12 Newish Affordable Micro Watch Brands You Probably Have Never Heard Of - Microbrand Watches

PLEASE BE AWARE RE: Moto Koure - March 2021 - It has been brought to my attention that the company is no longer trading :(
Thank you to subscribers @Blue River Crossing and @Harsh Garbyal for bringing this to our attention!
Fed up of seeing the same old boring watches, then maybe you should take a look at these awesome and affordable micro watch brands!
Here are the links to the micro watch brands in number order:
1) ANICORN - www.anicorn-watches.com - Timestamp: 1:07
2) AVI-8 - www.avi-8.co.uk - Timestamp: 2:11
3) Boston & Stewill - www.bostonandstewill.com - Timestamp: 3:11
4) CODE41 - www.code41watches.com - Timestamp: 4:03
5) Dan Henry - www.danhenrywatches.com - Timestamp: 5:09
6) DONE - www.donewatches.ch - Timestamp: 6:38
7) Eone - www.eone-time.com - Timestamp: 7:46
8) MHD - www.mhdwatches.com - Timestamp: 9:02
9) Moto Koure - www.motokoure.com - Timestamp: 10:24
10) Mr Jones Watches - www.mrjoneswatches.com - Timestamp: 11:50
FULL REVIEW OF MR JONES WATCHES & 20% DISCOUNT CODE: • Is This One Of The BES...
11) Schmutz Watches - www.schmutzwatches.com - Timestamp: 12:57
12) Straton Watch Co. - www.stratonwc.com - Timestamp: 14:07
PLEASE NOTE: If I do get enough subscribers to the channel I will start to purchase these and many of the watches in my videos that I do not currently own, in order to providing you with a unbias review over the course of a month or two with each watch.

[@johnstyron6543]

I loved your video. I collect watches and want more options than another SKX, Seamaster or Submariner copy!!! Finally I saw this! Fantastic!!!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi John, thank you so much!

[@kurosakiichigo4358]

This is exactly the video I can utilize as a new watch collector. I don’t want cheap (Daniel Wellington) fashion pieces but rather affordable horological works of art.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Thank you so much for the incredible comments! I'm pleased the video will be of benefit to you! Nic

[@zionkid420]

You don't want any of these then.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Other than the few I now own, I would certainly still want to get my hands on these, I like and enjoy watches no matter the brand, it's history, or value, it's all down to preference and if the watch is any good or not. If you prefer just buying expensive luxury brands, that's your prerogative, certainly nothing wrong with that! If you only like the cheap affordable watches, then equally there is nothing wrong with that either... Today for example I'm wearing a SevenFriday Q2-02 and I love it, given it is an over priced proposition, but it's unique looking and I get enjoyment out of wearing it, plus it starts far more conversations than my vintage Zenith El Primero..., I don't like the watch any less or any more than the Zenith either, but I can walk out in public not panicking that I could be bashed over the head or held at knife point for it. At the end of the day watches as previously stated are simply fashion accessories, there isn't really any need for them other than the enjoyment you get out of them, if you simply believe that you must only buy high horology, then unless you are smitten with only buying luxury brands with history, though the majority of luxury brands are no longer made like they were, and by the founder, then you're likely only buying them as a status symbol, which again is totally your prerogative and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@chrisenchemin7183]

In love with micro brands works, it has been such a pleasure to discover this video with so many brands I didn't know yet (Even if I listed more than 150 different ones for now). So ... THANK YOU!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Why thank you Chris! That's extremely kind of you to say. I'm pleased you've discovered some new brands you like!

[@chrisenchemin7183]

@@Watch-Crazy My pleasure! Especially because I noticed that you always talk about real quality micro brands. I mean, this video was posted in March 2021, and as of today, only just one brand no longer exists. Unfortunately the one that I maybe prefer (Moto Koure).

[@Watch-Crazy]

Thanks! I try to, it's invariably difficult without having seen many of the watches in the flesh, so I do as much research about the brand online as I can, but it is pot luck if I'm to be honest. Ah, such a shame about MK such beautiful watches!

