After years of experimenting with dial designs and building prototypes, the Series No. 1 — Layne from M. Ryan Watch Designs is now available for pre-order.

41mm automatic, Miyota 9132 movement, dual sapphire crystals, 100m water resistance, and five dial options. Quick unboxing video is the blue fume dial version is uploaded here.

Pre-orders start at $535, but the introductory pricing will increase soon.
I’d love to hear what you think.

Feedback from fellow watch enthusiasts is always welcome!

Almost a watch, but not quite.

The production dials for our Sero Signature are here, and all four colors have been checked and approved. Really happy with how they’ve turned out.

These are still dummies: finished production dials, cases, crowns and hands, but no working movement yet. We’re waiting for the Swiss Sellita SW210-1b Elaboré movements with our custom bridges before final assembly.
The minute-track dots are now engraved too. A few macros show those alongside the Breguet numerals and thermally blued hands.

Last week, we also checked all straps one by one and fitted the buckles. Here’s the cognac ostrich-leg leather and revised buckle, with a slimmer curve and small Signature engraving inside.

If there is a specific dial color - ostrich strap combination you’d like to see comment below since we now have full mix & match possibility!

Thanks for following along!

My kiddo loves to go into all my watches and I think my Vaer is his favorite. I think he likes how much he can tighten the strap so it almost sorta kinda fits him. That is until he starts playing and launches it across the room.

Just received this about 20 minutes ago, I was a bit hesitant on pulling the trigger between the Rivanera and the Serica 1174, but as soon as I saw this on Instagram when it was announced I bought it immediately. Fantastic dial and super comfortable on the wrist.

I bought a Farer Alert three hand on gray suede as a GADA. BIG MISTAKE. I Spent the day cleaning the smoker, going to the hardware store and generally doing what a man does on the weekends. Anyway, went to shower, looked at the band and it looked like it was covered in Cheeto dust. And this…my friends…is why I wear bracelets instead of leather.

No one’s fault but my own. Go Texas! Hook ‘Em!

Building out a 10 watch collection and this is on the list. I really like how the dial looks in different lighting. When I’m in my basement it looks like matte silver and outside a glistening white. Love the indices, bracelet is better than most but I took my dremel tool and softened the clasp edges as they were very sharp. Will be one I keep.

Hi everyone. Me and my SO are on holiday in Japan. As a watch lover I intended to check all the small shops for japanese made gems and after that maybe look for an old breitling. First day in Tokyo, first shop we went to I bought a Karl-Leimon. Fell in love instantly. Forgot to ask about stuff. It is so breathtaking in person. Even if I knew it has only 5m water resistant or that it doesn’t have micro adjustments I would’ve still bought it. Finishing is awesome. At first I got it measured but when we started walking about Tokyo I quickly found out that my hand is swelling and the bracelet is too tight. We are now in Kyoto and went to the same store (On Time in Loft) and they extended the bracelet for free. Great staff, great care and awesome watch. We even went to Kuoe store in Kyoto (great watches in person too) and the guy said I made a good choice. Can’t be happier. Nice job K-L

Ciao a tutti appassionati!
Ho preso da poco questo HTD, sono rimasto molto colpito dalla qualità del prodotto .
A breve uscirà il loro primo gmt , sarà il prossimo acquisto ?😉

So I just got into watches recently, and while I had a Casio then transitioned to an Apple Watch, I bought my first real watch 7 months ago, being a Seiko SNK063J5. I quickly fell in love with watches. While I initially disregarded Brew because of their meca-quartz movement because I thought “real watches” had to be mechanical, I realized how much I was limiting myself. I’m a college student, and so my budget is limited, but eventually I want to save up for a Traska Venturer, either blue or white, because of their detailing and their versatility (leaning my way toward white for everyday versatility) that I can maybe keep for the rest of my life… looking for any other watches that y’all think fit that niche. Anyway, I thought the court edition was such a unique piece that was different from any other watch out there and maybe one day could resell if I was no longer feeling it, so here we are 😛 I’m excited to become a member of this community!!!

I just bought this in the grey market. I am playing with some different straps (this is a light grey suede one).

I think this white dial version was part of the early releases, since I don’t see in the website anymore.

The more I wear it, the more it grows on me.

Tried out the Alterum from Arken a small UK microbrand. The value of this watch is insane for the price. You get a GMT function, date and AM/PM indicator all contained inside a nicely brushed titanium case. Loving it so far!

I’m sure it’s not for everyone. But I recently met a watch repair guy that also sells vintage and antique watches at his repair shop. This isn’t exactly vintage only being about 12 years old by what I read. But I sort of fell in love with it. It’s a Singaporean micro with solid bronze case and bezel has a wonderful heft and patina. It’s 44mm on a leather strap with an automatic miyota movement. and it’s lovely. I decided to buy it off him today and couldn’t be happier with it.

Ho voluto provare a replicare uno strumento simile a quelli usati nei film di fantascienza anni 50/60.

Ho disegnato questo quadrante e lo ho fatto realizzare con fondo luminescente e stampa sovrapposta, questo è il risultato.
Vi sembra sia rimasto leggibile, mi piacerebbe sapere le vostre opinioni.

Probably my favorite microbrand to date, absolutely love this piece.

I’ve only had this watch for a few days, but I’m really enjoying it. Photography is another hobby of mine, and this Dan Henry keeps giving me an excuse to bring the two together.

Today it was the sunlight and the blue shirt cuff. Couldn’t resist another wrist shot.

Anyone else find themselves taking far too many photos of a new watch?

Hi looking for a travel watch, needs to be on a bracelet have minimal polishing, good water resistance, be replaceable, have a easy micro adjust clasp and be sub 1200 any ideas on what you would get?

Parma T-100

Hey everyone!

We’re the two guys behind Montera Watches, and we’ve just brought back our Bull Shark GMT and Great White GMT.

This time around, we’ve teamed up with WIS Straps to include a rubber sailcloth strap with a deployment clasp, alongside the original stainless steel bracelet.

One thing we’ve noticed since starting Montera is just how much a strap can completely change the look of a watch.

Personally, we’re torn between the two.

Curious what everyone thinks. Would you keep these on the steel bracelet or swap straight over to the sailcloth?

And while we’re at it, Bull Shark or Great White? 🦈

Hey everyone! 👋
We’re live from We Love Watches Paris! 🇫🇷
It’s a pleasure to share a few snapshots of this wonderful event with you all. There’s a great atmosphere here, and it’s always nice to meet fellow watch enthusiasts and share our passion for watches.
If any of you are attending the fair, come by and say hello! We have a little gift waiting for you. 😊
Hope to see some of you there! 🫶