My Top 5 Favourite Microbrands For 2020!

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I made a version of this video about 14 months ago, so I felt it was the right time to update it. Two new entries , three old favourites, all with something in common; they make great watches! Cheers, Jody

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@RavenWindrunner 4 года назад

"Go off like a frog in a sock" what a wild phrase

@happydupa 4 года назад

I've never heard that phrase before and honestly, I have no idea if it means good or bad!

@roop366 4 года назад

It's an old Aussie slang saying that you son't hear too much any more. It's a good thing

@jkokich 3 года назад

Oh, those wacky Aussies!

@TachiTekmo 4 года назад

One of the reasons I love your channel is specifically *because* your recommendations are "a little out of left field"! I love the odd, the distinctive. Give me something that breathes life and ingenuity for a fair price, and I'm in!

@b.vonschnauser207 4 года назад

Another great video Jody. I must say, you've come to be my favorite watch reviewer on RU-vid. I love the content, your informative and light-hearted commentary, and actually being able to afford something I take a liking to after watching one of your videos. Keep up the great work.

@ericdudley4169 4 года назад

Great video! Thank you for introducing or reintroducing me to these brands! “Go off like a frog in a sock”... you are a verbal force of nature!

@dialanddram 4 года назад

Zelos, Direnzo, and Straton are real show-stoppers. Funky, distinctive, and definitely not for everyone! But I love them. I should give Helm a look.

@SoCalWatchReviews 4 года назад

Jody amazing picks!! BTW my toddler ❤️s the way you say hellooo, he cracks up every time!! Be safe brother.

@pstamaria 4 года назад

Look at those Stratons! Beauties! Thx Jodie and Happy New Year! How about a video on the Chinese specials for 2020?! Thanks again and all the best for 2020!

@markplayford5836 4 года назад

Excellent Jody a fabulous video. Love the Helm Vanuatu and picked up a Baltic last year, with the Hamtun on its way soon. Love my micros and will be buying more. 😁

@christopherlaidler8001 4 года назад

Great video, again, nice work mate. I love how you pick up on the quality of these relatively inexpensive brands, that are there for all us enthusiast.

@davidrosenblum2178 4 года назад

Love microbrands! Great choices all. Thanks Jody!

@kenspear5077 4 года назад

Nodus has been killing it with their last 2 releases.

@ForeverUnknowing 4 года назад

Another excellent video with some very interesting pieces. I really like the Stratton chronos

@SM-bw6go 4 года назад

After a painful day at work I like to watch a Jody’s video. Thanks and Helloooo from France !

@deanspeer1 4 года назад

HELM watches are great. The reason most people don't have one in their collection is they NEVER have any in stock to sell.

@1SaG 4 года назад

@Adam Bloody hoarder! ;)

@TheSerbianG 4 года назад

Tried three years in a row myself and finally got to order mine.... should arrive in May!

@Mark225 4 года назад

Same as Phoibos, I’d have bought one by now if they EVER had any stock

@hades1127 4 года назад

@Adam You are 1 reason I am waiting for months.

@richardbriscoe8563 4 года назад

Are they really a brand or company at all if they only make limited runs that are crowd funded. I’m not at all impressed with the business model.

@chaosmatic404 4 года назад

I love these types of videos, thank you so much for this video!

@Mike-kr9ys 4 года назад

Thanks for this review - good to know there is great value still available out in microbrand land. That Direnzo looks wonderful! Two other microbrands for your consideration are Lorier and Scurfa. Thanks again for providing us with such good content.

@errolmacdonald3256 3 года назад

Loved this video. That Straton brown/orange Speciale was the highlight for me.

@DC-uf6ve 4 года назад

Good list. Still the best watch channel on RU-vid Jody! Long may it continue. More mod videos please!

@micheleraist6916 4 года назад

Great list of Microbrands, I've already tried 4 of them and I totally agree, they are awesome watches!

@BetamaxBabe 4 года назад

Great choices, Jody! The only problem is deciding which of these to get!

@filmoperationsgroup 4 года назад

Love the Helm range, but I prefer my arms to be the same length at the end of the day...

@riverfishing2051 4 года назад

The Direnzo dive watch is my favorite. Been leaning toward the lower profile watches lately. Very original as you said.

@AW-qm6tp 4 года назад

I saw that MONTA will finally be sending you a watch to review. My favorite brand and my favorite RU-vid channel meet alas!

