The Micro Collector

By Justin Dorfman

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Episodes: 16

Description

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.


Episode Date
The Story of Brew: The “Silent Success” Behind a Top Microbrand
May 05, 2026
How Formex Builds Some of the Most Innovative Watches Today | Markus Wälchli
Apr 28, 2026
From Submarines to Microbrand Watches: The Story Behind JWalker | Ryan Walker
Apr 20, 2026
From YouTube to Storefront: How Clicky Bezel Became a Microbrand Watch Hub | Chris Tran
Apr 14, 2026
The Art of Watch Design: Yu Ando (AndoAndoAndo)
Apr 07, 2026
The Story of Farr + Swit: From Classic Watches to Creative Breakouts | Adam Hodge
Mar 31, 2026
Building a Microbrand Watch Company Through Community | James Williams (Canuck Timepieces)
Mar 24, 2026
How a Community Chat Led to Two Watch Brands | Jayson De Castro (Flux & Valour)
Mar 17, 2026
From Collector to Author: The Story Behind the Microbrands Book Series | Giuseppe Marasco
Mar 10, 2026
A New Microbrand With a Bigger Vision | Jérémy Griozel (Oscar Havane)
Mar 03, 2026
Building an Independent Watch Brand with Meaning | Ed Margulies (Split)
Feb 24, 2026
Why Great Microbrand Watches Don’t Need Ads | Scott Lancaster (Emerton Scott)
Feb 17, 2026
How Axon Watches Is Making Grand Complications Accessible | A Microbrand Watch Story
Feb 10, 2026
How This Microbrand is Reimagining Watches with Modular Design & Sustainability
Feb 03, 2026
Building Makoto: Craft, Community, and a Watch Brand Inspired by Japan
Jan 26, 2026
Welcome to The Micro Collector Podcast
Jan 21, 2026