Hosted by Justin Dorfman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 24 episodes
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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 considering launching your own microbrand, The Micro Collector offers a real-world look into what it takes to build a modern microbrand watch.
Justin Dorfman hosts The Micro Collector, a business show with 24 episodes published.
What happens when an IT consultant decides to follow his passion and build watches for explorers, adventurers, and military professionals? In this episode of The Micro Collector, Justin Dorfman sits down with Michael Hap
Most watch brands start by looking at what's already successful in the market. pOrtahl started with a different question: What watches are collectors missing? In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with Jordi
Singapore has quietly become one of the most exciting hotspots in the world for microbrand and independent watches — and few people have played a bigger role in that rise than Lim Yong Keong (YK) of Feynman Timekeepers.
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I’m joined by Steven Lee, Founder of DuFrane Watches — an Austin-based independent watch brand known for its thoughtful designs, small-batch production, and hands-on approach to wa
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with Thomas Brissiaud, Founder of Tessé Watches, to discuss his journey from chef to watch founder, his fascination with 1970s watchmaking, and how Tessé has developed o
Jonathan Ferrer, founder of Brew Watches, joins The Micro Collector to share the full story behind one of the most recognizable microbrand watch companies today. What started as a creative experiment—designing a watch in
If you’ve been following the microbrand and independent watch space, you’ve likely come across Formex. From their signature case suspension system to their on-the-fly micro-adjust clasps and innovative use of materials,
What does it take to go from watch enthusiast to microbrand founder? In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with Ryan Walker, founder of JWalker—a brand inspired by naval history, Art Deco design, and a deepl
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Tran, Co-Founder of Clicky Bezel—a San Francisco-based watch store specializing in microbrands, independents, and vintage pieces. Chris shares his journey from YouTube creator to op
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with Yu Ando, Founder of AndoAndoAndo—one of the most creative and original voices in the microbrand watch world. From his beginnings in Japan as an artist and designer
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with Adam Hodge, founder of Farr + Swit, to explore how a microbrand evolves—from classic watch design to bold, creative breakouts that define a brand. What started with
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with James Williams, founder of Canuck Timepieces, to unpack his journey from watch enthusiast to microbrand founder—and why community and collaboration sit at the core
In this episode of The Micro Collector, Justin Dorfman sits down with Jayson De Castro, co-founder of Flux and Valour, to unpack how a simple community chat turned into two emerging microbrand watches. What started as a
Giuseppe Marasco, also known as MrWatch93, joins The Micro Collector to share how his passion for watches led him to create the Microbrands Book series — one of the most thoughtful resources dedicated to microbrand and i
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I’m joined by Jérémy Griozel, Founder of Oscar Havane. Jérémy shares how he went from buying his first mechanical watch in 2024 to assembling watches from parts—and ultimately laun
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with Ed Margulies — a third-generation watchmaker whose journey spans the highest levels of the watch industry and a very personal turning point that shaped what he chos
Great microbrand watches don’t need ads—they need obsession with the product. In this episode of The Micro Collector, Justin Dorfman sits down with Scott Lancaster, Founder of Emerton Scott, to break down how he built th
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I’m joined by Tommaso Esposito, Co-Founder of Axon Watches — an emerging independent watch brand on a mission to make grand complications accessible to everyday collectors. Tommaso
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I sit down with Phillip Plimmer, founder of Alternative Symmetry, to explore how modular design and sustainability are reshaping what modern microbrand watches can be. Phillip brin
In this episode of The Micro Collector, I’m joined by Ryan LeClair, Founder of Makoto Watch Company, for a deeply personal conversation about passion, craftsmanship, and building a microbrand with meaning. Ryan shares hi
Steven Lee
orthopedic surgeon · Seattle Children’s Hospital
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Walker
alumnus of undergraduate history program · Southern New Hampshire University
1 appearance on this show
Chris Tran
content creator, Vietnamese language educator · London Business School
1 appearance on this show
James Williams
former A-10 pilot, United Airlines captain, Boeing 787 instructor · Grace Resurrection Methodist Church
1 appearance on this show
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The Micro Collector is hosted by Justin Dorfman. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 24 episodes.
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