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Published: January 29, 2026
Video Description
January Microbrand Monthly – Best New Microbrand Watch Releases (Dive, Field & GMT Watches)
Welcome to the January edition of Microbrand Monthly on Just the Watch — a once-a-month roundup where we highlight the best new microbrand watch releases so you can stay up to date without watching dozens of individual reviews.
Watch Brands in this video:
MMI: https://www.mmiwatches.com/
Mark Time: https://marktimewatches.com/
Helm: https://helmwatches.com
Heron: https://www.heronwatches.com/
Christopher Ward: https://www.christopherward.com
This month is a little different: I’m joined by two trusted watch reviewers — Shane from@RelativeTime and Bob from @TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces — each bringing hands-on coverage of standout microbrand watches they think you should know about.
Watches Featured in This Episode:
MMI Cuttlechron Wave Tri-Lume Diver – A unique square-case dive watch with a fully lumed dial inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Mark Time M6 – A boldly minimalist sports watch with brutalist design and exceptional legibility
Helm Togiak Field Watch – Helm’s first field watch, featuring classic tool-watch durability and signature Helm lume
Heron Mirabell GMT (Cigar Club Edition) – A dressy traveler’s GMT with a salmon enamel dial and fully lumed face
Christopher Ward C60 Clipper GMT Pan Am Edition – A limited-edition GMT celebrating Pan Am aviation history
All watches discussed are hands-on, with a mix of personal purchases, loaners, and review samples. Full specs, wearability impressions, movement choices, and design critiques are covered throughout the video.
If you’re searching for:
Microbrand dive watches
Affordable GMT watches
Field watches under $1,000
Unique lume dials
New microbrand watch releases
…this video is for you.
0:00 Welcome to the Microbrand Monthly
2:18 – MMI Cuttlechron – Lume as Art
5:00 – Helm Togiak – Why This One Matters
7:25 – Christopher Ward Pan-Am – The GMT I Didn’t Expect
10:04 – Heron Mirabel – A Dress GMT That Actually Works
12:07 – Mark Time M6 – Love It or Hate It Design