Beaubleu Ecce Vesperal, £714
Beaubleu have one of the most distinctive displays in the watch industry thanks to their circular hands. It’s amazing how much impact changing the shape of a hand has, and when it’s as non-traditional as this, it stands out all the more. The hands themselves feature on the dial of the Ecce, which is their sportiest and most industrial model with a steel case and broad, brushed bezel—especially in the Vesperal variant with a matching brushed steel dial. If you prefer a more luxe look, there’s also the white-dialled Lys with rose gold accents.
Available at Beaubleu.
Ember Watch Company Rocket, £435
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 as 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, £17,400
In March 2025 Justin Richardson won two Gold Awards at the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards for his incredible Tank 432 Black Mother-of-Pearl and 828 Octavo Evening Watch. There’s a level of detail and intricacy to handcrafted watches that other forms of production simply cannot match. Inspired by iconic Art Deco watches like the Cartier Tank and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the facets of the Tank 432’s angular case are immaculate and the dial is so incredibly precise.
Available at Justin Richardson.
Camp Watches Atlantic Blue Fieldtimer, £689
While it’s named after the ocean, the Atlantic Blue Fieldtimer is secretly a car watch inspired by vintage BMW 2 Series. It features an enamelled lacquer dial produced by Berlac, the same Swiss firm who produce resilient coatings for many car firms including Porsche. The distinctive typeface used is also designed to create that sense of vintage nostalgia with its graphic style. Powering the watch is the Sellita SW210-1b manual winding.
Available at Camp Watches.
Palmos Palmos One, £764
The Palmos One is the debut watch from Palmos, bringing a sleek interchangeable bracelet design to life with monochromatic dials. It measures 40mm with a thickness of 9.2mm in stainless steel. Its broad, flat bezel gives it quite a strong industrial charm. Powering it is a choice of the SOPROD M100 (A10) or Sellita SW300-1, offering a solid level of accuracy and value. In terms of colour, there’s a choice of black, olive, steel grey, or blue.
Available at Palmos.
