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[@jasonJones-ks5co]

I like Micros so long as there affordable. These $1500-$2000 micros are ridiculous

[@n.a.792]

jason Jones I know right? We are talking Omega, Sinn and pre-owned Rolexe here.

[@jasonJones-ks5co]

Nazim Agabekov exactly. For the price that some of these microbrands are charging you can get some really really nice preowned pieces,.

[@Marc-xk1rb]

Way over priced you could have anyone of those watches built for $400- $500 maybe not the brew watch's bracelet.

[@jasonJones-ks5co]

Panis Angelicus ok, but Sinn has been in the game since the early 1960s. They have a history and pedigree. Unlike a micro that’s only been on the scene for a few years pricing themselves in the sub $2000 range.

[@flp2635]

Totally agree!

[@TautologyTechSystems]

A miyota 9015 movement costs $80 new. You would have to have some pretty big balls to put it in a stainless case and try to charge people $1000.

[@omarmabbadi]

Dr. Tautology 80 bucks is retail price they cost around 25 $ bulk

[@Shino2600]

So is citizen big balls when they use that in their Signature line? I thought those were supposed to be good autos

[@TautologyTechSystems]

Shino2600 I don't know much about their signature line, but if they are using the 9015 I wouldn't pay more than $300 for the watch.

[@Shino2600]

Dr. Tautology Good to know. MSRP goes for $995-$1,200 and discounted to $500-$800 when on sale at Macy’s or other gray market . Some are really nice looking too like the grand touring.

[@TautologyTechSystems]

Shino2600 If you like the watch it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks. I would NEVER pay that much. There are so many Swiss automatics in that price range, it just wouldn't make sense.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Nice selection of left field, interesting micros! Cheers.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Just One More Watch thank you so much, my friend. I am a big fan of your content.

[@DerpEye]

My problem with microbrands are the lame names for the most part. Being italian myself, i see the names they borrow as utterly ridiculous more often than not. Thats because many of these manufacturers are english speaking, and think that borrowing a random mish mash of words from a latin language makes for a cool name. It does not.

[@solidus1995]

Phuck me dead mate

[@r3dsnow757]

alright let me invent brand names, Huska Watch Yuwervale Operhaz Everbeen Calti Volta Di Benera .......

[@kxish]

Lol i just posted the same thing, one year later.

[@dragonmaster7841]

Some of these micro prices are out of their mind. Anything over a 1,000 for a Miyota or NH movement is comical. Most mainstream brands will offer you a ETA for less.

[@Gotallofthem1]

So I understand you correctly, what you are saying is that the cost in parts and labor on these watches are about 100-150 bucks? And they are marking them up to 1K?

[@cy4624]

@@Gotallofthem1 they are over priced crap shoot for most part with very very few exceptions ..you can get Tissots, glycine, hamiltons all day for under $500 with actual eta/sellita movements vs miyota/Seiko.. another bonus is these established companies will be in existence for a while vs microbrands which may seize operations in short order. Basic advise is to stay away unless you really like the style and know what you are getting

[@OFD]

Excellent content, so glad to have discovered your channel!!

[@user-tk3mh3zl1r]

I'm not sure if this has been done before, but I would really like to see affordable and good bang for buck options for clothing brands, that are not fast fashion brands. Keep up the good work!

[@jaredcampbell]

Great Video! I love the Halios watches and being they are from my home town of Vancouver Canada I would love to get my hands on one. But as you said they are hard to get. But in my search for other watches from Canada I came across two other micro brands that I bought a watch from and love. Momentum, they are also based out of Vancouver and have been around for I believe 30 years and make a lot of very robust tool watches ranging from $100+. I highly recommend them. Aevum watches - they are based out of Toronto Canada and are a newer start up. I bought the GT model and I love it. It is a racing inspired watch and looks amazing. For under $300 you get a NH35 movement, saphire, 100m WR, ceramic bezel, and the best leather strap I have every seen. I highly recommend them as well.

[@RalphVentura]

Hey Teddy! Awesome video as usual, nice to see you staying authentic with your content! Best of luck with your watch straps :D

[@michaelbedford8017]

The main problem with micro brands is that they are expensive for what you objectively get. Combine that with the huge bath you're going to take when you sell it in 95% of cases. Imagine trying to sell it 3-4 years when everyone's forgotten the name with it's myota movement that you paid 6k for.

