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The Micro Collector is a podcast about the people behind today’s most interesting microbrand watches.
Hosted by Justin Dorfman, a lifelong watch enthusiast and microbrand collector, the show features in-depth conversations with founders building independent watch brands around the world — from pre-launch projects to established microbrands with years of experience.
Each episode focuses on the why behind the watch: the ideas, inspirations, and decisions that shape the final product. Conversations explore design philosophy, mechanics, materials, tradeoffs, and the realities of turning an idea into something you can wear on your wrist.
Whether you’re a collector, a watch enthusiast, or considering launching your own microbrand, The Micro Collector offers a real-world look into what it takes to build a modern microbrand watch.
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The Story of Brew: The “Silent Success” Behind a Top Microbrand
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May 05, 2026 |
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How Formex Builds Some of the Most Innovative Watches Today | Markus Wälchli
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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From Submarines to Microbrand Watches: The Story Behind JWalker | Ryan Walker
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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From YouTube to Storefront: How Clicky Bezel Became a Microbrand Watch Hub | Chris Tran
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Art of Watch Design: Yu Ando (AndoAndoAndo)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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The Story of Farr + Swit: From Classic Watches to Creative Breakouts | Adam Hodge
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Building a Microbrand Watch Company Through Community | James Williams (Canuck Timepieces)
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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How a Community Chat Led to Two Watch Brands | Jayson De Castro (Flux & Valour)
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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From Collector to Author: The Story Behind the Microbrands Book Series | Giuseppe Marasco
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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A New Microbrand With a Bigger Vision | Jérémy Griozel (Oscar Havane)
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Building an Independent Watch Brand with Meaning | Ed Margulies (Split)
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Why Great Microbrand Watches Don’t Need Ads | Scott Lancaster (Emerton Scott)
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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How Axon Watches Is Making Grand Complications Accessible | A Microbrand Watch Story
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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How This Microbrand is Reimagining Watches with Modular Design & Sustainability
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Building Makoto: Craft, Community, and a Watch Brand Inspired by Japan
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Welcome to The Micro Collector Podcast
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Jan 21, 2026 |