Welcome to the Worn & Wound Micro-Brand Digest, a semi-weekly roundup of all the new micro-brand news we?re following, from concepts that show promise, to kickstarter launches to restocks, and everything in between. Small independents, and affordable micro-brands spurred the creation of Worn & Wound over 10 years ago, and they still drive our enthusiasm in a big way. 
Here?s what?s caught our eye this month.
If you?ve come across a project you think qualifies, hit us up at [email protected] for inclusion.

Horon Watches Ocean Hunter 300M

As much as we all love a great dive watch, they can be a little one-note sometimes. A new collection of divers from Horon hopes to change things up with a variety of colors, textures, and materials that will look to bring a unique personality to a tried and true dive watch template. Coming to Kickstart soon, the Ocean Hunter family consists of a watches like the Kraken with a meteorite dial, and the Leviathan with a dual toned guilloche textured dial. These 42mm, 300M divers will be powered by the Sellita SW-200 and will launch in Q2 of this year. More from Horon.
Straum Presents Norwegian Watches For Adventurers

What is a watch built for adventure" Well, I?m not entirely sure but Norwegian based watch brand Straum claims to have the answer with their upcoming Rastarkalv and Opphav watches. These watches offer a beautifully textured dial rendered in a range of colors inspired by the elements. Indeed, the ...