Hand Painted Enamel Dials - Scotland Watch Company
First of all, we hope that you have been able to make it through the chilly winter period with a smile on your face knowing that the Scotland Rugby team have regained the Calcutta Cup for the third year in a row! The boy's aren't playing half bad!
Tweed Watch Straps – Should I buy one?
Watch buyers and collectors are often assailed by new ideas and suggestions on how to make their collection or their beloved dress watch that wee bit different from the rest. One recent accessory is the advent of the tweed covered watch strap.
Collecting Watches - Part 2
About 35 years ago I noticed that my brother Edward Dargiewicz had started collecting early 20th century wristwatches. Not only did I like those mechanical pieces of art, but I also really liked the idea of collecting watches. Obviously, I didn’t want to collect the same as Ed...
Collecting Watches - Part 1
I was given my first watch by my Granny Berta at the age of 11. It was a Soviet Pobieda and looked similar to that on the photo below. I was very proud of it.
My Horological Journey – Part 3 ‘The Saltire Collection’
I realised that creating a new watch is like producing and directing a theatre play. To attract audience the producer/director has to create something new and exciting within the restrictions of the old structure. He/she could have a new text, new actors and new stage design, ...
My Horological Journey – Part 2 ‘Scotland Watch Company’
At the end of 2019 Colin Graham and I started to work on preparations to create a new Scottish watch microbrand. Alongside from the usual administrative hurdles of setting up a new company we began work on brand direction, name and logo. Covid 19 appeared at the beginning of 2...
My Horological Journey – Part 1 ‘The Beginnings’
2022 will mark the 50th anniversary of my professional work in film and the performing arts as actor director, producer, theatre manager and film editor. Professionally I had a fantastic half century, and hope that I will be able to work in the industries I love for another 10...
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