Name: Pilot watches from microbrands: 160 independent brands
Creator: Coroa
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Microbrands with pilot watches in numbers

The guide lists 160 independent brands with pilot watches from 29 countries; the most common are United States (38), United Kingdom (17) and Germany (17). Of those with a known movement, 42% make only mechanical watches, 3% only quartz and 55% both.

The most used calibres are Miyota/Citizen (80 brands), Seiko/TMI (73 brands) and Sellita (72 brands). 12 brands use in-house calibres.

The average list price at origin is around $620; 102 of the 155 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 Perrelet, founded in 1777; 68 were founded in 2015 or later.

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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 pilot watches, A to Z · 160

A

A-13A IT quartz and mechanical · 42 mm

Addiesdive CN quartz and mechanical

Aera Instruments GB automatic · 39–44 mm

Aeroluft Watch Company ES quartz · 42 mm

Aeromat Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 44 mm

Aevig Watches NL automatic and hand-wound · 35–46 mm

Airain Watches NL automatic and hand-wound · 38–40 mm

Albishorn CH mechanical · 39 mm

Alexander James Watches US quartz and mechanical · 36–37 mm

AndoAndoAndo FI quartz and mechanical · 28–48 mm

AQUATICO HK automatic · 38–44 mm

Archimede Watches DE mechanical · 42 mm

ARISTO DE quartz and mechanical · 29–47 mm

Askania DE quartz and mechanical · 30.5–49 mm

Astor & Banks US quartz and mechanical · 38–44 mm

Atelier Nossedh SE hand-wound · 37 mm

Auricoste FR automatic · 40–42 mm

Autran & Viala DE quartz and mechanical · 28–41 mm

AVeritas US automatic and hand-wound · 40–42 mm

AVI-8 Watches HK quartz and mechanical · 38–44 mm

Avian Watches US quartz and mechanical · 40 mm

B

Baltany CN quartz and mechanical · 36–39 mm

Bangalore Watch Company IN quartz and mechanical · 38–46 mm

Beaufort NZ automatic · 38–40 mm

BERNY CN quartz and mechanical · 36–48 mm

Biatec SK mechanical · 40 mm

Brellum CH automatic · 39–42 mm

Bremont GB quartz and mechanical · 35–43 mm

Brigade Watch Co US automatic · 40 mm

Brillier US quartz and mechanical · 38–48 mm

BYOP Watches US quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm

C

Carlingue Timepieces FR automatic · 36–40 mm

Celegin SE automatic · 38–42 mm

Centric Instruments US quartz and mechanical · 30–40 mm

ChronoDivers GB automatic · 36–41 mm

Chronofixe FR quartz and mechanical · 37–42 mm

Cincinnati Watch Company US quartz and mechanical · 26–55 mm

Circula Watches DE automatic · 38–41 mm

CJR Watches HK quartz and mechanical · 43–45 mm

Contrarian Watches US quartz and mechanical · 40–46 mm

Cooper Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 46 mm

Core Timepieces US quartz and mechanical · 42 mm

Crudo Carattere PL automatic · 42–44 mm

CWC GB quartz and mechanical · 31–41 mm

D

Davosa CH quartz and mechanical · 36–42 mm

De Motu FI quartz and mechanical · 42–44 mm

Dekla DE mechanical · 40–42 mm

Delma CH quartz and mechanical · 31–46 mm

Detroit Watch Co US automatic · 39–44 mm

Dodane 1857 FR

DuFrane Watches US automatic and hand-wound · 39–47 mm

DÉDALE FR automatic · 39 mm

E

Earhart Watches PT automatic · 38.8–41.5 mm

Elka Watch Co CH automatic · 36–41 mm

Enoksen DK quartz and mechanical · 36–48 mm

Eza DE automatic · 39.6 mm

F

Farer GB automatic and hand-wound · 35–41 mm

Farr + Swit US quartz and mechanical · 40–42 mm

Ferro & Company CA quartz and mechanical · 38–48 mm

Filippo Loreti Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 39–45 mm

Fortis CH automatic · 39–44 mm

Fullgear HK quartz and mechanical · 40–43 mm

G

Graham CH 44–47 mm

Guild Timepieces US automatic · 39–44 mm

H

Hagley West GB quartz · 30–44 mm

Halda Watch Company SE quartz and mechanical · 40–45 mm

Heitis Watch Company US quartz and mechanical · 40–44 mm

Hemel Watches US quartz and mechanical · 40–43 mm

