I recently met Robert Kwok, the founder and designer behind Beaufort Watches at the Wristwatch Check in Melbourne, Australia.
It was an extremely well organized event showcasing microbrands from Asia Pacific.
I never ever heard about this brand before but immediately fell in love with the amazing design and execution of their Fiordland GMT.

https://www.beaufort-watches.com

It's almost a one-man band assembling watches in New Zealand with Swiss...

Beaufort Fiordland - one of four microbrands from New Zealand