[@freddie8354]

Wonderful video, you narrate very well, although if I may make a suggestion, check your audio before uploading since some of the clips seem to have the balance off, I noticed this listening on my headset. Great video none the less and very informative 👍

[@Watch-Crazy]

Thank you Federico, that is very kind of you! And thanks for pointing that out to me!

[@captbumbler5356]

Thank you some very interesting watches, have just got a Undone urban and waiting for a Borealis coming. liked the Lancaster looks will give them a try when i have funds

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Capt A Bumbler RN, thank you for your message and sub! Which models of the Borealis and Undone did you go for? The Lancaster is certainly a unique looking timepiece and a bit of a conversation starter, good choice!

[@ahrendt80]

Hi. Great video. Thank you 👍

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Søren, thank you! :)

[@underwood9584]

Omg that Done watch movement finish is so beautiful and high end for such a cheap price i have never ever seen such a beautiful polish and attention to details for so low of a price ❤️❤️❤️🙄🙄🙄

[@Watch-Crazy]

It's definitely a beautiful watch and movement! Originally the movement was made by Unitas for half-hunter pocket watches back in the 1950s, it was later bought by ETA (part of the Swatch Group) and has been used by the likes of Panerai and Tag Heuer in recent years. It's not a cheep movement either, the 6497 will cost anywhere from trade at $280 to general public prices $480 for a genuine.

[@Prendify]

Timestamps in the description would be nice. Good vid.

[@Watch-Crazy]

hmmmm very good idea!! Thank you!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Advice taken and changes made..! Thanks again!

[@pstamaria]

Brilliant dude. Thx

[@Watch-Crazy]

Why thank you Philip!!

[@KimsaneStuff]

Great video! Any plans for a part 2 with more micro brands?

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Kim, thank you for your kind comment! I will certainly consider it! I haven't seen all that many new brands either worth the mention, or most people don't already know about. I was considering a high end version of the video as there are some insanely cool but stupidly expensive, micro brands, however only the top 1.5% of the world's richest would be able to afford most of them, so possibly not as helpful if you're looking for style at an affordable price...

[@VanillaZilla_Collections]

Great video!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Thank you!! Nic

[@brianlynch9204]

I own the Straton Curve with the vk64 Seiko movement. Love it.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Fabulous watch!! I have to say personally the blue or black dial on the Curve are just superb.

[@rosenfeldclaudia]

It's good? I wanna buy one

[@RelativeTime]

Very Nicely Done. OBS is a little tricky to set up. But once you have it, it's easy to record things. One of the only reason my narration sounds good, is because I found a Blue Yeti mic on sale, and set it up in an extra linen closet with a old laptop. 😁 😎

[@Watch-Crazy]

Why thank you!! I will certainly be using it again. It's not just down to the mic, some people are just naturally very good narrators look at the likes of the late great John Huston, or Morgan Freeman.

[@brianlynch9204]

Thanks for the advice. I like Russian watches. They have a “Cold War” aesthetic that I like a lot.

[@Watch-Crazy]

No problem at all! Yeah they most certainly do!!

[@Adam-uz8nh]

Thank you so much for this video. I was going to order a PHOIBOS Eagle Ray but after watching and most importantly learning from your video I just ordered a Dan Henry 1939 black dial! It's the watch I really wanted without even knowing it existed.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Adam, why thank you! Great choice, the 1939 is a super cool looking watch, I know they come with both a black leather and nato strap.., but personally an olive green nato strap will really set that watch dial alight. Nic

[@brianlynch9204]

I did get the black version. 42mm case. Milanese strap and brown leather racing strap. I am a sucker for vintage watches. I am thinking about pulling the trigger on the Speciale too.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Yep that black dial is magnificent! Hmmm if you don't want to go for the same brand again and as you like your vintage style watches maybe take a look at something with the Poljot 3133 Chronograph movement. The company went out of business around 2014, but there are a few dealers online and ebay who have a handful of the few new and unused watches available... the 3133 movement is fantastic!

[@donesko81]

Wow, went to cov uni with Matt Humphreys (MHD watches) very talented designer, good lad too.

[@Watch-Crazy]

How cool! Definitely an interesting character.

