Ember Watch Company Rocket, £330
With a name like Rocket, the debut watch from Ember Watch Company feels like a stylish ode to all things sci-fi. The 40mm diameter stainless steel case is deeply facetted with sharp angles and lines featuring a bead-blasted matte finish that contrasts with the smooth, polished bezel. Combine that with the bright, colourful dials, such as1 white with mint green, and it almost wouldn’t look out of place in a sci-fi film. A fusion of concepts that are simultaneously retro and modern. Powering the piece is the Seiko NH38A with 41-hour power reserve.
Available at Ember Watch Company.
Justin Richardson Tank 432/428, £17,400
There’s a level of detail and intricacy to handcrafted watches that other forms of production simply cannot match. Take for example the Justin Richardson Tank, inspired by iconic Art Deco watches like the Cartier Tank and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. The facets of its angular case are immaculate and the dial is so incredibly precise. Plus, by virtue of each piece being made by hand in their Canterbury studio, they’re totally bespoke and customisable, giving you the chance to consult on case materials, dial design, finishing and more.
Available at Justin Richardson.
Primitive Haus Timekeeper Type-A, £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 that blend 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 a gorgeous dimple dial variant that looks like freshly fallen snow. They house the Miyota 82S5 with 42-hour power reserve.
Available at Primitive Haus.
Wayforth Voyager, £314
Wayforth’s Voyager is designed to keep up with you on your travels wherever they may take you. In that endeavour, it’s equipped with a chronograph function and a dual time zone display. A chronograph can be used to measure your speed or even distance travelled with a quick calculation, while the dual time display, consisting of an inner rotating bezel with 12-hour scale, lets you track local time and home time while globetrotting. There are eight colours to choose from, each housing the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement.
Available at Wayforth.
Zanuti GMT, £342
If you’re going to invest in an homage watch, you may as well look for something with quality and class. Zanuti produce an extensive range of homage watches that capture the styles and vibes of some of the world’s most famous watches at a fraction of the price. The GMT for example features a colourful two-tone GMT bezel available in numerous iconic colourways such as brown and black or red and blue. It’s also available housing either a quartz or automatic movement, giving you plenty of choice as a collector.
Available at Zanuti.
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