That Brew Metric is STILL tough to find at retail even a year later. I had a chance to pick one up at Wind-Up Watch Fair's Brew booth this summer and am kicking myself for not pulling the trigger.
I love Brew & Studio Underd0g really great style of watches. The only one I would suggest for this list would be the Baltic MR01 watch, vintage look & at $545 doesn't break the bank.
Really enjoyed this episode Damian, thank you for highlighting the fun and design value in micro-brands at this price point… this is going to be my focus for 2022… 👌🏻
Hi Damien, a fun episode thanks for showing viewer's special watches. I would have loved to submit my watch, but somehow missed the message. Any chance you'll do this again, and if so how do I submit?
Another great episode from Damien.. this time he brings out the "cheaper " watches in his fabulous collection. No Rolex or Patek watches in this line up. But all are worthy to own. He enthuses over the crazy Day of The Dead, with its luminous dial. Who doesn't want a watch with a skeleton guitar player on the back? The funky Watermelon would look cool by the pool, but the pick, for me, is the Brew, which unfortunately sold out a while ago. Damien has led me down another rabbit hole...
Loving this, there does seem to be lots of these micro brands so it’s great to see and more importantly hear about real experiences with them. I’m a big fan on Panzera Damian, worth checking them out… similar prices to what you’ve shown today…. I love the Brew watch best, will be checking them out for sure
You should try and by the new horage superseed. I am in love with it but unfortunately it is a bit out of my possibilities at the moment but they look very well bilt and you get a serious piece watchmaking for a reasonable price
Thanks great vid like allways, I have three of the 5 in my collection, I am into affordable micro brands, the Brew I picked up after your review of it, get on a wait list and it came begin November it is awesome….. thanks, regards🇧🇪
You have actually surprised me with some of your choices there. You almost have as much bonkers tastes as I have! I do like the 80s retro one but using a Seiko VK with a ticking subdial… I never understand why Seiko make a mecaquartz that gives you a smooth tick chrono hand which is usually only a 30 minute chrono. They should really make the standard second hand the smoother one or do away with it completely and make the chrono a 12 hour function. Still surprised you don’t own a Straton, Or do you?
That was a refreshing change; cheers, Damian. Very interested in a video about a slightly higher price bracket too. Personally I like REC, especially their RJM Bluebird which has a section of Spitfire wing in it. Like me, I trust you're getting excited by the imminent release of the Nezumi x Ruf 2.0 Yellowbird?
Can you do a video on your Doxa range? It's a brand I've been following and soon to be pulling the trigger on one of their subs. Keen to learn your thoughts on this brand and their exciting, colourful dive range. 😀
Hi Damien another fantastic video and one I can definitely relate to as microbrands are my thing " I don't have the funds for your luxury pieces I wish I did". The ordering has changed at Helm though since you purchased one as of last December as so many people couldn't pick one up after they became so popular. They now have a wait list you sign up to but its honestly harder to pick one up than a Rolex I signed up straight away but I waited 8 months to get a Khuraburi and I still have at least another 5 months to wait for my Komodo they are quite literally the Rolex of the microbrand world. Brands I would highly recommend to you are Direnzo, Straton, Baltic, Second Hour, NTH, Mitch Mason and Zelos.
Damien, I saw a post you made questioning your decision to make this type of video. When I was notified by UA-cam that you posted the video, I went to see what it was about and knew it wasn't for me by the title. My Seiko watches tend to fill this category and the last thing I need is more watches in this price range. It took quite a while to reduce my number in this range to just a few. So, after your prompting I went back and watched. I always enjoy your videos and the backstory as to how you decided to add the particular piece. You have spoiled us with some great and stunning watches. That being said, I find none of these watches to be either interesting or appealing. You would be safe frequenting the dodgiest areas with one of these on your wrist. The mugger would probably run away while shielding his eyes. The Day of the Dead watch has a certain appeal, but it being a chronograph is just too much. Just posting this comment to help with the UA-cam numbers game. Not looking for any reaction.
@@TheWatchGuysTV I get that it's unusual and fresh, but somehow not my cup of tea by a long stretch ;) Love the ST-1901 despite its reputation, though, and the upcoming desert sky seems a bit more agreeable to me.
12:12 I like the 300 mm of water resistance :D
Jokes aside, great video
That Brew Metric is STILL tough to find at retail even a year later. I had a chance to pick one up at Wind-Up Watch Fair's Brew booth this summer and am kicking myself for not pulling the trigger.
Some brilliant choices, I really wanted to get the Studio Underdog in for review, that watermelon dial is amazing
It really is!
Thanks for doing a watch vid for us normos!
Any time!
I love Brew & Studio Underd0g really great style of watches. The only one I would suggest for this list would be the Baltic MR01 watch, vintage look & at $545 doesn't break the bank.
Good choice, Sledge
Really enjoyed this episode Damian, thank you for highlighting the fun and design value in micro-brands at this price point… this is going to be my focus for 2022… 👌🏻
My pleasure!
Hi Damien, a fun episode thanks for showing viewer's special watches.
I would have loved to submit my watch, but somehow missed the message. Any chance you'll do this again, and if so how do I submit?
Surprised the Helm only has 300mm of water resistance! 🤔😂
It’s one millimeter per dollar.
Awesome video Daminen! Would love to see more affordable watches.
Noted!
