Intersect Austin 2025: Nodus' Microbrand Mecca Returns November 7—Don't Miss Seals Watch Co.
It's a Friday evening in downtown Austin. The air hums with Texas anticipation as you step into 800 Congress Avenue. Tacos al pastor from a food truck waft through the crowd, cold beers flow freely, and 30+ independent watch brands unpack their latest creations. No velvet ropes. No six-figure sticker shock. Just pure, unfiltered horology—courtesy of Nodus' Intersect Watch Show. And this November 7-8, it's bigger, bolder, and primed to steal your heart (and wallet).
What Is Intersect Watch Show? The Series That Changed Microbrands Forever
Born in 2021 as a pandemic-era brewery meetup in Los Angeles—45 attendees, a handful of brands shipping watches—Intersect exploded into a national phenomenon. Hosted by Nodus', alongside Jack Mason's Peter Cho and Formex's Markus Wälchli, it's by brands, for enthusiasts. No gatekeepers. Costs split evenly. RSVPs cap the vibe.
The Tour So Far (2021-2025):
| City | Year | Attendance | Standout Moment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2021-2025 | 1,000+ | Nodus x Raven Trailtrekker debut |
| Austin | 2024-2025 | 600+ | Texas tacos + Formex Essences |
| Charlotte | 2025 | 500+ | Visitor steals the show |
| Atlanta | 2024 | 400+ | Isotope sushi dials |
Q: How is Intersect different from Windup or Minutes+Hours?
A: Intimate (RSVP-only), brand-curated (no randos), and fun—think after-dark beers till 8pm Friday.
Intersect Austin 2025: Mark Your Calendar—November 7-8
Location: 800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Schedule:
- Friday, Nov 7: After Dark (4-8pm) – VIP vibes, first dibs
- Saturday, Nov 8: Main Event (12-5pm) – Free entry, all-day frenzy
Expect: 30+ brands (Nodus, Formex, Jack Mason, Lorier, RZE, Raven, Vaer, Vero... + Seals Watch Co.). Hands-on trials. Show specials. Collector roll-outs. RSVP NOW (free): intersectwatchshow.com/austin
Spotlight: Seals Watch Co.—The California Microbrand Invades Texas
Q: Why Seals at Intersect Austin?
Hailing from El Dorado Hills, CA, Seals Watch Company crafts brutal-yet-elegant tool sport & divers that punch way above $500-850. Think WWII tank-inspired cases, Miyota 9000-series hearts, and 150M+ WR without the bloat.
Don't Sleep On:
| Model | Hero Feature | Price | Intersect Angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Storm | Cushion diver, AR sapphire dome | $680 | Hodinkee raved: "Next design? Game-changer." |
| Model A | Tank bezel, 100m sport | $675 | "Charmed everyone at District Time" |
| Dark Seal | Rotating bezel GMT vibes | $585 | Chunky sport design |
Pro Tip: Seals sells exclusively online/shows—Austin exclusives dropping. Wrist one next to our Land // Sea GMT (Miyota 9075 true GMT). Synergy alert.
Shop Seals-Inspired: Land // Sea GMT → – Steel GMT, 150m, $899. Free shipping.
Why Attend Intersect Austin? The Collector's Cheat Sheet
- True GMT Trials: Nodus Sector, Jack Mason Strat-o-timer
- Diver Deep-Dive: Seals, RZE, Raven
- Field Fresh: Lorier Hyperion, Vaer
- Networking: Meet the brands
Q: Worth the trip from out-of-state?
A: 600+ attended LA 2025. Charlotte: "Best $ spent." Fly in—it's the microbrand Super Bowl.
Final Call: RSVP Before Slots Vanish
Intersect isn't a show—it's family. Nodus built this for us. November 7, Austin. Seals. Beers. Banshee screams from new pickups.
RSVP: intersectwatchshow.com/austin
Gear Up: Land // Sea GMT – Your Intersect companion.