The RZE is the one for me. Every time I've reviewed one from them, it's left me wanting to buy it.

That’s impressive what Heron did with that scratch resistance.

The RZE would be at the top of my list.

@JamesG800

6 ай бұрын

That titanium looks amazing

All great, love the Hemel, Maen and Isotope!

I just love the delivery of ‘what the wife said’ cracks me up every time.

Great choices! Thank you!

Grest video. What a set of absolute bangers! The hits just kept coming! The Heron and Hemel might be my faves but that Duckworth! Very nice.

The Maen is my favorite of the bunch. Looks amazing!

Adore the Maen. I love angry Owl’s.

Hey Russ, Awesome review of some lovely micro brand goodness!! Being from Atlantic Canada, I’ll be getting on the Heron website later! Keep up the great work, Happy Christmas and I can’t wait for the Sherwood watch reviews when you upload them. Cheers!!

This is great video! About time that the micro manufacturers gets some KZread love. Good work!

Absolutely nice and practical video. Well done 👍

"what's with the star of Bethlehem at the top" 😂😂😂😂😂 Brilliant

Excellent selection, surprising and refreshing.

Wow, they all look great. The Heron is my favourite! Superb review.

Nice video, I enjoy these gems that you find that I would otherwise never know of.

I think my favorite by a narrow margin is the Duckwork Prextex. I also, really like the Heron, Hemel and RZE.

😮 Jeeeeez... Didn't even know half of these existed! Some real beauties here!.. REALLY tempted by most of these... Thanks Russell.. Thats me skint next year now!😂

Love your content (and delivery)! Keep it up, please.

Great video as always, thanks. The Maen would be my first choice, followed by the Heron and Hemel.

All fab , great choices ❤❤❤

Love the Heron! Very spiffy!

That ISOTOPE watch looks stunning, the colours and VERY clear and clean bold design just looks amazing.

@Barbecuejag

6 ай бұрын

I can attest Isotope makes some great watches. I have 4 of Jose's models and had the pleasure to meet him at the NYC Wind Up Watch Fair. A class act.

Do love my micro’s and you picked some belters there. Faves are the RZE the Isotope and the Duckwoth Prestex. 👌

Incredible video format and idea!

Well, thanks a lot. Now I've got four additions to my already-too-long wishlist. That Hemel wins for me. Awesome video!

Cracking video. 6 brands that I'd never seen there and they all look top draw value for money. This is top quality content well delivered. Cheers!

I bought a Duckworth Prestex recently and was so impressed I placed another order, the Salmon Coronation watch

Wahey! I really liked this one. I want that Heron. And the Duckworth. And the Isotope. Well, all of them really.

Great video - thanks! A lot of fun discovering new brands for me (except for the Maen, which has been on my wish list for a while). Absolutely love the Maen - I do believe it's the Brooklyn 36, however, not 37

that case on the MAEN...is stunning

Really nice mix of watches.

Spectacular bezel faces on this one Russel 🤓🤣 love th3 Heron & the Duckworth

Isotope is the ONE for me. Like its overall look and colour, attention to details… Would be interested to see more models from this brand within a next review maybe? Thanks for the video !

Thanks for the feature Russ, we're glad you're enjoying the Marinor. We wish you and your family beautiful holidays!

Hemel and Heron are lovely watches

what was really nice about the iscotop watch, was noticing that the indentations on the screw in caseback weren't just circles, but cutouts of the iscotope logo - subtle detail but functional as well

These are great watches, I'm a new fan of this channel. Always looking for new microbrands. I'm looking for a new GMT and have been looking at a Lorier.

That MAEN looks gorgeous

Wow great review Russ, some very nice choices, just want to say I have an RZE Aspirare and it is one of my favourite watches, I highly recommend RZE, that Isotope looks amazing ! wow

Yes more different interesting and colorful dials plz

The RZE reminds me alot of the Oris Pro Pilot X. I really like it

Wow great episode Russ👍

Great review , and collection. Want one of each! Duckworth makes a square orange dial on leather. Handsome!

Another great video Russ and some lovely watches there. My favourite is the Heron, looks amazing, if you want it dive tested, just let me know!! Have a great Christmas.

