A Day In The Life…Geoff Allnutt
Geoff Allnutt started his clock and watchmaking journey at the age of 12 working alongside his father, John at his shop in Tooting, London. He moved to Midhurst, West Sussex in 1981 and at 16-years-old…
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BOOK REVIEW: Hands Of Time – A Watchmaker’s History Of Time
Rebecca Struthers is a watchmaker, horological historian - the first watchmaker to earn a PhD in horology - and co-founding Director of Struthers Watchmakers. Her book, Hands Of Time - A Watchmaker's History Of Time takes you…
MrWatchMaster Supports Watchmaker Trailblazer Apprenticeships
We are delighted to announce that MrWatchMaster is officially supporting the Trailblazer Apprenticeship scheme to encourage new watchmakers into the trade. There is a shortage of trained watch and clockmakers which is threatening the future…
Time Well Spent At The Clockmakers’ Museum
Want to see the very tiniest watch movements up to a large church clock, or a watch worn to the top of Mount Everest, then you should visit the Clockmakers' Museum. Marine timekeeper known as…
Inside The Watch Atelier…Meet Angus
We have partnered with The Watch Atelier, a state-of-the-art service centre, to bring you a new monthly series, Inside The Watch Atelier..., which will give a fascinating ‘behind-the-scenes’ insight into the world of watchmaking, servicing and…
How Women Can Successfully Grow Their Luxury Watch Collections
Exclusive feature for MWM by Corinne Faith Osborn Wristwatches have evolved greatly through time. Beyond being a 'statement item' and a piece of fine jewellery, watches have also become something to collect for women with…
BOOK REVIEW: The Changing Face of Early Modern Time, 1550–1770
The Changing Face of Early Modern Time, 1550–1770 is an extraordinary book in every way, exploring the changing use of clocks and watches offering new insights into early perceptions of time and its practical use.…
History In Your Hands: Oliver Cromwell’s Watch
Welcome to the first in our series, History In Your Hands, which will feature important historical and contemporary watches. Recently, I had the great pleasure of meeting Johnny Wachsmann, Founder of Pieces of Time, the…
BOOK REVIEW: The Rise and Decline of England’s Watchmaking Industry, 1550–1930
If you want an in-depth analysis and opinion of the extraordinary 380-year history of English Watchmaking, then look no further than the brilliant book, The Rise and Decline of England's Watchmaking Industry, 1550–1930 by Alun C. Davies.…