FRIDAY, JUNE 26th, 2020, 1PM CDT
We're proud to call many in the watch industry friends. Recent global events remind us of the importance of community and sharing our love of horology. Join us for, Independent Together—a virtual brand summit of our favorite leading independent watch brands in the US and abroad. Go online for a virtual panel discussion with friends from some of our favorite watch brands to discuss our unique takes to timekeeping.
Astor+Banks is an Independent watch company based in Chicago that was established in 2012. Our goal is to make high quality timepieces that you will appreciate for many years to come.
Fears is one of Britain’s oldest family-run watch companies, having been established in Bristol in 1846 by Edwin Fear. Recently, Fears joined Roger Smith as a partner of the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign recognising the brand’s unique heritage and British prowess.
LORIER (pronounced lor-yé) is based in New York City, owned and operated by husband and wife Lorenzo & Lauren Ortega. The brand aims to democratize well-built mechanical watches, reviving the classic designs and the intrepid spirit of vintage timepieces.
Swiss-made, luxury tool watches that will exceed any expectation with attention to every single detail.
Founded in 2017, Nodus is a boutique watch company that specializes in utility-driven watches. Designed and assembled in Los Angeles, Nodus watches are built for the important things in life.
Founded in 2015, Oak & Oscar is a Chicago-based independent watch company. Three guiding principles drive everything we do: to make no little plans, the belief that good people make great products, and that the details always make the design.
Built for the adventure, Raven watches designs and manufactures tool watches for the avid outdoorsman.
Blending classic timepiece inspiration with a modern, sport-inspired aesthetic, and doing it with transparency and openness into the experience of our process. In house case and dial manufacturing, combined with Swiss movements, all assembled, tested, and warrantied in Portland, OR,
Vortic Watch Company salvages and restores antique American pocket watches and turns them into one of a kind wristwatches. Completely American made and built in Colorado, each one is a Conversation Piece.
