AHCI - A few shots of the Struthers unique piece in collaboration with Deakin & Francis. Founded in 1786 Deakin & Francis are the oldest UK manufacturing jewelers. They have their flagship store in

A few shots of the Struthers unique piece in collaboration with Deakin & Francis. Founded in 1786 Deakin & Francis are the oldest UK manufacturing jewelers. They have their flagship store in

Dec 01, 2019,04:47 AM

Piccadilly, London and their manufacturing workshops in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. Struthers are also based in the Jewellery Quarter, which is where this collaboration began. The enamel sector dial was produced by D&K for the Struthers Kingsley watch - a model from their 'Taylor Made' range and rather than being produced in silver, this one has been made from white gold. This is the first time I have seen this watch in the flesh and I found it a very compelling model. The enamel dial has been executed to a very high standard (as you would expect) and the recommissioned manual wind Omega movement has been finished with a beautiful traditional hand engraved acanthus leaf scrolling.

Sincere apologies for the photographs - It was difficult to capture under the light conditions and they really don't do the watch justice !

The dial below was apparently a failed attempt that didn't go according to plan - but I said that they should really try to re-produce it ! It had a wonderful toffee / tropical translucent hue:

The D&K along side a customer very nice Silver version with Blue Mk11 Dial

The case is 38 mm .HAGWE Everyone ! Best Wishes, Will

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Interesting and intriguing

By: Jurry : December 1st, 2019-05:56

Thanks for your very interesting post and those watches are somehow intriguing to me. I especially like the blue dial but the black has more “mystery” to it. The lugs in that teardrop shape remind me bit of VC CDV but definitely different, not some form o...

I agree - Craig and Rebecca or so engaging and have such great historical knowledge through the repairs that their business is based upon - I really hope they continue to flourish. [nt]

By: templetowers : December 1st, 2019-14:22

Thanks for the heads up and intro Tim - Both Rebecca and Craig were very welcoming and engaging - I think a visit to Birmingham is on the cards ! Best Will [nt]

By: templetowers : December 1st, 2019-14:29

Brilliant, terrific looking watch. I hope they don’t stop refurbishing old movements, though. There work in that department was truly impressive and maybe more accessible(?). [nt]

By: ektaylor : December 1st, 2019-18:24

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A few shots of the Struthers unique piece in collaboration with Deakin & Francis. Founded in 1786 Deakin & Francis are the oldest UK manufacturing jewelers. They have their flagship store in

A few shots of the Struthers unique piece in collaboration with Deakin & Francis. Founded in 1786 Deakin & Francis are the oldest UK manufacturing jewelers. They have their flagship store in

Interesting and intriguing

It's my pleasure :) and I agree, both dials have appeal in different ways - the blue was beautiful. [nt]

I really like that officers case back [nt]

Thanks for sharing! This is rare to see and I hope there will be more from Struthers in time.

I agree - Craig and Rebecca or so engaging and have such great historical knowledge through the repairs that their business is based upon - I really hope they continue to flourish. [nt]

Thanks for sharing my friend.

It's my pleasure my friend :) [nt]

Excellent, thanks for this report Will!

Thanks for the heads up and intro Tim - Both Rebecca and Craig were very welcoming and engaging - I think a visit to Birmingham is on the cards ! Best Will [nt]

Brilliant, terrific looking watch. I hope they don’t stop refurbishing old movements, though. There work in that department was truly impressive and maybe more accessible(?). [nt]