Microbrand Tool Watches

Nº 1980 – 1989

Microbrand tool watches drawing inspiration from tactical hardware of the 1980s.

Each watch boasts an aggressive aesthetic taken from 10 legendary designs and has been expertly modernised from top to bottom using our own unique components.

From aviation, nautical and military stories, the collection has something for everyone.

Drawing inspiration from 1980s tactical hardware.

Microbrand Tool Watches

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Case

Polished Stainless Steel

Power Reserve

Miyota Nº 9015 Automatic
42 Hours

Strap

Fluoroelastomer (FKM) Strap

Water Resistant

100m or 10 ATM

Microbrand Tool Watches

Our Craftsmanship

Movements

Pioneering Watch Calibres

Microbrand tool watches assembled around a highly-reliable movement to give you the ability to maintain the watch with us directly or with another service.

The Miyota Nº 9015 calibre is an analogue automatic movement, assembled in Japan.

It is produced in-house by high-speed automatic assembly lines and undergoes strict quality checks to ensure long-lasting design.

The component includes repairable metal clockwork with a very powerful stepper motor and fixed pulse.

Microbrand Tool Watches

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Materials

Type 316L Stainless Steel

With its extra-low carbon content and added Molybdenum, type 316L stainless steel is incredibly strong and extremely resistant to corrosion from seawater or acidic liquids.

It’s also magnetic resistant, unlike the general-use stainless steel grade of 201 or 304L.

We select 316L as the choice of material to provide affordable, microbrand tool watches without ever having to compromise on quality.

Every watch is built with British and imported parts and assembled in our workshop.

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The Presentation

Packaging

Recyclable, Renewable, Reusable, Biodegradable & Sustainable

The innovative cardboard packaging has been engineered as a lightweight solution to reduce wasteful distribution.

With a recycling rate of over 80%, corrugated cardboard has the best UK recyclability record of any packaging material, saving an area the size of Greater London from landfill every 4 months.

We endeavour to use recycled stock at every possible opportunity.

Our well-designed ‘right sized’ solution provides maximum protection with minimal use of material to eliminate waste, as well as reducing storage & transportation costs.

The inherent beauty of this repurposed material is adorned by our own exclusive artwork.

Microbrand Tool Watches

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Artefacts

The Story of WT Author
Artefact 1 : Numbered & Signed Sketch Print

A signed and numbered limited edition sketch print, pressed on the finest certified ethically-sourced stock.

The exclusive artwork is a sketch detailing the tool watch design.

Artefact 2 : Chapter 9 from the Book of WT Author

The story of the ‘Final Countdown’ visualised within a beautifully formatted book that includes stunning photography of the full watch chapter.

Artefact 3 : Numbered & Signed Blueprints

A signed and numbered limited edition technical drafts, pressed on the finest certified ethically-sourced stock.

Artefact 4 : Set Of Watch Assembly Photographs

Professionally produced photographs capturing the ‘Final Countdown’ watch build process.

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Microbrand Tool Watches

The Making of Nº 1980 – 1989

We’re excited to share our passion for horology with you through our fun, informative and engaging videos. 

Together, we’ll unravel the intricate artistry and precision engineering that goes into creating these marvelous masterpieces.

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