-driven for their …
I’m not going to beat around the bush: the moonphase is, by far, my favorite complication. It’s also my oldest …
I consider myself a thoughtful collector. Buying a watch usually takes me a long time. I add it to a …
For many watch enthusiasts, a timepiece is much more than its dial or case. The real magic often happens behind …
As a Californian living and working in Japan, I have a burgeoning interest in microbrands and a passion for watch …
Whenever I visit a big city with family or friends, squeezed between museums, restaurants, and the usual landmarks, I always …
After gaining some experience in the fabulous absurdity of watch collecting, it happens to all of us at least once …
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