@genc6348 4 года назад

Been looking forward to this one, Jody :)

@DrDan-ue9de 4 года назад

Great video, Jodie. Thanks for the introduction and review. For your next list, NTH is my vote. I’m very impressed by my Odin. NTH carefully designs divers that are not 1:1 homages, rather borrow design elements from different classics and hybridizes them.

@rioriggs3568 4 года назад

Amazing list my friend! As usual... spot on!

@brianmason744 4 года назад

Stratton oh so beautiful oh so exclusive...best wishes for 2020 JOMW

@nartlambaz 2 года назад

love the microbrands you always review . It opens up a world of options . So many great designs and quality we dont know about and are worth buying instead of the usual suspects =)

@private464 4 года назад

I love this video! All 5 are winners and will probably make it into my collection... eventually! So informative and well done. All I can say is thank you for researching and making videos such as this. It really helps me out to find great watches I might not have known about.

@watchdogpodcast239 4 года назад

Just picked up the traska freediver ll and I am really impressed. Excellent detail and the scratch proof coating is perfect for a klutz like me

@bigal7715 4 года назад

Love the look of those Helm! I also love Nite watches. Gtls tubes & built like tanks.

@marchills4131 4 года назад

Sooo ... there you have it! Another cracking good video, Jody. Microbrands are indeed both edgy in design and offer bucket loads of value to boot. Surely, we're living in a golden age of watchmaking, aren't we?

@craig2100 4 года назад

Excellent job Jody!!

@Thexaios 4 года назад

Definitely glad I jumped on the most recent Vanuatu run. Looking forward to getting it in May!

@VinnyTheCuz 4 года назад

I would add Baltic to the list. I own a blue guilt Aquascaphe, my first micro-brand purchase, and I am fully in love with it.

@jamesarthur6962 4 года назад

Vincent Deschamps agree Baltic is one of my favourites as well.

@WatchUnwind 4 года назад

very cool watch, reminds me of a blancpain fifty fathoms while still having an identity of its on. Cool looking watch

@ahmedsalim784 4 года назад

Nice video and good chosen collections.

@1SaG 4 года назад

The one thing that bugs me about micros is that they always seem to be sold out - at least the makes and models that I like. Zelos Swordfish: Sold out a few days after I made up my mind to buy one. Helm watches: Sold out and still no news on the next batch (which should've arrived by now according to Helm). I'm not blaming the companies, but being the impatient bugger that I am, I took my €400, drove 40 mins to a dealer and bought a 42mm Steinhart OVM two days ago. Largely thanks to you, BTW ... your channel and enthusiasm really re-kindled my interest in mechanical wrist-watches.. :)

@mrki412 4 года назад

Right on the point.

@Blair338RUM 4 года назад

Glad to see Zelos made the list. Always interesting designs and Elshan is terrific to deal with. LOOK FORWARD TO HIS DRESS WATCH.

@markbrophy1276 4 года назад

Hello Jody. I just looked at one of your older videos. You started with a mild and quite "Hello and welcome to one more watch" You have come so far since then. Mark

@hanzkammler6388 4 года назад

Damn it Jordy, i'll go broke watching your top 5's

@frederickthompson8686 4 года назад

Another winner, Jody!

@Blue_3rd 4 года назад

That DRZ 03 is stunning!

@rarome1 4 года назад

Would love to see a review on the micro brand Brew Watches. Have one and love it. Btw, love the channel!👍

@bej0909 3 года назад

Great piece this. Love a micro and the stratons are stunned. Divers wise I'd throw in an enoksen.

@maxpower6356 4 года назад

That Direnzo Eclipse, what a stunner! It also comes in a no date option. And... there goes my money.

@wholenutsanddonuts5741 4 года назад

Bought a swordfish bronze based on Jody’s review, and love it! Thank you!

@gregwallace9035 4 года назад

Great stuff Jody. Zelos bronze 👍

@anthonysmithyman372 4 года назад

BEST video Jody, I own 4 Zelos, Helm next year, Stratton soon also...looking forward to your review of the Zelos Mako 3.

@kieranzucker 4 года назад

Thanks for the great content. I would be interested in seeing see reviews of lorier, Nodus, Monta and Mercer watches .

@7inchwrist915 4 года назад

I just got my Helm Khuraburi few days ago and love it. Can't wait for my Vanuatu to arrive in the next few months. Keep your eyes out for Secondhour watches. I'm not affiliated with the company in any way but I like the design and the effort the owner has put into the project.

