"The world's first Nicholas Parsons-driven fashion revolution is surely under way."
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-28853164
I love the look of this one, personally would like to see 'Smiths' on the dial but then I'm biased...
Cheers, Matthew Smith
Not some of the best meters for industry, steam locos and early to Fifities car instruments then?
Too soon to think anything but "drugs cheat" when I read "Armstrong" anywhere now.
Kind of sad.
No, sorry.
As a kid we had a Smith kitchen timer, unlike all the modern mechanical timers it would go up to 4 hours. It wore out after several decades of hard service (mum was a dedicated cook).
My recollection of 'early' car instruments are those of Lucas 'Prince of Darkness'.
I joined Courtaulds as a student control engineer in the early 80s and don't recall seeing any instruments by Smiths from that time.
Back when you mentioned that idea I liked it but thought that very few people would get it (especially as I seem to recall you were thinking about it for a brand directed as younger people). Since then, however, I feel that the retro thing has strengthened in relation to watches and fashions in general and I think it could work. I'm still in two minds about the Bessemer Converter outline logo though. That said, some marketingspeak bumf explaining what the logo represented would probably go down well with many current potential watch buyers!
looks stunning with rose gold been looking for a classic to wear with my suit everyday for work this would be great something unique
keep us posted
Not wanting to appear bold, but maybe you could just call them all Swanbourne? Have the re-issues as lines of the Swanbourne brand, and new designs simply 'Swanbourne'. It's a dignified sounding name, at least from here. So Swanbourne Precistas, Swanbourne Smiths etc. Just a thought I suppose.
I suppose. French farm paddocks you crashed your plane into are much more romantic I guess.
Maybe Eddie needs to have a car crash with a member of the Royal Family and rename his company 'Goethe' for that exotic touch or something. Just think of the marketing potential.
Or Butt Hole Rd at Conisbrough it took the residents years to get it renamed Archers Way!
That could work. You could go on about how the near miss affirmed your love of motoring and inspired your new line of watches aimed at car lovers. Your headline limited edition could be a Ford Focus tie-in with a Burberry patterned aluminium barrel. The Pewsey REV1-ASBO. Then maybe something cider-themed.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Very nice, now I am spoilt for choice over my first Timefactors purchase.
Gorgeous. And the questions are when and how much?!
This is looking pretty dam sweet! Looks like quiet a large face… and specs yet?!
Any news Eddie?
Available tomorrow.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Looking great Eddie, where's my piggy bank?
Someone needs to contact the owners club.
That's a beauty.
Congratulations, Eddie. Wonderful design. The older I am, the more comfortable the 50s are beginning to feel.
Brane
It is sweet, and tempting, but another dress watch for me? I don't own a suit or go anywhere that would require one.
The TF watch I'm really waiting for is the ceramic that was discussed some years ago.
I like that very much, well done Eddie!
Just noticed that the grandly luxurious Armstrong Siddeley PRS-41 is now sold out. Will there be another model in this line?
Is the same movement in the sewills ferreira. Last time I looked there were still a few available. This seems to fill the same spot albeit slightly slimmer
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