De Guzman & Co
De Guzman & Co. is an independent watch microbrand based in the Philippines, founded by four watch enthusiasts with a focus on delivering feature-rich, accessible timepieces across diverse design styles. The brand is known for combining vintage horological influences with modern utility, emphasizing material experimentation and functional complications. Its catalog highlights versatile models such as the DG010 automatic diver featuring a fumé dial and California numerals, the Art Deco-styled DG013 dress watch, the DG014 technical outdoor watch with a proprietary InfinityDate display, the DG009 automatic GMT designed for dual time zones, and the DG018 hybrid chronograph.
Makina
Makina is an independent watch brand based in the Philippines that focuses on architectural and avant-garde design language. Founded in 2017 by Danilo Villanueva, the brand emphasizes original case shapes and multi-layered dials, often utilizing custom-finished Swiss movements like those from Sellita. Its catalog includes several distinct models, such as the Andras, a rectangular timepiece with sharp bevels and an integrated look; the Azazel, a brutalist-inspired tool watch featuring a sandblasted finish and a unique rotating disc for small seconds; and the Mephisto, which offers a GMT complication powered by a Miyota 9075 movement. Other notable pieces include the Uriel, recognized for its textured charcoal dials and compact 38mm proportions. The brand is known within the enthusiast community for prioritizing aesthetic form and artisanal detail, often producing small batches that cater to collectors seeking unconventional alternatives to traditional horological designs.