@saulysw 4 года назад

Vaer. The new automatics they have are understated and well executed. The case design is fantastic and pleasingly thin. They have the potential to be future classics, possibly. Very happy with mine anyway.

@Mikey___ 4 года назад

Spot on Jody. And, for what it's worth, I got my Vanuatu (and Khuraburi on the way) because of you and everything you said about it is right

@eggsII 4 года назад

Direnzo is up and coming... DRZ 03 blew my mind as well... Again with the video editing work... lights on, then lume shot, then new watch when lights come up...

@tedblack2415 4 года назад

That Direnzo.. what an absolute stunner ! Had seen it recently on another post but thought the profile of the case was a bit of a flat slab with zero curvature but still.. aesthetically i think its its love , the real thing.

@markrobertson5200 4 года назад

I have a 6 3/4 wrist and it fits just perfect with no obvious gaps. They are beautiful in the flesh too, with the nicest strap I've ever owned.

@tedblack2415 4 года назад

@@markrobertson5200 I envy you ...Hugely ! i think its one of those i'll be lusting after for ever (while things are currently tight )

@greamespens1460 4 года назад

That brown Stratton reminds me of the Rockford files for some reason.

@jamesarthur6962 4 года назад

Greame Spens very retro 70’s inspired indeed, great watch though.

@paulstevenson200 4 года назад

Simply - Top Class work. Thank you.

@stevenferrall2467 4 года назад

Great vid. Would love to see your review of the Islander... especially in blue

@jasonmckeaigg9143 4 года назад

I love traska watches..awesome mint deal ...I'm getting one soon as i get some extra funds..great vid..👍

@crvols 4 года назад

Great video Jody, appreciate learning about new micro brands. Thought I heard you say you were going to review the new Odyssey III Wayfarer from RLG? I have one and like it.

@mdunawaym 3 года назад

I just followed Traska, Straton and Zelos on FB. Thanks! Can't wait for you to get around to Vaer! I love my D5 diver!

@private464 4 года назад

GREAT video...lots of good ideas. Thank you! I don't think I would have heard of Traska or Direnzo otherwise, though I've heard of Zelos. I will probably end up with all 3 of these great watches.

@Comrade_4e 4 года назад

Great video! Thank you. All watches are awesome. I don't even know what to choose now 😂

@christophernewman2817 4 года назад

Excellent review Jody, really loved the 2018 version and this has been equally as good. I can’t argue with any of these. I might have nudged Dan Henry on there - but quartz not to everyone’s taste. Zelos and Stratton are really superb (I’ve got multiple versions of each). The Direnzo DRZ-02 is gorgeous but just a bit too rich at $700 - can’t wait for the 03! Great video though Jody - thank you 😊

@ceooffaridbangbangbubble3626 4 года назад

very nice work love from Austria

@blueshirtbuddah1665 4 года назад

Great video Jody!

@willardhooton920 4 года назад

Now that’s a hearty “Helloooowww”!! Special mention to Maen Watches - they’ve really worked the bugs out of the Hudson👌

@jodyclaborn 4 года назад

Fun watches, fun videos as always! Thanks!

@ahmedsalim784 4 года назад

Derinzo's designs look incredible..love it.

@WatchUnwind 4 года назад

very unique and unlike anything else on the market

@pattymiller2160 4 года назад

Great video as always. Good recommendations. Now only if these microbrands were in stock!

@briancarpenter1255 4 года назад

Great video Jody as usual. I am a bid Micro-brand fan. Out of my 5 watch collection only one isn't a micro. That one being my Hamilton Khaki mechanical. I have the Baltic Aquascaphe in blue gilt, 2 watches from TimeFactors being the 36mm Smiths Everest and the other the Smiths PRS-29A which is an homage to the Smiths W10. Last but not least is my Serica WWW which Jori Goodman The Time Teller reviewedin December and I am really loving it. Thanks again Jody, Brian.

@jmetzler04 4 года назад

Jody, so happy Helm is still on your list! Based on your recommendation my Vanuatu will be here in May! Whooo can’t wait! Love your show! I’m driving my wife crazy though because I am starting to talk like you now 😳

@MrKayDeeJay 4 года назад

Would have loved to have seen Maen on this list, definitely my favourite microbrand!

