Blackland Watch Co. / Independent Watchmakers

Independent by design.
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We believe smaller makers deserve a closer look. Get to know the watchmakers, discover their watches and explore individual collections without scrolling through hundreds of products on one page.

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Microbrands and established independents belong on the same page—but in their own sections. Every brand introduction links to watches, specifications and availability.

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01 / Emerging independent makers

Microbrands

Smaller watchmakers putting their own ideas, details and technical choices on the wrist. Discover each maker, then shop its current watches.

Independent microbrand

Islander

Enthusiast-driven designs from Long Island Watch, from capable divers and GMTs to colorful everyday watches.

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Independent microbrand

Hemel

Long Island's aviation-inspired independent watchmaker, combining vintage instrument design with practical modern details.

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Independent microbrand

La Touraine Watches

Automatic divers, field watches, GMTs and motorsport-inspired chronographs with distinctive character.

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Independent microbrand

Mercier Prototype

Explore all four Manx automatic models, including the Blanc, Noir and Meridian watches, from this Belgian-designed watchmaker.

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Independent microbrand

The Abingdon Co.

Purpose-built watches for women in aviation, diving and adventure, with thoughtful tool-watch functionality.

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LÜM-TEC

Independent microbrand / Ohio, USA

LÜM-TEC

Built in Mentor, Ohio, by Chris Wiegand. Rugged tool watches, legendary Maximum Darkness Visibility lume, and a passionate family-run approach to watchmaking.

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02 / Independent watchmaking traditions

Established Independents

Long-established watchmakers that have preserved their independence and developed a distinct identity of their own.

Established independent / Switzerland

Squale

Before Squale made a name for itself, Charles von Büren was making pressure resistant cases for Blancpain, DOXA, Heuer and other brands. Squale also tested watches in the water with actual divers. The 1521 still carries those original ideas today.

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Established independent

Squale

Discover Squale's Swiss-made dive watches at Blackland Watch Co., an authorized Squale retailer. Explore the 1521, 1545, Sub-39, Matic and other collections, with specifications...

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