Micro Mondays Archives - Time+Tide Watches

The Galvin Loimu Frozen Salmon explores heightened salmon sophistication

Micro Mondays

28.10.24

The Galvin Loimu Frozen Salmon explores heightened salmon sophistication

This new limited-edition take on the Australian brand's Loimu model offers a cleaner, distinctly Nordic aesthetic.

The Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2 returns to the field, this time in style

Micro Mondays

21.10.24

The Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2 returns to the field, this time in style

Melbourne's Second Hour introduces swanky updates to its Sattelberg field watch.

Charlie Paris’ new Grande Randonnée watches promise outdoorsy practicality at a reasonable price

Micro Mondays

07.10.24

Charlie Paris’ new Grande Randonnée watches promise outdoorsy practicality at a reasonable price

These French watches strike a great balance between elegance and sportiness at a reasonable price.

The Bower Tide Seeker is a beach lover’s dream

Micro Mondays

30.09.24

The Bower Tide Seeker is a beach lover’s dream

With a super simple and easy-to-read tide functionality, the Bower Tide Seeker is a great, accessible option on Kickstarter now.

The Fleux FLX003 is a modern, vintage skin diver

Micro Mondays

23.09.24

The Fleux FLX003 is a modern, vintage skin diver

Vintage skin diver touches inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300, and oversized dial elements make up the Fleux FLX003.

Lōcī supports local action with the trio of Pacific Coast Highway models

Micro Mondays

16.09.24

Lōcī supports local action with the trio of Pacific Coast Highway models

The Lōcī Pacific Coast Highway is inspired by the surfers' haven, and supports local organisations with each sale.

Vero celebrates Smokey Bear’s 80th anniversary with a pair of forest-ready bronze field watches

Micro Mondays

26.08.24

Vero celebrates Smokey Bear’s 80th anniversary with a pair of forest-ready bronze field watches

This pair of bronze field watches celebrate the 80th anniversary of America’s longest-running (and most-loved) public service announcement.

The BWG Isaria is an example of pure individuality

Micro Mondays

19.08.24

The BWG Isaria is an example of pure individuality

This distinctive German diver is a refreshing change of pace from the watch world's obsession with demure designs.

The Detrash Likemania combines old-school design cues with new-school eco-friendly materials

Micro Mondays

12.08.24

The Detrash Likemania combines old-school design cues with new-school eco-friendly materials

Inspired by vintage Lemania pieces, this sustainable tool watch is almost entirely made from recycled materials.

The Hemel Airfoil HF15 is a practical pilot for the nostalgic soul

Micro Mondays

05.08.24

The Hemel Airfoil HF15 is a practical pilot for the nostalgic soul

Styled after the highly-practical British pilot's watches, the Hemel Airfoil HF15 packs lots of vintage cues for its attractive price.

The Héron Marinor Ghost is an anonymous spectre for the wrist

Micro Mondays

29.07.24

The Héron Marinor Ghost is an anonymous spectre for the wrist

With a bravely minimal design, this latest, and limited, diver from Héron brings a lot of fan favourite features to the party.

Could the French Neotype LM02 Type C be the ultimate multipurpose tool watch?

Micro Mondays

22.07.24

Could the French Neotype LM02 Type C be the ultimate multipurpose tool watch?

What does the ultimate tool watch need? French brand Neotype thinks it's cracked the code.

The Tusenö Shellback V2 is a microbrand full package diver

Micro Mondays

15.07.24

The Tusenö Shellback V2 is a microbrand full package diver

The Swedish micro-brand has refined its diver offering in this Shellback V2 with its charismatic sandwich dial and respectable specs.

The Apiar Invenire brings the best of British engineering to watchmaking

Micro Mondays

08.07.24

The Apiar Invenire brings the best of British engineering to watchmaking

The new brand brings British cutting edge manufacturing to the forefront in an individual and modern aesthetic.

The Beaucroft Seeker 37mm is a great example of why microbrands exist

Micro Mondays

24.06.24

The Beaucroft Seeker 37mm is a great example of why microbrands exist

A compact case, sultry teal dial, and Miyota movement combine to make this a compelling daily companion.

