Meeting the Founders
I grew up in and around Marlow and spent a lot time on the Thames rowing and swimming, so the town has always been very dear to me...
Slow-Living
As watches get smarter, and lives ever faster, there is a movement embracing the slow-living counter culture; going back to the simple things, celebrating tradition.
Making the Derwent
All our designs start with the movement, and for the Derwent we chose a movement that's robust and very accurate...
Benchmark
Nestled in the Berkshire countryside, a stone's throw from Hungerford, Benchmark's showroom and workshop are places of pure craftsmanship...
10 Reasons Why You Should Own a Watch
We’ve been putting together a list of the 10 reasons why everyone should own a watch, made up of the daily musings of our team.
Technically Speaking - Part I - Movements
The first step, before any design work has commenced, is to decide what sort of engine will power the watch.
Savouring North Cornwall
Cornwall is one of those places that makes you feel proud to be British, and with hidden gems such as Port Isaac it's easy to see why...
Exploring South Wales
Dylan Thomas referred to this part of the world as the fields of praise which filled him with inspiration, and we can see why...
Launching the Cherwell on Kickstarter
Being funded in such a short space of time certainly brought a lot of validity and confirmation to our design of the Cherwell...
The Lake District
In the north-west of England lies a mountainous region with breathless beauty. And you can understand why once you arrive...
Designing a Watch
The Cherwell is designed as a dress watch with a contemporary feel, and we use several elements to achieve it...
Does Yours Sweep or Tick?
When I was young my father had a Smiths Astral watch that he adored, and rightly so. This thing was utterly beautiful in every respect...
