Microbrand Watch Collector: D1 Milano, Formex, and Collecting Events with James
Collector Conversations
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31m
Join Tim as he sits down with watch collector James, a passionate enthusiast of the microbrand world. James shares how his journey began—from his first fascination with watches to discovering the vibrant collecting community through events and meetups. In this episode of Collector Conversation, he dives deep into his personal collection, featuring standout pieces from brands like Formex and D1 Milano, and reveals why these accessible yet distinctive timepieces deserve a place in any collector’s watchbox.
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