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The Best Microbrand Watches to Buy for October 2025

Arsene Lippens Artigiano

Arsene Lippens Artigiano
Arsene Lippens Artigiano

Taking textured dials to a whole new level, the Artigiano collection from Arsene Lippens consists of three watches with woven dials using either denim, cotton or bamboo for the Como, Portofino or Chianti references. Paired with Dauphine hands and a 37.5mm x 10mm steel case, it’s something only an Italian brand could pull off.

Price and Specs:

Model: Arsene Lippens Artigiano
Case: 37.5mm diameter x 9.9mm thickness, stainless steel
Dial: Woven fabric (Denim, Cotton, Bamboo)
Water resistance: 50m (5 bar)
Movement: Sellita calibre 210-1b, manual winding
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 48h
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Strap: Suede
Price: £955

More details at Arsene Lippens.

Minim MN01

Minim Meridian

Blending a British name, eastern culture and classical watch design cues, the debut MN01 from Minim comes with a choice of Roman or Chinese numerals and three vibrant colours. With its 36.5mm case, small seconds display, alternating guilloché finishes, coin edge bezel and Ming-inspired awl-arrow hands, it’s rich with detail.

Price and Specs:

Model: Minim MN01
Case: 36.5mm diameter x 9.5mm thickness, stainless steel
Dial: Alternating guilloché, Roman or Chinese numerals, small seconds
Water resistance: 50m (5 bar)
Movement: Sellita calibre SW 261-1M, manual winding, 31 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 38h
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Strap: Epsom leather
Price: £999

More details at Minim.

Wicked Watch Co Timascus Pearl Diver V2

Wicked Watch Co Timascus Pearl Diver V2
Wicked Watch Co Timascus Pearl Diver V2

With a case made from Damascus titanium, the ‘Timascus’ Pearl Diver uses grade 2 titanium heat treated for a unique finish. The 39mm x 11.50mm case keeps weight to just 60g on the strap and is rated to 200m, with Japanese Nemoto lume – the original LumiNova developer prior to licensing to RC Tritec AG.

Price and Specs:

Model: Wicked Watch Co Timascus Pearl Diver V2
Case: 39mm diameter x 11.50mm thickness, Timascus (heat-treated Damascus titanium)
Dial: Timascus, Meteorite, Aventurine
Water resistance: 200m (20 bar)
Movement: Miyota calibre 9039, automatic
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 42h
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Price: CHF 649 (approx. £605.63)

More details at Wicked Watch Co.

Constellar Origin Viridian Green

Constellar Origin Viridian Green

The day date formatted Origin from Singaporean brand Constellar mixes diamond-shaded indexes, a diamond motif bracelet and a stepped dial with rich colour options to great effect. With a 38mm case and a Sellita 240-1M “Elaboré” movement, it’s pretty from every angle.

Price and Specs:

Model: Constellar Origin Viridian Green
Case: 38mm diameter x 11.6mm thickness, stainless steel
Dial: Viridian green stepped
Water resistance: 100m (10 bar)
Movement: Sellita calibre 240-1M, manual winding
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 42h
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: £776

More details at Constellar.

Etien T04 Violet

Etien T04 Violet

Another Singapore brand, Etien crafts stunning flinqué dials inspired by the watchmaker’s encounter with the enamel artistry of Fabergé eggs. The 39mm steel-cased T04 layers translucent enamel over guilloché metal to achieve the look at a far more accessible price.

Price and Specs:

Model: Etien T04 Violet
Case: 39mm diameter x 8mm thickness, stainless steel
Dial: Flinqué enamel over guilloché metal
Water resistance: 50m (5 bar)
Movement: ETA calibre 7001, manual winding
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Strap: Swift leather with lining Zematt Calfskin
Price: £1,408

More details at Etien.

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Tom Pettit

Tom is the co-founder of Oracle Time and leads its creative direction. He’s drawn to utilitarian watches, bold colour palettes, and design that does something different, with tastes shaped by the outdoors, sport, adventure, futurism, and mid-century modern design, from Ercol furniture to the Pacific Northwest modern. His collection is varied, but he’s still saving for his grail: the Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto Blue Titanium.