[@rgama78]

I've owned a Baltic and a Halios and both are solid quality watches that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Excited about the new Baltic diver in pre-production.

[@jonathancole8062]

Great video my friend!! Some awesome time pieces in this list. Gives me something to think about 🤔lol

[@quadre2002]

Being consistent with uploading! I like that.

[@stratonwatchco]

Subscribed, nice content and thanks for giving micro brands some love :)

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for watching, Kyle. I am a big fan of microbrands. I hope to start my own in the near future possibly.

[@thewatchloungechris]

The Eza while a nice piece reminds me of the Squale 1521 a good bit.

[@paulanthonyjohns]

Excellent channel and review of micro brands. One MB I have discovered recently is the fonderia navale. Wondered if you'd come across or ever reviewed. I have been impressed with it.

[@GeoffSilkey]

Thanks for the quick summary Teddy. I think you really undersold Damasko- many WIS would not have include them with micros, and the technology they put into the cases and movements is pretty darn impressive- even more notable in this group where most (all?) of the others are largely differentiated by their looks.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Good point. I should have mentioned their scratch resistant cases. I was watching a video of someone taking scissors to the case. Really impressive.

[@MikeOBrien1945]

Glad to see that sizes are coming down, and that they are getting away from the diver watch craze. Good video...as always.

[@MidEnginedFan]

Thanks for highlighting some of the "other" brands, it's nice to see what else is out there. Love the Eza Sealander Blue and their quilted straps.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

It’s a great watch! Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@mikeoconnor1819]

Great video, micros are really putting out some nice stuff. My own favourite is the Visitor Vale Park Officer.

[@voidifremoved]

I own a Dan Henry 1964 and love it it's my favorite watch $250 yeah sure it's quartz but I think it still offers excellent value. You also get a nice Leather Pouch and 2 watch straps which fit very nicely and are comfortable

[@mudkipmilk]

Excellent video. Keep it up!

[@mb-watches]

I like the Helson Shark Diver a lot, very tooly divers with lots of Lume and a very sturdy look. Nice to see the damasko, too, the white dial Brew was my favourite though. Great video Teddy 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@TopPrelude]

Teddy honestly by far you are the most professional and interesting Watch Channel to view (In my opinion). The content is high quality, production is also a high standard. Well done and keep them coming! Really like the innovative straps you are producing. Best of luck!!

[@phillipesmart]

Love the Detroit Watch Company and Geckota as well as Szanto

[@romanopeterj]

Great video Teddy, big fan of the channel. I'm new to my interest in watches even though I am a middle age guy. I'm considering the Christopher Ward c65 Trident Diver. Also considering the Oris 65 Heritage Diver.

[@thegorn]

Man the micro's have improved so much in the last 5 years. Looking at this old video lets me know how far we've come.

[@shughes911]

U really like how the micro brands are throwing their hat in the ring! I like Helios and the Demasko!

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Great points! Personally for obscure and great value, nothing beats vintage.

[@pipemartz]

I immediately fell in love with the Bravur brand's line-up. Specifically the Scandinavian one. I'm going to buy one of those someday.

[@thomasdusiniuskronevald4792]

Great reviews and great selection of Microbrands

[@danielfernandez5721]

I just discovered your channel and I am a huge fan of it. I really like your presentation.

[@secularpilgrim1372]

I would like to hear your opinion on Pinion. Thanks for your videos, really enjoying them.

[@anthoniusalphaproject1588]

Excellent selection, this watches are right on in quality for the price bringing an honest product. I really like your taste in this presentation, great video as always.

[@JohnClarkW]

Maen is one I keep looking at, they have a new diver coming next month, which is an ETA-2824 watch under $500. Not all of the micro-brands have to be expensive. -- I have recently picked up a couple nice Seiko NH35 watches recently. The expensive one, the Aquatico Sea Star 300M, was $240 and came with a sapphire crystal, screw down crown, solid end links, an extra ISOfrane style rubber strap, and is a 300m diver. The Spinakker Fleuss was another good pick up, also sapphire crystal, screw down crown, a lumed bezel, and a nice leather strap. I picked up strapcode bracelet for it, and am really happy with this one.