[@RavenWindrunner]

Lots of very interesting watches here

[@Watch-Crazy]

Why thank you!!

[@MrJtrot90]

Great video content. Can I make a suggestion, the audio hard to listen to in the space you’re recording or the microphone picks up too much echo. Consider getting a dedicated microphone.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hello and thank you for your great advice! Nic

[@007allensl]

Hi, would you have a discount coupon code for Straton? You mentioned in the video that the Quartz models should go for around US$370, but just came from their website, and all Quartz models are now US$499... am I too late? :-(

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Allen, I'm sorry to hear that! And unfortunately as I do not have any affiliation with any watchmaker or brand I don't have or get given any discount codes... What style of watch(es) are you after? I will happily put my thinking cap on and help you find something you like within your price range!?

[@007allensl]

@@Watch-Crazy Sure, I'm looking at the Straton Syncro 40mm Quartz in Blue, with Block Bezel :-).... thanks!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Okay, so I've done a little bit of digging and this one is certainly a bit more of a challenge, but I won't be defeated (just yet). The Straton Syncro is a homage to the Tudor Monte Carlo and surprisingly its hardly been copied. Hamilton brought out a version with a more simple dial known as the pan europ chrono but these are more than double the price of the Straton. Then we have the vratislavia conceptum heritage chrono, they look almost identical, however, they were sold in limited editions of 150, and sold for around $200 to $300. If you don't mind a good used example then you will need to keep an eye out on the likes of ebay and the usual watch forums, reddit... as they do come up from time to time. If you don't mind something slightly different but similar then I would suggest taking a look at the poljot okean, they use the incredible 3133 mechanical movement and a great used and serviced example can be picked up for around $350 to $400, here's one I found on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/USSR-POLJOT-OKEAN-3133-Mens-CHRONOGRAPH-STURMANSKIE-SOVIET-WATCH-Vintage-Rare/391925414421?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F391925414421&rvr_id=0&rvr_ts=e013e0ab1660ac797a1441cbfff54f8b&ul_noapp=true&pageci=8d3d90aa-ce6f-442e-ad8c-914bb7b48bf2&redirect=mobile And finally for now, I did find a 10% discount code for straton watches on a website called dealspotr, however I have no idea if the code is real or not... I will let you know if and when I have some more information/watches for you to take a look at!

[@007allensl]

@@Watch-Crazy Wow thanks so much for the well thought out response! I googled both the vratislava and the poljot, and I must say they are both fabulous.... really appreciate your comments, you truly are a watch scholar and genuine aficionado. best wishes!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Why thank you!! :)

[@tomasviane3844]

Nice choice!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Why thank you!!

[@courtpaul9334]

I really like #12 watch ⌚

[@Watch-Crazy]

It's a beautiful watch!!

[@Thrillrider10]

Another one I've seen (I'm not sure if they were open when this video came out or not) is Xeric. I've been looking at one of their models called the Halograph.

[@Watch-Crazy]

You're not going to believe this I literally wrote about them for a video I'm putting together last night. Great minds!! You will have to wait and see! Work permitting I might have the video ready tomorrow....

[@Thrillrider10]

@@Watch-Crazy Well, looks like I'll have to subscribe, then!

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@Thrillrider10 Looooooool thank you!!! However you might retract it! I'm extremely sorry but I did show the Halograph briefly but not as a feature. It's a very cool looking piece! 👍

[@Thrillrider10]

@@Watch-Crazy that is absolutely okay! This still looks like a really interesting channel!

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@Thrillrider10 Cheers dude!! 🤜

[@MastersaintReview]

Mr Jones ❤

[@brianlynch9204]

Had to get the gloves too.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Lol, you obviously have great taste!

[@abhaythambi]

Love ❤️

[@Watch-Crazy]

Cheers dude! 👍

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Tissel is probably the best value for money when it comes to micro brand.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Are you from Tissel per chance? :) Thank you for the comment. This video is actually for those who are not looking for another watch that resembles the likes of the Rolex Submariner... and these do look very similar! Apart from that I haven't seen one in the flesh so I cannot make further comment on the quality... Do you know if these are as good a quality as lets say a Glycine Combat Sub, which are made in Switzerland, use the Sellita SW200 movement..., and can be picked up on the likes of Jomashop for pretty much the same money?

