April 19, 2017
8 min read
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...
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April 05, 2017
3 min read
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.
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February 10, 2017
5 min read
All our designs start with the movement, and for the Derwent we chose a movement that's robust and very accurate...
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December 01, 2016
1 min read
Nestled in the Berkshire countryside, a stone's throw from Hungerford, Benchmark's showroom and workshop are places of pure craftsmanship...
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June 29, 2016
3 min read
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.
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May 03, 2016
5 min read
The first step, before any design work has commenced, is to decide what sort of engine will power the watch.
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April 20, 2016
2 min read
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...
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March 09, 2016
2 min read
Dylan Thomas referred to this part of the world as thefields of praise which filled him with inspiration, and we can see why...
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February 26, 2016
2 min read
Being funded in such a short space of time certainly brought a lot of validity and confirmation to our design of the Cherwell...
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February 15, 2016
2 min read
In the north-west of England lies a mountainous region with breathless beauty. And you can understand why once you arrive...
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February 07, 2016
4 min read
The Cherwell is designed as a dress watch with a contemporary feel, and we use several elements to achieve it...
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January 06, 2016
2 min read
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...
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