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The Daily —
July 17, 2026
Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.
Bertucci
A-2SEL Super Illuminated
$195
American independent field watch brand (2003) with patented Unibody titanium cases; the A-2SEL Super Illuminated is their flagship backlighting model.
Hoffman
Racing 40 Panda
$269
American microbrand (2016) inspired by 1960s racing chronographs; the Panda is their most iconic dial colorway.



