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The Daily —
June 10, 2026
Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.
Navygraf Phantom CMM.10
$2,090
YEMA's CMM.10 calibre is their in-house movement — rare for a mid-size French brand. The Navygraf Phantom wears it in a stealthy all-matte case with blackout dial and hands, drawing on their decades supplying the French Navy. Limited edition, in-house movement, $2K price.
Precista Italian PRS-46 Limited Edition
$510
Limited-run reissue of the Precista PRS-46 — the British military-spec watches actually issued to HM Forces — with a rare 'Italian' sector dial that looks straight out of a WWII naval officer's kit. Limited run, sub-$600, full sapphire.
Réf. 6190 TXD Tuxedo
$1,190
French microbrand Serica makes no-nonsense watches with serious attention to proportions. The 6190 TXD tuxedo edition features a high-contrast bi-color dial that's sharp enough for dinner but built for daily wear. Their Sellita-based movements are impeccably regulated.
BRE46 Datsun 240Z
$1,295
Forged from the championship-winning 1970-71 BRE No.46 Datsun 240Z — the car that put Japanese performance on the world racing map. Red-white-blue racing livery worked into the dial, automotive heritage built into the case. Under $1,300 for a piece of motorsport DNA puts it right in Sean's microbrand sweet spot.
Type 1° Round
$4,200
Founded in 2009 by Belgian industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence has risen to prominence in the world of horology through its highly innovative approach to watchmaking. The brand is recognized for its distinct design language and unique, oil-filled timepieces.