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The Daily —
July 18, 2026

Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.

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Le Pin

Le Pin Automatic

€1,630

Eclat Grove Forest Guardian
Eclat Grove

Forest Guardian

$339

Grade 5 titanium automatic with open-heart balance and day/night disc, distinctive octagonal case. US-based microbrand from Dover, DE; Kickstarter-funded (271% of goal, May-Jun 2026, 600-piece limited edition). Reviewed by Wearable Zone July 2026.

Micromilspec Combat Diver
Micromilspec

Combat Diver

$1,910 · 42 mm · automatic · 200 m

Packed with subtle hints and unique details created by the exceptional individuals who co-designed this timepiece. In 2023, it was made available to the public for the first time, supporting this exclusive unit with their very own timepiece

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