Isotope

Isotope Watches is a microbrand founded in 2016 by José Miranda. The brand is based in the United Kingdom. Isotope, identified by its distinctive "i" logo, focuses on creating watches with unique designs and a blend of vintage and modern aesthetics. Many of their designs incorporate the "Llacuna" (lagoon) shape, a signature element inspired by the founder's heritage. They are known for limited edition runs and often draw inspiration from diverse sources, including automotive design, nature, and art. Isotope produces a variety of watch types, including dive watches, pilot watches, and more general-purpose timepieces. They primarily utilize mechanical movements, often focusing on automatic calibers. The brand emphasizes attention to detail in their designs, such as custom rotor engravings and bespoke cases. Notable collections include the Rider, Hydrium, and Old Radium series, showcasing their distinct approach to watchmaking. The Hydrium series, in particular, often features robust dive watch specifications. Isotope has gained recognition for its innovative designs and a commitment to independent watchmaking within the microbrand community.