Q: I’ve heard that Brooklyn could be the new Switzerland. Is that baloney, or are there worthwhile watches made in the borough?
A: Hoppy beers, briny pickles, hand-dyed hoodies—Brooklyn has become known (and much-parodied) for its small-batch artisanal goods. And, right you are, watches do seem to be the latest quality export of New York City’s most populous borough. Calling it the new Switzerland would be a stretch, but Brooklyn now counts a sprinkling of intriguing watch designers among its residents, most of whom offer...