A World in Time: How Different Cultures Mark Time and What It Teaches Us

Every country keeps time a little differently.
Some move their clocks forward and back with the seasons, chasing light across the year. Others leave them fixed, anchored in a rhythm older than the clock itself.

But beyond the hands and hours, time is more than a measure — it’s a way of living. In some parts of the world, time is flexible, shaped by nature and community. In others, it’s precise, synchronised, engineered for efficiency.

At Harold Pinchbeck, we find beauty in both. A handmade mechanical watch is a bridge between these worlds: precise yet deeply human. It doesn’t rush, it doesn’t demand attention — it simply keeps time faithfully, allowing you to live in it more fully.

As we adjust our clocks this season, perhaps it’s also a reminder to adjust our pace — to take time for the things that matter, and to wear something that reminds us to do so.

Discover the watches that help you live every moment well.