Hands On Horology is just around the corner now, London’s new premier watch show and exhibition taking place at Protein Studios in Shoreditch on 14th June. We’ve talked to some of the attending exhibitors to find out what highlights they are bringing to the show. From UK debuts to exclusive limited editions, there’s a lot to be excited about.
Beaucroft
Beaucroft are one of Britain’s most exciting up and coming watch brands, bringing with them an exclusive Hands On Horology special edition wristwatch called the Seeker Black Ice. It’s an absolute stunner with a gradient ice blue dial and black case. It’s bright and elegant with a hint of sharpness to it thanks to that dark tone case which makes it feel incredibly distinctive. It’s powered by a classic movement, the NH38 with 41-hour power reserve.
Nodus
Nodus are producing an exclusive Hands On Horology limited edition Tiger’s Eye Sector II Sport available only on the day. The Sector II Sport is inspired by mid-century sport watches with a fixed bezel and a hyper legible sector dial with a hint of Art Deco influences. With a new tiger’s eye dial, it captures the essence of dynamic, colourful, British style while also playing into renewed interest from collectors in precious stone dials. It will also be their first time exhibiting in the UK.
Paulin
Paulin Watches John Nicol Neo collection (2023)
Scottish watch brand Paulin perfectly encapsulate the bright, playful attitude of British watch design with their retro dials. However, for Hands On Horology they’re switching things up with a special edition of 10 watches with dials painted by Glaswegian artist John Nicol. He’s known for his equally colourful artwork with a dynamic use of shape and abstract concepts. The basis for these unique artworks is the Neo 38mm collection housing the Seiko NH35A automatic movement.
CIGA Design
CIGA Design, the brand behind the GPHG winning U Series Blue Planet, are making their UK exhibition debut. Which means it’s the first time they will be attending a show in the UK with watches at their stand, giving you an amazing and unique opportunity to try on their revolutionary single hand globe watch.
Awake
Awake are a relatively young brand who have really come into a vein of creativity in recent years with their signature Vietnamese lacquer dials. While they’re still keeping things under wraps at time of writing, they have revealed that at Hands On Horology you’ll be able to see a brand-new release, making the show the first place you can see it. A fantastic opportunity to see cutting edge design up close before everyone else.
InkDial
Respected wristwatch artist InkDial will be on hand to share his incredible artwork. He’s providing an exclusive Hands On Horology print as part of the Priority ticket package as well as the opportunity to have your watch sketched live on the day. Slots for the sketching are extremely limited and are strictly available on a first come, first served basis at the start of each session.
2025 Collections
After Geneva Watch Week saw new releases from a huge number of brands, Hands On Horology will be the first place you can discover those new creations in the UK. Not to mention the latest releases from all of your British favourites like the Christopher Ward C12 Loco and Studio Underd0g’s entirely original Av0cado and Guacam0le. Many brands will also have watches to buy at the show, so you can walk away with your favourite new discovery on your wrist then and there.
Exhibitors
Here’s the latest list of exhibitors attending Hands On Horology London: anOrdain, Alpina, AWAKE, Ball, Baltic, BA111OD, Beaucroft, Bianchet, BOLDR, Bravur, Brew, Christopher Ward, CIGA Design, Doxa, Duckworth Prestex, Favre Leuba, Formex, Frederique Constant, Haute Rive, Herbelin, Horage, Jean Rousseau, Junghans, Orient, Micromilspec, Nodus, Orient, Paulin, RZE, Serica, Straum, Studio Underd0g, and Venezianico.
More details at Hands On Horology.
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