From The Press

  It’s easy to get swept up in the world of mechanical watches. We chase aspirational pieces, obsess over movements, and sometimes forget the weird, niche, quartz-driven watches that got us into this hobby in the first place. The UTD-8000 reminded...

The UTD-8000 was one of the biggest highlights at RZE in 2025: a true-north-tested, highly durable, stylish, and affordably priced digital watch. That said, we are honored to be crowned the Microbrand Watch of the Year by The Time Bum....

"A modern, detail-driven field watch with scratch-resistant titanium and a surprising price tag." - James Stacy, Hodinkee

While the definition may vary from individual to individual or brand to brand, as Teddy's team notes, the industry is made up of companies 'large and small', the 'microbrands' "produce quality products that compete for connoisseurs' attention with the titans...