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Microbrands with an in-house calibre

The 113 independent brands with an in-house calibre in Coroa’s guide, with movement, calibre, case size and price band for each. Filter, compare and tell us which ones you want in Brazil.

A guide by Coroa, a Brazilian importer of independent watches, to help collectors discover and compare brands.
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    Microbrands with an in-house calibre in numbers

    The guide lists 113 independent brands with an in-house calibre from 20 countries; the most common are Switzerland (53), Germany (10) and France (8). Of those with a known movement, 77% make only mechanical watches, 1% only quartz and 22% both.

    The average list price at origin is around $21,000; 8 of the 96 brands with published prices are under $1,000. Prices follow each brand’s website, converted at the exchange rate, and exclude taxes, shipping and import costs.

    The oldest in the guide is Urban Jürgensen, founded in 1773; 35 were founded in 2015 or later. The most common styles are dress, chronograph and GMT.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is a microbrand?

    A small, independent watch brand, usually founded by enthusiasts, with limited production and direct sales. The guide spans microbrands to independent ateliers and shows each brand’s country, movement, calibre family, case size and price band.

    How does a brand get into the guide?

    Independent brands that sell wristwatches under their own name. Shops, resellers and defunct brands are excluded. If one is missing, use the suggest-a-brand button.

    Does Coroa sell these brands?

    A few. The guide maps the market and is open to every brand. Coroa is starting to bring some of them to Brazil, with invoice and local warranty; when Coroa sells a brand, its page says so. “I want it in Brazil” helps choose the next ones. Registering interest is not an order or a reservation.

    Why does the guide’s price differ from the price in Brazil?

    The guide shows the average list price on each brand’s website, converted at the Central Bank of Brazil PTAX rate. It excludes taxes, shipping and import costs, and it is not Coroa’s selling price.

    I found wrong data. How do I fix it?

    Brands can correct their data with “Is this your brand?”, and collectors can comment on each listing. The database is reviewed twice a week.

    How often is the guide updated?

    Twice a week: each round checks websites, prices and movements, adds new brands and updates exchange rates.

    Can I cite the guide?

    Yes, and a link is appreciated: “The Definitive Guide to Microbrands, Coroa” — coroawatches.com/microbrands. Listed brands can use the guide’s badge on their own website.

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    Brands with an in-house calibre, A to Z · 113

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    1776 Atelier US hand-wound · 40.5–41 mm

    A

    Agelocer CN quartz and mechanical · 26–44 mm
    Albishorn CH mechanical · 39 mm
    ALTO
    Andersen Genève CH automatic and hand-wound · 38–39 mm
    Anton Suhanov RU hand-wound · 42 mm
    Armin Strom CH mechanical · 39–43 mm
    ArtyA CH quartz and mechanical · 39–47 mm
    Atelier de Chronometrie ES hand-wound · 38 mm
    Azimuth SG automatic and hand-wound · 26–50 mm

    B

    BA111OD CH quartz and mechanical · 39–44 mm
    Beijing Watch Factory CN quartz and mechanical · 28–45 mm
    Bianchet CH automatic and hand-wound · 40–43 mm
    Biver CH automatic and hand-wound · 38–39 mm
    Blackout Concept CH quartz and mechanical · 43 mm
    Bovet CH automatic and hand-wound · 40–47 mm
    Bradley Taylor CA automatic and hand-wound · 38–39 mm
    Breva CH hand-wound · 41 mm
    BUUR+ DK quartz and mechanical · 37–38 mm
    Byrne CH automatic and hand-wound · 38–42 mm

    C

    Carl Suchy & Söhne AT mechanical · 41 mm
    Christiaan van der Klaauw NL automatic · 40 mm
    Christopher Ward GB quartz and mechanical · 36–44 mm
    Cleguer CH hand-wound · 38 mm
    CODE41 CH mechanical · 42 mm
    Czapek CH mechanical · 38–43.5 mm

    D

    D. Dornblüth & Sohn DE hand-wound · 40–42 mm
    Daizoh Makihara Watchcraft Japan JP hand-wound
    Damasko DE automatic · 40–44 mm
    David Candaux CH 39.5 mm
    De Bethune CH hand-wound · 38.7–46 mm
    Delaloye Genève CH 39 mm
    DeWitt CH automatic and hand-wound · 40–46 mm

