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The Scotland Watch Co. Journal

We're a watch design and production company who create classic, luxury watches with subtle features reflecting the uniqueness of Scotland's culture, history, natural beauty and art.

British Horological Institute - The Horological Journal
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 15 Aug 2023

British Horological Institute - The Horological Journal

If you keep up with the movements of the horological world in Britain, you may have heard of the British Horological Institute and their monthly magazine, The Horological Journal.

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Scotland's Newest Microbrand
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 08 Aug 2023

Scotland's Newest Microbrand "SWC" - Our Story - Part 2

The second part of our short blog series documenting the journey that we have undertaken to this point, becoming Scotland's newest microbrand,

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Scottish Microbrand
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 07 Aug 2023

Scottish Microbrand "SWC" - Our Story - Part 1

The production of this short run of the Saltire collection is on the finishing line. Which is why we would like to share with you the story of Scotland Watch Company journey from the first idea to this moment. This is the first part about the beginning of our Scottish Microbra...

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Tweed straps made with tweed from Lochcarron of Scotland
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 22 Jul 2023

Tweed straps made with tweed from Lochcarron of Scotland

As you may know, each variation of the Saltire Collection has been paired with its own strap variation.

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Ross Muir - NEW Scotland Watch Company Brand Ambassador
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 09 Jul 2023

Ross Muir - NEW Scotland Watch Company Brand Ambassador

One of the most challenging tasks for any start-up company is brainstorming marketing tactics to reach the hearts and minds of current and future followers. However it seems our SWC brand is slowly gaining some traction: out of the blue, we were approached by a Scottish sports...

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Practice Chanter Second Hand - Letters from dear supporters
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 11 Jun 2023

Practice Chanter Second Hand - Letters from dear supporters

Hearing stories about your cultural and ancestral connections with Scotland is one of the most rewarding parts of running the Scotland Watch Company. We've been in touch with our supporters as far away as New Zealand and Canada exchanging insights about their Scottish heritage...

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Hand Painted Watch Dials - Scotland Watch Company
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 25 May 2023

Hand Painted Watch Dials - Scotland Watch Company

The production of the Saltire Collection is in full swing. Moulds for the cases and hands are ready, and physical production is starting this week. Seiko movements are on the way from Japan to the assembling factory.

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SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 06 May 2023

Aventurine Dials Polishing Process

Production of the first batch of Saltire's is well under way. The Aventurine Dials have been cut and the Enamel Dials have been fired. After mounting the material onto the metal dial plates, they are then polished and sent to our artist for painting.

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Scotland Watch Company - Watch Production
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 11 Apr 2023

Scotland Watch Company - Watch Production

Hi SWC Supporters, We have had a great response about starting watch production in the last week! When we sent our previous email, we had 10 watches remaining in this first production batch. Now we only have 5, so if you would like to receive a unique Saltire watch within 3 mo...

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Watch Prototype Manufacturing - Scotland Watch Company
SWC Blog Posts and Newsletters • 18 Mar 2023

Watch Prototype Manufacturing - Scotland Watch Company

We have had huge support for the Saltire Collection and are pleased to announce that we are starting production of the first small batch.

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