
The Watchmaker’s Journal
A blog by Pinchbeck Watches on craftsmanship, legacy, and the beauty of time well spent
A Message from Paul: The Importance of Independent British Watchmaking
In this personal message, Paul Pinchbeck shares the story behind Harold Pinchbeck watches, the dedication of their team, and the importance of supporting independent British craftsmanship.
Finding Your Place in British Watchmaking
Explore the rich world of British watchmaking and discover where Pinchbeck fits in. Handmade in Lincoln, our watches combine heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
Slow Luxury: Why Pinchbeck Chooses Craft Over Trends
Discover Pinchbeck’s handmade British watches, crafted in Lincoln with artistry and heritage. Choose timeless luxury over fast trends and join the world of slow, considered watchmaking.
Discover Pinchbeck: Handmade British Luxury Watches and Artisan Craft
Discover Pinchbeck watches, handcrafted in Lincoln with centuries of British watchmaking expertise. Explore limited editions, artisan dials, and join the Pinchbeck family of luxury watch collectors.
Harold Pinchbeck: Continuing the Legacy of British Watchmaking
Discover the modern identity of Harold Pinchbeck, a family-run British watchmaker with heritage dating back to 1710. Handmade in Lincoln, rooted in craft.
September Time: A New Season for British Watchmaking
September marks a season of reflection. Discover Harold Pinchbeck, makers of handmade British watches from Lincoln, continuing great British work.
The Lindum Collection: Watches Woven from Lincoln’s History
The Lindum Collection — Aureate and Parchment — is inspired by Lincoln’s heritage, from golden stone to ancient manuscripts. Handcrafted in Britain, they are watches that combine history, artistry, and timeless British elegance.
The Novum: A Contemporary Watch for Every Day
The Novum is our most contemporary watch — versatile, understated, and designed for everyday wear. Handcrafted in Lincoln, it’s a modern expression of British watchmaking.
The Albion: A Modern British Icon in Time
The Albion is a watch that captures the spirit of Britain itself — bold, modern, and rooted in centuries of craft. With its Union Jack dial and Pinchbeck heritage, it’s a modern British icon designed and assembled in Lincoln.
Orpheus: A Love Story, Told in Time
Inspired by the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, this British-made timepiece tells a story of love, loss, and living in the moment. Crafted in Lincoln, the Orpheus is a watch that unites mythology with artistry and horology.
Lincoln’s Place in Watchmaking History
Discover Lincoln’s role in British watchmaking with Harold Pinchbeck. Handmade luxury watches from Lincolnshire, rooted in heritage and artistry.
Continuing Great British Work: The Story of Pinchbeck Watchmaking
Discover Harold Pinchbeck, an independent British watchmaker. Handmade luxury watches from Lincoln, carrying forward centuries of heritage and craft.
Courtside Heritage: The Albion Watch at Wimbledon with Sean Hodkin
When British tennis player Sean Hodkin headed to Wimbledon to train top pros, he took a piece of heritage with him — the Albion, our Union Jack-inspired watch. With his partner proudly wearing the same timepiece courtside, it was a summer moment full of style, support, and timeless British craftsmanship.
Brushstrokes and Timepieces: Our Artistic Collaboration with Dominic Parczuk
Our limited-edition Lincoln watch featured original artwork by local artist Dominic Parczuk—and it sold out fast. Now, we’re preparing for a new collaboration that promises to be just as special.
Crafted by Many Hands: The Artisans Behind Every Pinchbeck Watch
At Pinchbeck, our watches are more than just timepieces—they’re the result of British craftsmanship at its finest. From hand-painted dials to artist-engraved casebacks, discover the artisans who help us create something truly unique.
Supporting Those Who Serve: Pinchbeck and the Army Benevolent Fund
Each spring, Pinchbeck quietly contributes something extraordinary to one of London’s most meaningful events: the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch. As long-time supporters of the Army Benevolent Fund, we’ve crafted a series of one-of-a-kind watches to help raise funds for veterans and their families. From the exclusive Waterloo and Trafalgar models to this year’s upcoming design, these timepieces tell a story of gratitude, service, and lasting legacy.
Time Measured, Time Lived: The Smart Watch vs. Pinchbeck Conversation
In a world dominated by digital everything, is there still space for the hand-built and the timeless? We explore the unique roles of a smart watch and a Pinchbeck watch—one engineered for metrics, the other crafted for meaning.
Not Just for the Box: A Legacy Meant to Be Worn
A Pinchbeck watch isn’t made to be hidden away. It’s designed to be worn, lived with, and loved. Because true legacy isn’t just what we pass down—it’s how we wear it, every day.
British Summer Time: Tradition, Light, and the Watches That Mark It
In Britain, summer is measured by moments of light, tradition, and quiet reflection. This June, as we mark the summer solstice, discover how Harold Pinchbeck watches become more than timekeepers—they’re enduring companions to life’s most meaningful seasons.
An informal Q&A with Watch Designer Jason Edwards
Discover Jason’s answers to an informal chat about watch design.