Agelocer
Agelocer is a contemporary watch brand founded in 2013 and headquartered in China that focuses on creating mechanical timepieces with avant-garde designs. The brand is known for its collaboration with international designers, such as Etienne Ruffieux, and emphasizes original aesthetics characterized by skeletonized movements and complex dial architectures. Their product lineup is organized into several distinct collections, including the Astronomer series, which features a prominent 29.51-day panoramic moon phase display, and the Schwarzwald series, which highlights double skeletonized automatic movements. Other notable offerings include the Universal Time series with world-time functionality, the Volcano series inspired by geological textures, and their accessible Flying Tourbillon models. Agelocer utilizes mechanical movements like the Calibre A4610, which often provides an 80-hour power reserve, and employs modern manufacturing techniques such as CNC cutting and 3D nano-metal printing to achieve detailed finishing across their various series.
Addiesdive
Addiesdive is a Chinese watch brand that has gained a significant following in the enthusiast community for producing high-specification tool watches at accessible price points. The brand primarily focuses on homage timepieces, utilizing reliable Japanese movements such as the Seiko NH35A automatic and various Miyota quartz calibers. Their product catalog is anchored by robust dive watches, notably the AD2118 “Willard” homage and the AD2105 “Tuna” series, both of which feature 316L stainless steel construction, sapphire crystals, and 200m to 1000m water resistance. In addition to their dive collection, Addiesdive has expanded into field and pilot styles, with the AD2030 “Sand Dial” and the AD2048 field watch becoming popular for their combination of textured aesthetics and utilitarian durability. Despite its position as a budget-oriented manufacturer, the brand is frequently noted for its application of high-quality luminous materials, such as Swiss C3 and BGW9 Super-LumiNova, across its various collections.