The Founder
Hello there, my name is Kieron Walsh. I'm from a small town in Greater Manchester called Stalybridge. My love for watches started in 2020 - like most of us during the pandemic, I found myself with ample time to explore new hobbies. My obsession first began on YouTube, watching legends like TGV, Ben's Watch Club and Jody from JOMW. They got me hooked and I found myself looking for a good watch at an affordable price. I haven't looked back since.
The Origin
In April 2025 I attended 'Time To Watches' in Geneva - my first watch show outside of the UK. Although Switzerland was beautiful, I was rather disappointed with the selection of watches at the show. On my last day in Geneva, sat at the Grand Duke pub, the Clocktower was born (at least the idea for it). Born from the lack of exciting watches at the show; I wanted to see something different, something unapologetically niche.
The Idea
Sat at the pub, I thought to myself; I'd love to see a watch based on a British clocktower. After all, they are works of art from a time that no longer exists. Most modern architecture is soulless, created not with beauty in mind, but budget and longevity. That was the light bulb moment. I love my home city of Manchester. The Manchester town hall clock is an area of nostalgia for me, and the Manchester cathedral is a masterpiece. I worked to combine both of these classic clocktowers into one watch, borrowing elements from both.
The Draft
It didn't take long to get things in motion. The moment I got home from Geneva I drafted up the very first sketch of the Clocktower (yes - this is the very first sketch). I then began refining the details over the coming months, teaming up with an experienced and very talented 3D designer to bring my idea to life.
The 3D Print
The thing is - you might think you have a great idea. But it's impossible to know how it's going to look on the wrist... until you actually get it on the the wrist. Here is the first ever 3D printed prototype of the Clocktower. It was a surreal feeling to put this 'watch' on wrist. Yes - it was only a piece of plastic. But I could imagine what it would actually look like in the metal. The case details looked incredible, and it wore like a dream. This was the moment I knew I was onto something. I wasn't just mad - I also had a good idea.
The Samples
Next was the biggest step of all. Bring the ideas, sketches, 3D renders, and plastic prints to real life. The details were finalised and the dial colours had been chosen. I'll never forget the feeling of seeing the Clocktower in the metal for the first time. The movement wound, the full luminous dial glowed like the moon in the night, and the watch fit like a glove. My idea was finally real, and I think it is absolutely brilliant.