Houtman AU automatic · 40–41.5 mm

HTD Watches IT automatic · 39–48 mm

I

Infrared Watches HK quartz · 42–50.5 mm

Isotope GB automatic and hand-wound · 36–50 mm

IXDAO CN quartz and mechanical · 28–48 mm

J

Jack Mason US quartz and mechanical · 39–45 mm

K

Kienzle 1822 AT quartz and mechanical · 32–45 mm

Kobold US quartz and mechanical · 36–44 mm

L

Laco DE quartz and mechanical · 34–46 mm

Limes DE automatic and hand-wound · 37.8–44.5 mm

LIV Watches US quartz and mechanical · 41–46 mm

Luch BY quartz and mechanical · 38 mm

Lum-Tec Watches US quartz and mechanical · 39–46 mm

M

MALM Watches SE quartz and mechanical · 37–44 mm

MARC & SONS DE automatic · 39.5–43 mm

Marloe Watch Company GB automatic and hand-wound · 35 mm

MAS AU automatic

MAT Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm

Maurice de Mauriac CH automatic · 42 mm

Memphis Belle IT quartz and mechanical · 38–46 mm

Micromilspec NO mechanical · 40–42 mm

Milifortic CN quartz and mechanical · 36–44 mm

Momentum CA quartz and mechanical · 30–44 mm

Monterey Watch Co US quartz and mechanical · 40–49 mm

Muhle Glashutte DE automatic · 35–45 mm

Mulco US quartz · 32–51 mm

MWC GB quartz and mechanical · 39–47 mm

N

NFW US quartz and mechanical · 34–54 mm

NIMA Watches IT automatic · 39 mm

Noctua Watch Corp. CA automatic · 38–42 mm

Nodus Watches US automatic · 40 mm

O

OVD Watches JP automatic · 30–44 mm

P

PAROS US automatic · 39–42 mm

Perrelet CH

Praesidus US quartz and mechanical · 32–38 mm

R

Radial FR automatic · 39 mm

Raketa RU mechanical

Ratio SG quartz and mechanical · 35 mm

Redux US automatic · 27–45 mm

Redwood Watches CA quartz and mechanical · 38–42 mm

Reservoir FR automatic · 39–45 mm

RGM Watches US automatic and hand-wound · 28–43.5 mm

Roskopf AU automatic · 44–50 mm

Rotate North GB quartz and mechanical · 36–46 mm

S

Sangin Instruments US quartz and mechanical · 39–44 mm

Santurce US quartz and mechanical · 37–42 mm

Seagull CN automatic and hand-wound

Serket Watch Co US quartz and mechanical · 32.5–43 mm

Sheffield Watches US quartz and mechanical · 38–43 mm

Sinn DE

Sopwith Watch Company US automatic · 41 mm

Sortie GB automatic · 40 mm

Specht & Sohne US quartz and mechanical · 33–45 mm

Steinhart Watches DE automatic · 39–50 mm

Stella Watch Company US automatic · 40 mm

Stirling Timepieces GB quartz and mechanical · 38–44 mm

STOWA DE mechanical · 35.5–42 mm

Strond GB quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm

Sugess Watches CN automatic and hand-wound · 36–42 mm

Svalbard HK quartz and mechanical · 40 mm

T

Tacs JP automatic · 38 mm

Tandorio CN quartz and mechanical

Techné Instruments CH quartz and mechanical · 38–42 mm

Thorn CN quartz and mechanical · 36–47 mm

Timefactors GB quartz and mechanical · 27–46 mm

Torgoen US quartz and mechanical · 41–47 mm

Tourby Watches DE mechanical · 40.5–43 mm

Trintec CA quartz and mechanical · 42–54 mm

TSAO Baltimore US quartz and mechanical · 34–47 mm

Tutima Glashütte DE

TWCO Technical Watches NL quartz and mechanical · 42–43 mm

U

U-Boat Watches IT quartz and mechanical · 30–50 mm

Undone HK quartz and mechanical · 34–40 mm

Unity ES automatic and hand-wound

V

Van der Gang NL

Vario Watches SG quartz and mechanical · 35–42 mm

Ventus Watches SG quartz and mechanical · 40–45 mm

VIIS AT automatic · 42 mm

Von Vogel DK

Vratislavia Conceptum PL quartz and mechanical · 40–41 mm

W

Wancher Watch JP quartz and mechanical · 34–45 mm

Watchdives CN quartz and mechanical

Whitby Watch Co. CA quartz and mechanical · 39–44 mm

Wilk WatchWorks CA quartz and mechanical · 36–45 mm

WISE TH automatic · 38–44 mm

X

Xicorr Watches PL automatic · 42–52 mm

Y

Yema FR quartz and mechanical · 39 mm

YPY Watches BR automatic · 39–40 mm

Yunivers Hsieh TW quartz and mechanical · 40–43 mm

Z

Zeno-Watch Basel CH quartz and mechanical

Zeppelin DE quartz and mechanical

Zero West GB automatic · 41–44 mm