Lots of knowledge on this site. Would love to hear about some rare-ish watch brands that are under-loved.
Mine is the Boschett Cave Dweller. A chunky tool watch with a Swiss movement, spec-heavy and loads of value at $750. You can usually get $100 OFF for Black Friday.
https://www.boschett-timepieces.com/collection.html
New watches under $1K that people forget
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New to this hobby and all I own are <$1000.
1. Second Hour
2. Borealis
3. Glycine
1. Second Hour
2. Borealis
3. Glycine
Re: New watches under $1K that people forget
Visitor Watch Co.
https://www.visitorwatchco.com/
The designs certainly aren't for everyone, but they're also unlike anything else. The original model, the Duneshore Calligraph, is a hearty 44x42mm case but wears very well thanks to a curved case back.
The Duneshore Shallows adds a rotating bezel and solid case back:
They recently redesigned the website and scrubbed all mention of two other models: the Vale Park Officer and the Linden
The Vale Park Officer has a well-lumed sandwich dial and a hunter case back.
Photos below from The Time Bum's review: https://www.thetimebum.com/2018/02/visi ... ficer.html
The Linden was an attempt to make a smaller watch while still keeping the design language of the Calligraph. It is more understated, maybe too understated for the brand.
Photo below from the Worn & Wound review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review- ... -larkspur/
The Duneshore Calligraph Kickstarter campaign launched in 2014, making them an elder statesman among microbrands. It still seems to be a one-man operation, or close to it. I own three of the models above and had a need for warranty repair once. Phil Rodenbeck, the owner, was easy to work with. It's been three years since the Shallows, their most recent model, was introduced and I hope there's something new in store for the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the brand.
https://www.visitorwatchco.com/
The designs certainly aren't for everyone, but they're also unlike anything else. The original model, the Duneshore Calligraph, is a hearty 44x42mm case but wears very well thanks to a curved case back.
The Duneshore Shallows adds a rotating bezel and solid case back:
They recently redesigned the website and scrubbed all mention of two other models: the Vale Park Officer and the Linden
The Vale Park Officer has a well-lumed sandwich dial and a hunter case back.
Photos below from The Time Bum's review: https://www.thetimebum.com/2018/02/visi ... ficer.html
The Linden was an attempt to make a smaller watch while still keeping the design language of the Calligraph. It is more understated, maybe too understated for the brand.
Photo below from the Worn & Wound review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review- ... -larkspur/
The Duneshore Calligraph Kickstarter campaign launched in 2014, making them an elder statesman among microbrands. It still seems to be a one-man operation, or close to it. I own three of the models above and had a need for warranty repair once. Phil Rodenbeck, the owner, was easy to work with. It's been three years since the Shallows, their most recent model, was introduced and I hope there's something new in store for the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the brand.
Re: New watches under $1K that people forget
Never heard of Visitor. I like that first design a lot!
Bernhardt out of NC is another brand I like. New designs usually sell out quickly.
https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/
Bernhardt out of NC is another brand I like. New designs usually sell out quickly.
https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/
Re: New watches under $1K that people forget
I'll have to second Glycine. I personally love their designs, the build and finish quality is very good, and the prices you can get them at on sale from places like Ashford are downright robbery.
They're not all under $1k but it's a shame not more is made of Dekla- beautiful designs, excellent finishing, and truly in-house manufacturing.
They're not all under $1k but it's a shame not more is made of Dekla- beautiful designs, excellent finishing, and truly in-house manufacturing.
Re: New watches under $1K that people forget
Sussa wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:30 am Visitor Watch Co.
https://www.visitorwatchco.com/
The designs certainly aren't for everyone, but they're also unlike anything else. The original model, the Duneshore Calligraph, is a hearty 44x42mm case but wears very well thanks to a curved case back.
DS_FO_LB.jpg
The Duneshore Shallows adds a rotating bezel and solid case back:
DSS_TF_WR_FR_1w.jpg
They recently redesigned the website and scrubbed all mention of two other models: the Vale Park Officer and the Linden
The Vale Park Officer has a well-lumed sandwich dial and a hunter case back.
Photos below from The Time Bum's review: https://www.thetimebum.com/2018/02/visi ... ficer.html
final 167.JPG
final 173.JPG
The Linden was an attempt to make a smaller watch while still keeping the design language of the Calligraph. It is more understated, maybe too understated for the brand.
Photo below from the Worn & Wound review: https://wornandwound.com/review/review- ... -larkspur/
Visitor-Watch-Co-Linden-Calligraph-Larkspur-Blue-Review-4.jpg
The Duneshore Calligraph Kickstarter campaign launched in 2014, making them an elder statesman among microbrands. It still seems to be a one-man operation, or close to it. I own three of the models above and had a need for warranty repair once. Phil Rodenbeck, the owner, was easy to work with. It's been three years since the Shallows, their most recent model, was introduced and I hope there's something new in store for the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the brand.
Some day I will come across a Vale Park Officer at a price I like, and it will be mine.
Fred, may he rest in peace, was always a hoot to talk with.CVP33 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:30 am Never heard of Visitor. I like that first design a lot!
Bernhardt out of NC is another brand I like. New designs usually sell out quickly.
https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/
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I'll third the sentiment. I've had a couple of Glycine and they were both impressive watches.cortman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:22 am I'll have to second Glycine. I personally love their designs, the build and finish quality is very good, and the prices you can get them at on sale from places like Ashford are downright robbery.
They're not all under $1k but it's a shame not more is made of Dekla- beautiful designs, excellent finishing, and truly in-house manufacturing.
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