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The Daily —
June 25, 2026
Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.
Paradive G3, Type I date, 12-hr Acrylic
$949
41.25mm bead-blasted 316L steel, Seiko SII NE15 automatic, 200m WR (ISO 6425), 120-click unidirectional bezel, double-domed sapphire, military-style dive watch.
Art Deco Chrono 40
$4,860
40 mm, ETA Valjoux 7753 Top Grade automatic, 27 jewels, 44h power reserve, 5 ATM water resistance. German Design Award 2026 winner; sterling silver tri-compax dial.
Klaar - Balance - massives Edelstahlband
$971
42.5mm, Sellita SW200-1 Elabore automatic, 42h reserve, 100m (10 bar) water resistance. Swiss automatic diver with ceramic unidirectional bezel and exhibition caseback, limited to 300 pieces.
Veli 1950 Ox-Blood
$825
38mm steel case, Sellita SW210-1 hand-wound, Ox-Blood degrade red sunburst dial, high-arched sapphire dome, dress watch.
Mori 300m Brass Diver M-4
$349
41mm brass case, 48mm lug-to-lug, Seiko NH35 automatic, 300m water resistance, vintage diver.