The Retter Mistral explores depth with a thin, retro-style case

Micro Mondays

17.06.24

The Retter Mistral explores depth with a thin, retro-style case

Horn lugs, multi-layered dials, and a smidge over 7mm in thickness make the Mistral sound quite compelling.

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 puts Venice on the moon with a NOS Lemania movement

Micro Mondays

03.06.24

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 puts Venice on the moon with a NOS Lemania movement

Perhaps unusual for a Venetian-inspired brand, the Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 has a compelling set of specs.

Travel in style with the jetsetting echo/neutra Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT

Micro Mondays

27.05.24

Travel in style with the jetsetting echo/neutra Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT

With the Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT, the striking visuals of the lineup have been retained with the addition of chronograph and GMT functions.

DWISS doubles down on a novel time-telling display with the M3S

Micro Mondays

20.05.24

DWISS doubles down on a novel time-telling display with the M3S

Dubbed the "mysterious signature hours", DWISS presents another new, but affordable way to tell time.

Ocean To Orbit put their new Lhotse through its paces, sending it to the top of the Himalayas

Micro Mondays

13.05.24

Ocean To Orbit put their new Lhotse through its paces, sending it to the top of the Himalayas

The new Australian microbrand proves that their watch has earned its stripes, accompanying a photojournalist to the top of Lhotse.

How the Rivelta Metrodive combines urban stealthiness and diver legibility

Micro Mondays

06.05.24

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How the Rivelta Metrodive combines urban stealthiness and diver legibility

A microbrand diver is hardly anything new these days. Indonesian micro Rivelta disagrees, putting a metro twist on a staple design.

CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

Micro Mondays

29.04.24

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CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking

This exceedingly competitively priced central tourbillon watch commemorates the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Norgay's ascent of Everest.

Micro Mondays

22.04.24

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The Good + Evil Omen warns of a bright future for the brand, made by a lighting designer

Oddly-shaped watches used to be a thing of the past, but Good + Evil is bringing them back with the Omen.

The Galvin Suvi plays on nostalgia for Finnish summertime

Micro Mondays

15.04.24

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The Galvin Suvi plays on nostalgia for Finnish summertime

Australia-based Finnish watchmaker Susan Galvin launches her first shaped watch.

Buci & seconde/seconde/ produce a poetic timepiece that bleeds for its craft

Micro Mondays

08.04.24

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Buci & seconde/seconde/ produce a poetic timepiece that bleeds for its craft

France's pithy watch vandalizer du jour teams up with a poetic Parisian microbrand.

Vaer debuts two new sporty mechaquartz chronographs

Micro Mondays

01.04.24

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Vaer debuts two new sporty mechaquartz chronographs

Vaer just added eight new R1 Chronograph models to the range. We take a closer look at two of them.

The new Draken Peregrine shows how far microbrands have come in 6 years

Micro Mondays

25.03.24

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The new Draken Peregrine shows how far microbrands have come in 6 years

New Zealand brand Draken shows what 6 years of development and listening to brand feedback can do.

The William Wood Fire Exit shows dedication to evacuation

Micro Mondays

11.03.24

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The William Wood Fire Exit shows dedication to evacuation

Though nobody asked for it, William Wood made a watch dedicated to the fire or emergency exit sign. And it's awesome.

The Navi Single Hand is Vario’s ode to the sea and taking it easy

Micro Mondays

04.03.24

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The Navi Single Hand is Vario’s ode to the sea and taking it easy

The Singaporean brand continues to show off their varied design choices with a single-handed watch inspired by, chilling out?

Serica replay the greats with the deliciously chocolatey Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

Micro Mondays

26.02.24

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Serica replay the greats with the deliciously chocolatey Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

Minimal branding, maximal dedication to vintage goodness.

Gravithin’s Galileo-inspired Focuscope democratises the meteorite dial

Micro Mondays

19.02.24

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Gravithin’s Galileo-inspired Focuscope democratises the meteorite dial

This microbrand watch's sci-fi looks are extremely compelling, with a design inspired by telescopes and featuring a meteorite dial.