    E

    Eugène Kim KR 40 mm

    F

    F.P. Journe CH quartz and mechanical · 39–44 mm
    FAM AL HUT CN
    Felipe Pikullik DE hand-wound · 39–41 mm
    Findeisen DE automatic · 42–44 mm
    Fiona Krüger CH automatic and hand-wound · 34–41 mm
    Formex CH quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm
    Fortis CH automatic · 39–44 mm
    FVF Genève CH hand-wound · 39.5 mm

    G

    Garrick GB mechanical · 38–42 mm
    Genus CH hand-wound · 43 mm
    Gerald Charles CH quartz and mechanical · 38–41 mm
    Grandeur Watches US quartz and mechanical · 35–43 mm
    Greubel Forsey CH hand-wound
    Grönefeld NL automatic and hand-wound · 40 mm

    H

    H. Moser & Cie. CH automatic and hand-wound · 28–42.8 mm
    Habring2 AT mechanical · 38 mm
    Hajime Asaoka JP hand-wound · 37–43 mm
    Halda Watch Company SE quartz and mechanical · 40–45 mm
    Haldimann CH hand-wound · 39–42 mm
    Hanhart DE automatic and hand-wound · 39–44 mm
    Haute Rive CH hand-wound · 42.5 mm
    Hautlence CH mechanical
    Hazemann & Monnin CH hand-wound · 39.5 mm
    Hegid FR automatic · 34–40 mm
    Hentschel Hamburg DE automatic and hand-wound · 39 mm
    Horage CH automatic · 39 mm
    Hulsman NL hand-wound · 39 mm
    HYT CH hand-wound · 48 mm

    I

    Islander Dive Watches US quartz and mechanical

    K

    Kari Voutilainen CH mechanical
    Konstantin Chaykin RU mechanical · 42 mm
    Krayon CH mechanical · 39 mm
    Kross Studio CH hand-wound · 42–45 mm

    L

    Lang & Heyne DE mechanical · 40 mm
    Laurent Ferrier CH automatic and hand-wound · 40–42 mm
    LIP FR quartz and mechanical · 18–41 mm
    Louis Moinet CH automatic and hand-wound · 41–46 mm
    Luch BY quartz and mechanical · 38 mm
    Lucky Harvey CN automatic · 40–43 mm

    M

    Mauron Musy CH automatic · 41–44 mm
    MB&F CH mechanical · 40–49 mm
    MECEXP HK quartz · 39 mm
    Moritz Grossmann DE automatic and hand-wound · 37–44 mm

    N

    Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker AU mechanical · 40–45 mm
    NORQAIN CH quartz and mechanical · 37–44 mm

    O

    OLIGO CH mechanical · 41 mm
    Otsuka Lotec JP mechanical · 40–42.6 mm

    P

    Peacock Watches CN quartz and mechanical · 27–46 mm
    Pequignet FR quartz and mechanical · 40 mm
    Perrelet CH automatic · 41–44 mm
    Petermann Bédat CH hand-wound · 38–39 mm
    Prim CZ quartz and mechanical · 42 mm

    Q

    Quiet Club JP mechanical

    R

    Radcliffe Watches GB automatic · 36–48 mm
    Raketa RU mechanical
    Ralf Tech FR automatic · 39–48 mm
    Raúl Pagès CH
    REC Watches DK automatic · 38–44 mm
    Remy Cools FR hand-wound · 39–40 mm
    Renaud Tixier CH automatic · 41 mm
    Reservoir FR automatic · 39–45 mm
    Reuben Schoots AU mechanical · 42 mm
    RGM Watches US automatic and hand-wound · 28–43.5 mm
    Romain Gauthier CH automatic and hand-wound · 39.5–43 mm
    Royter Watches US mechanical · 42 mm

    S

    Schwarz Etienne CH automatic and hand-wound · 39–44 mm
    Seagull CN automatic and hand-wound
    Simon Brette CH hand-wound · 39 mm
    Speake-Marin CH automatic and hand-wound · 30–42 mm
    STREHLER CH mechanical · 40 mm

    T

    Theorema DE quartz and mechanical · 36–46 mm
    Trilobe FR mechanical · 40 mm
    Tutima Glashütte DE

    U

    Urban Jürgensen CH hand-wound · 39–39.5 mm

    V

    Vostok RU automatic

    W

    Wancher Watch JP quartz and mechanical · 34–45 mm

    Y

    Yema FR quartz and mechanical · 39 mm

    Z

    Zbioland HK quartz and mechanical · 42–46 mm
    Zeitwinkel CH automatic · 39–42.5 mm