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The Daily —
July 23, 2026
Hand-picked independent and microbrand watches worth a closer look — the same five every member woke up to.
Clocktower Teal
$379
Drawing inspiration from classic British Gothic clocktowers, the Area Nostalgia Clocktower Teal features a 316L stainless steel case adorned with intricate 3D details, including etched arches, pillars, and floral motifs. The sunburst teal dial offers a captivating interplay of green and blue tones, all housed in a compact 30mm design that sits elegantly at just 9mm thick. This hand-wound mechanical dress watch is a…
Diver 38 Seafoam No Date
$1,595
NYC indie designed in New York, built in Switzerland — 38mm dive watch, Swiss automatic, 200m WR, sapphire crystal, seafoam colourway now in stock
Mark III GMT Aventurine
$349
Emerging from a genuine watch-nerd origin story shared by Minnesota brothers, the Höglund & Sons Mark III GMT Aventurine marks an impressive debut in the microbrand scene. This accessible, enthusiast-quality piece features the reliable Seiko NH34 movement and retails for $349.
A3 Omen - Aventurine
$650
The Alexander James Watches A3 Omen - Aventurine features a stunning aventurine dial housed in a premium-finished 316L stainless steel case. Upgraded with the Miyota 9 Series movement, this limited edition of 100 pieces is hand assembled, regulated, and tested in Chicago by an expert with over a decade of experience. Every piece is completed with a finely finished bracelet that tapers to 16mm and includes a…