[@thegorn]

I love submariner homages

[@Watch-Crazy]

That's certainly fair enough!

[@maxhamilton8204]

The last one has ETA Valjoux 7750 instead of having 775. Missing the zero at the end.😉

[@Watch-Crazy]

My brain obviously malfunctioned at that precise moment.

[@mikerotch6068]

I love microbrands... but most are too big for my wrists

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Mike, it certainly can be difficult to find the right case size in this day and age... However they do exist! Do you happen to know your wrist size? If not do you happen to know the maximum lug to lug or case size that suits you best, and just as important, what's your budget and preference to style and movement (mechanical, quartz or don't mind)? Nic

[@OffGridInvestor]

It's SO DAMN TRUE that half of EVERYTHING out there is a copycat of a rolex submariner.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Thank you! You would have thought we reached peak submariner by now...! It's kind of like the scene from A Life of Brian when he's standing in the window looking down at the hundreds of followers and says "You are all individuals" and they reply at the same time "Yes, we are all individuals." except for one person who says, "I'm not." Lol

[@WatchDaTime]

Check out Forge & Foster and FYI.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Cheers dude, TBH they're not my cup of tea sorry.

[@manoman0]

Sounds like Thunderf00t.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Is that a good thing? I will check the channel out! :)

[@manoman0]

@@Watch-Crazy It's a good thing, he's really funny and all sciency!

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@manoman0 I took a look at a couple of video's last night, he's excellent!

[@bigjamal5229]

I thought it was him with a second secret channel

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@bigjamal5229 Lol it's quite funny I've had several people recently say I'm someone else running another channel... If only, they're more successful than I. And rightfully so.

[@FitOutPost]

eone was the only one worth looking at and talking about.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hmmm, I cannot either agree or disagree as watches are so subjective, definitely from an honourable intention... the watch wins the prize hands down!

[@irfanbhuiyan620]

Straton vintage drivers are fantastic looking chronographs, same goes for many of Dan Henry's watches. You just need to visit the website to actually see more

[@Watch-Crazy]

Apologies I just saw your message... you are absolutely right, many brilliantly designed watches to see!!

[@manoman0]

Everybody's forgetting about Jacques Lemans!

[@Watch-Crazy]

Want to send a watch in for review?

[@manoman0]

@@Watch-Crazy Give me your contact and we're in.

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@manoman0 Okay cool 👍 If you wouldn't mind emailing me at [e-mail] with your details we can go from there. Regards, Nic

[@Entertainment-us6gt]

Anybody knows why is Moto Koure does not respond messages even when I purchased a watch? Are they broke?

[@Watch-Crazy]

I haven't a clue I'm sorry to say, they setup about 3 years ago and all of the major places wrote about them (Worn and Wound, A Blog to Watch...) and from what I gather they had a decent response... it's possible they have gone, but there website is still up and I cannot find anything suggesting that they have gone under. How long has it been since you contacted them?

[@Entertainment-us6gt]

last two weeks. I had to contact PayPal to reverse the funds. I’m very sad because I was looking forward to owning one.

[@Watch-Crazy]

I'm extremely sorry to hear that! I'm going to do some digging next week to see what their status is... and subject to that I will make note within the description... In the meantime what is your budget and do you have a preference to mechanical or quartz? I will have a look to see if I can find some cool alternatives for you. Nic

[@Entertainment-us6gt]

Good news. I got an email today (Sunday), with a tracking number. I’ll keep you posted. 👍🏻

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@Entertainment-us6gt Awesome news!! I'm pleased and relieved to hear it. Yes please do, which version did you go for?

[@JudeSturman]

Videos of pictures on vendor websites are not all that informative. Better to work with these brands to get some loaner units. I understand that is not easy but infinitely more beneficial.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Jude, I couldn't agree with you more! I had in fact contacted all on the list, other than Mr Jones Watches who have since sent me two watches to review, and the rather vile and shocking replies from Dan Henry, the others won't send me anything to review as I'm way too small a channel. It's inevitably a numbers game and I'm small fry.

