Micro Brand Watches - Rebel Time

THE STORY

Based in Brooklyn New York, Rebel Time started out as a passion project from the creator's desire to bring quality watches without 'mortgaging the house'. They promise to deliver quality watches through 'classic design principles' and 'modern tailoring from Swiss consultants'. Their watches are made in the same factories as Movado and Bulova and their straps are locally sourced in New York to support local vendors. Read more about their story here.

THE WATCHES

So far, Rebel Time has only four different designs to choose from. All of them flieger inspired chronograph watches.

Classic Chronograph

The Classic Chronograph priced at $249 is a modern interpretation of the military field watch. Which features a date between the 4-5 o'clock position, chronograph function and a brushed stainless steel case with a screw down caseback. The watch is powered by a Miyota 0S20 Quartz chronograph movement (same one in some of the Bulova chronographs). The watch is 44mm in diameter and is 12.48mm thick. It comes with a sapphire crystal and a black rubber strap, watch case, leather band and a strap changing tool is included. The watch also comes in another dial color:

Aviator Chronograph

The next in their lineup is the Aviator Chronograph. The specifications are exactly the same as the Classic Chronograph. It includes the same band and rubber strap and is also priced at $249.

It also comes in two color choices. Apart from the slightly different design inspired by olden time pilot watches the Aviator Chronograph is mechanically the same watch as the Classic Chronograph.

Aqualung Diver

Frankly, those first two watches were boring; two more fliegers in a field saturated with fliegers of the similar shape and design. Coming soon is a rugged diver with an automatic movement (Selitta sw200-1) and 300m of water resistance. Now this is a watch I am excited for!

The design is bold, rugged and definitely looks like something I see myself wearing to a lake, fishing or even just going outdoors. So far there are no price published yet and no ETA for this watch but I will be keeping my eye out for it! Check it out here (coming soon link).

Oh and one more thing. Rebel Time, if you are reading this it is DEPLOYANT not deployment. Rookie mistake guys.