I Compared My Watches With Another Collector's — Here's What Happened

Two microbrand watch collectors, one park bench, eight watches between us — I sat down with Fernando from Viagem com Tempo to compare our collections side by side across three categories: the newest addition, the one we can't do without, and the biggest surprise of the year. This isn't a swap and nothing's changing hands — it's a genuine look at how two very different collecting journeys, British and Brazilian, land on some surprisingly similar instincts. Watches featured include the Golby Skipping Stone, Beaucroft Element, Amaros L'Odyssée, Mezei Maroon Fume, and Fernando's Erebus GMT, Olivier Meylan GMT, and Taranis Diver. If you're into microbrand watches and want to see how another collector builds their collection, this one's worth the watch. THE WATCHES On the wrist: Fernando — Erebus GMT (https://erebuswatches.com/) Dave — Geckota Pioneer British Watchmakers' Day Special Edition 2025 (https://www.geckota.com/products/pion...) Most recent acquisition: Fernando — Mezei Maroon Fume (https://mezeiwatchcompany.com/) Dave — Golby Skipping Stone, Sandy Shore (https://www.golbywatches.co.uk/shop-w...) The watch I can't do without: Dave — Beaucroft Element (https://beaucroftwatches.com/collecti...) Fernando — Olivier Meylan GM (https://oliviermeylan.com/) Biggest surprise of the year: Fernando — Taranis Diver (https://taraniswatch.com/products/tri...) Dave — Amaros L'Odyssée (https://amaros-watches.com/collection...) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - What's on the Wrist? 01:52 - Most recent acquisition 06:21 - The watch we can't do without 10:30 - Biggest surprise of the year 16:00 - Final thoughts LINKS Check out Fernando's channel, Viagem com Tempo:    / @viagemcomotempo   Every week, honest microbrand watch reviews that cut through the hype — real-world wearability, genuine value, and the independent watchmakers who deserve far more attention than they get. I'm Dave and Microbrand Watch is where independent watchmaking gets the spotlight it deserves. If a small, passionate team is building something special — from an affordable automatic under £300 to a hand-finished piece that punches well above its weight — you'll find it here first. 🎖️ Support the channel with a YouTube Membership and go deeper: — £2/month · Early Access: every video before it goes public — £5/month · Quick Verdicts + AMAs: my rapid-fire verdicts and exclusive Q&As — £18/month · Live: join live watch discussions (limited to 100 members) 👉    / @microbrandwatch   🔗 Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/MicrobrandWatch 📧 Brand & business enquiries: dave@instinctivesolutions.co.uk 🔔 Subscribe for weekly microbrand discoveries — and let me know what you think in the comments. I read every one. Disclaimer: All watches featured are purchased with my own money or received on loan from the brand unless explicitly stated. Honest reviews, real value — no exceptions.