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The Daily —
June 20, 2026
Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.
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FreeDiver Silver Sunray (RTF048)
$125
Flash Flashes of lightning may scorch lands, but flashes on argent waves create a marvel. The Freediver Flash captures those fleeting, shimmering moments when sunlight strikes the sea, turning its sur…
Bangalore Watch Company
Peninsula Carbon
$3,410
44mm case, Swiss Sellita SW200-1 automatic, 200m water resistance; ReforgeCarbon forged-carbon dial with mock-AQI minute track, limited to 100 pieces.
Deep Blue
Master 2000 Day Date Swiss Automatic
$999
Swiss automatic, 2000m WR, day-date complication, blue hands.
DUFA
Aalto Automatic Power Reserve (Blue)
$701
42mm steel case, 13mm thick; Miyota automatic with power reserve, day/date/month; 3 ATM; Italian leather strap.