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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Roger W. Smith to announce significant step forward for British watchmaking at Salon QP
Roger W. Smith, the only maker of entirely British watches and movements, is set to announce his first range of watches. Presented by Phillips, the preview at Salon QP (12-14 November) will also feature a rare showing of Roger Smith’s … Continue reading
British Horological Institute Grant
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has today announced significant National Lottery funding to help train a new generation of clock and watchmakers in the UK. HLF has awarded the British Horological Institute (BHI) – a membership organisation for people who … Continue reading
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Garrick teams up with Andreas Strehler – updated
SalonQP have given some more details. These are the highlights : However, Michelmayr and Brailsford have seem to have loftier ambitions, and have entered into a partnership with Strehler’s UhrTeil to provide a newly-designed and exclusive base movement, which will be unveiled … Continue reading
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Garrick teams up with Andreas Strehler
In a cryptic tweet yesterday Garrick Watches announced they will be working on a new movement with Andreas Strehler. If like me you have never heard of him this is what they have to say on Wikipedia Andreas Strehler From … Continue reading
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Roger Smith – Salon QP Competition
Competitions are always a bit of fun, and database building. QP are offering the chance to win a limited edition copy of the DVD “The Watchmaker’s Apprentice” link to competition
Roger Smith – Case making
Most school children have learnt by now that you can learn just about anything from Youtube. Well here is a real find, Roger Smith explain his process of case making – amazing Follow the link and see for yourself Case … Continue reading
Peter Roberts – Garrick
Here is a great article on Monochrome. An interview with David Brailsford the founder of Garrick Watches discussing his favorite watch. Two British brands in one story, happy days. I suggest you look at the full article following this link. … Continue reading
Mr Jones Watches – London
Now this is a small British company that given my name I really should not have missed. Here is a really nice little video explaining who they are – enjoy
Paulin – Glasgow Made
After reading the brief description of Paulin watch’s Glasgow based company in the Economia article I blogged on October 5th I had look at their website today. At the moment their range all designed and assembled in Glasgow consists of … Continue reading
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