MEIA LUA
MEIA LUA is a Portuguese independent watch brand based in Lisbon, founded by Gonçalo Lopes to showcase his country’s strong watch culture on an international scale. The brand’s identity is centered on the concept of the half-moon, deriving its name and design inspiration from moonlight and the maritime atmosphere of the Tagus river. MEIA LUA specializes in producing exclusive, numbered automatic timepieces that utilize reliable Miyota mechanical movements, sapphire crystals, and 316L stainless steel cases. Their collections, such as the Inception series and the Callisto collection, are characterized by evocative dial designs that often incorporate elements like the Moonmetal Dust aesthetic and are assembled directly in Portugal. These watches are designed to offer upscale features at an accessible price point, resulting in global reach with distribution to more than 30 countries.
Galo
Galo is an independent watch microbrand founded by Zeca Amendola that focuses on creating vintage-inspired timepieces with modern specifications. Based in Australia with manufacturing in Japan and China, the brand gained initial recognition through crowdfunding for its Old English Game (O.E.G.) collection, which features 1960s-style aesthetics, pastel tones, and Seiko NH35 or NH36 automatic movements. A core part of their current lineup is the Super 200, a skin diver model that utilizes a Miyota 9-series automatic movement, a 39mm stainless steel case, and a domed sapphire crystal. The brand is known for distinctive design quirks, such as the siesta 3 index—a rotated numeral three—and lumed crowns. Other notable releases include the Novo, a versatile everyday watch, and specialized versions like the Super 200 Dark Edition.