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Monterey Watch Co.

USA · 15 watches · $269–$529

montereywatches.com

Independent American watch studio founded in 2021 by Tim Hermes, based in Swannanoa, NC; designs rugged vintage-inspired automatics and GMTs at accessible prices (–), with a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer following.

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