The Independents
Baltic Watches: The Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)
Baltic went from Kickstarter project to one of the most respected names in independent watchmaking. Nearly nine years later, they're not just a microbrand success story anymore—they're a brand. A...
Baltic Watches: The Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)
Baltic went from Kickstarter project to one of the most respected names in independent watchmaking. Nearly nine years later, they're not just a microbrand success story anymore—they're a brand. A...
How to Identify Authentic Independent Watch Brands
Not every brand calling itself "independent" actually is. Here's how to spot the real ones—and why it matters for your next purchase.
How to Identify Authentic Independent Watch Brands
Not every brand calling itself "independent" actually is. Here's how to spot the real ones—and why it matters for your next purchase.
Why We Only Sell Independent Watchmakers
We stopped selling mainstream brands. No more Tissot alongside the independents. No more hedging our bets with recognisable logos. CalderoneWatchCo now exclusively stocks watches from independent and founder-led watchmakers.
Why We Only Sell Independent Watchmakers
We stopped selling mainstream brands. No more Tissot alongside the independents. No more hedging our bets with recognisable logos. CalderoneWatchCo now exclusively stocks watches from independent and founder-led watchmakers.
Are Watches a Good Investment? The Honest Answe...
The watch investment narrative has exploded across social media and YouTube. Stories of Rolex models doubling in value overnight fuel dreams of combining passion with profit. But the reality of...
Are Watches a Good Investment? The Honest Answe...
The watch investment narrative has exploded across social media and YouTube. Stories of Rolex models doubling in value overnight fuel dreams of combining passion with profit. But the reality of...
John Harrison and the Longitude Problem: How a ...
The story of John Harrison represents one of history's greatest struggles between craft and establishment. A carpenter from Yorkshire with no formal training solved the longitude problem that had defeated...
John Harrison and the Longitude Problem: How a ...
The story of John Harrison represents one of history's greatest struggles between craft and establishment. A carpenter from Yorkshire with no formal training solved the longitude problem that had defeated...
The History of Oris Watches: How a 100 Year Old...
TL;DR: Oris is one of the few remaining independent Swiss watch manufacturers, with over 120 years of history and a current range sitting in the £1,000–£3,500 sweet spot. The Aquis...
The History of Oris Watches: How a 100 Year Old...
TL;DR: Oris is one of the few remaining independent Swiss watch manufacturers, with over 120 years of history and a current range sitting in the £1,000–£3,500 sweet spot. The Aquis...