# This Affordable Patek Alternative Nails the Trend Currently Driving Watchmaking

> It’s never been easier to start a watch brand or harder to stand out as a new brand. Old gatekeeping has given way to a fully accessible infrastructure of movements, parts and materials.

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/maen-manhattan-37-ultra-thin/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6859a0669401a4aca61d6a5c)
- **Published:** 2025-06-23
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #affordable #alternative #brand #currently #driving #nails #patek #trend
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