The Satori Companion is just that: the perfect everyday companion

Micro Mondays

12.02.24

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The Satori Companion is just that: the perfect everyday companion

This fun field watch was designed with GADA in mind, ticking a lot of enthusiast's boxes and featuring a pleasant 90s design.

A futuristic wolf of a watch: the modern and angular Namica Okami

Micro Mondays

05.02.24

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A futuristic wolf of a watch: the modern and angular Namica Okami

This Japanese microbrand's latest piece would be right at home in Neo Tokyo.

The Andras is devilishly handsome as Makina hit their stride

Micro Mondays

29.01.24

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The Andras is devilishly handsome as Makina hit their stride

Be it occult demons or tanks, leave it to Filipino microbrand Makina to come up with a unique design inspiration.

The Hz Watches HZ.01 sports Swiss quartz, hardened titanium, and GADA proportions for less than $200

Micro Mondays

22.01.24

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The Hz Watches HZ.01 sports Swiss quartz, hardened titanium, and GADA proportions for less than $200

Initially a plan to fill a slot in a personal collection, the HZ.01 aims to be the ideal, affordable everyday watch.

The many layers of the Constellar Origin

Micro Mondays

15.01.24

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The many layers of the Constellar Origin

An intricate dial, compact case, manually wound movement, and some laser-engraved finesse - there's a lot to like here.

Momentum SQ30 Eclipse and Wayfinder GMT – Magnum P.I.’s choice, or an understated tool watch?

Micro Mondays

08.01.24

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Momentum SQ30 Eclipse and Wayfinder GMT – Magnum P.I.’s choice, or an understated tool watch?

Would you choose the revival of an early quartz diver, or a simple but capable GMT?

More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

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01.01.24

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More of our favourite microbrands of 2023

Thanks to popular demand, we outline five more microbrand winners of 2023.

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25.12.23

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Our favourite microbrands of 2023

We recap our favourite Micro Monday inclusions of 2023.

Pure Evel – The REC TTT Knievel is a striking tribute to the King of the Daredevils

Micro Mondays

18.12.23

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Pure Evel – The REC TTT Knievel is a striking tribute to the King of the Daredevils

REC pay tribute to the best-known stunt rider of all time, with a piece of history in each watch.

Melbourne-based Second Hour present the handsome Gin Clear MkII

Micro Mondays

11.12.23

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Melbourne-based Second Hour present the handsome Gin Clear MkII

Pairing compact dimensions with excellent features for the price point, the Gin Clear is a capable diver.

The Vario 1918 Pilot takes on a post-war angle

Micro Mondays

04.12.23

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The Vario 1918 Pilot takes on a post-war angle

The microbrand tributes WWI-era pieces with an angled display and period-appropriate straps.

Medini Celeritas; or the attainable, elegant chronograph

Micro Mondays

27.11.23

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Medini Celeritas; or the attainable, elegant chronograph

We take a look at this elegant mecha-quartz chrono from a Dubai-based brand.

The Arsène Lippens Visionario references your grail 1940s chronographs, with an unexpected movement

Micro Mondays

13.11.23

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The Arsène Lippens Visionario references your grail 1940s chronographs, with an unexpected movement

Tri-stepped case, pump pushers and a pulsometer scales - all the ingredients for a great vintage-inspired chronograph are there.

The Duke Clarity Tourbillon is a luxurious Luxembourgish salute to Genta watchmaking

Micro Mondays

06.11.23

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The Duke Clarity Tourbillon is a luxurious Luxembourgish salute to Genta watchmaking

Boasting a familiar octagonal form housing an innovative in-house movement, it's a bold first attempt from a brand (and country) little known to the world.

The UniDesign Model One shows what microbrands are for

Micro Mondays

30.10.23

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The UniDesign Model One shows what microbrands are for

Microbrands didn’t just come about because Kickstarter made fundraising accessible and non-European manufacturing improved in quality – they were also a product of necessity. As…

The Héron Marinor is a classy Canadian dive watch with a tough secret

Micro Mondays

23.10.23

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The Héron Marinor is a classy Canadian dive watch with a tough secret

This retro-inspired dive watch isn't just a pretty face: it's a proper tool watch.