Was the greatest micro brand watch of them all The Spaghetti Scametii lost in the post 😂

The video I was waiting for

Rze is a great watch. original desig, very durable, interesting colours. i have one and like it. feels like u50 a bit

That Heron was quite surprising!! Halios is also a good Canadian company.👍

That HERON MARINOR is nice!

Hello, and thanks for this video. Micro brands from Québec, USA, Sweden, Singapour, England, Swiss ... this vid was a great journey. I especially liked the Héron and the Duckworth Prestex. About this last brand, do you know which year it was born?

I have been dailying the Brooklyn for 3 months since I got it. It is by far the best watch I've owned. The dimensions are prime, it wears so well you forget its there, and the dial spared no bit of attention to detail. Oddly enough, it is marketed as a sport watch by Maen but it is sportable in pretty much any situation.

Love seeing the RZE one in here. I am a absolute huge fan of their watches, I have 3 different ones from them. Im a sucker for anything titanium and them having some great ones made in Ti for pretty good prices just hits several marks for me. My favorite is the ascentus GMT, I got the new bracelet with the on-the-fly micro adjustment on it and it made it even higher on my list of watches. Wear it at least 2-3 days out of every week.

@mikeyblueeyes8449

6 ай бұрын

I have the RZE 38mm titanium field watch in obsidian black it's a very tough and durable piece of kit I'm absolutely chuffed with it!:)

Two amazing microbrand you should (could?) review are echo/neutra: Italian made with swiss movement. Amazing products with amazing quality. I got the Cortina chronograph and it is just fantastic. The other is Dan Henry. I know some people are complaining about them "copying" some models but MAN they are doing sooo nice watches. I got the 1975 model and it is gorgeous! They took the real deal to normal people. 300 usd for amazing watches. You can even choose smaller diameters also (finally!!). They even have a warehouse in Europe so we can spare those customs taxes! The 1972 "maverick" model is sick!! Seriously I am in love with this brand.

The Hemel and Maen are exquisite ..

Great episode, cheers 👍.

Loved the MAEN and would be my choice. Couldn’t help a childish snigger at Duckworth name. Jack & Vera popped up in my head!

The Duckworth is awesome looking!!

@Barbecuejag

6 ай бұрын

Wears great too

There are some stunning watches there!

That Heron is a stunner....

Love that Heron….all of them really. Microbrands to consider reviewing: Straton and Jack Mason. Both impressive design and value for money.

Love the Maen

I love them all! Great picks! Our wives should have tea while we hit the boutiques. Then again we would probably be in big trouble when we got back 😅

I can’t believe I’ve not heard of any of these brands. Well done for searching them out. Really nice selection if you have the budget. Merry Christmas you old nutter!

The Heron looks especially nice. I came across a new Ball watch. The Marinemaster GMT Moon Phase (42mm) with easily movable GMT hand and 2 moon phase complications. I'm pretty tempted on this one.

Great finds. The RZE would be my winner - looking for a bright yellow diver.

RZE all the way for me, one in the bucket list.

Most of these brands I haven’t heard of. I like the Hemel. Thanks for sharing some micro brands with not so micro prices.

A really excellent show (watched it a second time on the big TV in the living room when the wife was out). A very, very nice selection. I take it back by the way regarding the Heron it is seriously pretty and I love the picture of Popeye on the caseback.

Been following Duckworth Prestex for a while. If they made a smaller watch with the same spec. I think it would fly off the shelves!!

I like Pook Watches from Finland. They make some really great timepieces which are usually limited to 100 per edition. Definitely worth checking out.👍🏻

Great stuff Russ! Heron Marinor - Everything about it, the logo, look of quality and scratch resistance - 8/10 Hemel - Amazing, let it glow, let it glow, let it glow - 8.5/10 RZE - I like it, similar to the Erebus, lot of dial space, but all round great and on the fly micro - 8/10 Duckworth - Very nice, gives me Farer vibes - 8/10 Isotope - I like it but the seconds hand is a bit off, shape and colour doesn't match the dial, I'd prefer different colours - 7.5/10 Maen - Stylish and sophisticated, this brand is doing great things - 8.5/10

@MrMagoo-hf8yk

6 ай бұрын

Can't say that I disagree with any of them ratings... Some crackers there.

