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Originally Posted by berettafan
Friggin rabbit hole cost me an afternoon of production. Now looking at Orient brand automatics (not to build, just to own). Cheap but neat looking.
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Very nice watches. I've gone deep down the 'Micro-Brand' rabbit hole the last few years. Many of these companies are just one guy with an idea. Lots of 70s inspired designs. Basically, I see them as hotrodded Seikos. The Seiko Meca-Quartz is my favorite chronograph movement for these. For automatics, the Seiko NH-35 is common.
https://calibercorner.com/what-is-a-meca-quartz-movement/ (LOTS of info on movement repair, etc. at this link also).
While I love 70s watches, I usually wind up selling them for a big profit. The reality is they're fragile and the fit & finish is substandard compared to today's micro-brands. A few to check out: Straton, Yema, Cadola, Roue, Spinnaker, Dan Henry, Belmoto, Omologato, Autodromo, Helgray, Jack Mason. There's 100s of brands.