Another great episode from Damien.. this time he brings out the "cheaper " watches in his fabulous collection. No Rolex or Patek watches in this line up. But all are worthy to own. He enthuses over the crazy Day of The Dead, with its luminous dial. Who doesn't want a watch with a skeleton guitar player on the back? The funky Watermelon would look cool by the pool, but the pick, for me, is the Brew, which unfortunately sold out a while ago. Damien has led me down another rabbit hole...
Glad you enjoyed it, Tony
The Watermel0n watch has watermelon seads for the hour markers.....nice touch as well.
Variety you say, Damien "Hold my beer..." Great selection, first two really appeal to me :)
Loving this, there does seem to be lots of these micro brands so it’s great to see and more importantly hear about real experiences with them. I’m a big fan on Panzera Damian, worth checking them out… similar prices to what you’ve shown today…. I love the Brew watch best, will be checking them out for sure
Great video bravo! Some great stuff here - the melon is a must have for me . Let’s see more like this please.
Nice collection there.
You should try and by the new horage superseed. I am in love with it but unfortunately it is a bit out of my possibilities at the moment but they look very well bilt and you get a serious piece watchmaking for a reasonable price
It’s cool to discover new brands
I’m in love with the studio underdog, I have to wait now for have one
Tanks
I'm in love too
Thanks great vid like allways, I have three of the 5 in my collection, I am into affordable micro brands, the Brew I picked up after your review of it, get on a wait list and it came begin November it is awesome….. thanks, regards🇧🇪
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You have actually surprised me with some of your choices there. You almost have as much bonkers tastes as I have! I do like the 80s retro one but using a Seiko VK with a ticking subdial… I never understand why Seiko make a mecaquartz that gives you a smooth tick chrono hand which is usually only a 30 minute chrono.
They should really make the standard second hand the smoother one or do away with it completely and make the chrono a 12 hour function.
Still surprised you don’t own a Straton, Or do you?
That was a refreshing change; cheers, Damian. Very interested in a video about a slightly higher price bracket too. Personally I like REC, especially their RJM Bluebird which has a section of Spitfire wing in it. Like me, I trust you're getting excited by the imminent release of the Nezumi x Ruf 2.0 Yellowbird?
Of course I am :)
Can you do a video on your Doxa range? It's a brand I've been following and soon to be pulling the trigger on one of their subs. Keen to learn your thoughts on this brand and their exciting, colourful dive range. 😀
I'll try and prioritise it - just for you 👍
Another great informative video Damian
That was a change! But not one watch I didn’t like. I would happily wear them all. Thanks Damien for another interesting episode.
Another good video
Hi Damien another fantastic video and one I can definitely relate to as microbrands are my thing " I don't have the funds for your luxury pieces I wish I did".
The ordering has changed at Helm though since you purchased one as of last December as so many people couldn't pick one up after they became so popular.
They now have a wait list you sign up to but its honestly harder to pick one up than a Rolex I signed up straight away but I waited 8 months to get a Khuraburi and I still have at least another 5 months to wait for my Komodo they are quite literally the Rolex of the microbrand world.
Brands I would highly recommend to you are Direnzo, Straton, Baltic, Second Hour, NTH, Mitch Mason and Zelos.
Thanks for the advice, Mike
Damien, I saw a post you made questioning your decision to make this type of video. When I was notified by UA-cam that you posted the video, I went to see what it was about and knew it wasn't for me by the title. My Seiko watches tend to fill this category and the last thing I need is more watches in this price range. It took quite a while to reduce my number in this range to just a few. So, after your prompting I went back and watched. I always enjoy your videos and the backstory as to how you decided to add the particular piece. You have spoiled us with some great and stunning watches. That being said, I find none of these watches to be either interesting or appealing. You would be safe frequenting the dodgiest areas with one of these on your wrist. The mugger would probably run away while shielding his eyes. The Day of the Dead watch has a certain appeal, but it being a chronograph is just too much.
Just posting this comment to help with the UA-cam numbers game. Not looking for any reaction.
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So much elitism in the watch hobby, Jesus
These micro brands are all very exciting.
Beautiful watermelon watch that's my fave here
Good choice
Left cold by Patek and Rolex, these were more interesting, and you can actually buy them!
Exactly - I thought this would be a useful episode to do.
Great vlog great watches enjoy them all. Enjoy
Cheers, Mike
An Oceans 11 reference right at the start of the video. I’m all in!!
Always
Another selection from the watchguys oozing with the true enthusiast's enthusiasm, sumptuous stuff indeed, kerching!... 👉⌚👌
Thank you kindly
Thanks. Will any of these appreciate in value :-) .
I would say the watermelon is likely - it depends on how many are made
Have you ever checked out Mr Jones watches? Cool cheap watches with really fun dials
Actually I think I just had a look at some of those - v cool some of them.
@@TheWatchGuysTV Yeah for sure, their new ferris wheel one is gorgeous
Do you have a tissot PRX powermatic? Hot watch of this summer!
No I don’t - not heard of that one
@@TheWatchGuysTV surprising! defnitely give it a look ua-cam.com/video/Q7HYiWk--As/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TeddyBaldassarre
Have you considered starting up your own micro brand?
I have, but others do it far better
@@TheWatchGuysTV One person's better is another's worse.
you make me spend all my money!
Sorry
300 millimeter water resistant? That's not very spectaculair .
I like your show, but the Studio Underdog makes me cringe on so many levels...
No idea why, it's awesome
@@TheWatchGuysTV I get that it's unusual and fresh, but somehow not my cup of tea by a long stretch ;) Love the ST-1901 despite its reputation, though, and the upcoming desert sky seems a bit more agreeable to me.
Ha ha video on affordable watches. Wrist check
$80 k. 🤪
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