@jarodstevens2710 4 года назад

Excellent video Jody I think the star here is Direnzo I mean I was taken aback just by how gorgeous that watch was. please do us a favor and give us an update when it does go to Kickstarter! It's not very often when I definitely know I'm going to purchase a watch lol, but the FP journe hands mixed with the Captain Cook look and then that special something just gorgeous... Cheers

@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 4 года назад

Congratulations, you have been monetized. I got 2 ads during this video. Great channel, Jody.

@danjefferson3927 4 года назад

I love my Zelos Bronze Hammerhead, a tank of a watch. Ocean Crawler is also a great Microbrand, my Core Diver Blacked-Out is stunning, however they're over the $500 threshold.

@robvk6001 4 года назад

Hi Jody, great video I really enjoy these new micro brands. I have two wonderful Panzeras, the Flieger 47 and the Aquamarine. You probably already know this brand, I would love to see one of your videos on this micro brand company, please. Keep up the great work always entertaining and insightful.

@shergill4301 4 года назад

Great collection bro....

@tombroad3624 4 года назад

Marloe watch company is one of my favourite micros. The watches are beautifully designed and Oliver who runs it is a great guy.

@golly2561 4 года назад

I would definitely add Maen to this list - the Hudson is a lovely retro diver and looks stunning with the blue dial, while the Skymaster is a gorgeous chronograph in a great range of colour combinations. They are also pretty svelte, which is great for guys with smaller wrists.

@robski907 4 года назад

Great content as always mate ;)

@CyberRabid. 4 года назад

Helm is definitely on my hit list. That one in particular remind me greatly of a Seiko Monster.

@anthonydevono8833 4 года назад

Those traska watches look very good I can’t buy anything else at moment but they both look fantastic 👍

@jeffwertz2953 4 года назад

Thank you Jody!. I'm still loving my Richard LeGrand watches. The Odyssea diver is my everyday watch. Durable, accurate, and great looking! Hope you're not struggling too much with fires down there. That looks horrible.

@NATHANSFLETCHER 4 года назад

I recently picked up a 2019 Boldr Expedition, so far I'm really impressed with the build quality. Quite keen on the look of that Zelos Mako V3. Thanks for the videos Jody, one of best watch review channels on the tube, if not, THE best:)

@targaflorio3239 4 года назад

Another Great video. Love Straton. Owned a Curve Chrono for many years. Still gets More wrist time then the Speedy Pro. Peace ✌️

@Bambi851 4 года назад

Love the Direnzo 'Captain Cook'.

@miker5502 4 года назад

Love my Vanuatu! Exceeds all expectations for me...Cheers.

@theoneandonlybosable 4 года назад

Bought my first Zelos this past year and couldn’t recommend them more! Awesome service and the Swordfish is dope.

@WatchUnwind 4 года назад

congrats, love the lume work that zelos does

@chadhughes640 4 года назад

Great content. Very informative and interesting

@JustOneMoreWatch 4 года назад

Thanks for watching mate!

@marcusouellette5567 4 года назад

Raven. Amazing quality and good value for money.

@RondelayAOK 4 года назад

Love my Helm. It thrashes the banjo of my mind.

@MrKordel7 4 года назад

I love my Helm Khuraburi! An absolute beast!

@Nigel-nar53 4 года назад

Pleased to see you've got Helm on the list as I'm the proud owner of the two K's still need to pick up a Vanuatu some time 👍

@bretkirkman5769 4 года назад

Definitely should check out some Raven watches in 2020!! They have some wonderful pieces

@joelhenderson4450 4 года назад

I’m feeling that Summiteer.

@jonathanbowman9920 4 года назад

Just got my Helm Komodo today!! Awesome quality and the Khuraburi looks to be on sale this month. I probably shouldn't be saying this because I want to be sure to get one myself!!

@wingi7722 4 года назад

Great Vid! So I'm very keen on microbrands. My collection includes 3 Stratons, 2 Deep Blues, 2 Magrettes (from my country - New Zealand), and an NTH. All mechanical. I'm rather keen on the new swiss chrono range that Kyle from Straton is working on. I'd love to see Helm do a GMT. I reckon Direnzo is hot and I could well imagine one of these on the wrist of 007 Bond.

@douglasladowski6342 4 года назад

Jody, keep up the excellent work! I would recommend something from Visitor watches. The designs copy no one.

@Zeus-kj7nn 4 года назад

Managed to pick up a 2nd hand Borealis Cascais. I know it wasn't listed, but what an amazing Micro. Movement, build quality and even lume blows most out of the water.