The Montoir Dive Watch is an impressively affordable first effort from a new microbrand

Micro Mondays

16.10.23

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The Montoir Dive Watch is an impressively affordable first effort from a new microbrand

Montoir's design brief was simple - classic dive watch, Swiss movement, affordable price - and they delivered.

The Bōken Nomad combines grade 2 titanium and a Swiss-made movement

Micro Mondays

09.10.23

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The Bōken Nomad combines grade 2 titanium and a Swiss-made movement

Like many new microbrands, Bōken was created from a desire to do good in an industry that has only recently become interested in conservation efforts,…

The Vario Empire True GMT is an Art Deco-inspired travel watch for design purists

Micro Mondays

02.10.23

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The Vario Empire True GMT is an Art Deco-inspired travel watch for design purists

Vario's first take on a GMT watch elegantly executes the complication without compromising the Empire's distinct Art Deco aesthetic.

Micro Mondays

25.09.23

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Manime La Fidèle

The new Manime La Fidèle vies to be the ultimate minimalist integrated bracelet watch that doesn't skimp on specs.

Micro Mondays

18.09.23

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Aeronom Aero One BLK

Industrial watch design comes up a lot when discussing brands such as Hublot and Ball Watch Co, but any fan of Rammstein can assure you…

Micro Mondays

11.09.23

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Peren Regia and Peren Regia X

Now in their tenth year, the brand with Transylvanian ancestry has released the Peren Regia with more tasteful details.

Micro Mondays

04.09.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Nullarbor Terrain is inspired by Australian nature

For as many watch enthusiasts as we have here, Australia is lacking somewhat when it comes to home-grown brands. Of course we have Bausele, Galvin,…

The Argos Odyssey is an affordable and thoughtful everyday watch

Micro Mondays

28.08.23

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The Argos Odyssey is an affordable and thoughtful everyday watch

Back when everybody wore a watch to keep their lives organised, most people only needed something that indicated the time and date. Nothing truly fancy…

Micro Mondays

22.08.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Branch Sector offers class and reliability under US$1,000

In the never-ending quest of making vintage-looking modern watches, brands tend to forget one key element: the tactile vintage feel. Getting the yesteryear look right…

Micro Mondays

21.08.23

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MICRO-MONDAYS: The Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer Pro Diver GMT has a long name, and an impressive spec sheet

When you’re contemplating buying a watch that is so clearly an homage to an established model, you have to be absolutely sure that you’re getting…

The Oliver Gallaugher Deep Space sports a star-struck dial and some fine movement finishing

Micro Mondays

14.08.23

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The Oliver Gallaugher Deep Space sports a star-struck dial and some fine movement finishing

Sometimes, hearing about a new brand named after someone you’ve never heard of, some alarm bells ring. It’s a fairly classic trick used by companies…

Micro Mondays

07.08.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Arken Alterum is a dive-ready GMT in lightweight titanium

After two years of waiting, fans of the Arken Instrumentum have finally received a followup from the microbrand. At the time, it was one of…

Micro Mondays

31.07.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: Helicon paints the sunset with the 62 Master Blue Hour

You could say there are one of a few ways to make a dive watch stand out – a unique design, a superior movement, an…

The Beaucroft Bespoke allows you to design your own watch for an affordable price

Micro Mondays

24.07.23

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The Beaucroft Bespoke allows you to design your own watch for an affordable price

It’s not often that I get to review watches that haven’t actually been designed yet, but Beacroft Bespoke has given me that opportunity. Watch customisation…

Micro Mondays

17.07.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Rosenbusch Quest is a truly accessible integrated-bracelet sports watch

We are bound to follow certain trends no matter which industry we look into. Whether it be fashion, cars, music and, for what concerns us…

Micro Mondays

10.07.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Formex Essence 39 is a stylish daily wearer at a competitive price

Formex can be seen as an independent brand, but is one of the few that borders the independent and regular watch markets. Independent because it…