[@alexsdg3441]

I am super glad to see that you have picked some of micro branded watches with original designs and concepts. Not Steinhart, Ginault, Tisell, Squale..etc which are mostly homage watches to big name brands. It is not easy to make a micro brand because of their limitations. since they do not have the marketing budgets nor in-house movement capability, they have to come up with some special designs, mainly the dial and casing. I guess that is about 90% of micro brand watch's capability. They really can not use quartz movements because no one will take them really seriously (but Shinola, Undone and some other companies are doing it with quartz....) and if they want to make Chrono, they can not use Valjoux movement due to high pricing which will push the cost upward quite a bit. So, i see that most of micro brands are targeting between $400 to $1000 range using ETA, NH, Miyota movements. And some does modify the movements to be more accurate (like Ginault & Pelton...etc) or even decorate the rotors..etc. Then, their sales pricing goes more than $1000 which is again difficult to market. Anyway, if micro brand goes up more than $1000, automatically it is a tough sell. there are A LOT OF good & mid range big brand names, selling their very good and reputable watches from $1000 to $2000 range, such as Certina, Baume & Mercier, Alpine, Tissot... hundreds of them. In your video, I saw a lot of (actually most of them) brands with unique design concepts. However, I wonder how far they can go. Aesthetics and designs are like fads. (like Colareb watch band design being so popular currently....) Consumers will move on Unless they can come up with something really substantial, such as in-house movement with different complications. (THAT would be almost impossible for micro brands... Not almost. Just impossible). So, I am guessing that after few more years, about 80% of micro brands will be gone and another new wave of micro branded companies will replace them....

[@lionkingmatiouz3441]

Interesting to discover multiple brands in one video. Thx man

[@jmmartin7766]

Great video! And I have a similar 'like' of obscure but quality pieces. That's why I love vintage (but still affordable) watches like the 1960s, Swiss mechanical offerings from companies like Prisma. (Who are still in business, btw). I'd love to see you do a video on obscure, vintage watches, Teddy... ⌚

[@brewwatchco]

Hey, Teddy! Thanks for representing the Microbrand space. Really great overview on some really tasteful brands. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos! Very Best, Jonathan Ferrer

[@brandonboudreaux9177]

I am particular to the Helm Vanuatu. It’s an amazing watch for $300, assuming they’re in stock. I bought mine for just over $300 on eBay and am in love. Seiko hackable movement. 300 meter water proofing, ISO certified. Best lume I’ve ever seen on a watch. Beautiful design. Great on NATO straps, rubber dive straps, or the multi link bracelet it comes on. The list can go on. The only downside might be the chunkiness, and bulk of it. I have no problem with it’s size, seeing as I have 8” wrists

[@Alteranas]

Hey #Teddy Baldassarre, what are your thoughts on Geckota watches, more specifically G-01 vintage style automatic, regarding the quality of manufacturing, are they worth the money? Few years back I bought some Vincero watch, and I would like to avoid burning myself once more. Thank You, you are doing amazing job there.

[@porschephile2k3]

You also have to be mindful of customer service/support from these microbrands. From my experience, Nodus does provide excellent customer service. Had a problem with a watch I bought from them, one of the owners sent me a shipping label on a Sunday of all days for a 2 day shipping from SF to LA. Turnaround time was 1-2 days and I got my watch back fixed in less than a week. On a different note, you'd be lucky to get a response from Astor + Banks with any questions or problems you have with their watches.

[@robertjschroff6307]

Hi Teddy! Very good selection in my opinion. Damasko's making extremely precise and durable watches, a bit more outstanding, but I also like the other micro brands too. All of them have their own typical and common values. Thanks for sharing, best wishes, Robert

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks so much, Robert. I am made I didn’t include more about the damasko cases. They are tanks!

[@constantinehorozov4321]

Great video, what is your thoughts about Monta watch

[@johnmoreno3178]

Nice reviews! I think Zelos, Boldr, Maranez watches are nice microbrands as well.

[@PokePresto]

I have a microbrand deepblue master 1000 44mm and absolutly love it.

[@timemachineeddie1146]

Aragon is my favorite Microbrand. They make amazing watches as well. Great Video and thanks for sharing.

