“Always up for a challenge”, Duckworth Prestex’s founder Neil Duckworth has come up with a unique concept for the Duckworth Prestex special edition.
With 24 characters in the name ‘British Watch & Clock Makers’, Neil decided to use these characters for the hour markers, starting at 12 and moving round clockwise (with the second row of characters in a slightly smaller font size for balance).
The result is surprisingly neat and symmetrical. The B and H at the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions are similar in size, while the two Ts at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock provide further symmetry.
At first glance, it’s not immediately obvious that there is anything different to this watch. But on further inspection the true nature of the hour markers becomes apparent, celebrating this special Alliance.
To emphasise the uniqueness of each model, this new limited-edition will be known simply by the name ‘No1’ and its colour. There are 10 one-off dial colour variations: black, white, dark blue, light blue, green, lilac, pink, orange, yellow, and burgundy. The 39mm case itself is in the distinctive cushion shape design that has become the signature of Duckworth Prestex.
Sporting a classical three-hand layout, the No1 – powered by a fully automatic Miyota 9039 movement – provides the perfect balance between striking modernity and timeless simplicity: the most eye-catching and novel series of releases from Duckworth Prestex yet.
Each watch will cost £950 and is only available for purchase on the day, with no pre-orders possible.
Sales must happen in person at the show, which opens its doors at 10am. However, to give as many people as possible the chance to acquire a watch, visitors to the Duckworth Prestex stand will be able to leave their details and the dial colour of the watch they would prefer. At the end of the morning and the afternoon, five names will be drawn – with those selected getting the chance to buy.
Company founder Neil Duckworth says: “This has been a great project to have been involved in, with a purpose that is very close to our hearts: celebrating the amazing British watch industry. We’re delighted to join the ranks of British watchmakers displaying their fabulous creations at the show. Well done to the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers for making this happen.”
