Beaucroft Seeker 37mm, £425
Since 2020, Beaucroft has created classic mechanical watches with a fresh modern flair from the heart of Cambridge. The Seeker 37mm exemplifies this, offering bold colours and striking design details. Fully hand assembled and regulated in Great Britain, it blends traditional timekeeping techniques with modern watch design styling. Beaucroft brings the best of the old and new worlds together, creating both signature and bespoke watches that are affordably priced and beautifully finished.
Available at Beaucroft.
Primitive Haus TimeKeeper Type-A, $369 (approx. £280)
Finding what inspires you is always the foundation of a good microbrand, and Primitive Haus are clear on where their inspirations lie. Influenced by the German minimalist movement spearheaded by Bauhaus, they aim to bring colourful watches to life, blending style and function seamlessly. Recently with the TimeKeeper Type-A they’ve been exploring fresh colours and designs, such as fumé blue, vibrant purple and this gorgeous dimple dial variant that looks like freshly fallen snow. They house the Miyota 82S5 with a 42-hour power reserve.
Available at Primitive Haus.
Héron Marinor Seastorm Black, £495
Héron have recently restocked their core collection timepieces, including the Marinor Seastorm Black, a gorgeous dive watch with a 39mm diameter hardened steel case and 300m water resistance. The style, with a domed sapphire bezel and large, lumed hour markers draws inspiration from legendary dive watches of the 20th century, but at a much more accessible price point. Powering the watch is the Miyota 9039, one of the Japanese manufacturer’s premium movements with a 42-hour power reserve.
Available at Héron Watches.
Vesuviate Attivo-Duplex, $545 (approx. £420)
Vesuviate’s name is a reference to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one of the most famous volcanoes in history. The modification of the volcano’s name into a verb, vesuviate, plays on the fact that the brand’s signature manufacturing technique is thermochemical surface treatment, which uses heat-related chemical reactions to give their steel an ultra-hard surface. The Attivo-Duplex uses this hardened steel in its 39mm x 46.2mm x 11.5mm case, which has a retro TV shape. The display features two independent time displays powered by separate movements, both of which are ultra-slim Peacock SL-7020s with 36-hour power reserves.
Available at Vesuviate.
DeJager Explorer, £225
DeJager blends timeless British design with their African adventurous roots resulting in classic styles for everyday and special occasion wear. No matter when you choose to wear your DeJager watch, you will be wearing your social and cultural impact on your wrist. DeJager Watches is proud to partner with SOS Africa helping disadvantaged South Africans get a great education. Every watch purchased triggers a donation to SOS Africa’s vital work on the ground. The Explorer ties a rustic brown leather strap with a modern blue face, aircraft propeller hands and a deep red seconds hand.
Available at DeJager.