[@WaitingforUlcers]

I have owned four of them, have two currently, and I love them. Enormous watches with time tested movements which fit my personality and taste. I think they get a bad rap because Wing constantly churns out new stuff, which oddly enough is what people want from almost everyone except watchmakers.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Hi, cool video. I saw you used my footage of the Bravur BW003. I don't have a problem what so ever with other KZbinrs using my content, however it would always be nice to get a little credit in the description or some other place. /Tobias

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

My fault brother! You are certainly correct. All the other footage was either from the brand itself and or have the brand logo in the corner. I will add you to the description of this video here. Great shots and my apologies!

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Thanks Teddy! :) Keep the good work up!

[@Youcantleavethisempty01]

After enjoying my Hamilton Boulton and Mondaine Helvetica, both good looking but quartz movement watches, I just bought a mid-size SKX to enter into the mechanical field. My next purchase will definitely be an Eza once I can scrounge up the cash!

[@HonoluluBlue81]

Monta, Borialis, NTH, Nodus, Archimede are a few more great micros.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I am not familiar with a couple of those. I will check them out!

[@laguna172]

Spartan75 : I have a Monta (with a second one on preorder). They make exceptional watches both in quality and design. I'm not familiar with the other brands you mentioned but I am definitely going to check them out.

[@riseuplight]

Yeah I like nth but everything is sold out

[@ztobe3822]

Teddy, in mentioning the Oak and Oscar Jackson, you missed an important detail; it's a *flyback* chronograph...and it might be the least expensive flyback chronograph currently on the market.

[@AlexanderBoothe]

That Eza was definitely a favorite of mine from these select micro brands!

[@bmf97ss1]

Same here! Think I'm about to order one up

[@neuromancerXL]

If you really love the style (Dan Henry, Reverie) or craftsmanship and material (Steinhart, Chris Ward) I say go for it

[@DonCacomixtle]

To me some microbrands sometimes have even better options. Undone Tropical is awesome, Spinnaker Bradner, so is Dan Henry 1970.

[@jimbeam4140]

I wanted an authentic Bahaus watch and no well known brands offer affordable Bahaus style watches. I bought a Bahaus watch from Sternglas in Hamburg, Germany and if you include customs and shipping I paid just under $200 US. The watch is spectacular and really fills the special niche I was looking for. Thats what good micro brands do and Sternglas is a very good micro brand.

[@robertmarshall72]

Teddy, fantastic review. Can you do a more in-depth review on only dive watches, as there are so many micro brands out there. Thanks 😉

[@pauljordan7465]

Great effort

[@javamurniadi6520]

Love the brew proto

[@davidrosenblum2178]

My bronze Zelos Swordfish and titanium Steinhart Ocean One GMT are two of my favorite pieces. Appealing design, well-specced and good price point. That said, some of the pieces shown here are a little spendy for their feature set. Like you say, you gotta really just want one!

[@howardflies]

Damasko is one with pretty short but rich heritage. Made metal for the German navy, and also makes the chronograph for EADS test pilots. The DC56.

[@xavieralonzoparedes]

Hi Teddy, your straps look cool. I would include a quick release and butterfly clasps to make them stand out more.

[@neilpiper9889]

Autodromo looks like Swatch designs. Nh35 a is a $40 movement. Longevity is doubtful but the accuracy when new is good.

[@hectormartinez100]

Micro brands range $350/500 in mi humble opinion. all this feature watches are way over priced.

[@ervinsensendorf4367]

I am surprised that you did not mention Straton. Those 70's style race chrono watches are simply gorgeous.

[@jeremyrockler246]

Teddy what can you tell us about the production process of these microbrands? Something like Halios or Martenero, are they transparent about where the watches are made or assembled?

[@jamesdadamo649]

I absolutely love the cognac leather strap, really nice

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you so much man! I have another batch of straps that I am going to show in another form soon.

[@jamesdadamo649]

Teddy Baldassarre where can i get some of these ?

[@ssvs0485]

I would not consider Damasko a micro brand. Interesting video though.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Yeah microbrand is a term surrounded by grey lines. I just heard someone call Christopher Ward a microbrand. I am not sure where the line should be drawn

[@porschephile2k3]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Christopher Ward already has its own movement. I wouldn't consider them a microbrand.

