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DeMarco Chronograph Giveaway: Announcing the Winner

We gave away a DeMarco Chronograph at the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago and the winner is Chris. Thank you to everyone who entered, and what is coming next.

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DeMarco Watch Company at the Windup Watch Fair, Chicago

DeMarco Watch Company took the Ironside collection to the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago, our best event to date. Here is how the weekend went, and what is next.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 with a green wave dial and black bezel on a steel jubilee bracelet

Can You Shower, Swim or Dive With a 200m Watch?

A 200m rating does not mean you can take a watch 200 metres down. Here is what the number actually tests, and what you can genuinely do with it.

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A DeMarco diver with a purple dial and black bezel on a steel jubilee bracelet

Why Your New Automatic Runs Fast, and When to Worry

A new automatic gaining a few seconds a day is normal, not faulty. Here is what accuracy you should expect, why it varies, and when something is actually wrong.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 in green, with a matching green bezel, worn on the wrist

Everyday Watch or Dedicated Diver? Why the Ironside 200 Works as Both

Not every dive watch works away from the dive. Here's why the Ironside 200 holds up as a daily watch too.

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A DeMarco chronograph with a salmon dial held in the hand on its black steel bracelet

How to Size Your Own Watch Bracelet at Home

A loose or tight bracelet ruins an otherwise great watch. Here's how to size a stainless steel bracelet yourself.

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A red dialled DeMarco chronograph on a red rubber strap, shown beside the same watch from the back

Setting Up Your New Ironside 200: A First-Week Guide

Winding, setting the time and date, and the first week of wearing an automatic. Here's how to get it right.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 with a blue wave dial and blue bezel, worn on the wrist

The Ironside 200 Ships in August: What to Expect on Delivery Day

Fulfilment for the Ironside 200 begins in August. Here's what's in the box, how sizing works, and what to do first.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 with a green dial on a steel jubilee bracelet, resting on a green surface beside marine rope

How to Care for Your Automatic Dive Watch

Automatic dive watches need a little more care than a quartz watch. Here's how to keep an automatic like the Ironside 200 running accurately for years.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 seen from the back, its automatic movement visible through the sapphire display caseback, on a steel jubilee bracelet with a signed clasp

Automatic vs Quartz: Why DeMarco Chose a Mechanical Movement

Quartz watches are cheaper to make and more accurate day to day. Here's why DeMarco built the Ironside 200 around an automatic movement instead.

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Close up of a purple DeMarco chronograph dial, showing the telemeter scale and applied numerals

Why Small-Batch Microbrand Watches Are Having a Moment

Microbrand watches have grown from a niche hobby corner into a serious part of the watch industry. Here's what's driving it, and where DeMarco fits in.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 with a blue dial and blue bezel on a steel jubilee bracelet, on a white background

From Kickstarter to Presale: Where the Ironside 200 Stands Now

The Ironside 200's Kickstarter campaign has closed, but the watch is now available as a presale directly on demarcowatches.com at the same $399 price backers paid.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 with a red wave dial and red bezel on a steel jubilee bracelet, resting on an old nautical chart

The Ironside 200: DeMarco's New Automatic Diver

DeMarco's Ironside 200 is a 200m automatic diver with a Miyota 9015 movement, sapphire crystal, and ceramic bezel. Here's what you need to know.

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A DeMarco watch lying face down on an antique nautical chart, its movement visible through the display caseback

DeMarco Watch Co: The Boston Microbrand Worth Knowing

DeMarco Watch Co. is a Boston-based microbrand making quality automatic watches at honest prices. Here's the story behind the brand.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 with a green wave dial and black bezel, worn on the wrist

What Ironside 200 Backers Got and How You Can Still Get It

The Ironside 200's Kickstarter campaign has finished, but the watch is still available at the same $399 price via presale. Here's what backers got, and how to get yours now.

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The DeMarco Ironside 200 with a blue dial on a steel bracelet, styled on a blue background with marine rope and weathered brass fittings

Five Dials, One Watch: Picking Your Ironside 200

The Ironside 200 launches in five dial colours, each named after a Massachusetts landmark. Here's what each one looks like and how to choose.

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A DeMarco chronograph with a white dial on a wooden surface, shown with its steel bracelet and a folded leather strap

Beyond the Dial: The Essential Guide to 316L Steel and Sapphire Crystal

Uncover why 316L stainless steel and curved box sapphire crystals are the gold standard for durable, everyday luxury watchmaking in 2026.

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A DeMarco watch worn with a suit sleeve, beside an espresso cup and a brown leather strap on a vintage map of the Amalfi coast

Smart Luxury in 2026: Curating a Meaningful Watch Collection

Explore the definitive 2026 luxury watch trends, where 'Smart Luxury' replaces legacy markups. Learn how DeMarco Watches blends Italian design and engineering.

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Four DeMarco straps laid out on stone: black leather, a steel bracelet with signed clasp, brown leather and black rubber

The Ultimate Watch Strap Guide: Styling Your Chronograph for Any Occasion

Learn how to easily transition your watch from the boardroom to the beach. A complete guide to styling steel, leather, and FKM rubber watch straps.

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A DeMarco chronograph with a pale green dial on a steel bracelet, lit against a teal background

The Rise of Mecha-Quartz in Modern Microbrands: WHY THE DEMARCO CHRONOGRAPH EXCELS

Discover why mecha-quartz movements like the Seiko VK64 are powering the top microbrand chronographs in 2026.

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