Grandeur ReVolv
With a unique time display (reminiscent of the Louis Vuitton Spin Time) that features a dual wandering hours layout, a 42.5mm titanium case, and groundbreaking black Super-LumiNova, the ReVolv from Grandeur delivers haute horology vibes at a fraction of the price. It’s round design with wide, flat surfaces almost makes it feel like a wandering hours interpretation of the Cartier Tank à Guichets, fusing retro and futuristic design.
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More details at Grandeur.
Nodus Sector Sport II
Nodus have refined the Sector Sport with a thinner case and an ergonomically adapted bracelet, making it one of the most wearable Seiko NH-based watches ever. The Frost variant is as clean as they come, design-wise. It has a highly legible display with oversize lumed markers in a 3/6/9 layout. Another part of that is it doesn’t feature the additional cross hair pattern or 24-hour scale of the Field editions while also having a smoother, rounder bezel.
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More details at Nodus.
Mandetbrote Watches Secret Orbital Watch
With a looping minute display and quirky charm, Hong Kong-based Secret’s Orbital shows why some of the most creative and affordable watchmaking is happening in the microbrand space. The minute display system took two years to develop with a distinctive dual gear system that allows for the loof-the-loop. Hours are told via a rotating disk at the bottom of the display. The movement is a modified Miyota 9015.
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More details at Kickstarter.
Ubiq Trek Aqualight
With a titanium case measuring 38mm x 11mm and a super-legible dial featuring solid lume block hour markers, the Ubiq Trek Aqualight feels like a field watch packed with playful pops of colour. Specifically, it has a dark blue dial with teal numerals on its 24-hour scale and hour hand. It reminds me of the colours of an atlas, making me want to get out and explore the world.
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More details on Ubiq’s Instagram.
Straum Jan Mayen
Scandi microbrand Straum has dropped a quartet of stunning, multi-coloured textured dials for their 39mm Jan Mayen. The Aurora Sky, Meltwater Teal, Tundra Brown and Alpine Glow add vibrant personality to a rugged steel-cased watch. They’re each inspired by an aspect of life in and around the arctic circle with eyecatching gradients and a captivating texture akin to fractured or melting ice. The real kicker is the La Joux-Perret G101 movement.
Price and Specs:
More details at Straum.