[@jboggs]

Great vid and definitely some interesting micro brands. I think most are overpriced. It’s interesting that some micro brands like Dan Henry or Helm (I own watches from both brands) offer very good quality cases and movements (Seiko) in the $250-300 range. Just found your channel - subscribed!

[@glencassiano2658]

Great vid Teddy

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you so much, Glen

[@oviatb]

What do you think about Atlantic Swiss watches?

[@philliphull50]

Teddy those are some really great looking straps.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you so much, Philip. I am working on some more concepts as well. I’ll have another form on a future video!

[@Redbirdsfan1970]

Hi Teddy. Nice video. Your content is coming along nicely. As for thr straps I think the first one shown is a classic and very nice. The next two are kind of bland. The last one is unique and I think looks great in the shots. I have a question for you. I've looked at both the Halios Seaforth and the Eza Sealander for a while now. Which one do you prefer and why?

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for the feedback man. That is a tough one. I think visually the Halios wins since you have so many options. They both have an eta movement and the halios is cheaper. The eza does have 300m water resistance compared to 200 m from halios. I think I would go for the halios all things considered by a hair, but these are my two favorite microbrand divers.

[@Redbirdsfan1970]

Thanks for the quick reply! My gut says the looks of the Halios are just a smidge nicer but mostly because it seems the dial looks a little better executed. To me, it's the indices though I like the style of the hands on the Eza better. And being $150 cheaper is nice too. But, I do not like the fact that the Seaforth is so hard to get! And that whenever Jason does a production run the models are every so slightly different. One time you get ceramic dials another time they are sapphire and he changes the dial colors. It's great to have options but what if the options I like best aren't available when I finally get into a pre-order? I do think it's a plus for the Eza that they regulate the movement in-house to six positions. That does provide value. I emailed Jason to find out what grade of ETA 2824-2 he uses and if he regulates them. I'm going to contact Eza as well and ask them what grade of ETA 2824-2 they use as well. I'll let you know what I find out. Might help us all make some decisions. BTW, since you've got it in hand, how is the case finishing on the Eza?

[@a97b18b]

First time buying a MB. Just backed Maen Watches for their Hudson. It’s perfect at 38mm for my small wrist. Hopefully it’s worth the $400

[@waldi2302]

How cool that that Video just popped up today. I live on the countryside our comunity have 800 people and I learned today that we have a Microbrand since 6 years. So I will take a hand full of money and go for a Coffee tomorrow.

[@StatelineSportsPod]

There are a lot of micro brands making great affordable watches that arent mentioned here. A lot of them can be found on Long Island Watches. Some of my favorites: Aristo, Aeromatic, Mesherschmitt, Avi-8, Brillier, etc. most of these have automatic variants for 300-500 dollars.

[@diegoog3654]

Props to the one company that sent a watch for you to review.

[@macmac8122]

Nice video! But does Chicago really count as "mid west"? Damasko would be my favourite there, it seems to be a Sinn-Substitute Nr.1, but are not much cheaper than Sinn. They have a few vintage style watches which look great and have a very good reputation because of their "scratch resistance".

[@user-gr3rk6ur2p]

excellent and honest review thankyou8/5/2018

[@ISAIAH-yu1gi]

I just purchased a Dan Henry 1962 Panda Chronograph. It's worth looking into.

[@ItsTimePictures]

Unfortunately the sellita is a heavily compromised ETA clone. It won't last as long and has too many flaws to keep it going long term. Therefore it should not be used in any watch that costs more than $500.

[@NahyerAraved]

What do you think about SevenFriday? Its pretty popular right now in my country

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I am not familiar with them. I’ll have to check them out.

[@yinzburgher]

Nice choices. I really like Damasko but I'm not sure I would consider them a microbrand. I own a Baltic and a Dagaz and love both. Also hope to get my hands on a Halios Seaforth soon.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I think you might be right about damasko. Microbrand is a bit of an ambiguous term. How long have you had a Baltic? Lovely watches in my opinion.

[@yinzburgher]

Teddy Baldassarre It is ambiguous. There are no clear lines between kickstarter brands, microbrands, boutiques brands, small brands, etc. I've only had the Baltic Bicompax for a few months. I initially thought they were too expensive for a Seagull movement but after they were out for a little while I was able to find a pre-owned blue and gilt example on Ebay for a bit less. I really like the styling/design and the size is perfect for me.

