Edition ·
The Daily —
July 14, 2026
Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.
Hakkaku Eight-Cut (Silver)
$339
Crafted by artisans in Kyoto's historic Gion/Shirakawa district, this handmade mechanical watch features a striking silver-finished octagonal case. The Dedegumo Hakkaku Eight-Cut pairs unconventional design with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, complete with a refined leather strap.
NAGI (MP Series, Steel)
$55,422
This ornate high-end dress watch from a Japanese antique and pocket-watch restorer features a striking 37mm sterling-silver Bombay dial with a green-gold finish. Driven by the in-house caliber MP1 adorned with Côtes de Genève, this steel timepiece offers a masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship and refined elegance.
Crew Automatic
$1,060
Portland-made limited-run adventure automatic assembled in Vero's own Portland shop; genuine American independent with conservation partnerships (US Forest Service Smokey Bear collab)
GT Tour Racing
$4,950
Paris-based independent with automotive-instrument-inspired complications; retrograde minute display styled like a racing tachometer; French design identity with Swiss-made movements