Name: Microbrands from the United Kingdom: 110 independent watch brands
Creator: Coroa
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Microbrands from the United Kingdom in numbers

The guide lists 110 independent watch brands from the United Kingdom, with the most in London (34), Bristol (3) and Cambridge (3). Of those with a known movement, 54% make only mechanical watches, 5% only quartz and 41% both.

The most used calibres are Miyota/Citizen (48 brands), Sellita (45 brands) and Seiko/TMI (45 brands). 3 brands use in-house calibres.

The average list price at origin is around $740; 69 of the 107 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 Backes&Strauss, founded in 1789; 65 were founded in 2015 or later. The most common styles are chronograph, field and dress.

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Microbrands from other countries

By type of watch

See the full guide, with all 1,178 brands from 62 countries

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 from the United Kingdom, A to Z · 110

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96Zero Watches GB automatic · 44 mm

A

Abinger GB mechanical · 38.5 mm

Aera Instruments GB automatic · 39–44 mm

Alkin Watches GB automatic · 40–42 mm

Alpharo Watches GB automatic · 38 mm

Alsta GB automatic · 38–51 mm

Anoma Watches GB mechanical · 38 mm

anOrdain Watches GB automatic and hand-wound · 35–41 mm

Apiar Watches GB mechanical · 39 mm

Arken Watch Co GB mechanical · 40 mm

Avia GB automatic

B

Backes&Strauss GB quartz and mechanical · 33–45 mm

Bamford of London GB quartz and mechanical · 40 mm

Beaucroft Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 37–46 mm

Belhamel Watches GB automatic · 39 mm

Benjamin James GB automatic and hand-wound · 31–36 mm

Bremont GB quartz and mechanical · 35–43 mm

BVOR GB automatic · 42 mm

Bōken GB automatic · 39–42 mm

C

Cestrian GB automatic · 40–42 mm

Charles Berret GB mechanical · 38–40 mm

Choosz GB quartz and mechanical · 34–40 mm

Christopher Ward GB quartz and mechanical · 36–44 mm

ChronoDivers GB automatic · 36–41 mm

Clemence Watches GB automatic · 37.5–38.5 mm

Cooper Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 46 mm

CS Watches GB automatic · 36–41 mm

CWC GB quartz and mechanical · 31–41 mm

D

Dennison GB quartz · 33–37 mm

Detrash Watches GB automatic · 38–41 mm

Diatom Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 40 mm

Drayton Watches GB automatic · 38 mm

Duckworth Prestex GB quartz and mechanical · 31–43 mm

E

Edward Christopher GB automatic · 38–40 mm

Elliot Brown GB quartz and mechanical · 32–44 mm

Ember Watch Co GB mechanical · 40 mm

Escudo Watches GB automatic · 39 mm

F

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

Fears GB quartz and mechanical · 38–42 mm

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

Firle Watches GB automatic · 41 mm

FWM GB automatic and hand-wound · 39–42 mm

G

Garrick GB mechanical · 38–42 mm

Geckota GB quartz and mechanical · 36–47 mm

Geist GB automatic · 39 mm

Gloriousdays GB quartz · 32–46 mm

Golby Watches GB automatic · 39–41 mm

Great British Watch Company GB hand-wound · 37–40 mm

H

Hagley West GB quartz · 30–44 mm

Hamtun GB automatic · 39–41 mm

Harold Pinchbeck GB mechanical · 42 mm

Helicon GB quartz and mechanical · 38–41 mm

I

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

L

Linde Werdelin GB quartz and mechanical · 44 mm

M

Makydo GB quartz and mechanical · 42 mm

Marchand Watch Company GB quartz · 42–44 mm

Marlin Diving Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 43 mm

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

Matterhorn Watch Co. GB automatic · 41 mm

Maystone Watch Co GB quartz and mechanical · 38–40 mm

McQuaide Watches GB automatic · 39–43 mm

Mezei Watch Company GB mechanical · 40 mm

MHD Watches GB automatic · 42 mm

Minim Watches GB automatic · 36 mm

Moels & Co GB automatic and hand-wound · 32–39 mm

Monceau GB hand-wound · 39 mm

Monro Adventure Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 39–44 mm

Mr Jones Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 30–45 mm

MWC GB quartz and mechanical · 39–47 mm

N

Nation of Souls GB quartz and mechanical · 34–43 mm

Newmark Watch Co GB quartz and mechanical · 36–42.5 mm

Nite Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 39–51 mm

Nomadic GB automatic · 36–42 mm

O

Olivier Meylan GB quartz and mechanical · 32–42 mm

Omologato GB quartz and mechanical · 41 mm

Ontic Watches GB quartz · 40 mm

P

PALMOS GB automatic · 40 mm

Paul Bowman GB quartz and mechanical · 40–42 mm

Paulin GB quartz and mechanical · 35–39.7 mm

Pinion GB automatic and hand-wound · 38–42 mm

Pompeak GB quartz and mechanical · 40–45 mm

R

Radcliffe Watches GB automatic · 36–48 mm

Riley Watch Co GB quartz and mechanical · 34–42 mm

Rotate North GB quartz and mechanical · 36–46 mm

S

Satori Watches GB automatic · 41 mm

Schofield GB automatic and hand-wound · 27–44 mm

Scurfa GB quartz and mechanical · 40–47 mm

Sewills GB quartz and mechanical · 27–46 mm

Sher GB 32 mm

Shoreham GB automatic · 39–42.1 mm

Sortie GB automatic · 40 mm

Split Watches GB mechanical · 40 mm

Stewart Dawson GB mechanical · 40–42 mm

Stirling Timepieces GB quartz and mechanical · 38–44 mm

Strond GB quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm

Studio Underd0g GB hand-wound · 37.5–38.5 mm

Swan and Edgar Watches GB quartz and mechanical

T

Tapferkeit GB automatic · 40 mm

Tesouro Timepiece GB quartz and mechanical · 36–44 mm

The Camden Watch Company GB quartz and mechanical · 27–47 mm

The Sustainable Watch Company GB quartz and mechanical

Thomas Earnshaw GB quartz and mechanical · 38–45 mm

Timefactors GB quartz and mechanical · 27–46 mm

Timor Watch Company GB automatic and hand-wound · 36.5 mm

V

VAPAUS GB quartz and mechanical · 38 mm

Vertex GB automatic and hand-wound · 36–40 mm

W

Wessex Watches GB hand-wound · 42 mm

William Wood Watches GB quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm

Wryst GB quartz and mechanical · 45–50 mm

Z

Zero West GB automatic · 41–44 mm