It's easy to forget in a sea of marketing campaigns and brand ambassadors that there are a lot of small companies out there making cool watches too. Martenero is one such company that has been creating small runs of enthusiast-designed watches for a few years now, right out of New York City. Its latest design, the Edgemere is inspired by marine chronometers, but with a modern look and bright colors. Here's a hands-on look at this high-value piece.

We first told you about Martenero back in 2014 when it launched its very first watches. The idea was simple then: offer customizable watches inspired by the founders' favorite vintage models for a reasonable price, and do as much as possible in New York City. The initial collection was follow-up with the Ascent and Marquis watches, both of which were also extremely customizable. With the Edgemere, Martenero is changing things up a bit, but without straying from the design sensibility and price-consciousness that has helped the brand grow over the years.