A new name in the independent watch scene, Fleming is the American-based brainchild of Thomas Fleming. Hatched by an enthusiast who decided to take his passion to the next level during the pandemic, Fleming was bolstered when James Kong (better known by his Instagram handle @waitlisted) joined as COO and Art Director. Just released is the brand?s debut Series 1 watch, a trio of time-only watches that ooze obsessive attention to detail and craftsmanship. 

The Fleming Series 1 is a simple time-only watch that is being launched in rose gold (as seen here), platinum, and tantalum. The case comes in at just the right size for this style of watch, measuring 38.5mm wide and 9mm thick with a 46.5mm lug-to-lug height. 

Fleming wisely tapped some of the most talented names in watchmaking for almost every aspect of the Series 1, a watch that comes together in a beautiful coherent package. This seamless curation makes for a real contender in the increasingly competitive landscape of not just small-batch independent watchmakers but also that of high-end time-only dress watches. The J.N. Shapiro Resurgence certainly comes to mind albeit at a substantially higher price point but even lower price offerings from bigger brands like the Chopard L.U.C 1860 and the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 make serious plays for buyers in this space. Stiff competition or not, the Fleming Series 1 impresses with the amount of attention paid to both the larger components like movement and dial as with small...