@dellwright1407

6 ай бұрын

I liked the Isotope second hand... had FPJourne design vibes on it, without the price.

@stu632

6 ай бұрын

See where you are coming from 👍@@dellwright1407

Wifes Comments are wonderful & funny, 😂 Great content as usual chap, on the web as i type lol 👏👍👌✌🤘🖖🤙

Microbrands are fun for collecting watches. My latest two new watches has been from two brands called About vintage and Jack Mason. Really nice watches for their affordable prices!

Your wife's first impressions are priceless. Awesome content as always!

Thanks Russ🎉

I love micro brands. That isotope is nice

Have to say I’m a huge fan of MAEN Watches especially the Manhattan 37 and now the Brooklyn after watching this, a Lot of watch for the money especially now with the Sellita SW200-1 movement upgrade option, only thing putting me off pulling the trigger on a salmon dial date is the import side

Love the retro vibes of Isotope - Austin Powers should strap one on his wrist 😂 Another micro brand that I have tried in 2023 and thoroughly impressed - Traska. Their commuter and venturer series oozes Rolex OP vibes but have their own distinct DNA. Anyway, a great episode on micros 👍

think your channel becoming one of my favourites for watches lol

Hi I am from New Jersey in usa. Got into watches in the last couple of years period probably shouldn't have. LOL I am a very funny guy and appreciate other funny people. Just wanted to say you are really funny and I enjoy watching your Channel. Keep up the great work❤😊

"Star of Bethlehem" Well it is Christmas time, you know😁

That Isotope watch is pretty cool! The case shape reminds me of a Marathon i saw recently, can't remember which model

Geepers creepers Russel… I had to watch the Duckworth Prestex section a few times… the orange and baby blue is something sexy… Great 6 watch set! 🎉

I like the look of the MAEN but not keen on the name! Love the Isotope watches. Will definitely look to get one one day!

With Heron diver we got inspiration from Vostok Amphibia. Cool!

There are several true gmts that have a quick set date (sellita movement?) And I think a true - adjustable hour GMT is a traveller GMT. One that lacks that functionality is known as a desk GMT. Great content as always.

The Isotope is spectacular!

Nice collection

Rze is a great Explorer like watch .I’ll definitely check it out

I'm offended Russ! As a Frenchmen, you did not review not one french micro brands 😢. You have to checkout "Charlie Paris" with the Concordia model. You have "Lip" that have excellent diver watches and finally checkout "Beaubleu" with their circular hands. Last but not least is "Yema" with their iconic chronograph watches. Scour more my friend. Cheers mate and my holiday greetings to everyone.

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

6 ай бұрын

I’ve reviewed the Concordia my friend! Loved it! Yema is on the cards very soon!!!!

@cougarbatterie

6 ай бұрын

Sorry, I missed that. I always watch your Casio review because I'm a lover of this brand my friend.​@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR

Love that Isotope, and really glad they took the athletic cup off the dial! 👍

@Barbecuejag

6 ай бұрын

LOL, now I can't unsee it on my other models.

The wife's called Betty, right....Ooooo! 😂 ( For those of us who remember Frank) Great work again!

I love Hemel designs, and the beauty of the Sea-Gull movement, but always hesitate because of the reliability concerns of the movement. Any thoughts?!

Zelos must be on your list. They rock.

I chortled at "star of Bethlehem!" Har!

Nice little Christmas bonus for you there then

Holy Horology Batman! That Maen is stunning… although the other 5 are all winners also.

Man, Jack Mason's fantastic Strat-o-timer gets absolutely no love from any channels; it's a shame because it's an amazing, high quality luxury timepiece. I've owned my Dark Knight (Batgirl) on its fantastic seven link jubilee for a few months and absolutely love it. It's got a 9075 inside, sapphire front and back, 200m and regulated to +/- 5spd. It's an homage to the GMT MASTER II but has its own design language - cushion case, no crown guards and a very vintage vibe. If you love the GMT MASTER II and want something inspired by it yet has its own unique look, check it out - you won't regret it.

The MAEN is amazing