Orbit Winder Co. Orbit Winder, £1,300
On a functional level watch winders are designed to keep your automatic watches wound, however they also serve as a form of display case. Orbit Winders embraces this duality with a gyroscopic structure that emulates a tourbillon. The smooth and silent motion is both visually spectacular and healthier for your watch than a traditional winder. That’s because by rotating on multiple axis it causes less wear and strain on the movement compared to being locked into a single plane. There are three versions available: Piano Black, Walnut and Birch, all crafted by hand.
Available at Orbit Winder.
Forstner Bands, $125 (Approx. £100)
Komfit Everyone knows that the Omega Speedmaster is the iconic space watch, but are you familiar with the most iconic space watch strap? The Forstner Komfit is one of the only steel watch bracelets in history to have been approved by NASA for manned space flights and has even been to the moon. It has a two-layered construction and front-facing clasp that make it easy and comfortable to use. Plus it was one of the first bracelets to feature micro-incremental adjustments, allowing it to be sized properly without the need for additional tools.
Available at Forstner.
Jean Rousseau Calanques Alligator Strap, £470
French watch strap specialist Jean Rousseau brings luxury to straps of all kinds, including those designed for use with Apple Watches. The Calanques alligator double wrap strap, available with shiny or semi-matte finish, is a gentle turquoise colour inspired by the iconic Calanques of Marseille, a beautiful coastal cliff area akin to a Mediterranean fjord. The shade of turquoise used here is reminiscent of the incredibly popular Tiffany blue.
Available at Jean Rousseau.
Scatola Del Tempo Rotor One Black Watch Winder, £530
Keeping your watches in good condition while you travel with them requires careful thought. One solution is a portable watch winder like the Scatola del Tempo Rotor One Black, which is their best selling winder. It’s battery powered and has a minimum autonomy of three years, meaning it’s easy to relocate and travel with at a moment’s notice. It also has a soft to the touch exterior making it a satisfying object to carry.
Available at Scatola del Tempo.
FinWatchStraps Custom Vintage Straps
FinWatchStraps is a Finnish watch strap making company based in Helsinki that specialises in hand-made custom straps. The brand uses only traditional methods of production in its craft, meaning there is absolutely no machinery involved in any part of the strap creation process. Every piece is produced to the exact standards of the customer and all parameters can be customised including size, width, material, colour, stitching and buckles. Pictured here are custom vintage straps from the Crazy Cow collection. Prices from €74 (approx. £62) depending on level of customisation.
Available at FinWatchStraps.
