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.
Price and Specs:
Model:
Grandeur
ReVolv
Case:
42.5mm
diameter x 9.8mm thickness, polished titanium
Dial:
Unique
time display
Water resistance:
30m
(3 bar)
Movement:
Miyota
calibre 9039, automatic, 24 jewels
Frequency:
28,800
vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve:
42h
Functions:
Hours,
minutes, seconds
Strap:
Black
silicone with titanium buckle
Price:
£1,708
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.
Price and Specs:
Model:
NODUS
Sector Sport II
Case:
38mm
diameter x 11.7mm thickness x 47mm lug to lug, stainless steel
Dial:
Glossy
enamel
Water resistance:
100m
(10 bar)
Movement:
Seiko
calibre NH38, automatic, 24 jewels
Frequency:
21,600
vph (3 Hz)
Power reserve:
41h
Functions:
Hours,
minutes, seconds
Strap:
Stainless
steel bracelet
Price:
£358
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.
Price and Specs:
Model:
Mandetbrote
Watches Secret Orbital Watch
Case:
41mm
diameter x 13mm thickness x 48mm lug to lug, stainless steel
Dial:
Metallic
Water resistance:
50m
(5 bar)
Movement:
Miyota
calibre 9015, automatic, 24 jewels
Frequency:
28,800
vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve:
42h
Functions:
Hours,
minutes
Strap:
Leather
with stainless steel folding clasp
Price:
$299
(approx. £223)
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.
Price and Specs:
Model:
Ubiq
Trek Aqualight
Case:
38mm
diameter x 11.1mm thickness x 44mm lug to lug, grade 2 titanium
Dial:
Blue
Water resistance:
100m
(10 bar)
Movement:
Miyota
calibre 9039, automatic, 24 jewels
Frequency:
28,800
vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve:
42h
Functions:
Hours,
minutes, seconds
Strap:
Marine
recycled strap and additional nylon strap
Price:
TBC
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:
Model:
Straum
Jan Mayen
Case:
38.7mm
diameter x 11.5mm thickness x 45.7mm lug to lug, stainless steel
Dial:
Custom
designed patterns embodying the landscape of Jan Mayen
Water resistance:
100m
(10 bar)
Movement:
La
Joux-Perret calibre LJP G101, automatic, 24 jewels
Frequency:
28,800
vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve:
68h
Functions:
Hours,
minutes, seconds
Strap:
Stainless
steel bracelet
Price:
$1,700
(approx. £1,270)
More details at Straum.
Oracle Time