Words: Charlie Thomas
Although a renowned country-wear specialist based on London’s prestigious Mount Street, William & Son have another side to their business. Two doors down from their flagship store is another, housing all manner of luxury goods including sumptuous leather bags, exquisite pens and some of the world’s finest watches. A carefully curated selection of timepieces form the collection, ideal for the discerning customer who’s looking for something that little bit different.
, William and Son, Mount Street, London
Here are our 5 favourite watches from William & Son.
BREGUET CLASSIQUE MOONPHASE
This classic moonphase is reminiscent of early Breguet pocket watches with its signature hands, Roman numerals and subtly patterned dial.
Breguet Classique Moonphase, £25,900 available here
DE BETHUNE DB25 XPA
Referencing Art Deco watches from the ’20s, this De Bethune piece boasts a striking enamel dial, Breguet-style hands and wholly contemporary lugs with a slim bezel and case.
De Bethune DB25 XPA, £35,280 available here
LAURENT FERRIER GALET MICRO ROTOR
A stunning dress watch, this Laurent Ferrier piece is a real show-stopper with its dark grey dial, silver mini-seconds sub-dial and slim, elegant hour markers.
Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor, £36,400 available here
GIRARD PERREGAUX 1966
An update on the classic 1966 dress watch, this piece is constructed from pink gold, and features seconds at 9 o’clock with a subtle date aperture opposite at 6 o’clock.
Girard Perregaux 1966, £12,250 available here
F. P. JOURNE OCTA AUTOMATIC RESERVE
Pictures don’t do justice for this F. P. Journe timepiece. The yellow gold case works wonders with the black aligator strap, and the sparse white dial contrasts beautifully with the blue steeled hands.
F. P. Journe Octa Automatic Reserve, £26,700 available here
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