You know, as a watchmaker who makes tailored watches, it’s been super enjoyable to make distinctive watches that really show off what my clients like. The entire world of tailored watches is huge and always evolving, with various kinds of requests making it what it is. So, here are some of the things people mostly ask for when they come to me for a custom watch.
Personalization of Design
The major aspect in bespoke watch-making is when people want something that’s totally their personal style. People generally have a clear concept about what they want—a form they like, maybe a hue, or the type of materials they want it to be made from. Like, someone might say, ‘I want a circular case, a black dial, and a leather strap—just something that aligns with my style. ‘
Custom Engraving
Adding individual specifics is pretty popular. Many prefer to have their names or initials, or memorable dates, inscribed.
It adds a charming personal element, and it’s a lasting keepsake. I have undertaken numerous projects where clients seek extremely detailed designs, which showcases my expertise.
Unconventional Materials
Recently, there’s a trend towards using unusual and appealing materials for bespoke timepiecees. Increasingly, clients are requesting materials such as carbon composite, titanium alloy, and even meteoric stone. Crafting a watch from these materials is quite challenging, but it is completely rewarding.
Unique Complications
Incorporating unique extra features into a watch, such as a lunar phase or a minute hand that repeats, is highly significant. Clients often request features such as displaying the lunar phase, including a perpetual calendar, or a watch that chimes at each minute.
These additional features make the watch extremely special and distinct. I’ve had an opportunity to do some genuinely difficult projects with a variety of complexities, which has significantly improved my skills.
Custom Fit
A personalized watch it is not solely concerning the appearance and materials; and it is also and how it sits. Most people typically arrive with the size they require or they desire it to be adonlyable. Ensuring that the watch feels comfortable and sits perfectly on their wrist is very important, therefore I am extremely careful with the measuring and adonlyments.