[@jimbeam4140]

Sternglas makes high quality affordable Bahaus watches. You don't have to buy Nomos or Junghans

[@RadioStreetsunited]

#9 😍

[@Watch-Crazy]

Yeah it's a pretty cool looking piece! Which version would you choose?

[@RadioStreetsunited]

@@Watch-Crazy I know that's not an answer, but all of them! Definitely more that just one! #12 are awesome as well...

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@RadioStreetsunited lol, they all look pretty good, but for me it would have to be one of the automatic versions simply because of the movement. If I had to choose I would definitely struggle to decide between that and the Stratton! But I do also keep going back to the Done watch, theres something quite alluring about the vintage/retro style dial and the open case back, plus it doesn't seem all that expensive for a genuine Swiss watch, that has the same movement as many £10k+ watches. Anyway I'm starting to talk myself into another watch purchase I don't need (just yet!?). Nic

[@RadioStreetsunited]

@@Watch-Crazy Heh, be very careful! Today I've ordered 4 more watches, bezel, straps, etc... And tomorrow I gonna continue... Of course, automatic only! Only mechanical movement! Quarz is for time measurement, heh Sprocket gears are for the soul...

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@RadioStreetsunited Lol, brilliant! Swapping bezels, straps, dials... Are they Vostok's or Seiko's?

[@_HarshGarbyal]

Does Moto Koure still exist?

[@Watch-Crazy]

They certainly do still exist!

[@_HarshGarbyal]

@@Watch-Crazy Seeing a lot of people complaining about orders not being fulfilled and the brand not responding to any form of correspondence

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@_HarshGarbyal Thank you for making me aware, I will look into this and leave a warning message in the description..!

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@_HarshGarbyal I've added a note in the description. Thank you again! 👍👊

[@_HarshGarbyal]

@@Watch-Crazy No worries! The brand seems dormant on every social media platform as well. Do let me know if you find something though, I thought their watches looked great! Oh and thank you for doing this piece on them.

[@aubsta1]

"mit graduate"?

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi Aubrey, yes that's correct.

[@zionkid420]

These are almost all fashion watches. And I'd argue for removing the word almost. I hope in the last 5 years you've realized that or have moved on to new content.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Every watch no matter the price is a fashion watch, regardless as to how you choose to view them, who actually needs a watch in this day and age?

[@davidgdraper6269]

Other than Dan Henry, these watches pretty much suck.

[@Watch-Crazy]

Hi David, I certainly can't argue with you, you're entitled to your own opinion...

[@liyumarketshopping]

When you say miota and didnt mention its a japan movement and when its swiss you repeat it 4 times , i knew you dont have a clue about watch and even ibhave a sense you dont understand the conception

[@Watch-Crazy]

😂 Thank you for your comments.🤣 Believe what you like! I don't claim to be an expert but are an enthusiast. My hobby/addiction started about 40 years ago and Ive owned over 400 different watches from Pateks to Casio's and though I have a decent knowledge I'm learning all the time. Everyone pretty much knows Miyota are made in Japan.

[@liyumarketshopping]

Frank Muller color dreams .... and some vostok and as you might guess a lot of casio digitals , any way thanks for your reply !

[@liyumarketshopping]

@@Watch-Crazy im from Ethiopia i fall in love with watches when i was very young from my father , when he told me about the omega watch he wears he told me he was given by the king at the time becouse he was graduated from the AAU (addis ababa university ) with honor , at that time the king use to give watches to best students , and later he gave me a seiko 5 when i graduated from high school , and later i came to find that japan have contributed significantly to the world of horology and need to be mentioned ! And i own like 40 watches like

[@Watch-Crazy]

@@liyumarketshopping The Franck Muller Colour Dreams are very cool, fun looking watches! The Vostok's are incredible value for money I've owned loads of them they never let you down, and my love for battery powered watches only reignited recently after a few decades with the purchase of a G Shock GWG 1000, it's an unbelievably great timepiece. No problem at all. Thank you 👊

[@liyumarketshopping]

@@Watch-Crazy 👍i'm subscribed !

[@MastersaintReview]

Mr Jones ❤