Micro Mondays Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:41:11 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 The RVNDSGN M1 is a welcome challenge to assumptions about minimalism https://timeandtidewatches.com/rvndsgn-m1-micro-mondays/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:01:50 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=240056 From the mind of internationally acclaimed designer Zach Raven, this intriguing minimalist watch offers space-age looks at a reasonable price.

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The Áigi Satellite Ground Station II is a Nordic nod to our connection with space https://timeandtidewatches.com/aigi-satellite-ground-station-ii-micro-mondays/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239799 An updated version of the Norwegian brand's original stellar offering, the Satellite Ground Station II offers out-of-this-world value.

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The Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph worships quartz with staggering value for money https://timeandtidewatches.com/hz-watches-hz-02-chronograph-micro-mondays/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239385 Minimal, elevated and unashamed of its meca-quartz movement, the HZ.02 Chronograph delivers on all possible aspects of value.

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Heinrich forges ahead with the new Taucher Lume Infused Forged Carbon V2 https://timeandtidewatches.com/heinrich-taucher-lume-infused-forged-carbon-v2-micro-mondays/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:22 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=239189 Germany's Heinrich blends 70s and 80s style with ultra-modern material tech for its latest watch.

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The Monbrey MB2 Kenkyū has one of the most gorgeous dials for the money https://timeandtidewatches.com/monbrey-mb2-kenkyu-micro-mondays/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:32 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238800 The Hong Kong brand's second model launches with seven beautiful dials and two unique dial textures all inspired by feudal Japan.

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Our favourite microbrands of 2024 https://timeandtidewatches.com/best-watch-microbrands-2024/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:01:44 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=238331 Looking for a microbrand watch but not sure where to start? How about right here?

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The Galvin Loimu Frozen Salmon explores heightened salmon sophistication https://timeandtidewatches.com/galvin-loimu-frozen-salmon-micro-mondays/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:20:47 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237571 This new limited-edition take on the Australian brand's Loimu model offers a cleaner, distinctly Nordic aesthetic.

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The Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2 returns to the field, this time in style https://timeandtidewatches.com/second-hour-sattelberg-mk2-micro-mondays/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:01:41 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237158 Melbourne's Second Hour introduces swanky updates to its Sattelberg field watch.

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Charlie Paris’ new Grande Randonnée watches promise outdoorsy practicality at a reasonable price https://timeandtidewatches.com/charlie-paris-grande-randonnee-micro-mondays/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:57:09 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236482 These French watches strike a great balance between elegance and sportiness at a reasonable price.

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The Bower Tide Seeker is a beach lover’s dream https://timeandtidewatches.com/bower-tide-seeker-micro-mondays/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:01:53 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235814 With a super simple and easy-to-read tide functionality, the Bower Tide Seeker is a great, accessible option on Kickstarter now.

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The Fleux FLX003 is a modern, vintage skin diver https://timeandtidewatches.com/fleux-flx003-micro-mondays/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:01:17 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235440 Vintage skin diver touches inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300, and oversized dial elements make up the Fleux FLX003.

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Lōcī supports local action with the trio of Pacific Coast Highway models https://timeandtidewatches.com/loci-pacific-coast-highway-micro-mondays/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:01:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234987 The Lōcī Pacific Coast Highway is inspired by the surfers' haven, and supports local organisations with each sale.

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Vero celebrates Smokey Bear’s 80th anniversary with a pair of forest-ready bronze field watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/vero-smokey-bear-80th-anniversary-edition-micro-mondays/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:00:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233500 This pair of bronze field watches celebrate the 80th anniversary of America’s longest-running (and most-loved) public service announcement.

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The BWG Isaria is an example of pure individuality https://timeandtidewatches.com/bwg-isaria-micro-mondays/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:56 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233005 This distinctive German diver is a refreshing change of pace from the watch world's obsession with demure designs.

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The Detrash Likemania combines old-school design cues with new-school eco-friendly materials https://timeandtidewatches.com/detrash-likemania-micro-mondays/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:27 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232562 Inspired by vintage Lemania pieces, this sustainable tool watch is almost entirely made from recycled materials.

