We got acquainted with Depancel late last year, when we were offered a loaner with the Serie-A Stradale which featured a meca-quartz chronograph movement. They followed up with a new manual winding mechanical chronograph. We took the watch for a short test-drive, and we will share our thoughts on this timepiece. Review: Depancel Legend 60s [...]

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The reduced barrier to entry has seen the emergence of many microbrands in the scene these days. There are certainly no shortages of competition, which also sees more challengers improving their game to stand out amongst the growing space. One such contender is Selten. Selten, which means “rare” in German, is certainly not another run-of-the-mill [...]

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Following hot on the heels of the success of his first timepiece, Fred Bekher of Horizon Watches decides to take a step further to launch his second collection: The Pilgrim. The Pilgrim, in a way, is the continuation of where the Nautilus had left off. The watch was launched earlier in February 2023, and it [...]

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While Dievas might not be a brand that is as often mentioned in the general watch collecting community, the Germany-based manufacturer has built up a strong cult-following from collectors who swear by the brand’s well-made and impressive repertoire of tool watches. First making its introduction in 2006, Dievas is a brand that focuses predominantly in [...]

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When Tissot introduced the PRX in 2021 (and subsequently, the PRX Powermatic 80 later in the same year), it immediately captured our attention. Here, we have a rather well-designed and handsome timepiece, with a great value proposition. It seems like we have found a winner here. So, after the inclusion of an automatic movement in [...]

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CIGA Design may be a young brand, but it is making strides in the horological scene with its quirky and unusual offerings. Their latest concept may be the craziest one just yet. CIGA Design Magician Following the wild success of the Blue Planet, which was awarded the Challenge Watch Prize Winner of the 2021 Grand [...]

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In the last few years, we have seen a proliferation of microbrands within the horological scene. Depancel, a French-based brand, is one of such newcomers. We have previously covered the release of the new Serie-A Stradale, and we were recently offered a loaner to experience the watch and understand it better. Here are our thoughts [...]

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When Rado first reintroduced the Captain Cook line in 2017, we were pleasantly surprised. In a world where the scene was still dominated by larger watches, the 37mm vintage-inspired timepiece was ironically a breath of fresh air. Several iterations came along to meet the demand of consumers, but in our opinion, there is still nothing [...]

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For the more regular readers of Deployant, Yema is perhaps a name that rings a bell. Known for its well-priced vintage-inspired timepieces, the French watch manufacturer had certainly gained a fair share of fans since it started to market itself more widely in the last few years. Here is our review of the latest Yema [...]

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anOrdain is a brand that has caught on in the watch collecting community in recent times. In fact, the manufacturer is now so popular that there is reportedly a waitlist of two years for its watches. So what is the fuss all about? For the uninitiated, anOrdain is a relatively young watch manufacturer, founded in [...]

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Tissot had impressed us tremendously over the last few years, with its slew of brilliant novelties that offer incredible value. The brand had really pulled its weight, especially in the entry-level scene. Notable models include the PRX Powermatic 80, as well as the Heritage “Antimagnétique”. These two models, and especially the former, offer collectors a [...]

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As the watch industry grows, and collectors become more conscious, the appetite for finer watchmaking has increased tremendously over the last few years. And Atelier Wen, with their new Perception collection, aims to bring the brand’s offerings onto the next level altogether. About Atelier Wen Atelier Wen is an interesting micro-brand, with its roots traced [...]

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We have always been told that watch collecting is a rather expensive hobby. This is not assisted by the exclusivity of popular pieces, as well as the astronomical increase in prices of certain watches in the secondary market. However, that does not mean that there aren’t any modestly priced and cheerful watches that one can [...]

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There are no shortage of microbrands these days, considering the ease of access to watch components, as well as funding options from the likes of Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This makes it even more challenging to stand out, amidst the competition. It is not enough to just produce a compelling piece, but one that is well-priced [...]

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In the last few years, we have seen an advent of microbrands and start-ups producing modestly-priced watches. Typically launched on sites such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter, these brands have leveraged on technology and the availability of parts or manufacturers to help them produce a watch from scratch. The results were mixed. There were some brands [...]

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