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The Daily —
June 12, 2026
Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.
Redentore Arlecchino Limited Edition
$1,095
A limited-edition Venezianico Redentore celebrating Carnival with a multicolor arlecchino-patterned dial — completely bonkers in the best possible way. 40mm bronze case, exhibition caseback, Miyota 9015 inside. This is the kind of watch that starts conversations.
1970 Automatic Diver Orange
$310
Vintage 70s dive watch vibes at $310 with a vivid orange dial and Seiko NH35 movement — it's unapologetically retro, 200m rated, and lug-to-lug is a perfect 46mm for modern wrists. Wear it to the beach with no remorse.
Grandeur Automatic – Grainy Deep Black (1/50)
$1,150
Norwegian microbrand with a limited 1/50 run and a textured 'grainy' black dial with gold gradient that's genuinely unlike anything else in this price tier. Understated Scandinavian cool.
Argonautic Celeos
€1,195
Swiss dive watch from a brand that's been quietly making excellent mechanical watches since 1963 — the Argonautic Celeos offers serious Swiss spec (sapphire, ETA movement) at a price that undercuts most German alternatives.