[@Cats-N-Music]

Damasko is retailed in brick and motar retailers in Asia. Imo, they are just a little behind Sinn and Stowa in terms of quality tool watches. But then, Stowa is not available in brick and motar

[@elopezw]

Hi Teddy what are your thoughts on UNDONE watches??

[@slavakim25]

Dan henry 1964 is one of the best price-quality watches Ive bought. quality to its finest for 250$.Simply a stunning watch. That being said, I would never spend more than 1000$ for a microbrand watch.

[@stevejukic8166]

Is ETA restricting supplies? Have a look at Swedish Calypso but unfortunately again with Myota:-(( Squale and Steinhart use ETA and are priced lower

[@arindambasu9850]

Please make vintage distressed leather straps at a reasonable price. Big lacuna in the market for those.

[@sebgallegos]

Hey Teddy! A microbrand I think is worth checking out is Klokers. The watches themselves are pretty neat for my taste, but what also makes this brand interesting is their ideas behind their watch straps and accessories. I'd love to know what you think!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Very interesting watches. I don’t know if they are my style but really intriguing. I might have to give them love in a future video

[@Barmeester]

Regular and quality uploads. M'kay.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Is that an assessment or request? Haha btw, are you a fellow South Park fan?

[@Barmeester]

No worries, it was meant as a compliment. Also check out the kickstarter of the hudson by Maen watches. Crazy value for money and it has been backed multiple times. Hopefully it will turn out as expected.

[@bbh5700]

A brand i reccomend is Jacques LeMans. Most of their watches use swiss quartz mvt but they are in the $10 to $200 price range and are EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY

[@Rahul-dl6ct]

Can you pls look at Farer?

[@SylvainDuford]

My favourite micro-brands are Melbourne, Magrette and Tourby.

[@ManishLamba41]

I'm surprised not to see Christopher Ward or Zelos on the list. Two brands very much worth checking out. I don't know if CW's own movement is worth it since you can get a name brand for that price.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Do you think CW fits the description as a microbrand? If so, I think they should be included.

[@ManishLamba41]

I guess it depends on your definition of "microbrand". I consider the "microbrand" watches to not be sold to standard channels like Authorized Distributors or retailers, and don't really have the name recognition of the "major brands" like Longines, Tag Heuer, Tissot, Hamilton, etc. I unfortunately do not know what CW production capacity is per year but it is a brand that if you are novice on watches, you most likely haven't heard of them in the US. But I guess it kinda of goes back to what defines a "microbrand"?

[@ManishLamba41]

Strangely Brown I believe Teddy mention brands on his list that make their own movements. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@xavieralonzoparedes]

Oak & Oscar are insane with those prices! People that buy their watches are just crazy.

[@BlueToronto]

Halios watches look pretty good, interesting to see they're based in Canada.

[@tangtangtang1372]

really like the Eza Sealander

[@NovemXI]

I would never pay $1000+ for a microbrand watch - beautiful as they may be! Most of them are powered by NH35 and Miyota movements. My recommendations: Lorier Balticus (not Baltic) Dan Henry Zelos Visitor Traska

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Love my Boldr Gmt expedition

[@yungdnso6903]

i would propobly buy a vintage rolex date-just for 2.2k instead of a microbrand watch for 3k... BUT i like the uniqueness of microbrands ALOT so i might explore the market a bit

[@lifeisgood2884]

Is agelocer a microband? Sorry im new on horology

[@goldendawn7]

2 quick points on microbrands, one its not so much the initial cost that deters me, its the idea of having to have it serviced that does. Some of these might catch your eye at first, and you can maybe convince yourself to shell out like $500-$800 for one instead of saving that towards a blue chip brand, or buying a sweet Seiko now, but are you going to love it enough to pay $100 + in the next however-many-years to keep it running? Sure Miyotas and Seiko movements might have reputations for lasting years and years service free, but thats when placed inside cases that are manufactured to the big boys standards, in the case of dive watches in particular, iso standards as well. When the threaded crown tube on your Eza Sealander fails a year and a half in, how much are you going to want to pay to get it fixed, and how hard will you kick yourself for not just buying a Prospex instead? Second point, I do believe some of these will appreciate/have real collector value in the future, particularly the Halios. But the ones that do will be in the minority. Honestly, great video Teddy, cheers!