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The Hemel Airfoil HF15 is a practical pilot for the nostalgic soul https://timeandtidewatches.com/hemel-airfoil-hf15-micro-mondays/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:01:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231839 Styled after the highly-practical British pilot's watches, the Hemel Airfoil HF15 packs lots of vintage cues for its attractive price.

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The Héron Marinor Ghost is an anonymous spectre for the wrist https://timeandtidewatches.com/heron-marinor-ghost-micro-mondays/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:31:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230093 With a bravely minimal design, this latest, and limited, diver from Héron brings a lot of fan favourite features to the party.

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Could the French Neotype LM02 Type C be the ultimate multipurpose tool watch? https://timeandtidewatches.com/neotype-lm02-type-c-micro-mondays/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:32:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231402 What does the ultimate tool watch need? French brand Neotype thinks it's cracked the code.

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The Tusenö Shellback V2 is a microbrand full package diver https://timeandtidewatches.com/tuseno-shellback-v2-micro-mondays/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:24:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230905 The Swedish micro-brand has refined its diver offering in this Shellback V2 with its charismatic sandwich dial and respectable specs.

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The Apiar Invenire brings the best of British engineering to watchmaking https://timeandtidewatches.com/apiar-invenire-micro-mondays/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:01:45 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230563 The new brand brings British cutting edge manufacturing to the forefront in an individual and modern aesthetic.

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The Beaucroft Seeker 37mm is a great example of why microbrands exist https://timeandtidewatches.com/beaucroft-seeker-37mm-teal-micro-mondays/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:01:45 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229779 A compact case, sultry teal dial, and Miyota movement combine to make this a compelling daily companion.

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The Retter Mistral explores depth with a thin, retro-style case https://timeandtidewatches.com/retter-mistral-micro-mondays/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228074 Horn lugs, multi-layered dials, and a smidge over 7mm in thickness make the Mistral sound quite compelling.

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The Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 puts Venice on the moon with a NOS Lemania movement https://timeandtidewatches.com/venezianico-bucintoro-1969-micro-mondays/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:01:36 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228346 Perhaps unusual for a Venetian-inspired brand, the Venezianico Bucintoro 1969 has a compelling set of specs.

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Travel in style with the jetsetting echo/neutra Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT https://timeandtidewatches.com/echo-neutra-cortina-1956-chrono-gmt-micro-mondays/ Sun, 26 May 2024 15:31:37 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227936 With the Cortina 1956 Chrono GMT, the striking visuals of the lineup have been retained with the addition of chronograph and GMT functions.

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DWISS doubles down on a novel time-telling display with the M3S https://timeandtidewatches.com/dwiss-m3s-micro-mondays/ Mon, 20 May 2024 07:01:25 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227553 Dubbed the "mysterious signature hours", DWISS presents another new, but affordable way to tell time.

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Ocean To Orbit put their new Lhotse through its paces, sending it to the top of the Himalayas https://timeandtidewatches.com/ocean-to-orbit-lhotse-micro-mondays/ Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:30 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=227088 The new Australian microbrand proves that their watch has earned its stripes, accompanying a photojournalist to the top of Lhotse.

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How the Rivelta Metrodive combines urban stealthiness and diver legibility https://timeandtidewatches.com/rivelta-metrodive-micro-mondays/ Mon, 06 May 2024 07:01:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226648 A microbrand diver is hardly anything new these days. Indonesian micro Rivelta disagrees, putting a metro twist on a staple design.

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CIGA Design’s Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition represents another peak for Chinese watchmaking https://timeandtidewatches.com/ciga-design-central-tourbillon-mount-everest-homage-edition-micro-mondays/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:50:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=226286 This exceedingly competitively priced central tourbillon watch commemorates the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Norgay's ascent of Everest.

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The Good + Evil Omen warns of a bright future for the brand, made by a lighting designer https://timeandtidewatches.com/good-evil-omen-micro-mondays/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:01:10 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=225733 Oddly-shaped watches used to be a thing of the past, but Good + Evil is bringing them back with the Omen.

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The Galvin Suvi plays on nostalgia for Finnish summertime https://timeandtidewatches.com/galvin-suvi-micro-mondays/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:01:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=225452 Australia-based Finnish watchmaker Susan Galvin launches her first shaped watch.

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