The Micro Collector

Justin Dorfman

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The Micro Collector is a podcast about the people behind today’s most interesting microbrand watches.Hosted by Justin Dorfman, a lifelong watch enthusiast and microbrand collector, the show features in-depth conversations with founders building independent watch brands around the world — from pre-launch projects to established microbrands with years of experience.Each episode focuses on the why behind the watch: the ideas, inspirations, and decisions that shape the final product. Conversations explore design philosophy, mechanics, materials, tradeoffs, and the realities of turning an idea into something you can wear on your wrist.Whether you’re a collector, a watch enthusiast, or con...

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Recent episodes

  • Building Watches Inspired by the Past, But With a Twist | Ivan Chua of VarioNov 2, 2026 · 31 min
  • Building a Watch Company That Can Last | Alan Tsao of Tsao BaltimoreOct 26, 2026 · 42 min
  • How Nodus Is Building More Than a Watch Brand | Wes KwokOct 20, 2026 · 45 min
  • Reviving Nivada Grenchen & Vulcain and Building SpaceOne | Guillaume LaidetOct 12, 2026 · 43 min
  • Designing Watches That Make You Look Twice | Wolfgang Heinrich, HEINRICH WatchesOct 5, 2026 · 39 min
  • How an Aerospace Engineer Is Reimagining Watchmaking | Mickey Brown, ParivasSep 28, 2026 · 43 min
  • How Mad Hudson Is Rethinking What a Watch Brand Can Be | Mad & Connor HudsonSep 21, 2026 · 37 min
  • How La Touraine Grew From $300 in Inventory to a Full-Time Watch Business | Dave MoggioSep 15, 2026 · 36 min
  • How Christopher Ward Became One of the Most Exciting Modern Watch Brands | Mike PearsonSep 8, 2026 · 40 min
  • Building EONIQ, DIY Watch Club, and a Made-in-Hong Kong Movement | Quinn LaiAug 31, 2026 · 39 min

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