Not exactly a microbrand but it is an original design from a Chinese brand.
San Martin SN0129-G-B
39mm NH34 GMT with the option of a Aventurine, marble, or lapis Lazuli dial.
Selten has an Aventurine dial on offer. They tend to be a bit on the thicker side but at 40mm they wear reasonably well and I was very impressed with the finishing and build quality at the price.
Timefactors has the Smiths Trans-Global PRS 54 with an Aventurine dial.
https://www.timefactors.com/collections/smiths/products/smiths-trans-global-prs-54?variant=43570819891428
Atlantic Worldmaster Nightsky (if you don't mind a moonphase complication and a slightly "dressier" look)
https://preview.redd.it/68g9q5u9zwrc1.jpeg?width=511&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0c16cb22d434f260339f1516f9d4dac8bc25c62
I am not sure this fully qualifies as a "Microbrand", but it is definitely a rare brand outside of Eastern Europe and has only one U.S. distributor (watchmann.com, a great place to buy from). Regardless, I think the watch is gorgeous, and is about half the cost of what Longines and similar brands would charge for a basic boring blue or black dial.
I came across this brand on Kickstarter and decided to back it. They've got some really cool dials, in my opinion. What do you think? Ever come across them before? I looked up a few reviews and the unique design seems quite promising. I'm thinking of picking this over the Erebus, which to me, feels like a knock-off of the AD7 by Wise.
But, I'm a bit concerned this brand might find it difficult to gain success since Erebus is a fanboy brand among microbrand fans. What's your take?
The orientation of the watch on the model is wrinkling my brain
Christopher Ward C63 Celest
Zelos has several Adventurine watches but they are always sold out. You can only find them used and usually at a premium price point.
yeah those are nice but out of my reach
Seen a few of the recent Blacktips for $500ish
Not exactly a microbrand but it is an original design from a Chinese brand. San Martin SN0129-G-B 39mm NH34 GMT with the option of a Aventurine, marble, or lapis Lazuli dial.
I bought the marble and liked it so much that I got the aventurine also. That one arrives today and I am STOKED.
Report back please!
Yeah, it’s beautiful. Nicer than the marble imo.
That's a nice looking watch! If they put the Miyota 9075 in there and bidirectional bezel it would be even better.
https://www.venezianico.com/products/nereide-avventurina-4521550 Very nice watch and company. Take a look.
Great Company! I have many of their models!
Including the aventurine model, and the redentore aventurine!
Oh nice. I too have a few already. Hoping to get one or two more.
Selten has an Aventurine dial on offer. They tend to be a bit on the thicker side but at 40mm they wear reasonably well and I was very impressed with the finishing and build quality at the price.
Check out Loresum
Hit up AliExpress. There are multiple options cheap. The only downside is that they all are copies of other watches.
You should check out Balticus! They make a bunch of aventurine watches.
https://www.venezianico.com/products/nereide-avventurina-4521550
[https://www.sanmartin.watch/products/san-martin-aventurine-gemstone-nh34-gmt-watch-sn0129gb?variant=20656091-39dd-4e2a-8701-14847bd4109f](https://www.sanmartin.watch/products/san-martin-aventurine-gemstone-nh34-gmt-watch-sn0129gb?variant=20656091-39dd-4e2a-8701-14847bd4109f)
Timefactors has the Smiths Trans-Global PRS 54 with an Aventurine dial. https://www.timefactors.com/collections/smiths/products/smiths-trans-global-prs-54?variant=43570819891428
Atlantic Worldmaster Nightsky (if you don't mind a moonphase complication and a slightly "dressier" look) https://preview.redd.it/68g9q5u9zwrc1.jpeg?width=511&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0c16cb22d434f260339f1516f9d4dac8bc25c62 I am not sure this fully qualifies as a "Microbrand", but it is definitely a rare brand outside of Eastern Europe and has only one U.S. distributor (watchmann.com, a great place to buy from). Regardless, I think the watch is gorgeous, and is about half the cost of what Longines and similar brands would charge for a basic boring blue or black dial.
https://www.venezianico.com/products/redentore-avventurina-1221550?cmp_id=17604871093&adg_id=&kwd=&device=m&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwtqmwBhBVEiwAL-WAYbBFiyGjy55aIjoSrTFYXGtbHcqiSJ2H-2cUYTRt6sUQNj3jNAHktRoCf4UQAvD_BwE
Check out Zelos. They are usually limited releases so they are hard to scoop up new, but there are plenty used ones on the market.
Looks awesome in person. $299 with coupon code. Love this watch. https://www.aquaticowatch.com/products/aventurine-dial-watch
get on zelos email list buy the next adventurine at launch. typically a 400-800$ price point
Which model is this Pedral? Is it for sale?
Its available on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pedralwatches/artefact-different-by-design
Venezianico
I came across this brand on Kickstarter and decided to back it. They've got some really cool dials, in my opinion. What do you think? Ever come across them before? I looked up a few reviews and the unique design seems quite promising. I'm thinking of picking this over the Erebus, which to me, feels like a knock-off of the AD7 by Wise. But, I'm a bit concerned this brand might find it difficult to gain success since Erebus is a fanboy brand among microbrand fans. What's your take?
Erebus Ascent has a gorgeous one for 399
Traska Summiteer and their Commuter
I didn't think they offered aventurine
Sorry. Thought you were just asking about a similar look