Some watch market news for you; SWISS WATCHES IN DEMAND WatchPro mag reports that Swiss exports to the UK were up by 21% in August, according to the latest stats from the Swiss watch manufacturers association. To be fair part of the reason could be retailers stocking up for the Christmas sales season which kicks off in September. Watches of Switzerland posted 19% growth for … Continue reading Latest Watch Market News Snippets
One of the most elegant retro chronographs on the Indie watch market, the Baltic Tricompax is back on sale, as the French brand offer new stocks. White or black dial, your choice and same price tag of £1585 and the high quality Sellita SW500 Swiss movement inside. That offers 63 hours of reserve power on a full wind btw. There are lots of automatic retro … Continue reading Fresh Stocks of The Baltic Tricompax Are Back Online
A new watch from MHD is always worth a look. The UK based Indie brand has taken inspiration from the classic car designs of the 1970s with the new SC DLC, which has a Miyota auto movement inside a 42mm case. Sapphire crystal front and back, plus that dashboard clocks styling, power reserve indicator and knurled crown detail is really luring us in. It captures … Continue reading New MHD SC is a Dashboard Delight
As every Rolex owner in the UK knows watch thefts are becoming more frequent, organised gangs are targeting High Net Worth people and violence is sometimes used too. Recently TV presenter Aled Jones had his Rolex stolen by a man using a machete, quite a common weapon now in London. Violent crime in some parts of London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester ansd many other cities makes … Continue reading Watch Thefts: Tourists Targeted, Says Watch Register
A catchy song lyric if ever there was, and a decent value GMT from microbrand Enoksen, based in Belfast NI. Enoksen are known for their no-nonsense dive watches, which offer super impressive depth ratings like 1000m for very little money compared to Swiss brands. The new EO7/A GMT is another watch that delivers on spec vs price, at just £375 retail. For that you get … Continue reading Roam If You Want To, Roam Around The World
The new Endeavour model gets titanium crowns, plus little bronze caps inset into the crowns. Nice detail. The dial is a slightly darker shade of black too, says Farer. It’s a very tool watch kinda diver, plain dial, big numbers, lumed hands. Good value compared to many a Swiss 300m diver we think. Here’s the word; “The case of the Aqua Compressor is crafted from … Continue reading Farer Revives the 300m Endeavour Titanium
UK brand Farer sent us a quick update re their latest cushion case retro style automatics. The Lethbridge, Stanhope II, Mansfield and Durham models are all heading out now, with prices starting at £895. Actually all four are the same retail price, so it’s down to which dial and strap combo you love best. Swiss Sellita SW216 mechancial movement inside, segmented dial with sub-dial, set … Continue reading Farer Cushion Case Models Are Now Shipping
UK watch brand Farer has revived the Chronograph Sport and it rejoins the line-up with a new titanium case. The watch is available in two dial designs, with the Carnegie being our fave, that tropical dial vibe seals the deal for us. There is also the cream dial Bernina model. Both retail at £1775, which is a challenge for us. Yes, the movements inside are … Continue reading Farer Brings Back the Chronograph Sport, Now With Titanium Case
