There is only one Pinchbeck WATERLOO watch
Since 2016 we have donated watches to the annual Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch, held at Guildhall, close to where our forebears worked centuries ago. Through prize draws, our donations have contributed to the amazing totals that the Lunches have achieved to help veterans of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (over £3.5 million since 2008).
The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch now supports all members of the Armed Forces who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, through the Army Benevolent Fund, The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
So when we brainstormed with the organisers of the 2024 Lunch, it wasn’t surprising that we produced an idea for an even better fundraiser. The result was a unique watch - a limited edition of just one. Called the Waterloo, it was the only prize in a special draw, which raised a five-figure sum. We donated the watch, so 100% of the funds raised from the draw will go towards supporting veterans into employment.
The 2024 Waterloo watch by Harold Pinchbeck
The watch was accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Lord Mayor of London, Michael Mainelli.
The Lady Mayoress drew the winning ticket and announced the winner (who wishes to remain anonymous) at a reception in the Mansion House last month. The photo shows Paul Pinchbeck handing the watch to the Lady Mayoress before the draw took place.
Pictures hereafter are from the Lord Mayors Big Curry Lunch starting with Paul Meeting HRH The Princess Royal.
Paul Meets the Lord Mayor of the City of London
All photography by Pauliina Roots